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.

1,747.

The major role played by accessory pigments during photosynthesis is to?

A.

add colour to plants but not to trap light energy

B.

trap light energy that chlorophyll cannot absorb

C.

transfer energy from chlorophyll to other pigments

D.

prevent chlorophyll from absorbing unnecessary light

Correct answer is B

Accessory pigments are light-absorbing compounds, found in photosynthetic organisms, that work in conjunction with chlorophyll.

1,748.

Squirrels easily kill some trees because

A.

they inject poisonous substances into the trees

B.

most trees are susceptible to squirrel bites

C.

they feed voraciously on the roots

D.

they gnaw the bark and destroy

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,749.

Which of the following structures in a flower develops into the seed?

A.

Testa

B.

lntegument

C.

Ovule

D.

Ovary

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,750.

The frog is considered a better swimmer than the toad because it

A.

has more pronounced webbed digits

B.

has much longer and stronger hind limbs

C.

lives in water most of the time

D.

is more streamlined than the toad

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.