WAEC - Biology (2016)

  • 1
    Flaccidity in plants is associated with
    Răspuns
    (B)
    wilting
  • 2
    Which of the following substances is not usually present in the urine of a healthy person?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Glucose
  • 3
    Lateral meristem in flowering plants is found in the
    Răspuns
    (C)
    cambium
  • 4
    The cells and tissues of the nose, throat, chest diaphragm and lungs from the
    Răspuns
    (B)
    respiratory
  • 5
    The exchange of gases between the environment and the respiratory organs of vertebrates is referred to as
    Răspuns
    (D)
    breathing
  • 6
    The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is known as
    Răspuns
    (A)
    homeostasis
  • 7
    Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of insulin?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Pancreas
  • 8
    Which of the following actions is NOT a voluntary action?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Sneezing
  • 9
    Which of the following parts of the ear does NOT contain endolymph?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Semi-circular canals
  • 10

    The steps below are involved in the testing of a leaf for starch. Study them carefully and answer the question:

    I. Decolorize them

    II. Dip decolorized leaf in warm water

    III. Place leaf in boiling water

    IV. Add iodine solution

    The CORRECT order for the test is?

    Răspuns
    (D)
    III, I, II and IV
  • 11
    The best time to pluck the leaf for the experiment is
    Răspuns
    (A)
    after being exposed to sunlight
  • 12

    The steps below are involved in the testing of a leaf for starch. Study them carefully and answer the question:

    I. Decolorize them

    II. Dip decolorized leaf in warm water

    III. Place leaf in boiling water

    IV. Add iodine solution

    The best time to pluck the leaf for the experiment is?

    Răspuns
    (A)
    after being exposed to sunlight
  • 13
    In which of the plant tissues are guard cells located?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Epidemis
  • 14
    The association between two organisms in which one of the organisms gains and the other loses is referred to as
    Răspuns
    (D)
    parasitism
  • 15
    The function of the villi in the alimentary canal is to
    Răspuns
    (D)
    increase the surface area for absorption
  • 16
    The function of the villi in the alimentary canal is to
    Răspuns
    (D)
    increase the surface area for absorption
  • 17
    The function of the villi in the alimentary canal is to
    Răspuns
    (D)
    increase the surface area for absorption
  • 18
    The function of the villi in the alimentary canal is to
    Răspuns
    (D)
    increase the surface area for absorption
  • 19
    Which of the following structures is not an organ of the disgestive system?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Kidney
  • 20
    In ecology, a community refers to
    Răspuns
    (B)
    groups of different organisms living in a habitat
  • 21
    The direction wind is determined by
    Răspuns
    (C)
    a wind vane
  • 22
    Food webs are complex because
    Răspuns
    (A)
    the number of producers are large
  • 23
    Special modification which enable an organism to survive in its habitat is known as.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    adaptation
  • 24
    Which of the following relationships does not involve two organisms?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Saprophitism
  • 25
    Overcrowding in a population does not result in
    Răspuns
    (B)
    commensalism
  • 26
    A pandemic is an outbreak of disease that
    Răspuns
    (B)
    is wide spread
  • 27
    The rational and prudent use of natural resources is known as
    Răspuns
    (B)
    conservation
  • 28
    Which of the following natural resources cannot be conserved?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    air
  • 29
    Which of the following actions supports conservation? To
    Răspuns
    (A)
    protect endangered species
  • 30
    A noticeable physical appearance of individuals of the same species is called
    Răspuns
    (B)
    morphological variation
  • 31
    A blend of inherited and acquired characteristics shows
    Răspuns
    (A)
    variation
  • 32
    A sick baby was successfully transfused with blood from the father who has blood group AB.

    What is the group of the the sick baby?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    AB
  • 33
    A cross between two parents produced four offspring's with blood groups AB, BB, BO and AO. what is the blood group of their parents?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    AB and BO
  • 34
    Scientists who study genetics are known as
    Răspuns
    (B)
    geneticist
  • 35
    Which of the following scientists did not contribute to the development of genetics?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Felix Durjadin
  • 36
    Which of the following terms is associated with natural selections?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Survival of the fittest
  • 37
    In which of the following insects is group instinct not displayed?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Cockroaches
  • 38
    The inability of an organism to adapt to its habitat can lead to
    Răspuns
    (C)
    extinction
  • 39
    Use the diagram above that shows the effect of nitrates on water bodies Study it carefully and answer questions.

    The source of the nitrates in the diagram is termed
    Răspuns
    (C)
    fertilizers
  • 40

    Use the diagram above that shows the effect of nitrates on water bodies Study it carefully and answer questions.

    The phenomenon in the diagram is termed

    Răspuns
    (C)
    eutrophication
  • 41
    Use the diagram above that shows the effect of nitrates on water bodies Study it carefully and answer questions.

    Another cause that could lead to the phenomenon in the diagram is
    Răspuns
    (C)
    dumping of sewage
  • 42
    The illustration above represents a cross between a colour blind male and normal female.
    Study it carefully and answer the questions.

    What is the genotype ratio of carrier females to normal males in the cross?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    1:1
  • 43

    The illustration above represents a cross between a colour blind male and normal female.
    Study it carefully and answer the questions.

    Which of the genotypes are carriers of colour blindness?

    Răspuns
    (A)
    1 and 11 only
  • 44
    The type of placentation illustrated in the diagram above is
    Răspuns
    (D)
    basal
  • 45
    Plant A was seen to appear as Plant B after seven hours
    Study the above diagrams carefully and answer the questions.

    The term that can be used to describe what happened to Plant A after seven hours is
    Răspuns
    (A)
    wilting