WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 108

536.

Trees in savannah habitats usually have heavy thick bark which mainly

A.

 reduces the rate of transpiration

B.

protect them from the scorching sun

C.

protect them from heavy winds

D.

 resist bush tires

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

537.

Which of the following elements is required in large amounts by plants

A.

Molybdenum

B.

Boron

C.

Copper

D.

Phosphorus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

538.

Which of the following statements is not true of the light stage of photosynthesis?

A.

Chlorophyll is energized by sunlight

B.

Water molecules split into hydrogen and hydroxyl ions

C.

Carbon (IV) oxide is reduced by hydrogen atoms in NADPH2

D.

Water is formed

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

539.

When both ovaries of the human female ovulate simultaneously and both ova are fertilized, then

A.

identical twins are produced

B.

fraternal twins are produced

C.

Siamese twins are produced

D.

the children produced are genetically identical

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

540.

Which of the following describes an example of fertilization in higher organisms?

A.

Fusion of sperm and egg nuclei

B.

Ejaculating of sperm into a female body

C.

Male gametes germinating in the pollen tube

D.

A pollen grain landing on a sticky stigma

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.