WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 370

1,846.

Which of the following statements is correct about diffusion?

A.

it involves movement of water molecules only

B.

Molecules move from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration

C.

differentially permeable membrane must be present for diffusion to occur

D.

It involves when a solute can no longer dissolve in a solvent of only solute molecules into the Bowman's capsule

E.

It occurs when a solute can no longer dissolve in a solvent

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,847.

The mechanism of gaseous exchange in living organisms is essentially by

A.

osmosis

B.

inhalation

C.

diffusion

D.

exhalation

E.

breathing

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,848.

The organelle that eliminates water from the body of protozoa is

A.

plasma membrane

B.

contractile vacuole

C.

cell wall

D.

protoplasm

E.

nucleus

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,849.

The cell is a functional unit of living organisms because

A.

multicellular organisms are made up of cells

B.

all cells in a multicellular organism function as a single cell

C.

the function of a multicellular organism is the sum total of the functions of its constituent cells

D.

the function of a single cell is superior to that of the multicellular organism

E.

the cells of a multicelullar organism are structurally similar

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.