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2017 WAEC Biology Theory (a) Name one instrument used for collecting: (i) soil organism from a soil sample (ii)...

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WAEC 2017

(a) Name one instrument used for collecting:

(i) soil organism from a soil sample

(ii) tiny insects from a leaf or a stem.

(b) make a diagram 6 cm - 8 cm long of the instrument named in (a)(ii) above and label fully.

(c) Explain briefly the relationship between three examples of symbiotic organisms.
 

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Explanation

(a)i. Instrument for collecting soil organisms from a soil sample

  •  Sieve
  • Tullgren funnel

ii. Instrument for collecting tiny insects from a leaf or stem

  • Pooter

 (b) Diagram/drawing of pooter 

Quality (0)
Stopper/rubber bung with two openings (RO)        x1
Two delivery tubes one longer than the other        x1
Inner end of shorter delivery tube with mesh/gauze(IM) x1

(c) Symbiotic relationships in organisms
Trichonympha Protozoa living in the gut of a termite;

Helps the termite to digest cellulose; while the protozoa trichonympha gets protection and food in return from the termite.

Sea anemone attaching itself to the shell of hermit crab; thereby enjoying pieces of leftover food therein. The hermit crab in turn enjoys protection against predators/ the sea anemones stings prevent the predators from harming the hermit crab.

Algae and fungi in a lichen; Lichen is made up of a fungus and a unicellular alga living together. The green alga produces food/photosynthesis for the association; the fungus protects the alga/absorbs water from the surrounding. 

Rhizobium sp Nitrogen- fixing bacteria and root modules of leguminous plants. The Rhizobium fixes atmospheric nitrogen directly into the plant while rhizobium enjoys shelter/food/nutrients from the plant. 
 


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