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JAMB UTME Biology Questions
Practise biology (science) for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Biology practice
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Q1.The number of chromosomes in a normal human body cell is:
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Answer: A — 46
Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).
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Q2.Xylem in plants transports:
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Answer: A — Water and minerals
Xylem carries water and minerals upward; phloem carries food.
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Q3.Photosynthesis takes place in the:
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Answer: B — Chloroplasts
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll that captures light energy.
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Q4.Normal human body temperature is approximately:
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Answer: D — 37 °C
About 37 °C (98.6 °F).
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Q5.Gas exchange in the lungs takes place in the:
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Answer: B — Alveoli
Thin-walled alveoli allow oxygen and CO₂ to diffuse.
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Q6.Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
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Answer: C — Arteries
Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
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Q7.The father of genetics is:
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Answer: D — Gregor Mendel
Mendel’s pea plant experiments established the laws of inheritance.
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Q8.Which blood cells help in clotting?
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Answer: B — Platelets
Platelets (thrombocytes) form clots.
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Q9.The powerhouse of the cell is the:
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Answer: A — Mitochondrion
Mitochondria produce ATP through cellular respiration.
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Q10.The largest organ of the human body is the:
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Answer: D — Skin
The skin is the largest organ by area and weight.
How to approach biology questions
Learn structure → function links (mitochondria → ATP, nephron → filtration), the major hormones and their glands, and deficiency diseases. Diagrams help with cell organelles and organ systems.
About JAMB UTME
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination — conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nigeria’s computer-based university admission exam; Use of English is compulsory.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
JAMB UTME practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Algebra | Mathematics | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Physics | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Chemistry | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Biology | Science | Question bank |