Neco Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• NECO 2001

Which disease is caused by a virus?

A. Cholera
B. Measles
C. Tetanus
D. Typhoid
E. Tuberculosis

Question 47:

• NECO 2001

The vector of the malaria parasite is the ____________

A. Female anopheles mosquito
B. Female culex mosquito
C. Male anopheles mosquito
D. Male culex mosquito

Question 48:

• NECO 2001

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

Question 49:

• NECO 2001

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

Question 50:

• NECO 2001

Which plant stores food in its roots?

A. Cassava
B. Cocoyam
C. Irish potato
D. Onion
E. Yam