1993 - WAEC Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Which of the following is not a courtship behaviour exhibited of animals?
A
Pairing
B
Display
C
Seasonal migration
D
Hibernation
correct option: d
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Which of the following mineral salts is a trace element?
A
Zinc
B
CArbon
C
Hydrogen
D
Potassium
correct option: a
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Which of the following organisms reduces nitrates in the soil to gaseous nitrogen?
A
Euglena
B
Protozoan
C
Denitrifying bacterium
D
Parasitic mould
correct option: c
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The process whereby microorganisms can convert atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogenous compound is
known as
known as
A
nitrogen cycle
B
nitrogen fixation
C
denitrification
D
putrefaction
correct option: b
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What is the function of the part labelled ll?
A
Attraction of insects
B
Secretion of nectar
C
Protection of the stigma
D
Formation of fruit wall
correct option: a
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The function of the part labelled l is to
A
receive pollen grains
B
produce nectar
C
store the pollen grains
D
store the ovules
correct option: a
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How would you describe the position of the ovary in relation to the
receptacle?
receptacle?
A
Superior
B
lnferior
C
Semi-inferior
D
Gamosepalous
correct option: a
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The parts labelled IV, V and VI respectively are the
A
ciliary body, optic nerve and yellow spot
B
. blind spot, optic nerve and suspensory ligament
C
vitreous humour, yellow spot and optic nerve
D
blind spot, optic nerve and pupil
correct option: c
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The light ray entering the eye goes through the following route
A
II, III, I, IV, V
B
II, I, VII, III
C
II, I, III, IV
D
V, VI, III, I
correct option: c
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Which of the following structures are adjusted in focusing the image of a
distant or near object on the retina?
distant or near object on the retina?
A
I and II
B
II and III
C
III and VII
D
IV and V
correct option: c
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