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Question 1
waec 2015

Which of the following statements about protoplasm of a cell is not correct? It

Acomprises of the nucleus
Bconsists of the cytoplasm
Ccomprises of the cell organelles
Dconsists the nucleus only
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Question 2
waec 2015
The following organisms have structures for movement except
AAmoeba
BSpirogyra
CVolvox
DParamecium
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Question 3
waec 2015
The diagram above is illustration of a crocodile. Use it to answer this question.

Two characteristic features of the class to which the crocodile belongs are labelled
AI and II
BIII and IV
CII and IV
DII and V
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Question 4
waec 2015
The diagram above is illustration of a crocodile. Use it to answer this question.

Two characteristic features of the class to which the crocodile belongs are labelled
AI and II
BIII and IV
CII and IV
DII and V
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Question 5
waec 2015
The diagram above is illustration of a crocodile. Use it to answer this question.

Which of the labelled parts enable the animal to stay under water most of the time?
AI, IV and V
BI, II and V
CI, III and IV
DIII, IV and V
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Question 6
waec 2015
The following diagram above show the sequence of events in early cell division. Study the diagram and answer the question.

In which of the following cells is this divisin likely to take plce?
ASperm cell
BBlood cell
CMuscle cell
DUterine cell
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Question 7
waec 2015
The diagram above illustrates a part of the mammalian skeleton . use it to answer this this question

The function of the part lebelled I is to
Aprovide support to the spinal cord
Bprovide surface for attachment of the muscle
Ccarry the spinal cord
Darticulate with adjacent vertebrae
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Question 8
waec 2015

The diagram above illustrates a part of the mammalian skeleton . use it to answer this this question

The part of the skeleton illustrated in the diagram is the

Aatlas vertebrae
Baxis vertebrae
Ccervical vertebrae
Dthoraeic vertebrae
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Question 9
waec 2015
The variety P,Q,R and S Outlive the others because the
Avariety is the most beautiful
Bvariety does not have markings
Cmarkings of the variety are similar to those of the environment
Dpredator does not like eating the variety
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Question 10
waec 2015
In explaining the term camouflage, to a class, the diagram above show four varieties, P, Q, R, and S of the same species of fish living amongst water plants in a river were used

Which of the varieties is most likely to outlive the others?
AP
BQ
CR
DS
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Question 11
waec 2015

In explaining the term camouflage, to a class, the diagram above show four varieties, P, Q, R, and S of the same species of fish living amongst water plants in a river were used

Which of the varieties is likely to decrease most in number if a predatory fish is introduced into the river?

AP
BQ
CR
DS
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Question 12
waec 2015
Which of the following statements about sex-linked characters is not true?
AThey are usually borne on the X = chromosome
BThey are more common in males
CMales are usually carriers
DThey are not usually carried on the Y chromosomes
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Question 13
waec 2015
According to Mendel's first law of inheritance, segregation of genes occur when
Atall plants are crossbred
Bshort plants are crossbred
Ctall plants and short plants are crossbred
Dplants are crossbred
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Question 14
waec 2015
Use the diagram above to answer this question.

What are the genotypes of the parents if the gene for skin colour is H?
ASpotted Leopard HH Black Panther hh
BSpotted Leopard HH Black Panther Hh
CSpotted Leopard Hh Black Panther Hh
DSpotted Leopard Hh Black Panther hh
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Question 15
waec 2015
Use the diagram above to answer this question.

What are the genotypes of the parents if the gene for skin colour is H?
ASpotted Leopard HH Black Panther hh
BSpotted Leopard HH Black Panther Hh
CSpotted Leopard Hh Black Panther Hh
DSpotted Leopard Hh Black Panther hh
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Question 16
waec 2015
Use the diagram above to answer this question.

What of the following statements about the cross is correct?
AThe gene for the spotted coat is recessive to the gen for the black coat
BBlack coat and spotted coat are co-dominant
CThe gene for the spotted coat is dominant over the gene for the black coat
Dthe genotype for the F1 are homozygous dominant
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Question 17
waec 2015
How many chromosomes will be in a gamete if the normal cell has four chromosomes?
A2
B4
C6
D8
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Question 18
waec 2015

A woman with blood group A gives birth to a child with blood group O. Which of the following blood groups cannot belong to the father?

AA
BB
CC
DAB
EO
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Question 19
waec 2015
Which of the following traits is not inheritable? Ability to
Ataste PTC
Broll the tongue
Cmove the ear
Drool the eyeball
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Question 20
waec 2015
Which of the following statements about human blood groups is not true?
AA is dominant over B
BO is recessive
CB is dominant over O
DA and B are co-dominant
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