WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 308

1,536.

The cell membrane of a cell is said to be semi-permeable because

A.

it allows only large molecular substances to pass through it into the cell

B.

it is actively involved in energy production in the cell

C.

it actively allows all substances to pass through it by diffusion

D.

it is actively selective in allowing substances pass through it

E.

fatty acids are only the building blocks of the membrane

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,537.

In complex food relationships in a community, the primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers are referred
to as

A.

symbionts

B.

omnivores

C.

heterotrophs

D.

autotrophs

E.

carnivores

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,538.

Higher organisms use a transport system and not diffusion only to distribute nutrients because

A.

the ratio of their surface area to volume is small

B.

metabolic waste products diffuse to the surface of the organisms

C.

the rate at which nutrients and other substances diffuse increases

D.

substances to be transported move shorter distances to reach the numerous cells

E.

the internal structures of the organisms are in direct contact with the environment

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,539.

Which of the following is not a tissue found in plants?

A.

Epidermis

B.

Phloem

C.

Xylem

D.

Dermis

E.

Mesophyll

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,540.

Which of the following pairs of tissues is responsible for strengthening the plant?

A.

Phloem and Epidermis

B.

Parenchyma and Cambium

C.

Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma

D.

Collenchyma and Cambium

E.

Xylem and Cambium

Correct answer is C

Collenchyma cells have thin primary walls with some areas of secondary thickening. Collenchyma provides extra mechanical and structural support, particularly in regions of new growth.

Sclerenchyma cells have thick lignified secondary walls and often die when mature. Sclerenchyma provides the main structural support to a plant.