WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 30

146.

Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

A.

Darwin

B.

Lamark

C.

Aristotle

D.

Linnaeus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

147.

Replication of DNA molecules is catalysed by an enzyme called 

A.

polymerase

B.

ptyalin

C.

pepsin

D.

amylase

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

148.

The diagram below is an illustrating of a cross between plants ! and B of the same species. Study it to answer the question below.

The process that gave rise to the F1 generation is 

A.

self fertilization

B.

cross fertilization

C.

out-breeding

D.

test cross

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

149.

The diagram below is an illustration of a cross between plants A and B of the same species. Study it and answer the question below.

If the F1 generation are plants with high yield and resistance, the genotype of the F1 generation plants would be

A.

YYRR

B.

YyRr

C.

yyRr

D.

yyrr

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

150.

Which of the following diseases can be inherited?

A.

Pneumonia

B.

Whooping cough

C.

Sickle cell anemia

D.

Malaria

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.