WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3706

18,526.

In the structure of DNA, which of the following statements is true?

A.

The double helix are held together by covalent bonds

B.

Nucleotide is made up of ribose, phosphate and an organic nitrogen compound

C.

Guanine is the opposite of cytosine

D.

Adenine is the opposite of cytosine

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,527.

Two plants with red flowers were back crossed, which of the following results indicate that the plants are heterozygous red flowers, where red flowers are dominant?

A.

75% red and 25% white

B.

50% red and 50% white

C.

100% white

D.

100% red

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,528.

Which of the following diseases is transmittable through genes?

A.

HIV /AIDS

B.

Sickle cell anaemia

C.

Diabetes

D.

Presbyopia

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,529.

The classes of fingerprints in man are

A.

whorl, alternate, opposite and compound

B.

compound, loop, whorl! and alternate

C.

whorl, arch, compound and loop

D.

arch, simple, compound and opposite

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,530.

Which of the following statements is true about the ABO blood group system? 

A.

Antigens are located on the surface of white blood cells

B.

Antibodies are located in the blood plasma

C.

Antibodies are located on the surface of red blood cells

D.

Antigens are located in the blood plasma

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.