Year : 
2001
Title : 
Biology
Exam : 
NECO - BECE

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 46 Questions

# Question Ans
21.

Relative humidity can be measured with a/an

A. Anemometer

B. Barometer

C. Hydrometer

D. Hygrometer

E. Photometer

D

22.

Which element is a micro element?

A. Iron

B. Magnesium

C. Manganese

D. Phosphorus

E. Potassium.

C

23.

Which disease is caused by a virus?

A. Cholera

B. Measles

C. Tetanus

D. Typhoid

E. Tuberculosis

B

24.

The vector of the malaria parasite is the

A. female anopheles mosquito

B. female culex mosquito

C. male anopheles mosquito

D. male culex mosquito

A

25.

Which scientist did NOT contribute to the formulation of the cell theory?

A. Isaac Newton

B. Matthias Schleiden

C. Robert Hooke

D. Rudolf Virchow

E. Theodor Schwann

A

26.

Which is NOT an adaptive feature of hydrophytes?

A. Air spaces in tissues for buoyancy

B. Broad leaves to enhance transpiration

C. Extensive root system for absorption of water

D. Fibrous root for absorption of water

E. Waxy cuticle on leaves to prevent wetting

C

27.

Which plant stores food in its roots?

A. Cassava

B. Cocoyam

C. Irish potato

D. Onion

E. Yam

A

28.

Which is NOT a benefit of conservation of natural resources?

A. Permits nature studies

B. Preserves the beauty of nature

C. Prosecutes poachers

D. Protects endangered species

E. Sources of revenue earning

C

29.

The process through which excess amino acids in the body are broken down into urea and a carbohydrate is called

A. deamination

B. denaturation

C. detoxication

D. emulsification

E. excretion

A

30.

The toad’s long sticky tongue is an adaptation for

A. Catching insects

B. Conserving water

C. Escaping from its predators

D. Regulating, body temperature

E. Securing mates

A

21.

Relative humidity can be measured with a/an

A. Anemometer

B. Barometer

C. Hydrometer

D. Hygrometer

E. Photometer

D

22.

Which element is a micro element?

A. Iron

B. Magnesium

C. Manganese

D. Phosphorus

E. Potassium.

C

23.

Which disease is caused by a virus?

A. Cholera

B. Measles

C. Tetanus

D. Typhoid

E. Tuberculosis

B

24.

The vector of the malaria parasite is the

A. female anopheles mosquito

B. female culex mosquito

C. male anopheles mosquito

D. male culex mosquito

A

25.

Which scientist did NOT contribute to the formulation of the cell theory?

A. Isaac Newton

B. Matthias Schleiden

C. Robert Hooke

D. Rudolf Virchow

E. Theodor Schwann

A

26.

Which is NOT an adaptive feature of hydrophytes?

A. Air spaces in tissues for buoyancy

B. Broad leaves to enhance transpiration

C. Extensive root system for absorption of water

D. Fibrous root for absorption of water

E. Waxy cuticle on leaves to prevent wetting

C

27.

Which plant stores food in its roots?

A. Cassava

B. Cocoyam

C. Irish potato

D. Onion

E. Yam

A

28.

Which is NOT a benefit of conservation of natural resources?

A. Permits nature studies

B. Preserves the beauty of nature

C. Prosecutes poachers

D. Protects endangered species

E. Sources of revenue earning

C

29.

The process through which excess amino acids in the body are broken down into urea and a carbohydrate is called

A. deamination

B. denaturation

C. detoxication

D. emulsification

E. excretion

A

30.

The toad’s long sticky tongue is an adaptation for

A. Catching insects

B. Conserving water

C. Escaping from its predators

D. Regulating, body temperature

E. Securing mates

A