WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 217

1,081.

The bacterium in a mutualistic association with legumes converts

A.

nitrates to ammonia

B.

ammonium compounds to nitrites

C.

nitrogen gas to ammonia

D.

nitrites to nitrates

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,082.

Which of the following pH values is the best for the action of the enzymes: renin and pepsin in the
stomach?

A.

pH2

B.

pH7

C.

pH8

D.

pH9

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,083.

Which of the following food substances is incorrectly linked to its enzyme?

A.

Protein - trypsin

B.

Fat - lipase

C.

Sucrose - pepsin

D.

Starch - amylase

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,084.

In testing for starch in a leaf, the leaf is first boiled in water for about a minute so that the

A.

cell walls are hardened

B.

cells are killed

C.

chlorophyll is dissolved out

D.

iodine will penetrate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,085.

A man suffering from obesity must avoid meals containing

A.

margarine and butter

B.

rice and beans

C.

carrots and oranges

D.

beef and fish

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.