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 2201: The type of asexual reproduction that is common to both Paramecium and Protists is Options:
  A) fragmentation
  B) budding
  C) sporulation
  D) fission
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2202: The part of the mammalian brain responsible for maintaining balance is the Options:
  A) medulla oblongata
  B) olfactory lobe
  C) cerebellum
  D) cerebrum
  E) frontal lobe
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2203:

  How many days does it take for incubation of an egg to release chick?

  Options:
  A) 21
  B) 22
  C) 20
  D) 23
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2204: The joint between the femur and tibia is known as ________? Options:
  A) hinge joint
  B) ball-and-socket joint
  C) pivot joint
  D) gliding joint
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2205: An example of a non-bio degrable pollutants is Options:
  A) dung
  B) bones
  C) ceramics
  D) woods
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2206: The sex-linked defect in which very slight cut produces severe bleeding is known as Options:
  A) anaesmia
  B) anorexia
  C) haemophilia
  D) haemolysis
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2207:

  

  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 2208: Insects and millipede have many features in common EXCEPT Options:
  A) exoskeleton
  B) jointed appendages
  C) compound eyes
  D) segmented body
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2209: If an organic compound has its hydrogen: oxygen ratio as 2:1, it is likely to be Options:
  A) a protein
  B) a cabohydrate
  C) a fat
  D) a fatty acid and glycerol
  E) an amino acid
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2210: One of adaptation of Cactus opuntia to conserve water is the reduction of Options:
  A) internodes
  B) stem to leaves
  C) leaves to spine
  D) flower size
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  The correct answer is C .