Waec Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1856:

• WAEC 1996

ln which of the following structures will cells undergoing meiosis be seen?

A. At the apices of stem and root
B. In the cortex of the stem
C. In the pallisade mesophyll of the leaf
D. Ln the ovary of a flower
E. Ln the root of a seedling

Question 1857:

• WAEC 1996

Which of these instruments can be used to perform an experiment on geotropism?

A. Potometer
B. Cup anemometer
C. Klinostat
D. Kymograph
E. Sphygmomanometer

Question 1858:

• WAEC 1996

The thoracic vertebra differs from all the other vertebrae by the possession of

A. Long neural spine
B. Odontoid process
C. Vertebraterial canal
D. Large centrum
E. Transverse processes

Question 1859:

• WAEC 1996

Study the list
The vertebral column of mammals consists of the following:
I. Lumbar vertebrae II. Thoracic vertebrae III. Caudal vertebrae IV Cervical vertebrae V. Sacral
vertebrae.


Which of the following are found immediately next to the skull?

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
E. V

Question 1860:

• WAEC 1996

Study the list
The vertebral column of mammals consists of the following:
I. Lumbar vertebrae II. Thoracic vertebrae III. Caudal vertebrae IV Cervical vertebrae V. Sacral
vertebrae.


Which of the following articulates with the ribs?

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
E. V