UTME Biology Past Questions (2017)
This UTME Biology Past Question paper from 2017 offers a valuable resource for students aiming to excel in their university entrance examinations. It provides a realistic simulation of the exam format and difficulty, allowing you to gauge your understanding of core biological concepts.
About This Exam
This UTME Biology Past Question paper from 2017 offers a valuable resource for students aiming to excel in their university entrance examinations. It provides a realistic simulation of the exam format and difficulty, allowing you to gauge your understanding of core biological concepts.
Topics Covered
Exam Structure
- Question Formatmcq
- Total Questions40
- Estimated Duration14 minutes
- Difficulty LevelMedium
Learning Objectives
- •Understand key concepts in plant and animal physiology.
Prerequisites
A solid foundation in senior secondary school biology curriculum is recommended.
Sample Questions
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A grasshopper's cuticle becomes green during the season and black after fire. The reasons for the change is
obtain food
predators
secure mates
escape detection
The soil type with the least ability to retain nutrients is
sandy loam
clay loam
loam
sand
Which of the following group of animals can withstand the rigour of the arid land?
locust, camel, lizard and snakes
monkeys, chameleon, earthworm and grasshopper
monkeys, grasshopper, snail and snakes
lungfish, duck, butterfly and lizards
The piercing and sucking mouth parts are found in
grasshoppers
mosquitoes
termites
cockroaches
Suture joint is found in the
hip
ankle
skull
elbow
The insect-trapping by the leaves of Venus flytrap is an example of a
adaptive coloration
structural adaptation
environmental adaptation
behaviour adaptation
The platelets in mammalian blood are responsible for
transporting oxygen
initiating clotting
removing carbon (IV) oxide
destroying micro-organisms
The causative organism of cholera is
Clostridium sp
shigella sp
vibrio sp
salmonella typhi
Which of the following is a sex-linked character?
Dwarfism
Albinism
Tongue rolling
Colour blindness
Chlorofluorocarbons are air pollutants that originates from
crude oil refining
coal mining
motor vehicle exhaust
cooling system
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How to Prepare
Key Preparation Tips
- Thoroughly review all topics covered in the JAMB syllabus.
Mistakes to Avoid
- •Rushing through questions without fully understanding them.
Success Criteria
Achieving a high score (typically above 70%) on this past paper indicates strong readiness for the UTME Biology examination.
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