Year :
2006
Title :
Biology
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 64 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
The following life processes are common to both plants and animals except A. respiration B. growth C. reproduction D. photosynthesis |
D |
| 2. |
Which of these organelles is common to both plant and animal cells? A. Chloroplast B. Centriole C. Mitochondrion D. Pyrenoid |
C |
| 3. |
The epidermis of the mammalian skin is an example of a tissue because the cells A. prevent light from passing through them B. have a similar structure and function C. prevent excessive loss of water D. are impregnated with keratin |
B |
| 4. |
Which of the following statements is correct about organs? A. They are composed of specialized cells B. They perform a certain overall function C. They are not found in plants D. Unicellular animals have few organs |
B |
| 5. |
The structure used for movement in Amoeba is A. cilia B. pseudopodia C. flagella D. endoplasm |
B |
| 6. |
Which of the following parts of a cell is not an organelle? A. Food vacuole B. Mitochondrion C. Cell wall D. Nucleus |
A |
| 7. |
The folded portion of mitochondrion is called A. cristae B. cell membrane C. nucleolus D. partition |
A |
| 8. |
The physical process which occurs when a red blood cell is placed in distilled water causing it to burst and break down is known as A. crenation B. plasmolysis C. turgidity D. haemolysis |
D |
| 9. |
During the process of osmosis a semi-permeable membrane allows A. only solute molecules to pass through it B. both solute and solvent molecules to pass through it C. only solvent molecules to pass through it D. only gaseous molecules to pass through it |
C |
| 10. |
Which of the following environmental conditions is ideal for plant cells to remain turgid? A. Hot, dry weather B. Windy weather C. Cold, dry weather D. Cool, humid weather |
D |
| 1. |
The following life processes are common to both plants and animals except A. respiration B. growth C. reproduction D. photosynthesis |
D |
| 2. |
Which of these organelles is common to both plant and animal cells? A. Chloroplast B. Centriole C. Mitochondrion D. Pyrenoid |
C |
| 3. |
The epidermis of the mammalian skin is an example of a tissue because the cells A. prevent light from passing through them B. have a similar structure and function C. prevent excessive loss of water D. are impregnated with keratin |
B |
| 4. |
Which of the following statements is correct about organs? A. They are composed of specialized cells B. They perform a certain overall function C. They are not found in plants D. Unicellular animals have few organs |
B |
| 5. |
The structure used for movement in Amoeba is A. cilia B. pseudopodia C. flagella D. endoplasm |
B |
| 6. |
Which of the following parts of a cell is not an organelle? A. Food vacuole B. Mitochondrion C. Cell wall D. Nucleus |
A |
| 7. |
The folded portion of mitochondrion is called A. cristae B. cell membrane C. nucleolus D. partition |
A |
| 8. |
The physical process which occurs when a red blood cell is placed in distilled water causing it to burst and break down is known as A. crenation B. plasmolysis C. turgidity D. haemolysis |
D |
| 9. |
During the process of osmosis a semi-permeable membrane allows A. only solute molecules to pass through it B. both solute and solvent molecules to pass through it C. only solvent molecules to pass through it D. only gaseous molecules to pass through it |
C |
| 10. |
Which of the following environmental conditions is ideal for plant cells to remain turgid? A. Hot, dry weather B. Windy weather C. Cold, dry weather D. Cool, humid weather |
D |