WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 16

76.

The diagrams below are illustrations of two different cells involved in biological processing in mammals. Study them and answer this question.

If the number of chromosomes in the skin cells of mammals is 46, how many chromosomes would be found in P and Q respectively?

A.

23 and 23

B.

23 and 46

C.

46 and 23

D.

46 and 46

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

77.

The diagrams below are illustrations of two different cells involved in biological processing in mammals. Study them and answer this question.

Which of the following statements about P and Q is correct?

A.

Both cells are structures for asexual reproduction

B.

Both cells normally belong to the same individual

C.

Both cells are found in plants

D.

The union of both cells gives rise to a new mammal

Correct answer is D

P - sperm cell:

III. Nucleus     IV. Mitochondria

Q- Egg cell: 

I. Nucleus       II. Cytoplasm.

Sperm-egg fusion is a cell-cell membrane fusion event essential for the propagation of sexually reproducing organisms.

78.

The diagrams below are illustrations of two different cells involved in biological processing in mammals. Study them and answer this question.

Which parts of P and Q fuse to complete the biological process?

A.

III and I

B.

IV and I

C.

III and II

D.

IV and II

Correct answer is A

P is a sperm cell whose nucleus (iii) then fuses with the  egg plasma membrane (i) of the ovum (Q) and injects its nucleus and other organelles into the egg cytoplasm.

79.

The diagram below is an illustration of some parts of a mammalian ear. Study it and answer this question.

Which of the parts are correctly grouped?

A.

(Inner ear I, IV) (Middle ear III) (Outer ear II)

B.

(Inner ear III) (Middle ear II, IV) (Outer ear I)

C.

(Inner ear III) (Middle ear II) (Outer ear III,IV)

D.

(Inner ear II) (Middle ear I, III) (Outer ear IV)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

80.

The diagram below is an illustration of some parts of a mammalian ear. Study it and answer this question.

The parts labelled I are the?

A.

semi circular canals

B.

ossicles

C.

cochlea

D.

external auditory meatus

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.