WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 341

1,701.

The offspring produced when pure strains interbreed is described as

A.

dominance

B.

phenotype

C.

allele

D.

genotype

E.

hybrid

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,702.

The role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle includes the following except

A.

fixing atmospheric nitrogen

B.

converting ammonia to nitrites

C.

converting nitrites to nitrates

D.

converting carbohydrates to carbondioxide

E.

causing the decay of dead organisms

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,703.


Which of the following processes removes CO2 from the atmosphere?

A.

Respiration

B.

Photosynthesis

C.

Transpiration

D.

Excretion

E.

Combustion

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,704.

In testing for starch in a leaf the function of alcohol is to

A.

kill the cells of the leaf

B.

soften the veins of the leaf

C.

aid iodine to penetrate the cells

D.

be a component of the heating bath

E.

extract the chlorophyll from the leaf

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,705.

Which of the following is a feature of wind pollinated flowers?

A.

Large and brightly coloured petals

B.

Possession of sweet scent

C.

Presence of nectar

D.

Presence of pollen guides

E.

Smooth, light and numerous pollen grains

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.