Year :
1999
Title :
Biology
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
31 - 40 of 60 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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Use the information below on factors required during photosynthesis to answer the questions below. |
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| 31. |
The factors required for the dark phase of photosynthesis are A. III and IV only B. III and V only C. III, IV and V only D. IV and V only |
C |
| 32. |
In water- culture experiments the culture solutions are protected from sunlight in order to A. control the temperature of the culture solution B. prevent algae from growing in the solution C. prevent the minerals in the solution from being destroyed D. allow the minerals to be used up at room temperature |
B |
| 33. |
The importance of a balanced diet is to A. maintain constant size of an animal B. provide good taste in the food C. increase the effectiveness of digestion D. provide good health for an individual |
D |
| 34. |
The dentition of a herbivore is distinct from that of other animals due to the presence of A. diastema B. cusps on molar teeth C. canines D. ridges on molar teeth |
A |
| 35. |
Which of the following statements is true? A. Ptyalin acts on proteins to give amino acid B. Lactase acts on maltose to give amino acid C. Pepsin acts on proteins to give peptide D. Peptide acts on starch to give maltose |
C |
| 36. |
Which of the following organisms can be found in fresh water habitat? A. Sargassum and dog fish B. Red mangrove and pond skater C. Sargassum and red mangrove D. Spirogyra and pond skater |
D |
| 37. |
Which of the following is not a biotic factor? A. Parasites B. Predators C. Grazers D. Pressure |
D |
| 38. |
Desert plants are usually called A. hydrophytes B. mesophytes C. xerophytes D. sporophytes |
C |
| 39. |
The secchi disc is used to measure A. speed of flow of water B. specific gravity of water C. turbidity of water D. depth of water |
C |
| 40. |
Soil factors in an ecosystem are referred to as A. topographic B. climatic C. biotic D. edaphic |
D |
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Use the information below on factors required during photosynthesis to answer the questions below. |
||
| 31. |
The factors required for the dark phase of photosynthesis are A. III and IV only B. III and V only C. III, IV and V only D. IV and V only |
C |
| 32. |
In water- culture experiments the culture solutions are protected from sunlight in order to A. control the temperature of the culture solution B. prevent algae from growing in the solution C. prevent the minerals in the solution from being destroyed D. allow the minerals to be used up at room temperature |
B |
| 33. |
The importance of a balanced diet is to A. maintain constant size of an animal B. provide good taste in the food C. increase the effectiveness of digestion D. provide good health for an individual |
D |
| 34. |
The dentition of a herbivore is distinct from that of other animals due to the presence of A. diastema B. cusps on molar teeth C. canines D. ridges on molar teeth |
A |
| 35. |
Which of the following statements is true? A. Ptyalin acts on proteins to give amino acid B. Lactase acts on maltose to give amino acid C. Pepsin acts on proteins to give peptide D. Peptide acts on starch to give maltose |
C |
| 36. |
Which of the following organisms can be found in fresh water habitat? A. Sargassum and dog fish B. Red mangrove and pond skater C. Sargassum and red mangrove D. Spirogyra and pond skater |
D |
| 37. |
Which of the following is not a biotic factor? A. Parasites B. Predators C. Grazers D. Pressure |
D |
| 38. |
Desert plants are usually called A. hydrophytes B. mesophytes C. xerophytes D. sporophytes |
C |
| 39. |
The secchi disc is used to measure A. speed of flow of water B. specific gravity of water C. turbidity of water D. depth of water |
C |
| 40. |
Soil factors in an ecosystem are referred to as A. topographic B. climatic C. biotic D. edaphic |
D |