WAEC SSCE Biology Paper 1 Sample 2020
Cell structures, transport systems, and hereditary patterns show up in nearly every WAEC exam question — and many students misunderstand how they work together. This 18-question sample paper drills the microscopic world: cell organisation, nutrition, transport, and the mechanisms of life itself. You'll tackle classification, reproduction, and gene crosses that demand precision, not guessing. Designed for SS 3 students prepping for SSCE Biology Paper 1 objective questions, this sample mimics the real exam's pace, difficulty, and style. Finish this paper and you'll confidently answer questions on mitosis, water transport in plants, and blood group inheritance without second-guessing.
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- Question 1
Which of the following structures is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?
- Question 2
The process by which water moves across a partially permeable membrane from high water potential to low water potential is called
- Question 3
In an animal cell, the organelle responsible for ATP synthesis during aerobic respiration is the
- Question 4
Which of the following organisms is heterotrophic and relies entirely on consuming other organisms for food?
- Question 5
In humans, the exchange of respiratory gases occurs primarily in the
- Question 6
The movement of water and dissolved minerals up the stem in plants occurs mainly in the
- Question 7
The removal of nitrogenous waste products from the body is called
- Question 8
Which of the following statements about mitosis is true?
- Question 9
During which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
- Question 10
In an ABO blood group cross, if a child has blood group AB, both parents must have contributed
- Question 11
Natural selection acts on
- Question 12
Which of the following is an example of an adaptation?
- Question 13
In an ecosystem, the primary consumers are usually
- Question 14
The term describing the range of physical and chemical conditions an organism can tolerate is
- Question 15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?
- Question 16
The total number of chromosomes in a human somatic cell is
- Question 17
Photosynthesis is an example of a(n) __________ reaction because energy is required for it to occur.