POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2024 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
A 35-year-old man undergoes a surgical procedure to remove a tumor from his pancreas. Which of the following types of tissue is most likely to be involved in the surgical procedure?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue
Question 2
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of cell division that results in the production of four daughter cells is known as
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Binary Fission
D. Endoreduplication
Question 3
A microorganism is cau\sing a disease in a human host. Which of the following is a characteristic of the microorganism?
A. It is a type of virus
B. It is a type of bacteria
C. It is a type of fungus
D. It is a type of protozoan
Question 4
The xylem is a type of vascular tissue in plants that is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. Which of the following is a characteristic of xylem tissue?
A. It is composed of dead cells
B. It is composed of living cells
C. It is responsible for transporting sugars
D. It is responsible for transporting amino acids
Question 5
A patient is diagnosed with a disease caused by a bacterium that is resis\tant to multiple antibiotics. Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
A. Administering a combination of antibiotics
B. Administering a \single antibiotic
C. U\sing a different type of antibiotic
D. U\sing a different type of treatment
Question 6
The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Osmosis
Question 7
The human immune system consists of two main types of immunity: innate and adaptive. Which type of immunity provides long-term protection against pathogens?
A. Innate immunity
B. Adaptive immunity
C. Cell-mediated immunity
D. Humoral immunity
Question 8
A diagram of a plant's xylem and phloem is shown below. What is the function of the xylem?
A. To transport water and minerals from the roots to the leaves
B. To transport sugars and other organic compounds from the leaves to the rest of the plant
C. To provide structural support to the plant
D. To regulate the plant's temperature
Question 9
A diagram of the human digestive system is shown below. Which of the following organs is responsible for breaking down proteins into smaller peptides?
A. Organ A
B. Organ B
C. Organ C
D. Organ D
Question 10
The process of photosynthesis in plants involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in the form of glu\cose. Which of the following is a byproduct of photosynthesis?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. Nitrogen
Question 11
The process of digestion in the human body involves the breakdown of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body. Which of the following enzymes is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
A. Pep\sin
B. Tryp\sin
C. Lactase
D. Amylase
Question 12
A patient is diagnosed with a disease caused by a virus that targets the pancreas. Which of the following viruses is most likely responsible for this disease?
A. Hepatitis B virus
B. Hepatitis C virus
C. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
D. Rubella virus
Question 13
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of meiosis results in the production of four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Which of the following is a characteristic of meiosis?
A. It is a type of mitosis
B. It results in the production of four daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
C. It is a type of asexual reproduction
D. It results in the production of four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
Question 14
A population of rabbits is introduced to a new island. Over time, the population grows exponentially. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the population size and time?
A. The population size increases linearly with time
B. The population size increases exponentially with time
C. The population size remains cons\tant over time
D. The population size decreases exponentially with time
Question 15
The process by which the body removes waste products is known as
A. Excretion
B. Osmoregulation
C. Respiration
D. Photosynthesis

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