NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 27

131.

Which of the following is NOT an application of variation?

A.

adaptation for survival

B.

blood transfusion

C.

crime detection

D.

determination of paternity

E.

marriage counseling

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

132.

Which of these is NOT a structural adaptation of desert plants for water conservation?

A.

Broad leaves with many stomata

B.

Leaves reduced into spines

C.

Scale leaves

D.

Stems and leaves with thick cuticle

E.

Sunken stomata

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

133.

The fluid in the inner ear is called

A.

aqueous humour

B.

endolymph

C.

lymphocyte

D.

perilymph

E.

vitreous humour

Correct answer is B

The inner ear has two parts: the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth. The membranous labyrinth is contained within the bony labyrinth, and within the membranous labyrinth is a fluid called endolymph.

134.

The following are ways of caring for the mammalian skin EXCEPT

A.

eating balanced diet

B.

exposing the skin to adequate sunlight

C.

using skin toning creams

D.

using moisturising creams to prevent drying

E.

washing the skin with clean water and soap

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

135.

In savanna trees, thick corky bark is an adaption for

A.

absorbing water

B.

conserving water

C.

enhancing transpiration

D.

reducing transpiration

E.

resistance to bush fire

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.