NECO SSCE - Biology - 2004 (Objective)

Swali 1 Ripoti

Stunted growth and reduced yield in cassava plant is as a result of a disease called

blight

leaf curl

leaf spot

mosaic Jibu sahihi

smut

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 2 Ripoti

Which of the following is released from car exhaust due to incomplete combustion of fuel?

carbon dioxide

carbon monoxide Jibu sahihi

nitrogen dioxide

oxygen

sulphur dioxide

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Linkage, Sex Determination And Sex Linked Characters (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Ecosystem (WAEC)

Linkage, Sex Determination And Sex Linked Characters

Ecosystem

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Swali 3 Ripoti

Which of the following is NOT a type of finger print?

arch

compound

loop

simple Jibu sahihi

whorl

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Behavioural Adaptations In Social Animals (WAEC)

Classification

Behavioural Adaptations In Social Animals

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Swali 4 Ripoti

Food wastage is caused by the following EXCEPT

attack of moulds on farm crops

lack of access roads

lack of transportation

poor harvesting methods

proper storage Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Ecological Management: Tolerance, Minimum And Maximum (WAEC)

Ecological Management: Tolerance, Minimum And Maximum

Tazama Jibu

Swali 5 Ripoti

Reflex action is controlled by

cerebellum

cerebrum

medulla oblongata Jibu sahihi

olfactory lobe

pineal body

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Simple Measurement Of Ecological Factors (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Nervous Coordination (WAEC)

Simple Measurement Of Ecological Factors

Nervous Coordination

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Swali 6 Ripoti

The plant cell is different from an animal cell because it has

cellulose cell-wall Jibu sahihi

cytoplasmic content

centriole

mitochondria

nucleus

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cell Structure (WAEC)

Cell Structure

Tazama Jibu

Swali 7 Ripoti

The end product of glycolysis is

acetic acid

citric acid

ketoglutaric acid

oxaloacetic acid

pyruvic acid Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye DNA Structure And Replication, RNA Transcription (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cellular Respiration (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Reproduction (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Spirogyra And Rhizopus (WAEC)

DNA Structure And Replication, RNA Transcription

Cellular Respiration

Reproduction

Spirogyra And Rhizopus

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Swali 8 Ripoti

The tricuspid valve is located between the

left auricle and left ventricle

left and right auricles

right and left ventricles

right auricle and right ventricle Jibu sahihi

right auricle and left ventricle

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 9 Ripoti

Xylem tissue consists of the following cells EXCEPT

sieve tubes Jibu sahihi

tracheids

vessels

fibres

parenchyma

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 10 Ripoti

A feeding relationship in which both organisms benefit is referred to as

commensalism

parasitism

predation

saprophytism

symbiosis Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 11 Ripoti

The removal of undigested food substances from the body is called

assimilation

egestion Jibu sahihi

excretion

elimination

ingestion

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Structural Adaptation For Survival (WAEC)

Structural Adaptation For Survival

Tazama Jibu

Swali 12 Ripoti

The mouth part of a mosquito through which it sucks the blood of its victim is called

hypopharynx

mandible

labium

labrum

stylet Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 13 Ripoti

Intestinal juice contains the following enzymes EXCEPT

erepsin

lipase

maltase

sucrose

trypsin Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 14 Ripoti

Which of the following eye defects can be corrected with a bi-focal lens?

Astigmatism

Cataract

Hypermetropia

Myopia

Presbyopia Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Sense Organs (Eyes & Ears) (WAEC)

Sense Organs (Eyes & Ears)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 15 Ripoti

An ovary with ovules arranged along its walls is said to have ------------ placentation.

axile

central

free central

marginal Jibu sahihi

parietal

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Physiological Variations (WAEC)

Physiological Variations

Tazama Jibu

Swali 16 Ripoti

The correct sequence of energy transfer among living organisms in an ecosystem is

consumers - decomposers – producers

consumers - producers - decomposers

decomposers - producers- consumers

producers - consumers- decomposers Jibu sahihi

producers - decomposers- consumers

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Ecosystem (WAEC)

Ecosystem

Tazama Jibu

Swali 17 Ripoti

The tropical rainforest region is characterized by the following EXCEPT

abundant grasses Jibu sahihi

abundant rainfall

abundant trees and shrubs

high humidity

low temperature

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 18 Ripoti

In terms of evolutionary trend, which of these invertebrates evolved first?

