WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3649

18,241.

Lamarck's theory of evolution is based on the fact that

A.

organisms acquire genes from their parents

B.

organisms pass on acquired characters to their offspring

C.

characteristics of organisms are determined by the creator

D.

characteristics of organisms are the sum of their parents characters

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,242.

Which of the following insects is not a social insect?

A.

Termites

B.

Ants

C.

Grasshoppers

D.

Bees

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,243.

The main reason for nuptial flight in termites is to

A.

escape unfavourable conditions

B.

search for food

C.

form new colonies

D.

communicate with one another

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,244.

In dihybrid inheritance, Mendel considered

A.

a pair of contrasting characters

B.

two pairs of contrasting characters

C.

three pairs of contrasting characters

D.

four pairs of contrasting characters

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,245.

An exceptional demand is one in which

A.

Supplier sells all that he takes to the market

B.

Consumers do not buy from the market

C.

Quantity demanded falls as price falls

D.

Purchase of services and not products is considered

E.

Quantity demanded and price moves in opposite direction

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.