WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 222

1,106.

Which of the following statements about ecosystems is false?

A.

All the energy entering the ecosystem is passed on to decomposers

B.

The primary producers provide energy for herbivores and carnivores

C.

Ecosystems must start with the capture of energy by autotrophs

D.

Energy transfer from one trophic level to the other is not 100% efficient

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,107.

Which of the following organisms is an endoparasite?

A.

Mice

B.

Mosquito

C.

Ascaris

D.

Dodder

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,108.

An organism whose source of carbon is inorganic is likely to be a/an

A.

heterotrophic organism

B.

autotrophic organism

C.

symbiotic organism

D.

parasitic organism

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,109.

Pepsin is secreted as an inactive precursor called pepsinogen because

A.

pepsin as an enzyme is quickly destroyed by the alkaline food from the mouth

B.

all digestive enzymes pass through a precursor stage

C.

pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme and might attack the stomach tissues

D.

pepsin is not required in large quantities

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,110.

Which of the following treatments would increase the rate of transpiration in a potted plant?

A.

Placing it in a cold room

B.

Placing it under a fan in a room

C.

Putting it in a cupboard

D.

Smearing grease on the lower surface of the leaves

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.