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 1311: In a population study using the transect method, a student is likely to record the highest number of species in Options:
  A) a tropical rain forest
  B) a guinea savanna
  C) a sahel savanna
  D) an estuarine swamp
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1312: The best method of propagating sugarcane is by Options:
  A) Seeding sowing
  B) Layering
  C) Grafting
  D) Stem cuttings
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1313: An hormoiothermic animal kept in a room where the temperature is lower than the body temperature may lose heat by four physical process. Which of the following processes is NOT connected with the body temperature regulation ? Options:
  A) Radiation
  B) Sweat
  C) Evaporation
  D) Conduction
  E) Convection
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1314:

  The presence of ______ for swimming in a tad-pole enables it to adapt in an aquatic habitat.

  Options:
  A) Gills
  B) Swim bladder
  C) Tail
  D) Fins
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1315: Which of the vertebra has a projection called odontoid process? Options:
  A) Atlas
  B) Axis
  C) Thoracic
  D) Lumber
  E) Caudal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1316: Which of the following is INCORRECT? The prothallus of a fern Options:
  A) Is flattened heart-shaped structure
  B) Is green because its cells contain chloroplasts
  C) Is the dominant plant
  D) Bears the sexual organ
  E) Is attached to the ground by numerous rizoids
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1317:

  

  In mammals, reabsorption of salt takes place in

  Options:
  A) IV
  B) III
  C) II
  D) I
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1318:

  Swollen, bleeding gums are another common sign of which vitamin?

  Options:
  A) Vitamin K
  B) Vitamin B
  C) Vitamin C
  D) Vitamin D
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1319:

  The display of male agama lizard is to?

  Options:
  A) scare predators
  B) regulate body temperature
  C) attract female for mate
  D) give invite to intruders
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1320: The term caryopsis is used to describe a fruit in which the Options:
  A) testa and pericarp are separate
  B) seed and endocarp are fused
  C) testa and pericarp are fused
  D) seed coat and fruit wall are impermeable
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  The correct answer is C .