WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 113

561.

Differences in characteristics that exist among individuals of the same species is referred to as

A.

genetics

B.

dominance

C.

hybrid

D.

variation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

562.

Characteristics that exhibit continuous variation are generally controlled by

A.

a single gene

B.

recessive genes

C.

epistatic interactions

D.

multiple genes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

563.

Which of the following statement is not a reason for banning bush burning? It

A.

allows for quick regrowth of grasses

B.

Kills soil microorganisms

C.

leaves the soil bare of vegetation

D.

burns off organic soil nutrients

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

564.

Lamarck's theory of evolution is based on the fact that

A.

organisms acquire genes from their parents

B.

organisms pass on acquired characters to their offspring

C.

characteristics of organisms are determined by the creator

D.

characteristics of organisms are the sum of their parents characters

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

565.

Which of the following insects is not a social insect?

A.

Termites

B.

Ants

C.

Grasshoppers

D.

Bees

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.