Biology Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Biology is the study of life and living things. It can be divided into different areas that look at the structure, function, anatomy, and behavior of organisms.

• Question 1111: The vilius in the small intestine is significant because it Options:
  A) increase the surface area for absorption
  B) increase the surface area for digestion
  C) assists in mixing digested food
  D) assists in filtering undigested food
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1112: Ecological succession ends with the formation of a stable Options:
  A) niche
  B) population
  C) pioneer community
  D) climax community
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1113: In which of the following tissue do the cells have the ability to divide? Options:
  A) Meristem
  B) Sclerenchyma
  C) Phloem
  D) Collenchyma
  E) Pith
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1114: In the mammalian skin, melanin and keratin are contained in the Options:
  A) sebaceous gland
  B) sweat gland
  C) subcubaneous layer
  D) malpighian layer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1115:

  The plants that grow in deserts or very dry areas are referred to as?

  Options:
  A) hydrophytes
  B) epiphytes
  C) xerophytes
  D) mesophytes
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1116:

  The movement of sugars from the leaf to other parts of plant is?

  Options:
  A) guttation
  B) transpiration
  C) transportation
  D) translocation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1117:

  

  Toes of the feet ending in sharp, curved hook suitable for holding and tearing are most likely to belong to the bird with the bill in

  Options:
  A) I
  B) II
  C) III
  D) IV
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1118: Which of the following is NOT true of wind-pollinated flowers? Options:
  A) A large amount of pollen produced
  B) Light smooth pollen grains
  C) Small inconspicuous flowers
  D) Scented petals
  E) Large pendulous anther
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1119:

  

  The most appropriate title for the set up is

  Options:
  A) quantitative measurement of respiration in plants and animals
  B) measurement of respiratory rates in living organisms
  C) comparison between photosynthesis and respiration
  D) comparison of respiratory rates in plants and animals
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1120: The lime water in container C turned milky because Options:
  A) Carbon dioxide was produced by plant during respiration
  B) Carbon dioxide entered through the filter pump
  C) Oxygen reacts with lime water to produce milkiness
  D) Soda lime did not remove carbon dioxide from the air
  E) The delivery tubes were not well connected
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  The correct answer is A .