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Question 271
waec 2015
Which of the following cells is a specialized cell?
AAmoeba
BPlasmodium
CGuard cell
DMeristematic cell
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Question 272
waec 2015
The structure of the cell membrane is a
Adouble layer and a double protein layer
Bmiddle bi-layer of protein with a lipid layer on either surface
Cmiddle bi-layer of lipid with a protein layer on either surface
Dprotein layer with two inner lipid layers
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Question 273
waec 2015
Which of the following organisms is not a protozoan?
AAmoeba
BAscaris
CPlasmodium
DParamecium
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Question 274
waec 2014
In the diagram, the young proglottid is represented by
Aiii
Biv
Ci
Dii
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Question 275
waec 2014
In the diagram, the part responsible for photosynthesis is labelled
Aiii
Biv
Ci
Dii
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Question 276
waec 2014
In the diagram, the part labelled II is the
Anucleus
Beyespot
Cbasal granule
Dcontractile
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Question 277
waec 2014
Lamarck's theory of evolution is based on the fact that
Aorganisms acquire genes from their parents
Borganisms pass on acquired characters to their offspring
Ccharacteristics of organisms are determined by the creator
Dcharacteristics of organisms are the sum of their parents characters
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Question 278
waec 2014
Which of the following organisms is not a social insect?
ATermites
BAnts
CGrasshoppers
DBees
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Question 279
waec 2014
The main reason for nuptial flight in termites is to
Aescape unfavourable conditions
Bsearch for food
Cform new colonies
Dcommunicate with one another
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Question 280
waec 2014
In dihybrid inheritance, Mendel considered
Aa pair of contrasting characters
Btwo pairs of contrasting characters
Cthree pairs of contrasting characters
Dfour pairs of contrasting characters
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Question 281
waec 2014
Which of the following diseases can be inherited?
Apneumonia
BAIDS
Csickle cell anaemia
Dgoitre
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Question 282
waec 2014
The F1 generation of a cross between a red cock and white hen were all red because the gene for the
Awhite colour did not segregate
Bred colour was dominant
Cwhite colour was dominant
Dred colour was recessive
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Question 283
waec 2014
A small stem from a hibiscus plant was placed in a nutrieent medium, and it developed into a new plant. The new plant was reproduced
Aasexually with different genotype from the parent plant
Bsexually with a different genotype from the parent plant
Casexually with the same genotype as the parent plant
Dsexually with the same genotype as the parent plant
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Question 284
waec 2014
Which of the following statements about chromosomes is correct?
AAll the chromosomes of a species are the same in shape
Bthe bear number present in a species is constant
Cthey are neatly arranged in the eytoplasm
DThey bear ribosomes on their outer membranes
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Question 285
waec 2014

Which of the following traits is not a morphological variation in humans?

AAbility to taste PTC
BColour
CFingerprints
DSize
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Question 286
waec 2014
Differences in characteristics that exist among individuals of the same species is referred to as
Agenetics
Bdominance
Chybird
Dvariation
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Question 287
waec 2014
Characteristics that exhibit continuous variation are generally controlled by
Aa single gene
Brecessive genes
Cepistatic interactions
Dmultiple genes
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Question 288
waec 2014
Which of the following statement is not a reason for banning bush burning? It
Aallows for quick regrowth of grasses
BKills soil microorganisms.
Cleaves the soil bare of vegetation
Dburns off organic soil nutrients
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Question 289
waec 2014
Which of the following natural resources is non-renewable?
AWater
BCoal
CForest
DAir
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Question 290
waec 2014
Which of the following substances constitute domestic waste?
I Fertilizer II. Insecticides III. Sewage IV. Crude oil
V. Sulphur dioxide
Al only
Blll only
ClV only
Dll and V only
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