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 1171: During blood transfusion, agglutination may occur as a result of the reaction between Options:
  A) contrasting antigens and antibodies
  B) two different antigens
  C) two different antibodies
  D) similar antigens and antibodies
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1172: The major function of the swim-bladder in fishes is Options:
  A) breathing
  B) buoyancy
  C) swimming
  D) diving
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1173: Birds maintain their body temperature with the help of their Options:
  A) blood which maintains constant temperature
  B) feathers which cover the body
  C) skin which conserves moisture
  D) veins which transport fluid of constant temperature to all body tissues
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1174: One of the following is called emergency hormone in man. Options:
  A) Adrenalin
  B) Prolactin
  C) Testosterone
  D) Thyroxine
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1175:

  The biological association that contributes directly to succession in a community is

  Options:
  A) competition
  B) predation
  C) parasitism
  D) commensalism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1176: Exo-erythrocytic phase of the life cycle of malaria parasite occurs in the Options:
  A) liver of humans
  B) reticuloendothelial cells of humans
  C) Malphigian tubules of mosquito
  D) brain of humans
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1177: Birds which are large with long straight pointed beaks, long necks and long legs are likely to be Options:
  A) insect eaters
  B) fish catchers
  C) nectar feeders
  D) fruit eaters
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1178: Which of these is a direct photosynthetic product? Options:
  A) Glucose
  B) Starch
  C) Protein
  D) Fats
  E) Latex
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1179: Organisms I, II, III and IV have surface/volume ratios of 1:2, 1:3, 1:4 and 1:5 respectively. The organism that is likely to have the most complex transport system is Options:
  A) IV
  B) III
  C) I
  D) II
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1180: In human reproduction, the zygote formed as a result of fertilization gets attached to the wall of the uterus. The process is called Options:
  A) Sexual reproduction
  B) Cohesion
  C) Pregnancy
  D) Implantation
  E) Viviparity
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  The correct answer is D .