WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 338

1,686.

The loss of water vapour through the aerial parts of the plant to the atmosphere is called

A.

respiration

B.

guttation

C.

osmoregulation

D.

transpiration

E.

diffusion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,687.

Blood in mammals transports oxygen because it contains the pigment called

A.

haemoglobin

B.

chlorocruorin

C.

melanin

D.

haemocyanin

E.

haemoerythrin

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,688.

Which of the following is the function of the hormone in the lslets of Langerhans?

A.

is used in protein metabolism

B.

is involved in sugar synthesis

C.

aids the rate at which glucose is converted to glycogen

D.

controls the fluid content of the body

E.

plays a role in the pH balance of the body fluid

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,689.

Which of the following is the correct route for the movement of materials through the kidney?

A.

Glomerulus → Bowman’s capsule → Loop of Henle → Collecting tubule → Pelvis

B.

Glomerulus → Loop of Henle → Collecting tubule → Bowman’s capsule → Pelvis

C.

Pelvis → Bowman’s capsule → Glomerulus →Loop of Henle → Collecting tubule

D.

Bowman’s capsule → Glomerulus → Loop of Henle → Collecting tubule → Pelvis

E.

Bowman’s capsule → Loop of Henle →Glomerulus → Collecting tubule → Pelvis

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,690.

Which of the following statements is not true of the osmotic process?

A.

There must be a selectively permeable membrane

B.

The two solutions must be of different concentrations initially

C.

it involves only the movement of water molecules

D.

Equilibrium is reached when there is equal distribution of water molecules

E.

The two solutions are of equal concentration at the beginning of experiment.

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.