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 1761: The umbrella shaped fruiting body of a fully developed mushroom is the Options:
  A) Pileus
  B) Mycelium
  C) Basidium
  D) Stipe
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1762:

  Which of the following is a plant hormone responsible for promoting cell elongation and growth?

  Options:
  A) Abscisic acid
  B) Gibberellins
  C) Ethylene
  D) Cytokinins
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1763: When a person with blood belonging to group O has lost much blood due to an accident, he can be given blood from persons who have blood belonging to Options:
  A) group O only
  B) group A only
  C) group AB only
  D) groups A and O
  E) groups AB and O
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1764: Fehling's solution will readily change colour from blue to reddish colour when it is Options:
  A) mixed with sugar solution in the cold
  B) warmed or heated by itself
  C) mixed with reducing sugar in the cold
  D) warmed or heated with complex solution
  E) warmed with a solution of reducing sugar
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1765: Which of the following structure is adapted for feeding in a bird of prey? Options:
  A) Hooked break and sharp claws
  B) Smooth beak and strong claws
  C) Big beaks and strong feet
  D) Pointed beak and strong claws
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1766: Which of the following disease is not sexually transmitted? Options:
  A) Gonorrhea
  B) Herpes
  C) Influenza
  D) Syphilis
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1767: In the standard experiment to show that oxygen is given off during photosynthesis, sodium bicarbonate is used to Options:
  A) neutralize the acid in water
  B) supply mineral salt to water plant
  C) supply carbondioxide for photosynthesis
  D) kill micro-organisms in water
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1768:

  The greatest amount of energy would be obtained by the Oxidation of 100kg of

  Options:
  A) Meat
  B) Butter
  C) Sugar
  D) Biscuit
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1769: An individual with blood group AB can receive blood from those in blood group(s) Options:
  A) AB only B
  B) A and B only
  C) B only
  D) AB and O only
  E) A, B, AB and O
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1770: The clumping together of red blood cells is Options:
  A) agglutination
  B) fussion
  C) transfusion
  D) compatibility
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  The correct answer is A .