POST UTME IMS U 2018 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The process by which plants transport water and minerals from the roots to the leaves is known as
A. transpiration
B. photosynthesis
C. respiration
D. translocation
Question 2
A plant with the genotype Rr is crossed with a plant with the genotype rr. What is the probability that the offspring will have the genotype RR?
A. 0.25
B. 0.50
C. 0.75
D. 0.90
Question 3
In a human being, the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues is primarily facilitated by the
A. blood
B. lymphatic system
C. nervous system
D. \endocrine system
Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a nerve cell. Which part of the cell is responsible for transmitting signals to other cells?
A. D\endrite
B. Axon
C. Cell body
D. Myelin sheath
Question 5
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Retina
D. Optic nerve
Question 6
A researcher isolates a microorganism that exhibits both aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Which of the following best describes the metabolic process of this microorganism?
A. Aerobic respiration only
B. Anaerobic respiration only
C. Both aerobic and anaerobic respiration
D. Neither aerobic nor anaerobic respiration
Question 7
In genetics, the concept of linkage disequilibrium refers to the non-random association of alleles at different loci. Which of the following is a consequence of linkage disequilibrium?
A. Increased genetic variation
B. Reduced genetic variation
C. No effect on genetic variation
D. Increased recombination
Question 8
The cell cycle consists of four stages: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and
A. telophase
B. cytokinesis
C. synthesis
D. replication
Question 9
The process of osmoregulation in animals involves the regulation of the concentration of solutes in the body fluids. Which of the following is a mechanism used by some animals to excrete excess salt?
A. Kidney function
B. Salt glands
C. Evaporation
D. Feces
Question 10
In a tropical rainforest e\cosystem, the primary consumers are primarily composed of which of the following?
A. Herbivorous insects
B. Fruit-eating birds
C. Small mammals
D. Decomposers
Question 11
The process of cellular respiration involves which of the following stages?
A. Glycolysis, Citric Acid Cycle, Electron Transport Chain
B. Photosynthesis, Respiration, Fermentation
C. Mitosis, Meiosis, Cytokinesis
D. DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation
Question 12
A cell in the G2 phase of the cell cycle has a DNA content of 8C. If the cell undergoes mitosis, what will be the DNA content of the daughter cells?
A. 4C
B. 8C
C. 16C
D. 32C
Question 13
The process by which the body gets rid of waste products and excess subs\tances is known as
A. excretion
B. osmoregulation
C. homeostasis
D. metabolism
Question 14
A microorganism is isolated from a patient's blood sample and identified as Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the following is a common virulence factor associated with this bacterium?
A. Hemoly\sin
B. Coagulase
C. Lipase
D. Protease
Question 15
In the process of osmoregulation, what is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining the balance of electrolytes and water in the body?
A. To regulate the pH of the blood
B. To remove excess water from the body
C. To maintain the balance of electrolytes and water in the body
D. To regulate the concentration of glu\cose in the blood

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