WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 207

1,031.

Which of the following statements is correct about the structure of a chromosome? A chromosome consists of

A.

two chromatids joined at the centromere

B.

Two chromatids joined at the spindle

C.

Two chromatin threads joined at the centrioles

D.

thread-like structures not joined together

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,032.

In a family of eight (8), all the children are girls. Which of the following reasons correctly explains this?

A.

The woman cannot produce male children

B.

The man has a low sperm count

C.

The Y component of the man’s sex chromosome was always involved

D.

The X component of the man’s sex chromosome was always involved

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,033.

In artificial selection, individuals without desirable traits may be prevented from mating by

A.

outbreeding

B.

sterilization

C.

inbreeding

D.

genetic engineering

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,034.

An example of a saprophytic relationship is a / an

A.

vulture feeding on decaying meat

B.

mushroom growing on decaying vegetation

C.

boy eating stale bread

D.

earthworm feeding on decaying vegetation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,035.

Which of the following statements about heredity is not true? In heredity the traits are

A.

carried by genes

B.

contained in the ovum and sperm

C.

always transmitted by one parent

D.

transmitted from parents to offspring

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.