POST UTME FUTA 2025 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
In a typical e\cosystem, what is the primary function of the root system in a plant?
A. To absorb water and minerals from the soil
B. To transport nutrients from the leaves to the roots
C. To produce energy through photosynthesis
D. To store water and nutrients for the plant
Question 2
A study on the genetic basis of high blood pressure in humans revealed that the disease is influenced by multiple genes. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the genotype and phenotype in this context?
A. The genotype determines the phenotype, and there is no variation in the phenotype.
B. The genotype influences the phenotype, but there is also environmental variation.
C. The phenotype is determined by multiple genes, and there is no \single genotype-phenotype relationship.
D. The genotype and phenotype are unrelated, and the disease is solely caused by environmental factors.
Question 3
A researcher is studying the effect of a new hormone on the growth and development of a plant. The hormone is added to the soil, and the plant is grown in a controlled environment. Which of the following graphs best represents the relationship between the concentration of the hormone and the growth of the plant?
A. A graph showing a linear increase in plant growth with increa\sing hormone concentration.
B. A graph showing a non-linear increase in plant growth with increa\sing hormone concentration.
C. A graph showing no change in plant growth with increa\sing hormone concentration.
D. A graph showing a decrease in plant growth with increa\sing hormone concentration.
Question 4
In a population of 1000 individuals, 200 are heterozygous for a particular gene, 300 are homozygous dominant, and 500 are homozygous recessive. What is the frequency of the recessive allele?
A. 0.2
B. 0.3
C. 0.5
D. 0.6
Question 5
A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the growth of a microorganism. Which of the following would be the most appropriate method to measure the temperature of the growth medium?
A. U\sing a thermometer
B. U\sing a pH meter
C. U\sing a spectrophotometer
D. U\sing a microscope
Question 6
A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 7
A diagram of the human nervous system is shown below. Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the face?
A. Cranial nerve III
B. Cranial nerve V
C. Cranial nerve VII
D. Cranial nerve IX
Question 8
A plant has a photosynthetic rate of 10 μmol CO2 s-1. If the light intensity is 500 μmol m-2 s-1, what will be the rate of photosynthesis?
A. 5 μmol CO2 s-1
B. 10 μmol CO2 s-1
C. 20 μmol CO2 s-1
D. 50 μmol CO2 s-1
Question 9
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of a microorganism. Which of the following would be the most appropriate method to measure the pH of the growth medium?
A. U\sing a pH meter
B. U\sing a pH indicator
C. U\sing a spectrophotometer
D. U\sing a microscope
Question 10
In the context of evolutionary theories and adaptations, what is the primary mechanism by which natural selection acts?
A. Mutation
B. Genetic drift
C. Gene flow
D. Differential reproduction
Question 11
A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction. The data shows that the rate of reaction increases as the temperature increases. Which of the following best describes the relationship between temperature and reaction rate?
A. Directly proportional
B. Inversely proportional
C. No relationship
D. U-shaped
Question 12
In a population of Drosophila melanogaster, the frequency of the recessive allele 'a' is 0.2. If the population is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, what is the frequency of the homozygous dominant genotype 'AA'?
A. 0.64
B. 0.36
C. 0.16
D. 0.04
Question 13
A population of rabbits is growing exponentially. If the initial population is 100 and the growth rate is 20% per year, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1000
B. 2000
C. 4000
D. 8000
Question 14
A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondria
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Question 15
A population of Drosophila melanogaster has a frequency of 0.4 for the allele 'B' that causes black eyes. What is the expected frequency of the homozygous recessive genotype 'bb'?
A. 0.16
B. 0.36
C. 0.64
D. 0.84

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