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 1861: A characteristics exhibited by all living organism is Options:
  A) sexual reproduction
  B) aerobic respiration
  C) the ability to move from one place to another
  D) the ability to move unwanted substances
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1862: A plant which has a horizontal underground stem is Options:
  A) rhizome
  B) corm
  C) creeper
  D) tuber
  E) bulb
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1863: The extract from food substance reacting with sodium hydroxide and copper sulphate solutions will produce violet to purple coloration if Options:
  A) fats are presents
  B) carbohydrate is present
  C) protein is present
  D) reducing sugar is presents
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1864: Which of the following is a plant excretory product? Options:
  A) Oil
  B) Cytokinin
  C) Resin
  D) Amino acids
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1865: The legs and beak of an egret resemble those of the heron because they Options:
  A) both feed on fishes
  B) are both birds
  C) occupy similar niche
  D) occupy the same trophic level
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1866: Which of the following disease can be caused by a bacterium? Options:
  A) Ringworm
  B) Poliomyelitis
  C) Malaria
  D) Syphilis
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1867: A characteristic that best exemplifies the evolutionary advancement of mammals over other vertebrates is the Options:
  A) vivparous mode of reproduction
  B) possession of paired limbs
  C) terrestrial mode of life
  D) possession of a heart
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1868: Birds maintain their body temperature with the help of their Options:
  A) blood which maintains constant temperature
  B) feathers which cover the body
  C) skin which conserves moisture
  D) veins which transport fluid of constant temperature to all body tissues
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1869: A married couple has 10 children and they are all girls. Which of the following is the CORRECT explanation? Options:
  A) The woman is incapable of producing male children
  B) The man’s sperms are very weak
  C) The man is not athletic enough
  D) The Y component of the men’s sex chromosomes was always involved
  E) The X component of the man’s sex chromosomes was always involved
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1870: insectivorous plants traps and kill their prey to derive Options:
  A) phosphorous
  B) calcium
  C) nitrogen
  D) zinc
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  The correct answer is C .