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2004 - WAEC Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 3

21

The structure labelled VIII in the diagram is responsible for

A
vision
B
involuntary actions
C
speech
D
voluntary action
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22

Which of the following occurs when a person looks at a distant, dim object and then looks
at a much closer, bright object? In each eye, the pupil becomes

A
larger, while the lens becomes thicker
B
larger, while the lens becomes thinner
C
smaller, while the lens becomes thicker
D
smaller while the lens becomes thinner
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23

The following insects undergo incomplete metamorphosis except

A
termite
B
cockroach
C
butterfly
D
locust
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24

The process by which fruits develop without fertilization is called

A
parthenocarpy
B
pathology
C
hermaphroditism
D
layering
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25

Which of the following groups contains only macro-nutrients?

A
phosphorus, nitrogen and molybdenum
B
manganese, copper and zinc
C
boron, sulphur and iron
D
calcium, magnesium and potassium
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26

A solution which contains all the required elements in their correct proportions is known as a

A
culture nutrient
B
growth medium
C
complete culture solution
D
nutrient solution
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27

The deficiency of manganese in plants results in

A
death of shoot
B
leaves turning yellow
C
stunted growth
D
poor root development
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28

Which of the following is not true about a potted plant left in the laboratory for one week without watering?

A
the cells of the plant will be turgid
B
there will be wilting of the plant
C
the leaves are likely to tum yellow
D
plant will not take in enough nutrients
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29

The deficiency of vitamin D and calcium ions in the diet of a human causes

A
anaemia
B
night-blindness
C
kwashiokor
D
rickets
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30

An organism is considered a heterotroph when it

A
feeds on inorganic food
B
feeds on already manufactured food
C
fixes atmospheric nitrogen
D
respires anaerobically
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