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WAEC (WASSCE) Biology Past Questions & CBT Practice

Biology demands precise terminology and careful diagram reading. Successful candidates revise plant and animal physiology, ecology and genetics with active recall — and rehearse the standard practical setups before exam day. On this page you can try sample WAEC (WASSCE) Biology past questions with the answers marked, open the paper for each exam year we have, and start timed CBT-style practice.

Sample WAEC (WASSCE) Biology questions

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  1. Q12023MEDIUMBiology

    The diagram above is an illustration of some structures used for gaseous exchange in humans. Study it and answer the question The parts labeled 1, II, III, and IV respectively are

    1. A.larynx, bronchus, bronchiole and trachea.✓ Correct
    2. B.bronchus, bronchiole, trachea and larynx.
    3. C.bronchiole, trachea, bronchus and larynx.
    4. D.larynx, trachea, bronchiole, and bronchus.
  2. Q22022MEDIUMBiology

    Study the food chain illustrated below and use it to answer this question. J-K-L-M-N Organism J is normally sustained by energy from?

    1. A.Green plants
    2. B.carbohydrates
    3. C.organism
    4. D.sunlight✓ Correct
  3. Q32024MEDIUMBiology

    The two sources of energy that would mostly lead to pollution in the community are

    1. A.solar and kerosene
    2. B.coal and wind
    3. C.kerosene and coal✓ Correct
    4. D.solar and wind
  4. Q42021MEDIUMBiology

    Plants suitable for experiments in genetics must not

    1. A.produce numerous seeds within a short time
    2. B.have a small number of chromosomes
    3. C.have a relatively short life cycle
    4. D.produce one generation in a large period✓ Correct
  5. Q52023MEDIUMBiology

    The illustration above is a genetic diagram. Study it and answer the question below.           What is the name of the genetic diagram?

    1. A.Genetic square
    2. B.Inheritance diagram
    3. C.Punnett square✓ Correct
    4. D.Genetic cross
  6. Q62021MEDIUMBiology

    Which of the following organisms exhibits division of labour?

    1. A.butterfly
    2. B.cockroach
    3. C.termite✓ Correct
    4. D.housefly

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