Annelida

Arthropoda

Coelentrata

Platyhelminthes

Protozoa Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Variety Of Organisms (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Evolution (Theories and Evidence) (WAEC)

Variety Of Organisms

Evolution (Theories and Evidence)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 19 Ripoti

Mealy bugs are pests of

cassava Jibu sahihi

cotton

maize

rice

yarn

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 20 Ripoti

In savanna trees, thick corky bark is an adaption for

absorbing water

conserving water Jibu sahihi

enhancing transpiration

reducing transpiration

resistance to bush fire

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 21 Ripoti

Which of these is NOT a method of improving crop yield?

spraying the crops with chemicals

mechanized farming

sowing pest resistant varieties of seeds

storing the crops in barns or silos Jibu sahihi

sowing of viable seeds

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Adaptive Colouration (WAEC)

Adaptive Colouration

Tazama Jibu

Swali 22 Ripoti

The function of the ribosomes is the

absorption of carbon dioxide from the air

control of all the vital activities of the cell

provision of energy for cellular activities

synthesis of secretory products

synthesis of proteins and enzymes Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye DNA Structure And Replication, RNA Transcription (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Protein Synthesis (WAEC)

DNA Structure And Replication, RNA Transcription

Protein Synthesis

Tazama Jibu

Swali 23 Ripoti

The enzyme ptyalin acts in the

large intestine

mouth Jibu sahihi

oesophagus

small intestine

stomach

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 24 Ripoti

Soil factors in an ecosystems are referred to as

biotic

climatic

edaphic Jibu sahihi

physiographic

topographic

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Soil (JAMB)

Soil

Tazama Jibu

Swali 25 Ripoti

Cotton is an example of a/an crop.

fibre Jibu sahihi

food

latex

oil

cereal

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Ways Of Ensuring Conservation (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Spirogyra And Rhizopus (WAEC)

Ways Of Ensuring Conservation

Spirogyra And Rhizopus

Tazama Jibu

Swali 26 Ripoti

The glomerular filtrate contains the following substances EXCEPT

blood cells Jibu sahihi

glucose

mineral salts

Water

urea

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Excretory Systems And Mechanisms; Types Of Excretory Systems (WAEC)

Excretory Systems And Mechanisms; Types Of Excretory Systems

Tazama Jibu

Swali 27 Ripoti

A typical lumbar vertebrae does NOT have

centrum

neural arch

neural spine

neural canal

vertebrartenal canal Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Tissues And Supporting Systems: (WAEC)

Tissues And Supporting Systems:

Tazama Jibu

Swali 28 Ripoti

The part of the kidney tubule where ultra filtration takes place is the

Bowman’s capsule Jibu sahihi

distal convoluted tubule

Henle’s loop

main collecting tubule

proximal convoluted tubule

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Respiration (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Excretory Systems And Mechanisms; Types Of Excretory Systems (WAEC)

Respiration

Excretory Systems And Mechanisms; Types Of Excretory Systems

Tazama Jibu

Swali 29 Ripoti

Plants that are found in extreme dry conditions are called

epiphytes

hydrophytes

mesophytes

thallophytes

xerophytes Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 30 Ripoti

The part of the skin which is excretory in function is the

adipose tissue

erector muscle

hair follicle

sebaceous gland

sweat gland Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Excretory Systems And Mechanisms; Types Of Excretory Systems (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Excretion (JAMB)

Excretory Systems And Mechanisms; Types Of Excretory Systems

Excretion

Tazama Jibu

Swali 31 Ripoti

Which of the following is NOT an application of variation?

adaptation for survival Jibu sahihi

blood transfusion

crime detection

determination of paternity

marriage counseling

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Heredity (JAMB)

Heredity

Tazama Jibu

Swali 32 Ripoti

Which of the following deaminates excess amino acids?

