WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 171

851.

Magnesium is needed by plants for

A.

protein synthesis

B.

formation of cell membrane

C.

activation of enzymes

D.

formation of chlorophyll

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

852.

Turgidity in the cell of plant does not easily lead to bursting of the cell because the

A.

cell membrane can resist the turgidity

B.

large vacuole contained in the cell, can continuously take in water

C.

cellulose cell wall can resist the turgidity

D.

cytoplasm is jelly-like

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

853.

Which of the following organisms is a chemo-autotroph?

A.

Virus

B.

Bacteria

C.

Paramecium

D.

Euglena

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

854.

Which of the following is an evidence of photosynthesis?

A.

Absorption of light

B.

Formation of starch

C.

Availability of carbon dioxide

D.

Splitting of water molecules

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

855.

Which of the following statements about water in humans is not correct? it

A.

plays an important role in temperature regulation

B.

acts as solvent for substances conveyed around the body

C.

plays a role in the formation of vitamin

D.

is needed for many life processes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.