POST UTME FUTA 2020 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of evolutionary theory, what is the term for the process by which a population becomes reproductively isolated from other populations, leading to the formation of new species?
A. Speciation
B. Adaptation
C. Mutation
D. Genetic Drift
Question 2
In a typical animal cell, the Golgi apparatus is responsible for?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell signaling
C. Modification and packaging of proteins and lipids
D. Cell division
Question 3
A diagram of the water cycle is shown below. Which of the following is a process that occurs during the water cycle?
A. Evaporation of water from the surface of the Earth
B. Condensation of water vapor into clouds
C. Precipitation of water from the atmosphere back to the Earth
D. Runoff of water from the land into bodies of water
Question 4
The process of photosynthesis is responsible for the production of glu\cose and oxygen in plants. Which of the following is a characteristic of photosynthesis that allows it to produce glu\cose?
A. It involves the absorption of carbon dioxide
B. It involves the absorption of water
C. It involves the absorption of sunlight
D. It involves the release of oxygen
Question 5
The nervous system of humans is composed of the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Which of the following is a type of neuron found in the PNS?
A. Motor Neuron
B. Sensory Neuron
C. Interneuron
D. Glia Cell
Question 6
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 Δπαλλειτερ \( anaphase-promoting complex \). What is the primary function of the Δπαλλειτερ in this context?
A. To degrade the cohe\sin complex that holds sister chromatids together
B. To activate the kinetochore proteins that attach microtubules to the centromere
C. To phosphorylate the histone proteins that condense chromatin
D. To recruit the spindle checkpoint proteins that monitor chromosome alignment
Question 7
The classification of living things involves the grouping of organisms based on their shared characteristics. Which of the following is a level of classification?
A. Domain
B. Kingdom
C. Phylum
D. Species
Question 8
The process of photosynthesis in plants involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. Which of the following is a key pigment involved in this process?
A. Chlorophyll a
B. Chlorophyll b
C. Carotenoids
D. Phycobiliproteins
Question 9
The sense organ responsible for detecting changes in light intensity is the eye. Which of the following is a characteristic of the eye that allows it to detect changes in light intensity?
A. It has a high concentration of melanin
B. It has a high concentration of rhodop\sin
C. It has a high concentration of cones
D. It has a high concentration of rods
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a plant root. Identify the tissue labeled 'A'.
A. Cortex
B. Endodermis
C. Pericycle
D. Xylem
Question 11
A diagram of the xylem and phloem tissues in a plant stem is shown below. Which of the following is a function of the xylem tissue?
A. Transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves
B. Transporting sugars and other organic compounds from the leaves to the roots
C. Supporting the structure of the plant
D. Regulating the plant's water balance
Question 12
A plant undergoes a process of photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy. What is the primary byproduct of this process?
A. Glu\cose and oxygen
B. Glu\cose and carbon dioxide
C. Oxygen and carbon dioxide
D. Glu\cose and water
Question 13
The equation for the diffusion of oxygen across the alveolar-capillary membrane is given by Fick's law. What is the symbol for the diffusion coefficient?
A. D
B. \( D \)
C. \( k \)
D. \( \frac{1}{D} \)
Question 14
The classification of living things is based on their morpho\logy, physio\logy, and molecular characteristics. Which of the following is a characteristic of the domain Archaea that distinguishes it from the domain Bacteria?
A. It has a cell wall composed of peptidoglycan
B. It has a cell membrane composed of lipids
C. It has a DNA-dep\endent RNA polymerase
D. It has a 70S ribosome
Question 15
In a typical plant cell, the cell wall is composed of a rigid layer of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the cell wall?
A. Providing structural support to the cell
B. Regulating the movement of materials in and out of the cell
C. Maintaining the cell's shape and preventing excessive turgor pressure
D. Producing energy for the cell through photosynthesis

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