WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 176

876.

Which of the following substances cannot control the growth of harmful microoganisms?

A.

Antibiotics

B.

Hypertonic salt solution

C.

disinfectants

D.

isotonic sugar solution

E.

Antiseptics

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

877.

The use of predators or parasites to control pests in the farm is known as

A.

predator control

B.

chemical control

C.

biological control

D.

animal control

E.

parasitic control

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

878.

A climax community is characterised by

A.

a stable composition of plant and animal species

B.

rapid changes in the composition of species

C.

constant changes in appearance of the habitat

D.

different species occurring at different times

E.

gradual change in animal population

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

879.

Which of the following is not an adaptation of plants or animals to a desert environment?

A.

Well developed tap root system

B.

small leaves with thick epidermis

C.

Stems with spike-like leaves

D.

Metabolic waste in the form of uric acid in some animals

E.

Broad leaves for storage

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

880.

In which of the following processes is carbondioxide not given out?

A.

respiration in plants

B.

decay of organisms

C.

burning organic matter

D.

burning fuels

E.

during photosynthesis

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.