Waec Biology 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 2009

Two organelles directly involved in mitotic cell division are

A. Nucleus and mitochondrion
B. Ribosome and nucleus.
C. Centriole and Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus and centriole

Question 12:

• WAEC 2009

The following statements about mitotic cell division are correct except that

A. It occurs only in young cells
B. It occurs In somatic cells
C. The chromosome number of the daughter cell is the same as that of the parent
D. The genetic composition of the mother cell is the same as that of the daughter cell.

Question 13:

• WAEC 2009

The longest bone in the body is the

A. Humerus
B. Femur
C. Scapula
D. Tibia

Question 14:

• WAEC 2009

Which of the following structures is not a skeletal material?

A. Chitin
B. Cartilage
C. Bone
D. Muscle

Question 15:

• WAEC 2009

The reason why the flow of blood through the capillaries is very slow is

A. Because the walls of capillaries are very thin
B. To avoid high blood pressure
C. To ensure that the individual does not get dizzy
D. To allow adequate time for exchange of materials.