WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 21

101.

Which of the following statements about sickle cell anaemia is correct?

A.

it is caused by sex-linked genes

B.

it is more common in males than in females

C.

two sickle cell carrier parents may have a sickling child

D.

it is caused by recessive genes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

102.

Plants suitable for experiments in genetics must not 

A.

produce numerous seeds within a short time

B.

have a small number of chromosomes

C.

have a relatively short life cycle

D.

produce one generation in a large period

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

103.

A mixture of blood with antigen A and blood containing antibody A will

A.

lead to agglutination

B.

facilitate dissolution of clot

C.

have no effect on blood composition

D.

change the blood group

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

104.

Which of the following statements about mitosis is not correct?

A.

chiasmata are not formed

B.

Bivalents are not formed

C.

It does not lead to variation

D.

Four daughter cells are produced

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

105.

The diagrams below are illustrations of types of comb found in domestic fowl. Study them and answer this question.

Which factor is most likely responsible for the various types of comb?

A.

environment

B.

genetics

C.

physiology

D.

morphology

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.