WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 264

1,316.

Which of the following statements is true?

A.

Ptyalin acts on proteins to give amino acid

B.

Lactase acts on maltose to give amino acid

C.

Pepsin acts on proteins to give peptide

D.

Peptide acts on starch to give maltose

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,317.

The dentition of a herbivore is distinct from that of other animals due to the presence of

A.

diastema

B.

cusps on molar teeth

C.

canines

D.

ridges on molar teeth

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,318.

The importance of a balanced diet is to

A.

maintain constant size of an animal

B.

provide good taste in the food

C.

increase the effectiveness of digestion

D.

provide good health for an individual

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,319.

In water- culture experiments the culture solutions are protected from sunlight in order to

A.

control the temperature of the culture solution

B.

prevent algae from growing in the solution

C.

prevent the minerals in the solution from being destroyed

D.

allow the minerals to be used up at room temperature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,320.

Use the information below on factors required during photosynthesis to answer the following question

I. CO2
II. Chlorophyll
III. Water
IV. ATP V NADPH2

The factors required for the dark phase of photosynthesis are

A.

III and IV only

B.

III and V only

C.

III, IV and V only

D.

IV and V only

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.