2026 WAEC Biology Practical Specimens Explained
Quick Classification of the Specimens Specimen Name Category A Groundnut pods Fruit/Seed B Crushed roasted groundnut Food sample C Water Abiotic factor D Salt solution Abiotic factor E Sandy soil Abiotic factor F Alimentary canal (mammal) Animal organ system G Mistletoe on host plant Parasitism H Evaporated milk Food sample J Fresh fish Vertebrate K Dry maize grain Seed L Tomato paste Processed food M Fresh tomato fruit Fruit N Rotten tomato fruit Decomposing fruit P Thermometer Measuring instrument Q Metre rule Measuring instrument R Quadrat Ecological instrument 50 LIKELY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SECTION A: GROUNDNUT, MAIZE, MILK, AND FOOD TESTS 1. Identify specimens A and K. A—Groundnut pod K—Maize grain 2. State the class of food predominantly stored in specimen A. Lipid (oil/fat) 3. State the class of food predominantly stored in specimen K. Carbohydrate (starch) 4. Name the cotyledon type found in specimen A. Dicotyledonous seed 5. Name the cotyledon type fou...