WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 20

96.

Which of the following statements is not Lamarck's postulate on evolution?

A.

great changes in the environment result in corresponding changes in species

B.

frequently used organs become well developed while the ones not used become vestigial

C.

well developed acquired characters are inheritable

D.

survivors in a competitive community must have inherited useful traits

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

97.

Natural selection arises as a result of

A.

gene mutation

B.

change of habitat

C.

reduction in population

D.

climate change

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

98.

Which of the following organisms exhibits division of labour?

A.

butterfly

B.

cockroach

C.

termite

D.

housefly

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

99.

A woman with Rhesus negative blood group was advised not to marry a man with Rhesus positive blood group because

A.

it will hinder her from having blood transfusion from her husband

B.

it will result in sickness and probably death of the offspring

C.

her children may all resemble her husband

D.

it may affect her childbearing ability

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.