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 1251:

  In which of the following vertebrates does the skin function as a respiratory surface

  Options:
  A) rat
  B) lizard
  C) fish
  D) frog
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1252: A biotic factor which affects the distribution and abundance of organisms in a terrestrial habitat is Options:
  A) temperature
  B) competition
  C) pH
  D) light
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1253: The male toad differs from the female by having Options:
  A) Vocal sacs
  B) Shorter hind limbs
  C) Longer fore limbs
  D) Bulging eyes
  E) Nictating membranes
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1254: The movement of the whole organism to an external stimulus is termed Options:
  A) tropism
  B) a taxis
  C) a nastic movement
  D) a phototropic movement
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1255:

  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 1256: A characteristic feature of tropical rainforest is that it Options:
  A) Contains trees with narrow leaves
  B) Contains large number of plant species
  C) Contains fewer number of plant species
  D) Has total annual rainfall of less than 50cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1257: The modification in structure, physiology and behaviour of plant and animal is called ______ Options:
  A) adaption
  B) evolution
  C) variation
  D) succession
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1258: Stunted growth and poor root development are a result of a deficiency in Options:
  A) sulpur
  B) phosphorus
  C) calcium
  D) iron
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1259: The path followed by air as it passes through the lungs in mammals Options:
  A) cochlea
  B) pinna
  C) perilymph
  D) vestibular system
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1260: The enzyme invertase will hydrolyze sucrose to give Options:
  A) maltose and glucose
  B) glycerol and fatty acid
  C) glucose and fructose
  D) mannose and galactose
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  The correct answer is C .