POST UTME FUTA 2024 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that a population will remain in genetic equilibrium if five conditions are met. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?
A. No mutation occurs in the population
B. The population is very large
C. The population is isolated from other populations
Correct D. The population has a cons\tant size

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of E. coli bacteria. The researcher uses a spectrophotometer to measure the absorbance of light by the bacteria at different pH levels. Which of the following types of graphs would the researcher most likely use to represent the data?
A. Line graph
B. Bar graph
Correct C. Scatter plot
D. Histogram

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A patient is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that affects the production of a specific enzyme. The patient's symptoms include muscle weakness, fatigue, and difficulty swallowing. Which of the following types of genetic mutations is most likely responsible for this disorder?
A. Point mutation
Correct B. Frameshift mutation
C. Deletion mutation
D. Insertion mutation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the rate of photosynthesis in plants. The researcher uses a gas exchange system to measure the rate of carbon dioxide uptake by the plants at different temperatures. Which of the following types of graphs would the researcher most likely use to represent the data?
Correct A. Line graph
B. Bar graph
C. Scatter plot
D. Histogram

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection that is resis\tant to multiple antibiotics. The patient's symptoms include fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Which of the following types of bacterial resis\tance is most likely responsible for this infection?
A. Mechanical resis\tance
B. Biochemical resis\tance
Correct C. Genetic resis\tance
D. Environmental resis\tance

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In the context of nervous coordination, what is the primary function of the axon hillock?
Correct A. To generate action potentials
B. To synthesize neurotransmitters
C. To regulate ion channels
D. To transmit signals to other neurons

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the effects of a new antibiotic on a bacterial culture. Which of the following statements best describes the mode of action of the antibiotic?
A. Inhibiting protein synthesis
Correct B. Interfering with cell wall formation
C. Disrupting DNA replication
D. Blocking electron transport

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. What is the primary function of the lens?
Correct A. To focus light on the retina
B. To detect changes in light intensity
C. To regulate pupil size
D. To produce tears

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A researcher is studying the effects of a new pesticide on a plant. Which of the following statements best describes the mode of action of the pesticide?
Correct A. Inhibiting photosynthesis
B. Interfering with cell wall formation
C. Disrupting DNA replication
D. Blocking electron transport

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A diagram of the human brain is shown below. What is the primary function of the cerebral cortex?
A. To regulate body temperature
B. To control movement
Correct C. To process sensory information
D. To produce hormones

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
In the context of hormonal coordination, what is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
A. Regulation of body temperature
B. Control of hunger and thirst
Correct C. Regulation of hormone secretion
D. Maintenance of blood pressure

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A patient has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection. Which of the following antibiotics is most likely to be effective against this type of infection?
A. Penicillin
B. Erythromycin
C. Tetracycline
Correct D. Ciprofloxacin

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
In the context of excretion and osmoregulation, what is the primary function of the kidneys?
A. Regulation of blood pressure
B. Maintenance of electrolyte balance
Correct C. Removal of waste products
D. Regulation of body temperature

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A diagram of the human nervous system is shown below. Which of the following nerves is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the skin to the brain?
Correct A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A diagram of the human excretory system is shown below. Which of the following organs is responsible for the removal of waste products from the blood?
Correct A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the xylem, water and minerals are transported from the roots to the leaves through a process called
Correct A. Transpiration Pull
B. Transpiration Push
C. Root Pressure
D. Capillary Action

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
Photosynthesis occurs in the
A. Roots
B. Stems
Correct C. Leaves
D. Bark

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The process by which microorganisms cause disease is called
A. Infection
B. Toxemia
Correct C. Pathogenesis
D. Immunity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The sense organ responsible for detecting changes in light intensity is the
Correct A. Eye
B. Ear
C. Nose
D. Mouth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The classification of living things is based on
A. Cell Structure
Correct B. Morpho\logy
C. Physio\logy
D. Biochemistry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The xylem is responsible for transporting
Correct A. Water and minerals
B. Sugars and amino acids
C. Oxygen and carbon dioxide
D. Waste products

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The process of digestion \begins in the
Correct A. Mouth
B. Esophagus
C. Stomach
D. Small intestine

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The sense organ responsible for detecting changes in sound waves is the
A. Eye
Correct B. Ear
C. Nose
D. Mouth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The classification of living things is based on the following characteristics
Correct A. Cell structure, morpho\logy, and physio\logy
B. Biochemistry, cell structure, and morpho\logy
C. Morpho\logy, physio\logy, and biochemistry
D. Physio\logy, biochemistry, and cell structure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The xylem is responsible for transporting
Correct A. Water and minerals
B. Sugars and amino acids
C. Oxygen and carbon dioxide
D. Waste products

Correct Answer: A

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