2017 Biology WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Biology 1 - Objective Test Questions

  1. Which of the following groups of animals do not Possess a nervous system?
    1. Porifera
    2. Cnidaria
    3. Platyhelminthes
    4. Nematoda
  2. The structural similarities in Paramecium and Euglena are in the
    1. shape of locomotory organs.
    2. blunt anterior and pointed posterior.
    3. presence of micro and mega nuclei in both.
    4. presence of anterior and posterior contractile vacuoles.
  3. Which of the following organisms cannot exist freely on its own?
    1. Chlamydomonas
    2. Amoeba
    3. Paramecium
    4. Plasmodium
    4. The diagram below is an illustration of an Arthropod. Study it and answer question 4.
  4. The Arthropod in the diagram is not an insect because it
    1. has a big head which is almost equal to the “thorax.
    2. has eight legs and no wings.
    3. does not have visible eyes on its head.
    4. has head, thorax and abdomen.
  5. Which of the following cell organelles is the site for the production of ATP?
    1. Lysosome
    2. Nucleus
    3. Mitochondrion
    4. Ribosome
  6. An example of osmosis in plants is the
    1. movement of water through the xylem.
    2. loss of water vapour from the stomata.
    3. translocation of food through the phloem.
    4. absorption of water from the soil by the root.
  7. The organism that can carry out both autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition is
    1. Chlamydomonas.
    2. Eudorina
    3. Euglena
    4. Spirogyra
    8. The diagram below illustrates a part of the human skeleton. Study it and answer questions 8 to 10.
  8. The diagram represents the bones of the
    1. upper arm
    2. lower arm
    3. upper leg
    4. lower leg
  9. Which of the labelled parts articulates with the head of the trochlea to form a hinge joint?
    1. I
    2. II
    3. III
    4. IV
  10. The labelled part that provides surface for the attachment of the triceps is
    1. I
    2. II
    3. III
    4. IV
  11. The diagram below illustrates the transverse section of a
    1. dicotyledonous root
    2. monocotyledonous root
    3. dicotyledonous stem
    4. monocotyledonous stem
  12. Which of the following actions does not occur during exhalation in man?
    1. Thoracic cavity decreases in volume
    2. Diaphragm flattens
    3. Ribs move down and in
    4. Air pressure increases in the thoracic cavity
    13. The diagram below is an illustration of the urinary tubule ina mammal. Study it and answer questions 13 to 15.
  13. Which of the following substances is found in the part labelled II only?
    1. Lipid
    2. Protein
    3. Salts
    4. Water
  14. The part which contains the lowest concentration of urea is labelled
    1. I
    2. II
    3. III
    4. IV
  15. Which of the following substances is greater in concentration in the part labelled IV when compared to that of the part labelled I?
    1. Lipid
    2. Glucose
    3. Urea
    4. Uric acid
  16. Deamination of amino acids in the liver produces
    1. Blood sugar
    2. glycogen
    3. bile
    4. Urea
  17. Which of the following glands also serves as an exocrine gland?
    1. Ovary
    2. Pancreas
    3. Adrenal
    4. Thyroid
  18. Which of the following sequences is the correct route of the transmission of impulses along a reflex arc?
    1. Receptor — sensory neurone — synapse intermediate neurone — synapse > motor neurone effector
    2. Receptor —motor neurone — synapse - intermediate neurone — synapse > sensory neurone- effector
    3. Effector -> intermediate neurone > synapse — motor neurone — synapse — sensory neurone —> receptor
    4. Effector —> motor neurone — synapse —> sensory neurone + synapse — intermediate neurone > receptor
  19. When viewing an object that is close to the human eye, the
    1. eye lens become thin
    2. ciliary muscles relax
    3. suspensory ligament becomes taut
    4. eye lens become fat
  20. The part labelled I is the
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
  21. Question 21
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Biology 2 - Theory Questions

Section A - For All Candidates

  1. Question 1
    1. Sub-question a
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    2. Sub-question b
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    3. Sub-question c
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    4. Sub-question d
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    5. Sub-question e
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    6. Sub-question f
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
  2. Question 2
    1. Sub-question a
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    2. Sub-question b
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    3. Sub-question c
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    4. Sub-question d
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    5. Sub-question e
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    6. Sub-question f
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
  3. Question 3
    1. Sub-question a
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    2. Sub-question b
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    3. Sub-question c
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    4. Sub-question d
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    5. Sub-question e
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    6. Sub-question f
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
  4. Question 4
    1. Sub-question a
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    2. Sub-question b
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    3. Sub-question c
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    4. Sub-question d
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    5. Sub-question e
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    6. Sub-question f
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v

Section C - For Candidates In Nigeria Only

  1. Question 6
    1. Sub-question a
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    2. Sub-question b
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    3. Sub-question c
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    4. Sub-question d
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    5. Sub-question e
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    6. Sub-question f
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v

Biology 3 - Practical Questions

Section A - For All Candidates

  1. Question 1
    1. Sub-question a
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    2. Sub-question b
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    3. Sub-question c
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    4. Sub-question d
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    5. Sub-question e
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    6. Sub-question f
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
  2. Question 2
    1. Sub-question a
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    2. Sub-question b
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    3. Sub-question c
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    4. Sub-question d
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    5. Sub-question e
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    6. Sub-question f
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v

Section C - For Candidates in Nigeria Only

  1. Question 4
    1. Sub-question a
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    2. Sub-question b
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    3. Sub-question c
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    4. Sub-question d
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    5. Sub-question e
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
    6. Sub-question f
      1. Sub-question i
      2. Sub-question ii
      3. Sub-question iii
      4. Sub-question iv
      5. Sub-question v
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