WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 80

396.

The most important factor(s) that influence(s) the ecological niche of an organism is/are the

A.

water, light, and predator-prey relationship

B.

food and water availability

C.

physical environment

D.

competition for food and space

Correct answer is D

The competition in a territory is the factor that basically determines whether or not a specie will survive or not in that territory. Ecological niche is the total package of the habits of a specie. The competition for food and water is the most important influencer of the ecological niche.

397.

Which of the following statements would be a correct observation at the end of the experiment? Water moves

A.

highest in sandy soil

B.

lowest in loamy soil

C.

to the same level in all soil types

D.

highest in clayey soil

Correct answer is D

Capillarity in soil refers to the ability of a soil to allow and retain water. Clayey soil has the highest tendency to hold water hence, the water would rise highest in it.

398.

The diagram above is an illustration of an experimental set-up to demonstrate a property of the soil. The property demonstrated is

A.

particle size

B.

capillarity

C.

colour

D.

texture

Correct answer is B

The setup is to show the capillarity (water rise) of each of the soil types.

399.

Which of the following dental formulae represents the dentition in rabbits?

 

A.

\(I\frac{2}{1}\) \(C\frac{0}{0}\) \(P\frac{3}{2}\) \(M\frac{3}{3}\)

B.

\(I\frac{2}{2}\) \(C\frac{1}{1}\) \(P\frac{2}{2}\) \(M\frac{3}{3}\)

C.

\(I\frac{1}{2}\) \(C\frac{0}{0}\) \(P\frac{2}{3}\) \(M\frac{3}{3}\)

D.

\(I\frac{2}{1}\) \(C\frac{0}{1}\) \(P\frac{3}{2}\) \(M\frac{3}{3}\)

Correct answer is A

The normal dental formula of rabbits is I2/1 C0/0 P3/2 M3/3 for 28 teeth.

400.

The duodenum of a person was surgically removed. Which of the following substances would have their digestion affected?

A.

starch and protein only

B.

starch and lipids

C.

starch, peptones, and maltose

D.

starch, protein, and lipids

Correct answer is D

These three (starch, protein, and lipids) have a process to undergo in the duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine), therefore, the surgery will affect them.