UTME Past Questions
Biology · 2023
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Question 01
The mode of nutrition in which digestion is extracellular is:
A
Saprophytic
B
Parasitic
C
Holophytic
D
Holozoic
Question 02
In the diagram above, the function of the part labeled part III is:
A
Seed dispersal
B
Nutrient absorption
C
Ovule attachment
D
Photosynthesis
Question 03
Emergent trees are at the _____ layer of the forest:
A
Upper
B
Lower
C
Canopy
D
Understory
Question 04
The principle of survival of the fittest is regarded as:
A
Darwinism
B
Lamarckism
C
Mendelism
D
Naturalism
Question 05
An example of an estuarine habitat is:
A
Pond
B
Lagoon
C
Ocean
D
Lake
Question 06
An edaphic factor of growth of plants is:
A
Soil pH
B
Temperature
C
Light intensity
D
Humidity
Question 07
What is the relationship between cattle and egret?
A
Commensalism
B
Mutualism
C
Parasitism
D
Competition
Question 08
Inbreed crossing refers to the breeding of:
A
Unrelated species
B
Closely related species
C
Species with different habitats
D
Genetically modified organisms
Question 09
A man of AS genotype marries a woman of AS genotype. What is the probability of having a sickle cell anaemia offspring?
A
0%
B
25%
C
50%
D
100%
Question 10
The effect of the lack of vascular roots of a bryophyte is:
A
Reduced water absorption
B
Efficient nutrient transport
C
Unlimited growth potential
D
Restricted size and height
Question 11
The national park of Nigeria is located at:
A
Ogun State
B
Lagos State
C
Cross River State
D
Yobe State
Question 12
A criminal can be traced through which of the following?
A
Blood group
B
Fingerprint
C
Genotype
D
Shoe size
Question 13
The vegetative part of a plant is:
A
Leaves
B
Flower
C
Stems
D
Roots
Question 14
The immature fruits of opium poppy are:
A
Capsules
B
Berries
C
Drupes
D
Achenes
Question 15
Pneumatophores developed by white mangroves are used for:
A
Gaseous exchange
B
Anchoring the plant in the soil
C
Storing water
D
Photosynthesis
Question 16
Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear, epiglottis and larynx?
A
Hyaline cartilage
B
Fibrocartilage
C
Elastic cartilage
D
None of the above
Question 17
Which of these lacks a true nucleus?
A
Amoeba
B
Moses
C
Rhizopus
D
Bacteria
Question 18
Arthropods are distinguished from vertebrates because they possess:
A
Bones
B
Chitin
C
Feathers
D
Scales
Question 19
Digested food in the body is transported by:
A
White blood cells (WBC)
B
Red blood cells (RBC)
C
Platelets
D
Plasma
Question 20
The breeding of related species is known as:
A
Inbreeding
B
Self-breeding
C
Outbreeding
D
Crossbreeding
Question 21
Unicellular organisms are mostly found among:
A
Plants
B
Animals
C
Microorganisms
D
Virus
Question 22
The aphotic zone is characterized by:
A
Absence of light
B
Constant sunlight
C
High temperature
D
High oxygen level
Question 23
Plants in a mangrove swamp have:
A
Spines
B
Breathing roots
C
Thick stems
D
Large leaves
Question 24
The highest energy level is found in:
A
Carbohydrates
B
Proteins
C
Fats and oils
D
Water
Question 25
What is the relationship between zebra and lion?
A
Parasitism
B
Predation
C
Symbiosis
D
Commensalism
Question 26
Which of the following is an example of genetic variation?
A
A person's hair colour
B
A person's haircut
C
A person's clothing
D
A person's shoe size
Question 27
Which of the following is an example of continuous variation?
A
Height in humans
B
Blood type in humans
C
Flower colour in plants
D
Fur pattern in animals
Question 28
The mixture of fresh water and sea water is called:
A
Brackish water
B
Saline water
C
Potable water
D
Fresh water
Question 29
A tree growing with broad and evergreen leaves is likely located in:
A
A tropical rain forest
B
A desert biome
C
A tundra ecosystem
D
A deciduous forest
Question 30
What inorganic material is needed for photosynthesis?
A
Oxygen
B
Carbon dioxide
C
Nitrogen
D
Iron
Question 31
What is the excretory organ of the earthworm?
A
Kidneys
B
Malpighian tubules
C
Nephridia
D
Lungs
Question 32
Opium poppy produces:
A
Nicotine
B
Quinine
C
Morphine
D
Caffeine
Question 33
Agglutination occurs when blood is passed from blood group:
A
A to AB
B
AB to A
C
O to AB
D
O to A
Question 34
The part of the fish body that is sensitive to vibration is:
A
Lateral line
B
Dorsal fin
C
Gills
D
Tail fin
Question 35
The bird shown above is best adapted to:
A
Capture fast moving prey in flight
B
Probe for insects hidden in tree bark
C
Sip nectar
D
Catch prey in shallow water
Question 36
Which type of cartilage provides a smooth surface for joint movement and is commonly found in the ribs, trachea and bronchi?
A
Hyaline cartilage
B
Fibrocartilage
C
Elastic cartilage
D
Articular cartilage
Question 37
Use the diagram above to answer the question below. The pectoral fin is the part labeled:
A
IV
B
VII
C
V
D
III
Question 38
Most cells in higher animals retain their power of cell division except:
A
Lymphocytes
B
Malpighian cells
C
Nerve cells
D
Germ cells
Question 39
The function of ribosomes in cells is:
A
Protein synthesis
B
Starch synthesis
C
Lipid storage
D
Transport of materials
Question 40
The membrane surrounding the vacuole in plants is called:
A
Plasmalemma
B
Tonoplast
C
Sarcolemma
D
Nuclear membrane
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