Neco Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 131:

• 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 132:

• 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

Question 133:

• NECO 2003

Which of the following is an example of a multiple fruit?

A. Cashew
B. Maize
C. Mango
D. Orange
E. Pineapple

Question 134:

• NECO 2003

Which of the following is NOT a plant hormone?

A. Abscissic acid
B. Auxin
C. Cytokinin
D. Cytochrome
E. Gibberellins

Question 135:

• NECO 2003

Which of the following is an immediate source of energy to man?

A. Beans
B. Butter
C. Egg
D. Orange
E. Plantain