WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 3

11.

The diagrams below are illustrations of organisms in a habitat. Study them and answer the question.

the producer in the diagram is

A.

IV because it is the largest organism in the diagram

B.

IV because it is the organism that receives the highest amount of sunlight

C.

I because it uses sunlight to manufacture food

D.

I because it contains the least amount of energy

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12.

The diagrams below are illustrations of organisms in a habitat. Study them and answer the question.

The feeding relationship between the organisms labelled III and IV in the diagrams is

A.

predation

B.

mutualism

C.

parasitism

D.

saprophytism

Correct answer is A

Predation in biology refers to the act of one organism (the predator) capturing, killing, and consuming another organism (the prey) for nourishment.

13.

Which of the following organisms would be the producer in a food chain?

A.

Goat

B.

maize

C.

man

D.

bacterium

Correct answer is C

The producer in a food chain is the organism that produces its food directly from non-living sources (abiotic factors) through processes like photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Among the options provided, the producer is "Maize." As a plant, maize is the producer in a food chain, serving as the primary source of energy for other organisms.

14.

The rate of decomposition of dead organisms is faster in the tropical rainforest than in other biomes because

A.

of consistent cool temperature

B.

of availability of moisture

C.

of the relatively constant day light

D.

there are more plants

Correct answer is B

Decomposition is the process by which dead organic matter, such as dead plants and animals, is broken down and recycled back into the ecosystem as nutrients. The rate of decomposition is influenced by various factors, and in the tropical rainforest biome, the availability of moisture is a critical factor that accelerates decomposition.

15.

Which of the following hormones is wrongly paired with its secretory organ?

A.

oestrogen and ovary

B.

Oxytocin and hypothalamus

C.

adrenalin and kidney

D.

insulin and pancreas

Correct answer is C

Adrenalin, also known as epinephrine, is not secreted by the kidney. It is secreted by the adrenal glands, specifically the adrenal medulla. The adrenal glands are small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys. Therefore, the option 'Adrenalin and kidney' is incorrect