Year :
2009
Title :
Biology
Exam :
NECO - BECE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 40 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
The topmost layer of a typical soil profile is A. clay B. coarse sand C. fine sand D. gravel E. humus |
E |
| 2. |
Which of these is NOT part of a seed? A. Cotyledon B. Embryo C. Endosperm D. Pericarp E. Testa Detailed SolutionPericarp: the part of a fruit formed from the wall of the ripened ovary. |
|
| 3. |
Which of the following functions of the body are nephrons associated with? A. Circulation B. Digestion C. Excretion D. Reproduction E. Respiration |
C |
| 4. |
In a moss plant, spores are produced in the A. capsule B. leaf C. rhizoid D. seta E. stalk |
A |
| 5. |
Which of these organisms reproduces by budding? A. Amoeba B. Euglena C. Hydra D. Paramecium E. Volvox |
C |
| 6. |
Which of these is NOT a pollutant? A. Carbondioxide B. Lead oxide C. Nitrogen gas D. Nitrogen oxide E. Sulphur dioxide |
C |
| 7. |
Villi are finger-like structures found in the A. large intestine B. rectum C. small intestine D. stomach E. tongue |
C |
| 8. |
Over-grazing encourages soil A. acidity B. conservation C. erosion D. fertility E. formation |
C |
| 9. |
In mammals, tissue respiration takes place in the A. alveoli B. cells C. lungs D. nose E. trachea |
B |
| 10. |
The following plants have self-pollinated flowers EXCEPT? A. groundnut B. okra C. rice D. wheat Detailed SolutionAmong other plants that can self-pollinate are many kinds of orchids, peas, sunflowers and tridax.Examples of self-pollinating plants include wheat, barley, oats, rice, tomatoes, potatoes, apricots and peaches. |
| 1. |
The topmost layer of a typical soil profile is A. clay B. coarse sand C. fine sand D. gravel E. humus |
E |
| 2. |
Which of these is NOT part of a seed? A. Cotyledon B. Embryo C. Endosperm D. Pericarp E. Testa Detailed SolutionPericarp: the part of a fruit formed from the wall of the ripened ovary. |
|
| 3. |
Which of the following functions of the body are nephrons associated with? A. Circulation B. Digestion C. Excretion D. Reproduction E. Respiration |
C |
| 4. |
In a moss plant, spores are produced in the A. capsule B. leaf C. rhizoid D. seta E. stalk |
A |
| 5. |
Which of these organisms reproduces by budding? A. Amoeba B. Euglena C. Hydra D. Paramecium E. Volvox |
C |
| 6. |
Which of these is NOT a pollutant? A. Carbondioxide B. Lead oxide C. Nitrogen gas D. Nitrogen oxide E. Sulphur dioxide |
C |
| 7. |
Villi are finger-like structures found in the A. large intestine B. rectum C. small intestine D. stomach E. tongue |
C |
| 8. |
Over-grazing encourages soil A. acidity B. conservation C. erosion D. fertility E. formation |
C |
| 9. |
In mammals, tissue respiration takes place in the A. alveoli B. cells C. lungs D. nose E. trachea |
B |
| 10. |
The following plants have self-pollinated flowers EXCEPT? A. groundnut B. okra C. rice D. wheat Detailed SolutionAmong other plants that can self-pollinate are many kinds of orchids, peas, sunflowers and tridax.Examples of self-pollinating plants include wheat, barley, oats, rice, tomatoes, potatoes, apricots and peaches. |