WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 58

286.

The association between two organisms in which one of the organisms gains and the other loses is referred to as

A.

saprophytism

B.

commensalism

C.

mutualism

D.

parasitism

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

287.

In which of the plant tissues are guard cells located?

A.

Epidemis

B.

MesophyII

C.

Vascular bundles

D.

Meristems

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

288.

The steps below are involved in the testing of a leaf for starch. Study them carefully and answer the question:

I. Decolorize them

II. Dip decolorized leaf in warm water

III. Place leaf in boiling water

IV. Add iodine solution

The best time to pluck the leaf for the experiment is?

A.

after being exposed to sunlight

B.

three hours after sunset

C.

before sunrise

D.

six hours after sunset

Correct answer is A

The leaf that was in the light turns blue-black, which demonstrates that the leaf has been performing photosynthesis and producing starch.

289.

The best time to pluck the leaf for the experiment is

A.

after being exposed to sunlight

B.

three hours after sunset

C.

before sunrise

D.

six hours after sunset

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

290.

The steps below are involved in the testing of a leaf for starch. Study them carefully and answer the question:

I. Decolorize them

II. Dip decolorized leaf in warm water

III. Place leaf in boiling water

IV. Add iodine solution

The CORRECT order for the test is?

A.

I, II, III and IV

B.

I, III, II and IV

C.

II, III,, I and IV

D.

III, I, II and IV

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.