Waec Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1786:

• WAEC 2018

In evolution, fossils are naturally preserved in

A. Rocks
B. Water
C. Chemicals
D. Trees

Question 1787:

• WAEC 2018

Which of the following is not a social insect?

A. Termite
B. Housefly
C. Honeybee
D. Ant

Question 1788:

• WAEC 2018

(a) Explain briefly how the structure of each of the following cells relate to their functions:
(i) Sperm cell
(ii) Palisade cell.
(b) Make a drawing, 8cm to -10cm long of the front view of the female reproductive system in humans and label fully.
(c) State two differences between reproduction in mammals and in amphibians.
(d) State two methods of birth control in humans.

Question 1789:

• WAEC 2018

(a). Name the gases involved in the photosynthesis of a plant.
(b) State one role each of the gases named in 2 (a).
(c) (i) What is a variegated leaf?
(ii)Which part of the variegated leaf would test positive when treated with iodine solution?
(iii) State two reason for the answer in 2(c) (ii).
(iv) Name one mineral element required by plants for the formation of the part that would test positive in 2(c)(ii).
(d) The table below indicates different methods by which organism obtain food. Place the following organism under the heading in the table below: Human, Mushroom, Venus flytrap, Waterleaf plant, Tapeworm, Elephant grass, Housefly, Lichen, Spirogyra, Rhizopus.
Mode of Nutrition

Holozoic	Parasitic	Symbiotic	Saprophytic	Autotrophic

Question 1790:

• WAEC 2018

(a). Explain briefly the following terms:
(i) Renewable natural resources
(ii) Non -renewable natural resources;
(b) Give two examples each of:
(i) Renewable natural resources
(ii) Non -renewable natural resources
(c) State five ways of conserving forests
(d) State four effects of adding animal manure to garden soil.
(e) Give the possible genotypes in humans;