2023 NTC Exams: Likely Biology Questions And Answers

The 2023 Teacher Licensure Examination(NTC Exams) will begin on 13th September, 2023. Here are some likely Biology questions and answers for candidates
1. The relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems is that cells make up….
A. tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up organ systems
B. organs, organs make up tissues and tissues make up organ systems.
C. tissues, organs make up cells and tissues make up organ systems
D. organ systems, organ systems make up tissues and tissues make up organs
2. Tilapia mainly adapts to living in brackish water environment through its ability to…
Q. extract oxygen from the water using gills
B. tolerate high levels of salt in the water
C. secrete a slimy coating to reduce water loss
D. change colour to blend in with their surroundings
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3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true of the significance of biology?
I. It helps us to understand the complexity of life
II. To understand how living things interact with each other and their environment
III. Provides insights into diseases and treatment options
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II only
D. I, II and III
4. An adaptation of a nerve cell that allows it to form synapses with other cells is the……
A. presence of dendrites
B. myelination of axons
C. shape of the cell body
D. presence of neurotransmitter vesicles.
5. A farmer planted cowpea under shady trees and they exhibited the following characteristics: few yellowish small leaves, weak stem and long spacing between its internodes. The farmer guessed the effect was due to lack of adequate sunlight. Using the scientific method, the farmer’s guess can be classified as….
A. experimentation
B. hypothesis
C. observation
D. data collection
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6. An organism that is able to live both on land and in water has a special adaptation related to its function. This organism returns into the water to lay its eggs because……..
A. water is isotonic to egg fluids
B. an amphibian needs water to produce its eggs
C. amphibian eggs quickly lose water and desiccate if their surroundings are dry
D. adults must guide their eggs hence must be in water to prevent predators
7. The ability of yeast cells to ferment sugar to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide has been exploited in the production of bread. In the production of yoghurt, some bacteria ferment milk sugar to produce lactic acid. In this premise, biology has been applied in………
A. health
B. domestic
C. industry
D. agriculture
8. Farmers from an agricultural community suffered dire consequences on their farms after a wind storm. As an astute geneticist, connect the gene resource likely to harness the farmers’ plight.
A. food security
B. mutation
C. crop pollination
D. food safety
9. This terrestrial habitat has a wide range of fauna and flora with varying adaptations. It is also classified as a biome receiving little rain. In a comparative analysis, which of these biomes best characterises the habitat?
A. Tundra
B. Taiga
C. Temperate coniferous forest
D. Desert
10. During development of a frog, the fleshy tail of the tadpole disappears. Connect the cell organelle releasing digestive enzymes into the cytoplasm that digest and diminishes the tail.
A. Vacuoles
B. Lysosomes
C. Golgi bodies
D. Ribosomes
ANSWERS
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. A
9. D
10. B
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