Waec Biology 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

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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

A. Asexually with different genotype from the parent plant
B. Sexually with a different genotype from the parent plant
C. Asexually with the same genotype as the parent plant
D. Sexually with the same genotype as the parent plant

Question 37:

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The F1 generation of a cross between a red cock and white hen were all red because the gene for the

A. White colour did not segregate
B. Red colour was dominant
C. White colour was dominant
D. Red colour was recessive

Question 38:

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Which of the following diseases can be inherited?

A. Pneumonia
B. AIDS
C. Sickle cell anaemia
D. Goitre

Question 39:

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In dihybrid inheritance, Mendel considered

A. A pair of contrasting characters
B. Two pairs of contrasting characters
C. Three pairs of contrasting characters
D. Four pairs of contrasting characters

Question 40:

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The main reason for nuptial flight in termites is to

A. Escape unfavourable conditions
B. Search for food
C. Form new colonies
D. Communicate with one another