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 571: A caterpillar and an aphid living in different parts of the same plant can be said to Options:
  A) occupy the same ecological niche
  B) be in different habitat
  C) occupy different ecological niche
  D) be in the same microhabitats
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 572:
  

  The structure can be found in the

  Options:
  A) Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
  B) Peripheral and central nervous system
  C) Peripheral nervous system only
  D) Central nervous system only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 573:

  What type of vertebrate assists in breathing alongside with the ribs?

  Options:
  A) Sacral
  B) Caudal
  C) Thoracic
  D) Lumber
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 574:

  Physiological adaptation to very dry conditions in animal demonstrates

  Options:
  A) Xeromorphism
  B) Hibernation
  C) Aestivation
  D) Rejuvenation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 575: A larger percentage of tropical soils tends to be acidic because they Options:
  A) contain large quantities of potash
  B) contain large quantities of lime
  C) lose a high proportion of their organic matter to running water
  D) lose lime and potash from the top soil through rain action
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 576:

  The order of passage of food in the digestive system is

  Options:
  A) ileum --> caecum ->large intestine -> rectum
  B) ileum --> colon --> caecum -> rectum
  C) large intestine --> ileum -> caecum -> rectum
  D) colon -> caecum -> ileum -> rectum
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 577:

  Which of the following statements is true regarding sex-linked traits?

  Options:
  A) Sex-linked traits are located on the sex chromosomes
  B) Sex-linked traits are inherited only from the mother
  C) Sex-linked traits are more commonly observed in females
  D) Sex-linked traits are not influenced by hormonal factors
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 578:

  The possession of chloroplast in Euglena virids enables it to

  Options:
  A) Store starch
  B) Carry out photosynthesis
  C) Reproduce
  D) Respond to light
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 579: The host of liver flake are ______? Options:
  A) pig and snail
  B) pig and sheep
  C) sheep and snail
  D) pig
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 580: Ability to taste PTC in some individuals is a character that is Options:
  A) acquired
  B) heritable
  C) sex-linked
  D) morphological
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  The correct answer is B .