WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 196

976.

A xerophyte conserves water by possessing the following features except

A.

thick cuticle

B.

sunken stomata

C.

broad leaves

D.

fleshy stem

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

977.

The rate of decomposition of organisms is faster in the tropical rain forest than in other biomes because

A.

of the relatively constant daylight

B.

there are more plants per square feet

C.

of abundance of water

D.

of constant cool temperature

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

978.

A red blood cell haemolyses when placed in a hypotonic solution because

A.

it contains haemoglobin

B.

the cytoplasm is less dense

C.

the cell lacks a wall

D.

its pigment has a high affinity for water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

979.

Which of the following substances will not be returned to the ecosystem when a mammal loses it?

A.

Sweat

B.

Urea

C.

Heat energy

D.

Carbon dioxide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

980.

Which of the following phenomena affects plants growth in an alkaline soil?

A.

Excessive plasmolysis

B.

Excessive transpiration

C.

Excessive sunlight

D.

Poor drainage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.