WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 151

751.

What is the benefit of thunder and lightning to farmers?

A.

Addition of nitrates to the soil

B.

Aeration of the soil

C.

Removal of harmful bacteria from the soil

D.

Addition of rain water to the soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

752.

The main raw materials required for photosynthesis are

A.

oxygen and water

B.

oxygen and carbon dioxide

C.

oxygen and chlorophyll

D.

carbon dioxide and water

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

753.

The brightly coloured petals in some plants is an adaptive colouration for

A.

feeding

B.

pollination

C.

dispersal

D.

shedding

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

755.

The major role played by accessory pigments during photosynthesis is to?

A.

add colour to plants but not to trap light energy

B.

trap light energy that chlorophyll cannot absorb

C.

transfer energy from chlorophyll to other pigments

D.

prevent chlorophyll from absorbing unnecessary light

Correct answer is B

Accessory pigments are light-absorbing compounds, found in photosynthetic organisms, that work in conjunction with chlorophyll.