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 451: The theory of use and disuse of organs was promulgated by Options:
  A) Alfred Wallace
  B) Charles Darwin
  C) Gene Lamarck
  D) Robert Hook
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 452:

  An organism which exhibit extracellular digestion is

  Options:
  A) Spirogyra
  B) Paramecium
  C) Amoeba
  D) Rhizopus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 453: In a mammal, the placenta performs functions similar to those to the Options:
  A) lungs kidneys and digestive system
  B) lungs, heart and nervous system
  C) liver, intestines and reproductive system
  D) intestine, heart and digestive system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 454: Hermophroditic reproduction can be found among the Options:
  A) Arthropods and nematodes
  B) Pisces and amphibians
  C) Annelids and molluscs
  D) coelenterates and platyhelminthes
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 455: Members of the phylum protozoa use the contractile vacuole Options:
  A) to remove excess food
  B) for movement
  C) for digestion
  D) to remove excess water
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 456: Which of the following organisms is both parasitic and autotrophic? Options:
  A) Sundew
  B) Lorathus
  C) Rhizopus
  D) Tapeworm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 457: Proboscis is a structure that is mostly found in Options:
  A) insects
  B) tapeworms
  C) amphibians
  D) molluses
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 458: For pollen to be released in Crotalaria the insect must depress the Options:
  A) wing
  B) keel
  C) standard
  D) antepetalous stamen
  E) antesepalous stamen
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 459:

  The period of inactivity seen in some animals during long period of heat or drought is

  Options:
  A) Migration
  B) Aestivation
  C) Hibernation
  D) Adaptation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 460: Movements and positions of the head in man are detected by the Options:
  A) cochlea
  B) malleus
  C) utriculus
  D) semicircular canals
  E) outer ear
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  The correct answer is D .