WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 112

556.

Which of these organs can be considered vestigial in humans but functional in other mammals? The 

A.

liver

B.

appendix

C.

rectum

D.

stomach

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

557.

Which of the following traits is not a morphological variation in humans?

A.

Ability to taste PTC

B.

Colour

C.

Fingerprints

D.

Size

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

558.

Differences in characteristics that exist among individuals of the same species is referred to as

A.

genetics

B.

dominance

C.

hybrid

D.

variation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

559.

Characteristics that exhibit continuous variation are generally controlled by

A.

a single gene

B.

recessive genes

C.

epistatic interactions

D.

multiple genes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

560.

Which of the following statement is not a reason for banning bush burning? It

A.

allows for quick regrowth of grasses

B.

Kills soil microorganisms

C.

leaves the soil bare of vegetation

D.

burns off organic soil nutrients

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.