WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 320

1,596.

The scientist who discovered the cell while examining a thin slice of cork under the microscope was

A.

Robert Hooke

B.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

C.

Matthias Schleiden

D.

Theodor Schwann

E.

Alexander Fleming

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,597.

All animals are dependent on green plants because plants

A.

shelter them from the excessive heat of the sun

B.

protect them from enemies

C.

are used to build houses and furniture

D.

beautify their surroundings

E.

manufacture food for animals

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,598.

Which of the following statements is not associated with the theory of natural selection?

A.

There is a struggle for existence

B.

There is competition among the offspring

C.

The weaker offspring are eliminated

D.

Food and other needs are abundant

E.

Nature selects those that survive to reproduce their kind

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,599.

What is the significance of the bees' dance?

A.

Warning signal

B.

Presence of food

C.

Mating signal by the male

D.

Soaring the enemies away

E.

Time for nuptial flight

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,600.

The process by which plants and animals are modified in structure, physiology, and behaviour for survival is known as

A.

evolution

B.

adaptation

C.

succession

D.

aggregation

E.

hibernation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.