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 1121: The specialized pigment cells that are involved in colouration and colour change in animals Options:
  A) xanthophyl
  B) chromatophores
  C) chromatophyll
  D) melanin
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1122: The part of a domestic fowl responsible for preventing heat loss is the Options:
  A) filoplume
  B) contour feather
  C) down feather
  D) quill
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1123: A true fruit is formed from Options:
  A) a fertilized ovary and other floral parts
  B) a fertilized ovary
  C) a fertilized ovary and calyx
  D) a fertilized ovary and fleshy receptacle
  E) an unfertilized ovary and other floral part
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1124: A dry fruit formed from two or more carpels containing several seeds is a Options:
  A) follicle
  B) legume
  C) capsule
  D) schizocarp
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1125: Annelides differ from nematodas in that they Options:
  A) exhibits bilateral symmentry
  B) are triploblastic
  C) are metamerically segmented
  D) possess complete digestive system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1126:

  Which of the following statements is true about sandy soil?

  Options:
  A) has limited air space
  B) is light and easy to dig
  C) drains slowly
  D) is heavy and poorly aerated
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1127:

  The theory of evolution can be defined as

  Options:
  A) The belief that all species were created in their current form
  B) The hypothesis that organisms strive to improve themselves over generations
  C) The idea that species change over time through natural processes
  D) The concept that evolution occurs through a series of sudden and dramatic changes
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1128: Which of the following invertebrates does NOT possess antennae? Options:
  A) Centipede
  B) Crustacean
  C) Millipede
  D) Insect
  E) Spider
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1129:

  Which of the following produces both hormones and enzymes?

  Options:
  A) Ileum
  B) Pancreas
  C) Gall bladder
  D) Kidney
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1130: The part of the cell solely responsible for respiration is the Options:
  A) nucleus
  B) nucleolus
  C) mitochondria
  D) golgi apparatus
  E) endoplasmic reticulum
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  The correct answer is C .