NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 4

16.

The part of the male reproductive organ where sperm cells are produced is called?

A.

epididymis

B.

penis

C.

seminal vesicle

D.

seminiferous tubules

E.

vas deferens

Correct answer is D

The seminiferous tubules are the site of sperm production.

17.

Which of the following processes converts nitrates in the soil to atmospheric nitrogen?

A.

Denitrification

B.

Lightning

C.

Nitrification

D.

Putrefaction

E.

Rainfall

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18.

Which of these is a simple dehiscent fruit?

A.

Achene

B.

Cypsela

C.

Legume

D.

Nut

E.

Samara

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19.

The male reproductive part of a flower is made up of

A.

anther and filament

B.

ovary and ovule

C.

ovule and style

D.

stigma and filament

E.

style and stigma

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20.

The type of placentation found in tomato fruit is called

A.

axile

B.

bisal

C.

free central

D.

marginal

E.

parietal

Correct answer is A

Axile placentation is found in bicarpellary to multicarpellary syncarpous ovary. The carpels fuse to form septa forming a central axis and ovules are arranged on the axis.