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 1871: The role of the Golgi complex in a eukaryotic cell is to Options:
  A) conduct irons in and out of the cells
  B) transport genetic materials out of the cell
  C) provide attachment for ribosomal granules
  D) transport organic materials in and out of the cells
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1872:

  

  The diagram is the transverse section of a

  Options:
  A) monocotyledonous stem
  B) dicotyledonous stem
  C) monocotyledonous root
  D) dicotyledonous root
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1873: Plants adapted for life in salty marsh are called Options:
  A) hydrophytes
  B) xerophytes
  C) halophytes
  D) epiphytes
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1874:

  Which of the following food substances will produce a brick-red colour when warmed with Benedict's solution?

  Options:
  A) Glucose
  B) Starch
  C) Egg White
  D) Maltose
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1875:

  The display of male agama lizard is to?

  Options:
  A) scare predators
  B) regulate body temperature
  C) attract female for mate
  D) give invite to intruders
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1876: Fossil records found in sedimentary rocks offer some explanation for the theory of evolution because Options:
  A) the deposit have remains of organisms characteristic of when they were formed
  B) different strata have remains of organisms of the same kind
  C) only organisms with strong parts are fossilized
  D) most animal and plant fossils bear little resemblance to present day living specimens
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1877: An example of a caryopsis is Options:
  A) Guava
  B) Maize grain
  C) Coconut
  D) Tomato
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1878:

  The reason why the flow of blood through the capillaries is very slow is

  Options:
  A) because the walls of Capillaries are very thin
  B) to avoid high blood pressure
  C) to ensure that the individual does not get dizzy
  D) to allow adequate time for exchange of materials
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1879: The Mambila plateau is a unique Nigerian biome located in Options:
  A) Plateau state
  B) Borno state
  C) Taraba state
  D) Benue state
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1880: In what order do the following structure develop during the metamorphosis of the toad? 1. External gills 2. Internal gills 3. Forelimbs 4.Hindlimbs 5. Mouth Options:
  A) 12345
  B) 15243
  C) 21345
  D) 53412
  E) 54321
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  The correct answer is B .