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2014 - WAEC Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11

Which of the following conditions in flowering plants enhance self-pollination?

A
Cleistogamy
B
Heterostyly
C
Protandry
D
Protogyny
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12

The inability to maintain proper balance of the body in humans may be due to a defect in the

A
cochlea
B
Euastachian tube
C
Semi-circular canals
D
oval window
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13

The following substances pass into the blood of the foetus from the mother's blood via the placenta except

A
carbon dioxide
B
glucose
C
viruses
D
antibodies
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14

An inferior ovary of a flower is situated

A
below the floral parts
B
above the floral parts
C
at the same level with all the floral parts
D
at the centre of the floral parts
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15

Older parts of plant roots do not normally absorb water because

A
they lack xylem
B
they have small surface area
C
the phloem is dead
D
they lack root hairs
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16

The amount of starch in a germinating seed decreases because the starch is used up

A
for respiration and building up of cells
B
to build cellulose cell wall
C
to develop meristematic tissues
D
for the production of enzymes
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17

The purpose of treating poor soil with lime is to increase the quantity of

A
nitrogen
B
phosphorus
C
carbohydrates
D
sulphur
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18

A meal consisting of yam and a lot of vegetables is not balanced because it does not contain

A
carbohydrates
B
proteins
C
vitamins
D
minerals
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19

In a Biuret test , some protein was mixed with sodium hydroxide solution. Which of the following chemicals should be added to the mixture for a positive result?

A
mercurous nitrate
B
copper sulphate
C
sodium carbonate
D
silver nitrate
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20

A characteristic feature of plant parasites is the

A
possession of holdfast
B
possession of rhizoids
C
development of hanging roots
D
development of haustoria
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