WAEC Biology 2022 Question 1

Question 1

Characteristics and Classification of Living Things

Which of the following statements about living things is correct?

  1. A.Animals respire using carbon (IV) oxide as a raw material
  2. B.Growth in plants is limited after some time
  3. C.Most plants respond to stimulus slowly
  4. D.Higher animals can reproduce asexually
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Most plants respond to stimulus slowly)

Explanation

Plants usually respond to stimuli slowly, by growing towards or away from them. Animals use oxygen (not CO2) in respiration, plant growth is unlimited, and higher animals reproduce sexually.