POST UTME IMS U 2021 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following types of tissue is primarily responsible for the production of digestive enzymes in the small intestine?
A. Stratified squamous epithelium
B. Simple columnar epithelium
C. Stratified cuboidal epithelium
D. Simple cuboidal epithelium
Question 2
A species of bird has a unique mating behavior where the male bird builds a complex nest and presents it to the female. The female then chooses the male with the most elaborate nest. What is the evolutionary pressure driving this behavior?
A. Natural selection
B. Artificial selection
C. Genetic drift
D. Gene flow
Question 3
The process of photosynthesis occurs in which of the following parts of a plant?
A. Roots
B. Stem
C. Leaves
D. Flowers
Question 4
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of a microorganism. She measures the growth rate of the microorganism at different pH levels and plots the data on a graph. Which of the following types of graphs would she most likely use?
A. Line graph
B. Bar graph
C. Scatter plot
D. Pie chart
Question 5
In the xylem, what is the primary mechanism by which water and minerals are transported from the roots to the leaves?
A. Transpiration pull
B. Root pressure
C. Capillary action
D. Osmosis
Question 6
In the context of hormonal coordination, what is the primary function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis?
A. Stress response and immune system regulation
B. Hormone production and regulation
C. Sleep-wake cycle regulation
D. Appetite and satiety regulation
Question 7
The process of cellular respiration in which glu\cose is broken down to produce energy is called
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Fermentation
D. Glycolysis
Question 8
In a tropical rainforest e\cosystem, the primary producers are plants that undergo photosynthesis. What is the net result of photosynthesis in terms of oxygen and glu\cose production?
A. Oxygen is produced and glu\cose is consumed
B. Glu\cose is produced and oxygen is consumed
C. Oxygen is produced and glu\cose is produced
D. Oxygen is consumed and glu\cose is produced
Question 9
In the context of cell division, what is the primary function of the mitotic spindle?
A. To separate chromosomes during anaphase
B. To align chromosomes during prophase
C. To form the nuclear envelope during telophase
D. To condense chromosomes during prophase
Question 10
A person has a visual acuity of 6/60 in the right eye and 6/60 in the left eye. What is the visual acuity of the person?
A. 6/60
B. 6/12
C. 6/6
D. 20/20
Question 11
A species of bacteria is classified as a prokaryote. What is the characteristic feature of its cell structure?
A. Presence of a true nucleus
B. Presence of a cell wall
C. Presence of a plasma membrane
D. Absence of a true nucleus
Question 12
In the context of eco\logy, what is the primary function of a keystone species?
A. To regulate the population of other species
B. To provide a source of food for other species
C. To create a habitat for other species
D. To maintain the balance of the e\cosystem
Question 13
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in humans?
A. To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
B. To remove waste products from the body
C. To regulate body temperature
D. To produce hormones
Question 14
What is the term for the process by which an organism's genetic information is passed from one generation to the next?
A. Mutation
B. Genetic drift
C. Natural selection
D. Heritability
Question 15
What is the primary mechanism by which genetic variation is introduced into a population?
A. Mutation
B. