Biology questions and answers

Biology Questions and Answers

How well do you understand living things and their vital processes? Whether you are preparing for JAMB, WAEC, NECO and Post-UTME, these Biology past questions and answers cover such subjects as the chemistry of life, botany, evolution, genetics, ecology etc to help you know what to expect, improve your speed and confidence and be really prepared for the actual aptitude test.

1,516.

Differences in characteristics that exist among individuals of the same species is referred to as

A.

genetics

B.

dominance

C.

hybrid

D.

variation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,517.

Characteristics that exhibit continuous variation are generally controlled by

A.

a single gene

B.

recessive genes

C.

epistatic interactions

D.

multiple genes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,518.

Which of the following statement is not a reason for banning bush burning? It

A.

allows for quick regrowth of grasses

B.

Kills soil microorganisms

C.

leaves the soil bare of vegetation

D.

burns off organic soil nutrients

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,519.

Lamarck's theory of evolution is based on the fact that

A.

organisms acquire genes from their parents

B.

organisms pass on acquired characters to their offspring

C.

characteristics of organisms are determined by the creator

D.

characteristics of organisms are the sum of their parents characters

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,520.

Which of the following insects is not a social insect?

A.

Termites

B.

Ants

C.

Grasshoppers

D.

Bees

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.