WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 4000

19,996.

Which of the following is not a reason why an offspring looks different from its parents?

A.

Random reorganisation of chromosome during gamete formation

B.

Existence of multiple alleles in organisms

C.

Formation of chasmata in chromatids during meiosis

D.

Mutation which gives rise to new combination of gene

E.

Mitosis of the zygote produces new combination of chromosomes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,997.

Which of the following is a definition of heredity? It

A.

involves closely related organisms not resembling

B.

is the total absence of parental traits in offspring

C.

involves an absence of variation in organisms

D.

is the transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring

E.

cause of infant mortality

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,998.

The statement that the environment determines which organisms survive to reproduce

A.

explains the theory of acquired characters

B.

supports Jean Lamarck’s theory of use and disuse

C.

supports the idea of survival of the fittest

D.

is refuted by fossil records

E.

implies that organisms modify their environment in order to survive

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,999.

An individual with blood group AB can receive blood from those in blood group(s)

A.

AB only

B.

A and B only

C.

B only

D.

AB and O only

E.

A, B, AB, and O

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,000.

Hereditary variation is best described as

A.

characters transmitted from generation to generation

B.

traits acquired from diseases

C.

characters that show up due to social conditions

D.

traits acquired from habits and environmental conditions

E.

characters that result from physical injuries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.