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This 2022 WAEC WASSCE Biology set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2022 set with instant marking.

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1. In which part of a cell does glycolysis take place?
  1. Cytoplasm
  2. Mitochondrial matrix
  3. Nucleus
  4. Chloroplast stroma

Answer: A. Cytoplasm

Glycolysis is the initial breakdown of glucose and occurs in the cytoplasm.

2. In humans, which organ converts excess amino acids into urea?
  1. Kidney
  2. Liver
  3. Pancreas
  4. Lung

Answer: B. Liver

The liver deaminates excess amino acids and converts the resulting ammonia into urea.

3. What is the main function of synovial fluid in a freely movable joint?
  1. To join muscle to bone
  2. To produce red blood cells
  3. To reduce friction between the articulating bones
  4. To prevent all movement at the joint

Answer: C. To reduce friction between the articulating bones

Synovial fluid lubricates the joint surfaces and reduces friction during movement.

4. Which feature of the vertebral column helps protect the spinal cord?
  1. The ribs form a complete cage around it
  2. The vertebrae are joined by tendons
  3. The spinal cord lies outside the vertebrae
  4. The vertebrae enclose a canal through which it passes

Answer: D. The vertebrae enclose a canal through which it passes

The vertebral foramina align to form a canal that encloses and protects the spinal cord.

5. Which event is described as pollination?
  1. Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
  2. Fusion of male and female nuclei
  3. Development of an ovule into a seed
  4. Germination of a pollen grain on the anther

Answer: A. Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma

Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from an anther to a stigma.

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