Biology 2002 Neco Past Questions and Answers

Question 41 :

• NECO 2002

Thick succulent stems and leaves are an adaptation for conservation of water

A. Prevention of heat stroke
B. Protection
C. Reproduction
D. Sun tanning

Question 42 :

• NECO 2002

The remains impressions of animals and plants preserved in rocks are referred to as ____________

A. Crusts
B. Fossils
C. Honeycomb
D. Plaques
E. Residues

Question 43 :

• NECO 2002

Use the data to answer this question

A class of 40 set out to determine the population of lizards in a bound field measuring 200 metres by 100 metres using the capture-recapture method.

In their first outing, the students captured a total of 360 lizards all of which were marked with indelible ink and then released back into the field.

After a one week interval the students went back into the field and caught a total of 250 lizards out of which 150 bore the indelible ink mark.

What is the estimated population of lizards in the field?

A. 100
B. 300
C. 400
D. 560
E. 600