NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 46

226.

Which plant stores food in its roots?

A.

Cassava

B.

Cocoyam

C.

Irish potato

D.

Onion

E.

Yam

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

227.

Which is NOT an adaptive feature of hydrophytes?

A.

Air spaces in tissues for buoyancy

B.

Broad leaves to enhance transpiration

C.

Extensive root system for water absorption

D.

Fibrous root for water absorption

E.

Waxy cuticle on leaves to prevent wetting

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

228.

Which scientist did NOT contribute to the formulation of the cell theory?

A.

Isaac Newton

B.

Matthias Schleiden

C.

Robert Hooke

D.

Rudolf Virchow

E.

Theodor Schwann

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

229.

The vector of the malaria parasite is the

A.

female anopheles mosquito

B.

female culex mosquito

C.

male anopheles mosquito

D.

male culex mosquito

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

230.

Which disease is caused by a virus?

A.

Cholera

B.

Measles

C.

Tetanus

D.

Typhoid

E.

Tuberculosis

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.