WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1635

8,171.

Which of the following procedures is suitable for identifying the food colouring added to a pastry sample?

A.

carry out some food tests

B.

examine the pastry sample under a microscope

C.

Do a chromatogram of the colouring extract

D.

determine the molar mass of the colouring

Correct answer is C

Chromatography is used for quality control in the food industry, by separating and analyzing additives, vitamins, preservatives, proteins, and amino acids. It can also separate and detect contaminants such as aflatoxin, a cancer-causing chemical produced by a mold on peanuts.

8,172.

Floriculture deals with the study of

A.

Flowers

B.

Fossils

C.

Weeds

D.

Insects

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,173.

Which of the following occurs when a solution of CuSO4 is electrolysed using copper electrodes?

A.

The cathode becomes coated with copper

B.

Both electrodes gain electrons

C.

The blue colour of the solution fades gradually

D.

The anode increases in mass

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,174.

Forages that are chopped green and fed directly to livestock are referred to as

A.

Hay

B.

Silage

C.

Fodder

D.

Soilage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,175.

Jute and kenaf thrive well in a soil that is

A.

Clayey

B.

Sandy loam

C.

Clayey loam

D.

Humus

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.