WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 4047

20,231.

Which of the following is not a tissue found in plants?

A.

Epidermis

B.

Phloem

C.

Xylem

D.

Dermis

E.

Mesophyll

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,232.

Which of the following pairs of tissues is responsible for strengthening the plant?

A.

Phloem and Epidermis

B.

Parenchyma and Cambium

C.

Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma

D.

Collenchyma and Cambium

E.

Xylem and Cambium

Correct answer is C

Collenchyma cells have thin primary walls with some areas of secondary thickening. Collenchyma provides extra mechanical and structural support, particularly in regions of new growth.

Sclerenchyma cells have thick lignified secondary walls and often die when mature. Sclerenchyma provides the main structural support to a plant.

20,233.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A.

The biceps muscles originates on the head of the humerus

B.

The biceps muscle is inserted at the ulna

C.

The triceps muscle originates at the scapula and at head of the humerus

D.

The ulna is pulled up when the biceps are relaxed

E.

The radius is the point where the triceps muscle is inserted

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,234.

Which of the following groups carry out similar functions in living things?

A.

Vertebral column, chitin, and guard cells

B.

Sclerenchyma, cartilage, and chitin

C.

Tendon, chitin, and neuron

D.

Collenchyma, Intercellular spaces, and blood vessels

E.

Blood vessels, lymph, and shell

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,235.

Carbondioxide enters the stomata during photosynthesis through the process known as

A.

osmosis

B.

active transport

C.

diffusion

D.

inhalation

E.

ventilation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.