WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 61

301.

The conversion of ammonium salts into nitrates is called_______

A.

putrefaction

B.

denitrification

C.

fixation

D.

nitrification

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

302.

Tooth decay is usually caused by___________

A.

undigested and absorbed food

B.

eating a limited amount of sweetened food.

C.

the bacteria ín the mouth that metabolize sugar to acids

D.

eating a lot of proteinous foods

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

303.

The digestion of proteins starts in the______

A.

small intestine

B.

stomach

C.

large intestine

D.

mouth

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

304.

The major mineral present in the shell of Molluscs is________

A.

Copper

B.

Sodium

C.

Iron

D.

Calcium

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

305.

Light is excluded from a water culture experiment in order to________

A.

prevent overheating of the roots

B.

enable the roots to grow straight down

C.

prevent ionization of water molecules

D.

prevent the growth of algae

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.