WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 121

601.

In man, sex is determined by the inheritance of

A.

 a pair of homologous chromosomes

B.

an extra chromosome in the cells of a female

C.

a dominant gene for maleness present in man

D.

two similar X chromosomes in the female and X and Y chromosomes in the male

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

602.

The ability of some individuals to taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a

A.

morphological adaptation

B.

morphological variation

C.

physiological adaptation

D.

physiological variation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

603.

Which of these physiological variations is sex-linked? 

A.

albinism

B.

blood groups

C.

sickle-cell anaemia

D.

haemophilic condition

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

604.

Tropical rain forests can be conserved by the following practices except?

A.

agroforestry

B.

deforestation

C.

shifting cultivation

D.

 crop rotation

Correct answer is B

Deforestation leads to a huge loss of biodiversity. About 80% of the global biodiversity is located in tropical rainforests.

605.

Which of the following practices does not contribute to intensive depletion of forest resources in West Africa?

A.

Use of powerful tools for felling trees

B.

regrowing of forest trees

C.

clearance of forests for cash crops

D.

use of fire or hunting in forests

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.