WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3415

17,071.

Which of the following components make up an ecosystem?

A.

Decomposers, animals and non-living factors

B.

Living and non-living factors

C.

Plants and non-living factors

D.

Plants decomposers and non-living factors

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,072.

A community reaches a climax when

A.

only pioneer organisms are present

B.

new habitats are constantly being formed

C.

there is an introduction of new plants and animal species within the community

D.

the composition and size of a community remains constant over a long period

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,073.

A person suffering from obstruction of the bile duct is advised not to eat fats and oil because

A.

bile digests fats and oil

B.

fats and oil can only be absorbed whenbile is absent

C.

bile emulsifies fat and oil

D.

bile adds water to digesting food

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,074.

Which of the following organs of the alimentary canal is not correctly matched with its function?

A.

Gall bladder- stores bile

B.

Liver - stores glycogen

C.

Appendix - releases enzymes

D.

Teeth = grind food

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,075.

The colour change to be observed in step IV is

A.

blue-black

B.

brick-red

C.

purple

D.

violet

Correct answer is B

A positive test with Benedict's reagent is shown by a color change from clear blue to a brick-red precipitate.