NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 9

41.

Which of the following functions of the body are nephrons associated with?

A.

Circulation

B.

Digestion

C.

Excretion

D.

Reproduction

E.

Respiration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

42.

Which of these is NOT part of a seed?

A.

Cotyledon

B.

Embryo

C.

Endosperm

D.

Pericarp

E.

Testa

Correct answer is D

Pericarp: the part of a fruit formed from the wall of the ripened ovary.

43.

The topmost layer of a typical soil profile is

A.

clay

B.

coarse sand

C.

fine sand

D.

gravel

E.

humus

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

44.

A dehiscent fruit formed from several fused carpels with man seeds is classified as a/an

A.

achene

B.

capsule

C.

caryopsis

D.

follicle

E.

legume

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

45.

Liver destroys old red blood cells to produce digestive substance called

A.

amalyse

B.

bile

C.

insulin

D.

lipase

E.

rennin

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.