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 841: The presence of endoskeleton is characteristic of Options:
  A) invertebrata
  B) vertebrata
  C) insecta
  D) coelenterata
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 842: One primitive feature of the coelenterates is the possession of Options:
  A) a dorsal mouth
  B) radial symmetry
  C) bilateral symmetry
  D) a false foot
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 843:

  

  Use the diagram above to answer this question.The main function of the feathers covering the part labelled is to

  Options:
  A) prevent ectoparasites from attacking the animal
  B) generate heat to keep the animal warm
  C) provide some power for flight
  D) serve as insulator to maintain body heat
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 844: The function of the red head in male Agama lizards is to Options:
  A) scare other males from the territory
  B) warn predators of the distastefulness of the animal
  C) attract female lizards for mating purposes
  D) conceal and camouflage the animal from predators
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 845: The following animals are viviparous expect Options:
  A) Cow
  B) Dog
  C) Goat
  D) Pigeon
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 846: Which of the following is the correct order of the vertebrae along the spinal column? Options:
  A) Axis → atlas → thoracic → lumbar → cervical → sacral
  B) Atlas → cervical → axis → thoracic → lumbar→ sacral
  C) Atlas → axis → cervical → thoracic → lumbar → sacral
  D) Axis → atlas → cervical → thoracic → sacral → lumbar
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 847: which of these elements in plants is required in small quantities only Options:
  A) Boron
  B) Nitrogen
  C) Phosphorus
  D) Magnesium
  E) Potassium
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 848: One distinctive feature in the life history of liverworts is that they exhibit Options:
  A) Alternation of generation
  B) Vegetative reproduction
  C) Asexual reproduction
  D) Sexual reproduction
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 849: The axial skeleton of a mammal does not include the bones of the Options:
  A) skull
  B) tail
  C) limbs
  D) back
  E) neck
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 850: The major site of photosynthesis in the leaf is the Options:
  A) palisade parenchyma
  B) mesophyll parenchyma
  C) upper epidermis
  D) lower epidermis
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  The correct answer is A .