NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 19

91.

A waterlogged habitat with low light penetration and very low quantity of dissolved oxygen best describes a/an habitat

A.

estuarine

B.

marine

C.

sahel savanna

D.

swampy

E.

tropical rainforest

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

92.

Birds excrete nitrogenous wastes in form of

A.

ammonia

B.

sweat

C.

urea

D.

uric acid

E.

urine

Correct answer is D

Nitrogenous wastes in the body tend to form toxic ammonia, which must be excreted. Mammals such as humans excrete urea, while birds, reptiles, and some terrestrial invertebrates produce uric acid as waste.

93.

The process which reduces the nitrogen content of the soil is

A.

ammonification

B.

denitrification

C.

nitrogen fixation

D.

nitrification

E.

putrefaction

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

94.

Dry, horny scales in reptiles help them to

A.

carryout gaseous exchange

B.

escape from predator

C.

facilitate movement

D.

look for mating partners

E.

prevent water loss.

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

95.

Which of these statements best defines pyramid of energy?

A.

energy flow from one tropic level to another

B.

energy flow from one habitat to another

C.

the amount of energy in a given area

D.

the loss of energy from one organism to another

E.

the rate of energy flow in an area

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.