WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 171

851.

The mineral needed for the formation of haemoglobin is

A.

magnesium

B.

iron

C.

phosphorus

D.

calcium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

852.

Loam is the best type of soil for crop production because

A.

it has a high percentage of clay which prevents leaching

B.

it has high humus content

C.

it is porous and has good water retention capacity

D.

gravels which obstruct implements are absent from it

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

853.

Which of the following is not a micronutrient?

A.

Manganese

B.

Copper

C.

Potassium

D.

Zinc

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

854.

Magnesium is needed by plants for

A.

protein synthesis

B.

formation of cell membrane

C.

activation of enzymes

D.

formation of chlorophyll

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

855.

Turgidity in the cell of plant does not easily lead to bursting of the cell because the

A.

cell membrane can resist the turgidity

B.

large vacuole contained in the cell, can continuously take in water

C.

cellulose cell wall can resist the turgidity

D.

cytoplasm is jelly-like

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.