NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 300

1,496.

Food wastage is caused by the following EXCEPT

A.

attack of moulds on farm crops

B.

lack of access roads

C.

lack of transportation

D.

poor harvesting methods

E.

proper storage

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,497.

Stunted growth and reduced yield in cassava plant is as a result of a disease called

A.

blight

B.

leaf curl

C.

leaf spot

D.

mosaic

E.

smut

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,498.

A population can be referred to as the number of

A.

adult organisms in an ecosystem

B.

female species in an ecosystem

C.

male species in an ecosystem

D.

organisms of same species in an ecosystem

E.

organisms that can withstand harsh conditions

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,499.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the mammalian skin?

A.

detoxication

B.

excretion

C.

production of vitamin D

D.

protection

E.

temperature control

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,500.

The axial skeleton is made up of

A.

fore and hind limbs

B.

limbs and limb girdles

C.

ribs and sternum

D.

skull and limbs

E.

skull and spine

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.