WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 170

846.

Which of the following solutions is suitable for removing chlorophyll in a green leaf?

A.

Million’s reagent

B.

Methylated spirit

C.

Benedict solution

D.

Fehling’s solution

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

847.

A-person who fails to detect the bitter taste of a substance swallowed, is more likely to have

A.

dead taste buds on the tongue

B.

avoided the substance from contacting the back of his/her tongue

C.

fewer taste buds on the tongue

D.

swallowed the substance without any water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

848.

The mineral needed for the formation of haemoglobin is

A.

magnesium

B.

iron

C.

phosphorus

D.

calcium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

849.

Loam is the best type of soil for crop production because

A.

it has a high percentage of clay which prevents leaching

B.

it has high humus content

C.

it is porous and has good water retention capacity

D.

gravels which obstruct implements are absent from it

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

850.

Which of the following is not a micronutrient?

A.

Manganese

B.

Copper

C.

Potassium

D.

Zinc

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.