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NECO Biology Past Questions & CBT Practice

Biology demands precise terminology and careful diagram reading. Successful candidates revise plant and animal physiology, ecology and genetics with active recall — and rehearse the standard practical setups before exam day. On this page you can try sample NECO Biology past questions with the answers marked, open the paper for each exam year we have, and start timed CBT-style practice.

Sample NECO Biology questions

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  1. Q12009MEDIUMBiology

    Which of these is a simple dehiscent fruit?

    1. A.Achene
    2. B.Cypsela
    3. C.Legume✓ Correct
    4. D.Nut
    5. E.Samara
  2. Q22009MEDIUMBiology

    The male reproductive part of a flower is made up of

    1. A.anther and filament✓ Correct
    2. B.ovary and ovule
    3. C.ovule and style
    4. D.stigma and filament
    5. E.style and stigma
  3. Q32008MEDIUMBiology

    The structure that separates the thoracic from abdominal cavity is

    1. A.diaphragm✓ Correct
    2. B.intercostal muscle
    3. C.rib
    4. D.sternum
    5. E.thoraxic vertebrae
  4. Q42008MEDIUMBiology

    During fertilization, the direction in which the pollen tube grows is controlled by

    1. A.Ovary
    2. B.ovule
    3. C.pollen grains
    4. D.pollen tube nucleus✓ Correct
    5. E.style
  5. Q5MEDIUMBiology

    Which of these organisms is most likely to have the least number if found within the same habitat?

    1. A.grasshopper
    2. B.hawk✓ Correct
    3. C.lizard
    4. D.snake
    5. E.toad
  6. Q62008MEDIUMBiology

    Which of the following is NOT a natural method of birth control?

    1. A.Abstaining from sex
    2. B.Prolonged breast feeding
    3. C.Rhythm method
    4. D.Use of condom✓ Correct
    5. E.Withdrawal method

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