WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 113

561.

Lamarck's theory of evolution is based on the fact that

A.

organisms acquire genes from their parents

B.

organisms pass on acquired characters to their offspring

C.

characteristics of organisms are determined by the creator

D.

characteristics of organisms are the sum of their parents characters

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

562.

Which of the following insects is not a social insect?

A.

Termites

B.

Ants

C.

Grasshoppers

D.

Bees

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

563.

The main reason for nuptial flight in termites is to

A.

escape unfavourable conditions

B.

search for food

C.

form new colonies

D.

communicate with one another

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

564.

In dihybrid inheritance, Mendel considered

A.

a pair of contrasting characters

B.

two pairs of contrasting characters

C.

three pairs of contrasting characters

D.

four pairs of contrasting characters

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

565.

Which of the following natural resources is non-renewable?

A.

Water

B.

Coal

C.

Forest

D.

Air

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.