Duodenum

Ileum

Kidney

Liver Jibu sahihi

Pancreas

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Excretory System (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Nucleic Acids (WAEC)

Excretory System

Nucleic Acids

Tazama Jibu

Swali 33 Ripoti

In which of the following blood vessels does exchange of materials occur

arteries

arterioles

capillaries Jibu sahihi

venules

veins

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Transport System (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Nutrition (JAMB)

Transport System

Nutrition

Tazama Jibu

Swali 34 Ripoti

An organism that transmits pathogens is called a

prey

commensal

parasite

symbiont

vector Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Biology And Water Industry (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Resources To Be Conserved: Soil, Water, Wildlife, Forest And Minerals (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Natural Habitats (JAMB)

Biology And Water Industry

Resources To Be Conserved: Soil, Water, Wildlife, Forest And Minerals

Natural Habitats

Tazama Jibu

Swali 35 Ripoti

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of digestive enzymes?

changes in pH affect enzymes

enzymes react best at high temperature Jibu sahihi

enzymes react reversibly

they are affected by intake of poisons

they are protein in nature

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 36 Ripoti

When a plant shows yellowing of leaves and stunted growth, the plant is deficient in

copper

iron Jibu sahihi

manganese

silicon

zinc

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Support And Movement (JAMB)

Classification

Support And Movement

Tazama Jibu

Swali 37 Ripoti

Simple sugars are also called

cellulose

disaccharides

monosaccharides Jibu sahihi

polysacchaiides

starch

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Ecological Management: Tolerance, Minimum And Maximum (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification (WAEC)

Ecological Management: Tolerance, Minimum And Maximum

Classification

Tazama Jibu

Swali 38 Ripoti

Blood groups and tongue rolling are examples of

continuous variation

discontinuous variation Jibu sahihi

variation due to environment

adaptive variation

sex-linked variation

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 39 Ripoti

Which of the following is NOT a transmissible character?

dimple cheek

ability to roll tongue

colour blindness

sickle-cell anaemia

big muscles of a boxer Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Genetic Terminologies (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Chromosomes: The Basis Of Heredity (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Application Of The Principles Of Heredity (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Transmission And Expression Of Characteristics In Organisms (WAEC)

Genetic Terminologies

Chromosomes: The Basis Of Heredity

Application Of The Principles Of Heredity

Transmission And Expression Of Characteristics In Organisms

Tazama Jibu

Swali 40 Ripoti

Maximum and minimum thermometer is used for measuring

atmospheric pressure

highest and lowest amount of rainfall in habitat

highest and lowest temperature of the day Jibu sahihi

light intensity

relative humidity

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification (WAEC)

Classification

Tazama Jibu

Swali 41 Ripoti

The following are classes of dry in-dehiscent fruits EXCEPT

achene

caryopsis

cypsela

follicle

schizocarp Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Nitrogen Cycle (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Organization Of Life (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Reproduction (Courtship Behaviour In Animals) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Physiological Variations (WAEC)

Nitrogen Cycle

Organization Of Life

Classification

Reproduction (Courtship Behaviour In Animals)

Physiological Variations

Tazama Jibu

Swali 42 Ripoti

All of these are vertebrates EXCEPT

lizard

rat

starfish Jibu sahihi

tilapia fish

toad

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Ecology Of Population (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification (WAEC)

Ecology Of Population

Classification

Tazama Jibu

Swali 43 Ripoti

Under secretion of thyroxine before maturity cause

cretinism Jibu sahihi

gigantism

goiter

myxoedema

obesity

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Theories Of Evolution (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Linkage, Sex Determination And Sex Linked Characters (WAEC)

Theories Of Evolution

Linkage, Sex Determination And Sex Linked Characters

Tazama Jibu

Swali 44 Ripoti

Which of the following factors does NOT affect photosynthesis?

carbon (iv) oxide

light intensity

relative humidity Jibu sahihi

soil water

temperature

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification (WAEC)

Classification

Tazama Jibu

Swali 45 Ripoti

The fluid in the inner ear is called

aqueous humour

endolymph Jibu sahihi

lymphocyte

perilymph

vitreous humour

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Sense Organs (Nose, Tongue & Skin) (WAEC)

Sense Organs (Nose, Tongue & Skin)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 46 Ripoti

Mycelium is a characteristic feature of

bacteria

hydra

moulds Jibu sahihi

Mosses

yeasts

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Forms In Which Living Cells Exist (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Mosses And Ferns (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Excretory Systems And Mechanisms; Types Of Excretory Systems (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Amoeba, Paramecium, And Euglena (WAEC)

Forms In Which Living Cells Exist

Mosses And Ferns

Excretory Systems And Mechanisms; Types Of Excretory Systems

Amoeba, Paramecium, And Euglena

Tazama Jibu






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