NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 308

1,536.

The genotype of a species with respect to a particular trait can be determined by carrying out

A.

a back cross with a pure stock known to be recessive for that trait

B.

a cross between two F generations that are heterozygous for the trait

C.

a testcross with a pure stock known to be dominant for the trait

D.

in-breeding among the members of the species

E.

out-breeding with an exotic variety of the species

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,537.

Soil fertility is NOT conserved by

A.

continuous cropping

B.

contour ridging

C.

Crop rotation

D.

Mulching

E.

Terracing

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,538.

The tissue that carries organic food from its site of production to all other parts of the plant is called the

A.

Cambium

B.

Epidermis

C.

Phloem

D.

Sclerenchyma

E.

Xylem

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,539.

The number of individuals of a species per unit area of the habitat can be best described as

A.

Distribution

B.

Frequency

C.

Percentage cover

D.

Population size

E.

Population density

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,540.

Which caste is NOT found in termites?

A.

Drone

B.

King

C.

Queen

D.

Soldier

E.

Worker

Correct answer is A

Principal castes are categorized as reproductive (Queen and King) and tlie non-reproductive or sterile inembers (workers and soldiers).