2025 WAEC BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
INSTRUCTION: Study the specimens provided carefully and answer all questions that
follow.
Specimen A – Bean Weevil
Specimen B – Bean Seed (with holes)
1. (a) What type of relationship exists between Specimen A and Specimen B?
Answer: Parasitism.
(b) State two observable features of Specimen A.
Answer:
- Presence of hard exoskeleton.
- Small size with dark brown coloration.
(c) Explain the economic importance of Specimen A.
Answer:
Bean weevil damages stored beans by boring holes and feeding on them, reducing quality
and causing post-harvest loss.
Specimen C – Water Leaf Plant (Whole)
2. (a) Make a well-labelled diagram (10–12 cm) of the whole Specimen C.
(b) State three observable features of the stem of Specimen C.
Answer:
- Soft and fleshy.
- Green and semi-translucent.
- Non-woody and herbaceous.
(c) Mention two functions of the leaves of Specimen C.
Answer:
- Photosynthesis.
- Transpiration.
Specimen D – Quill Feather of a Domestic Fowl
3. (a) Make a well-labelled diagram (10–12 cm) of Specimen D.
(b) State two functions of the feather to the bird.
Answer:
- Insulation to maintain body temperature.
- Aids in flight.
(c) Differentiate between vane and rachis.
Answer:
- Vane: The flat part formed by barbs on either side of the rachis.
- Rachis: The central shaft that supports the vane.
Specimen E – Pineapple Fruit (Longitudinal Section)
Specimen F – Orange Fruit (Transverse Section)
4. (a) Identify the type of fruit of Specimens E and F.
Answer:
- Specimen E: Multiple fruit.
- Specimen F: Simple succulent fruit (Hesperidium).
(b) State two differences between Specimen E and F.
Answer:
Feature Pineapple (E) Orange (F)
Fruit Type Multiple Simple
Arrangement Clustered units Single unit
(c) Mention one dispersal mechanism for each.
Answer:
- Pineapple: By man/animals (edible part).
- Orange: By animals (eaten and seeds dispersed).
Specimen G – Raw Egg of Domestic Fowl (Shell Intact)
Specimen J – Longitudinal Section of Boiled Egg
5. (a) Name the parts visible in Specimen J.
Answer:
- Eggshell
- Albumen (egg white)
- Yolk
- Chalaza (if visible)
- Germinal disc (may be faint)
(b) State two functions of albumen.
Answer:
- Protects the embryo.
- Provides water and protein to the developing chick.
(c) Distinguish between Specimen G and J based on texture and content.
Answer:
- G is liquid and fragile; J is solidified due to boiling.
- G is raw; J is cooked.
Specimen H – Test Tube with 3ml of Water
6. (a) List one possible experiment you can perform with Specimen H.
Answer:
- Test for presence of carbon dioxide using limewater.
(b) Describe how you can use Specimen H to demonstrate transpiration.
Answer:
- Place a fresh leafy shoot in the test tube, cover with oil, and observe water level drop due
to transpiration.
(c) State one precaution in such an experiment.
Answer:
- Ensure the test tube is sealed to prevent evaporation not related to transpiration.
