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 181: Spirogyra and mucor can be grouped together as Thallophyta because Options:
  A) They are unicellular organisms
  B) Their spores could be dispersed by wind
  C) They are capable of living independent lives
  D) They reproduce sexually only
  E) Their bodies are made up of thallus and filaments alternatively
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 182: A tissue can best be defined as Options:
  A) an aggregate of similar cells
  B) an aggregate of cells performing a similar function
  C) an aggregate of similar cells performing the same function
  D) a mixture of different cells types performing the same function
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 183:

  

  The function of the structure labelled G is to

  Options:
  A) carry out initial photosynthesis for the seedlings
  B) protect the young leaves from mechanical damage
  C) protect the young leaves from sun light
  D) protect the young leaves from insects pest
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 184:

  

  Which of the following results is to be expected if the set up is left for several hours?

  Options:
  A) decrease in the size of the yam
  B) movement of the salt solution into the water
  C) decrease in the volume of water inside the yam
  D) movement of water from the salt solution into the yam
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 185:

  

  In the diagram, which of the following statement is true of the interaction

  Options:
  A) P aurelia is better adapted for obtaining food than P caudatum
  B) P caudatum is better adapted for obtaining food than P. aurelia
  C) both organisms cannot coexist
  D) both organisms cannot reproduce
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 186: The theory which supports the view that the large muscles developed by an athlete will be passed on to the offspring was proposed by Options:
  A) lamarck
  B) darwin
  C) mendel
  D) pasteur
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 187:
  

  The part numbered 12 is

  Options:
  A) pectoral fin
  B) scale
  C) opercular plate
  D) gill plate
  E) pectoral girdle
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 188: What part of the central nervous system is concerned with answering an examination question Options:
  A) Cerebrum
  B) Cerebellum
  C) Medulla oblongata
  D) Spinal cord
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 189: The stage in the life history of a moth responsible for the destruction of agricultural crops is the Options:
  A) nymph
  B) imago
  C) pupa
  D) caterpillar
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 190:
  

  Use the diagram above to answer this question. Arrows represent directional movement materials.

  The arrow labelled ll represents the

  Options:
  A) release of oxygen
  B) intake of carbon (IV) oxide
  C) movement of photosynthates
  D) movement of nutrients
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  The correct answer is A .