Year : 
2003
Title : 
Biology
Exam : 
NECO - BECE

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 44 Questions

# Question Ans
21.

Which of the following instruments is used for measuring the speed of wind?

A. anemometer

B. barometer

C. hygrometer

D. manometer

E. windvane

A
22.

Here is a list of natural resources:

I. Wildlife
II. Forest
III. Fossil fuel
IV. Minerals

Which of the natural resources are renewable?

A. I and IV

B. II and III

C. I and II

D. I and III

E. I, II, III and IV

C
23.

Which of the following plant products can be used to confirm that photosynthesis has taken place?

A. glucose

B. fats

C. protein

D. starch

E. vitamins

D
24.

The following are courtship behaviors in animals EXCEPT

A. copulation

B. display

C. pairing

D. seasonal migration

E. territoriality

A
25.

Sneezing in man is controlled by?

A. cerebellum

B. cerebrum

C. hypothalamus

D. pineal body

E. medulla oblongata

Detailed Solution

Sneezing is simply an involuntary release of air that helps the body to get rid of irritants in our nose and throat, like allergens, dirt, and dust.
The medulla oblongata or simply medulla is a long stem-like structure which makes up the lower part of the brainstem. It is anterior and partially inferior to the cerebellum. It is a cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions, ranging from vomiting to sneezing.
26.

Here is a list of natural resources:

I. Wildlife
II. Forest
III. Fossil fuel
IV. Minerals

Which of the natural resources are non-renewable?

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. I and IV only

D. II and III only

E. III and IV only

E
27.

Which of the organisms is a primary consumer?

A. Cassava

B. Grasshopper

C. Hawk

D. Lizard

E. Toad

B
28.

The tip of the tongue is sensitive to

A. bitter taste

B. salty taste

C. sweet taste

D. salty and sweet taste

E. sour taste

C
29.

Which of the following organisms possesses both plant and animal characteristics?

A. Amoeba

B. Euglena

C. Paramecium

D. Spirogyra

E. Volvox

B
30.

Autecology is defined as the study of Interrelationship of

A. many species of organisms and their environment

B. same species of organisms and their environment

C. organisms in the atmosphere

D. organisms under the earth’s surface

E. organisms in water

B
21.

Which of the following instruments is used for measuring the speed of wind?

A. anemometer

B. barometer

C. hygrometer

D. manometer

E. windvane

A
22.

Here is a list of natural resources:

I. Wildlife
II. Forest
III. Fossil fuel
IV. Minerals

Which of the natural resources are renewable?

A. I and IV

B. II and III

C. I and II

D. I and III

E. I, II, III and IV

C
23.

Which of the following plant products can be used to confirm that photosynthesis has taken place?

A. glucose

B. fats

C. protein

D. starch

E. vitamins

D
24.

The following are courtship behaviors in animals EXCEPT

A. copulation

B. display

C. pairing

D. seasonal migration

E. territoriality

A
25.

Sneezing in man is controlled by?

A. cerebellum

B. cerebrum

C. hypothalamus

D. pineal body

E. medulla oblongata

Detailed Solution

Sneezing is simply an involuntary release of air that helps the body to get rid of irritants in our nose and throat, like allergens, dirt, and dust.
The medulla oblongata or simply medulla is a long stem-like structure which makes up the lower part of the brainstem. It is anterior and partially inferior to the cerebellum. It is a cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions, ranging from vomiting to sneezing.
26.

Here is a list of natural resources:

I. Wildlife
II. Forest
III. Fossil fuel
IV. Minerals

Which of the natural resources are non-renewable?

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. I and IV only

D. II and III only

E. III and IV only

E
27.

Which of the organisms is a primary consumer?

A. Cassava

B. Grasshopper

C. Hawk

D. Lizard

E. Toad

B
28.

The tip of the tongue is sensitive to

A. bitter taste

B. salty taste

C. sweet taste

D. salty and sweet taste

E. sour taste

C
29.

Which of the following organisms possesses both plant and animal characteristics?

A. Amoeba

B. Euglena

C. Paramecium

D. Spirogyra

E. Volvox

B
30.

Autecology is defined as the study of Interrelationship of

A. many species of organisms and their environment

B. same species of organisms and their environment

C. organisms in the atmosphere

D. organisms under the earth’s surface

E. organisms in water

B