NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 56

276.

What is the result of placing a red blood cell in a hypertonic solution ?

A.

crenation

B.

haemolysis

C.

osmosis

D.

plasmolysis

E.

wilting

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

277.

Two identical twin boys had different fingerprints. This proves that

A.

the fingerprint is a sex-linked character

B.

the genotypes of the twins are similar

C.

the phenotypes of the twins are similar

D.

there are morphological variations

E.

there are physiological variations in the twins

Correct answer is D

Morphological variation includes aspects of the outward appearance i.e shape, structure, color, pattern, and size.

278.

The part of the fruit which serves a protective function is called

A.

endocary

B.

epicarp

C.

mesocarp

D.

pericarp

E.

testa

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

279.

The modern method of classifying living things is based on a similarity of

A.

colour

B.

habitat

C.

shape

D.

size

E.

structure

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

280.

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of energy?

A.

coal

B.

electricity

C.

food

D.

sun

E.

water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.