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 1791:

  Which of the following groups of organisms has kidney as the excretory organ?

  Options:
  A) Fishes, amphibians, birds, man
  B) Fishes, amphibians, annelids, insects
  C) Fishes, reptiles, birds, tapeworm
  D) Fishes, protozoans, amphibians, man
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1792:

  Behavioral adaptation for dealing with a hot climate could include

  Options:
  A) Hibernating during the hottest part of the day
  B) Large scales on the back of a lizard
  C) Feeding during the hottest part of the day
  D) A small kidney to conserve water
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1793: The cilia in paramecium are use for Options:
  A) respirating
  B) locomotion
  C) protection
  D) regulating food intake
  E) excretion
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1794:

  

  The part that is similar to the bone is labelled

  Options:
  A) IV
  B) III
  C) II
  D) I
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1795: Hormones that help regulate blood calcium levels are produced by the Options:
  A) Adrenal
  B) thyroid
  C) pancreas
  D) parathyroid
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1796: Which of the following has the greatest influence on the distribution of animals in marine and fresh water habitats? Options:
  A) pH
  B) Salinity
  C) Water current
  D) Turbidity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1797: Which of the following statements is TRUE of inhalation of air by man? Options:
  A) The ribs are not raised
  B) Diaphragm is raised
  C) Intercostal muscles relax
  D) Pressure of the thoracic cavity increase
  E) Size of thoracic cavity increase
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1798: The severe deficiency of vitamin C leads to Options:
  A) Kwashiokor
  B) beriberi
  C) pellagra
  D) scurvy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1799: The hygrometer is used for measuring Options:
  A) relative humudity
  B) specific gravity
  C) rainfall
  D) salinity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1800: The hepatic portal vein is unique because it Options:
  A) carries deoxygenated blood
  B) begins and ends with capillaries
  C) is the largest vein in mammals
  D) carries digested food
  E) is the shortest vein in mammals
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  The correct answer is D .