WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 6

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51.

Which of the following statements about sex linked traits is not correct?

A.

male inherit sex linked traits from thier fathers

B.

sex linked traits are more common in males

C.

females can be carriers beacuse they can be heterozygous for the trait

D.

males are never carriers since they only recieve one sex chromosome

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

52.

Which of the following statements best describes a test cross?

A.

to determine the genotype of an individual whose phenotype is to be known

B.

to determine the phenotype of an individual whose genotype is known

C.

between the progeny of parents to ascertain external expressions

D.

between two homozygous recessive individuals to confirm the genotypes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

54.

Individuals belonging to the blood group O are universal donors because ?

A.

antigens are absent in thier blood cells

B.

members of the group consitutute the highest number of humans

C.

there are no of antibodies in thier blood plasma

D.

the antigens in thier blood cells are easily destroyed

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

55.

Which of the followig traits in humans is an example of physiological variation?

A.

skin colour

B.

fingerprint

C.

tongue rolling

D.

height

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

56.

An accident victim was successfully transfused with blood from the father whose blood group is 

A.

B

B.

O

C.

AB

D.

A

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

57.

The use of a lighter instead of matchsticks is a way of conserving

A.

petroleum

B.

forest

C.

water

D.

wildlife

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

58.

The use of a lighter instead of matchsticks is a way of conserving 

A.

petroleum

B.

forest

C.

water

D.

wildlife

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

59.

The burning of farmlands ahould be discouraged because?

A.

destroys organic components of the soil

B.

increases population of wild animals

C.

increases dormancy period of some seeds

D.

destroys some plant seeds

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

60.

The conservation of natural resources is enhanced by the following practices except

A.

controlling farm activities

B.

protecting endangered species

C.

poaching in game reserves

D.

establishing parks and gardens

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.