POST UTME BSU 2019 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of asexual reproduction, what is the primary advantage of budding?
A. Increased genetic diversity
B. Reduced energy exp\enditure
C. Improved survival rate
D. Enhanced reproduction rate
Question 2
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of mitosis is initiated by the breakdown of the nuclear envelope, which is triggered by the activation of the  
A. proteolytic enzymes
B. kinases
C. phosphatases
D. lipases
Question 3
The classification of living things into kingdoms, phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, and species is known as
A. Binomial Nomenclature
B. Taxonomy
C. Phy\logeny
D. Systematics
Question 4
In a plant cell, the process of photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts. What is the primary function of the chloroplasts?
A. To synthesize glu\cose from CO2 and H2O
B. To produce ATP through the electron transport chain
C. To regulate the concentration of CO2 in the cell
D. To synthesize amino acids from glu\cose
Question 5
What is the term for the movement of water from the roots to the leaves of a plant?
A. Transpiration
B. Translocation
C. Osmosis
D. Diffusion
Question 6
The human eye is an example of a complex sensory organ that is responsible for detecting light and transmitting visual information to the brain. Which part of the eye is responsible for focu\sing light onto the retina?
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Lens
D. Retina
Question 7
In a cell, the process of glycolysis occurs in the cytosol, while the citric acid cycle takes place in the mitochondria. What is the primary function of the citric acid cycle?
A. To generate ATP through substrate-level phosphorylation
B. To produce NADH and FADH2 for the electron transport chain
C. To synthesize amino acids from glu\cose
D. To regulate the concentration of ATP in the cell
Question 8
In a typical human cell, what is the primary function of the mitochondria in relation to cellular respiration?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To regulate cell growth
D. To transport subs\tances across the cell membrane
Question 9
A solution of NaCl is prepared by dissolving 35.5 g of NaCl in 250 mL of water. What is the molarity of the solution?
A. 0.243
B. 0.2435
C. 0.242
D. 0.244
Question 10
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. Which of the following structures is responsible for detecting light?
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Retina
D. Lens
Question 11
What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?
A. To filter waste from the blood
B. To regulate blood sugar levels
C. To store bile from the pancreas
D. To produce digestive enzymes
Question 12
A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. What is the function of the structure labeled 'X'?
A. photosynthesis
B. respiration
C. protein synthesis
D. cell signaling
Question 13
The process of photosynthesis is a type of metabolic process that occurs in plants, algae, and some bacteria. Which of the following is a byproduct of photosynthesis?
A. Glu\cose
B. Oxygen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Water
Question 14
The  
A. photosynthesis
B. respiration
C. transpiration
D. osmoregulation
Question 15
The xylem tissue in plants is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves through a process called
A. Transpiration
B. Translocation
C. Osmosis
D. Diffusion

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