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 1331: At what stage in the life history of a toad is its mode of breathing similar to that of fish? Options:
  A) Tadpole stage
  B) External gill stage
  C) Adult stage
  D) Internal gill stage
  E) Larval stage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1332: At which trophic level would the highest accumulation of a non-biodegradable substance occur? Options:
  A) Primary producers
  B) Tertiary consumers
  C) Primary consumers
  D) Secondary consumers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1333: In the transverse section of the leaf of maize vascular bundles are arranged in Options:
  A) a row
  B) one circle
  C) alternate position
  D) two circles
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1334:

  The term cell was given by

  Options:
  A) Robert Hooke
  B) Schwann
  C) De Bary
  D) Tatum
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1335: Which of the following can cause shrinkage of living cells? Options:
  A) Hypotonic solution
  B) Isotonic solution
  C) Deionized water
  D) Hypertonic solution
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1336: A couple has 10 children, all female. Which of the following best explains the situation Options:
  A) The sex determination was by the man's X chromosome
  B) The man's sperm count is low
  C) The woman is not capable of producing male children
  D) The sex determination was by the man's Y chromosome
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1337: The turbidity of a pond can be measured using the Options:
  A) anaemometer
  B) secchi disc
  C) theodolite
  D) hydrometer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1338: In mammals, the function of the sebaceous gland is to Options:
  A) produce sweat
  B) secrete sodium choride
  C) secrete water
  D) produce an oily substance
  E) manufacture vitamin D for the skin
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1339: The most abundant group of organisms in the animal kingdom is Options:
  A) mammalia
  B) aves
  C) annelida
  D) insecta
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1340:

  The only caste in the termite colony whose members can feed themselves are the

  Options:
  A) workers
  B) reproductives
  C) soldiers
  D) nymphs
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  The correct answer is A .