WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3497

17,481.

The structural similarities in Paramecium and Euglena are in the

A.

shape of locomotory organs

B.

blunt anterior and pointed posterior

C.

presence of micro and mega nuclei in both

D.

presence of anterior and posterior contractile vacuoles

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,482.

Which of the following groups of animals do not possess a nervous system?

A.

Porifera

B.

Cnidaria

C.

Platyheminthes

D.

Nematoda

Correct answer is A

Porifera are 'pore bearing' organisms, commonly known as sponges, are the only multicellular organisms without a nervous system. Their response to stimuli is by a contraction in their bodies.

17,483.

Which of the following is not a social insect?

A.

termite

B.

housefly

C.

honeybee

D.

ant

Correct answer is B

Social insects are characterized by Group integration (blending the new members into the already existing social structure), Division of labour, and Overlap of generations (having several breeding seasons, hence having multiple generations present at a time).

17,484.

In evolution, fossils are naturally preserved in

A.

rocks

B.

water

C.

chemicals

D.

trees

Correct answer is A

Some sedimentary rocks actually have fossils stored in them. Therefore, fossils are stored in rocks.

17,485.

The theory supports

A.

natural selection

B.

struggle for survival

C.

independent assortment

D.

the use and disuse of body parts

Correct answer is D

The theory implies that the more you use a part of your body, with time that part of your body starts adjusting in order to make the work easy.