Year : 
2016
Title : 
Biology
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

1 - 10 of 50 Questions

# Question Ans
1.

Flaccidity in plants is associated with

A. cessation of photosynthesis

B. wilting

C. turgidity

D. discolouration of leaves

B

2.

Which of the following substances is not usually present in the urine of a healthy person?

A. Urea

B. Mineral salts

C. Glucose

D. Water

C

3.

Lateral meristem in flowering plants is found in the

A. cortex

B. pericycle

C. cambium

D. pith

C

4.

The cells and tissues of the nose, throat, chest diaphragm and lungs form the

A. circulatory system

B. respiratory system

C. transport system

D. digestive system

B

5.

The exchange of gases between the environment and the respiratory organs of vertebrates is referred to as

A. inhalation

B. respiration

C. expiration

D. breathing

D

6.

The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is known as

A. homeostasis

B. homoiothermy

C. diuresis

D. dialysis

A

7.

Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of insulin?

A. Spleen

B. Adrenal gland

C. Thyroid gland

D. Pancreas

D

8.

Which of the following actions is NOT a voluntary action?

A. Stealing

B. Sneezing

C. Fighting

D. Cheating

B

9.

Which of the following parts of the ear does NOT contain endolymph?

A. Semi-circular canals

B. Utriculus

C. Tympanum

D. Sacculus

A

10.

The steps below are involved in the testing of a leaf for starch. Study them carefully and answer the question

The CORRECT order for the test is

A. I, II, III and IV

B. I, III, II and IV

C. II, III,, I and IV

D. III, I, II and IV

D

1.

Flaccidity in plants is associated with

A. cessation of photosynthesis

B. wilting

C. turgidity

D. discolouration of leaves

B

2.

Which of the following substances is not usually present in the urine of a healthy person?

A. Urea

B. Mineral salts

C. Glucose

D. Water

C

3.

Lateral meristem in flowering plants is found in the

A. cortex

B. pericycle

C. cambium

D. pith

C

4.

The cells and tissues of the nose, throat, chest diaphragm and lungs form the

A. circulatory system

B. respiratory system

C. transport system

D. digestive system

B

5.

The exchange of gases between the environment and the respiratory organs of vertebrates is referred to as

A. inhalation

B. respiration

C. expiration

D. breathing

D

6.

The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is known as

A. homeostasis

B. homoiothermy

C. diuresis

D. dialysis

A

7.

Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of insulin?

A. Spleen

B. Adrenal gland

C. Thyroid gland

D. Pancreas

D

8.

Which of the following actions is NOT a voluntary action?

A. Stealing

B. Sneezing

C. Fighting

D. Cheating

B

9.

Which of the following parts of the ear does NOT contain endolymph?

A. Semi-circular canals

B. Utriculus

C. Tympanum

D. Sacculus

A

10.

The steps below are involved in the testing of a leaf for starch. Study them carefully and answer the question

The CORRECT order for the test is

A. I, II, III and IV

B. I, III, II and IV

C. II, III,, I and IV

D. III, I, II and IV

D