NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 26

126.

Maximum and minimum thermometer is used for measuring

A.

atmospheric pressure

B.

highest and lowest amount of rainfall in habitat

C.

highest and lowest temperature of the day

D.

light intensity

E.

relative humidity

Correct answer is C

Maximum and Minimum thermometer is used to measure the temperature reached over a period of time, for example 24 hours. It is used to record the extremes of temperature at a location, for instance in meteorology and horticulture.

127.

Which of these nitrogenous bases is NOT a part of RNA?

A.

Adenine

B.

Cytosine

C.

Guanine

D.

Thymine

E.

Uracil

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

128.

The enzyme ptyalin acts in the

A.

large intestine

B.

mouth

C.

oesophagus

D.

small intestine

E.

stomach

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

129.

Poor growth and yellowing of leaves in plants is due to deficiency of

A.

boron

B.

calcium

C.

copper

D.

iron

E.

phosphorus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

130.

Which of the following deaminates excess amino acids?

A.

Duodenum

B.

Ileum

C.

Kidney

D.

Liver

E.

Pancreas

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.