NECO 2023 Biology Practical Questions & Answers

See the NECO Biology Practical Specimen for 2023 examination, the National Examination Council scheduled NECO Biology Practical to Monday 11th July, Paper I: Practical – Biology 10:00am – 11:30am.

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The National Examinations Council, NECO practical exam papers are very important like the objectives and theory sections. The Practical specimens questions will be in such a way that candidates can comfortably answer with the specimens presented before them without stress.

Biology Practical Expo/Runs for NECO SSCE 2023

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• Manage your time well
• Follow Practical Exams instructions
• Ensures that your details are correctly entered in the answer booklet
• Make sure the Specimens labeling are done properly.

 

NECO Biology Practical Specimen 2023

Specimen A – Land Snail

Specimen B – Toad

Specimen C – Spider

Specimen D – Crayfish

Specimen E – Spirogyra Filaments

Specimen F – mucor/Rhizopus

Specimen G – Groundnut Seeding (A week old)

Specimen H – Maize Seedling (A week old)

Specimen I – Microscope

Specimen J – Slide (plain)

Specimen K – Pigeon

Specimen L – Agama Lizard

Specimen M – Rat

Specimen N – Tilapia

 

 

 

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*2023 NECO BIOLOGY PRACTICAL SOLUTION*
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(1a)
Specimen A: Land snail
Specimen B: Toad
Specimen C: Spider
Specimen D: Crayfish

(1aii)
(i) Shells are used as source of calcium for animal feeds.
(ii) Its also serve as a source of animal protein for man.

(1aiii)
TABULATE

=SPECIMEN A=
(i)They have a soft, slimy body with a coiled shell on their back.
(ii) They move by using a muscular foot that glides over a layer of slime they produce.

=SPECIMEN B=
(i)They do not have a shell, but their skin is thick and covered in warts or bumps.
(ii)They have muscular hind legs designed for hopping

(1aiv)
(i) It allows researchers and ecologists to understand its role in the ecosystem
(ii) It aids in conservation efforts and wildlife management.

(1av)
(i) Webbed Feet
(ii) Large Muscular Thighs

(1bi)
(i) Specimen B (Toad): Amphibia
(ii) Specimen C (Spider): Arachnida
(iii) Specimen D (Crayfish): Malacostraca

(1bii)
(i) Eight legs
(ii) Multiple eyes

(1biii)
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(1biv)
(i) Camouflaged exoskeleton
(ii) Paddle-like appendages
(iii) Sensory adaptations

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(2ai)
E: Spirogyra filaments.
F: Mucor/Rhizopus.
G: Groundnut seedling (A week old).
H: Maize seedling (A week old).
I: Microscope.
J: Slide (plain).

(2aii)
E habitat: Freshwater.
F habitat: Damp and decaying organic matter.

(2aiii)
E mode of nutrition: Autotrophic (photosynthesis).
F mode of nutrition: Saprophytic (absorbing nutrients from dead organic matter).

(2iv) One reason for classifying E in (2aii) is its habitat in freshwater.

(2b) Mount E and F separately on J and use I to observe the setup.

(2bi)
Observable features of E:
1. Green coloration.
2. Long, filamentous structure.
3. Presence of chloroplasts.

Observable features of F:
1. Fuzzy, cotton-like appearance.
2. Rapid growth and spreading.
3. Formation of sporangia.

The observed color of E is green, and its role in life is photosynthesis.

Colour: Green
Role: Photosynthesis

(2ci)
Class of G: Angiospermae (Dicotyledonae).
Class of H: Angiospermae (Monocotyledonae).
2cii) Germination in G: Hypogeal germination
Germination in H: Epigeal germination

2ciii) Venation in G: Parallel venation
Venation in H: Parallel venation.

 

 

3ai) Specimen K: Pigeon
Specimen L: Agama Lizard
Specimen M: Rat
Specimen N: Tilapia

(3aii)
1: Scales
2: Tongue
3: Eyes
4: Ears

(3bi)
1: Wings
2: Hollow bones
3: Keen eyesight
4: Strong flight muscles
5: Beak adapted for capturing prey

 

3ci)
1: Wings
2: Keen eyesight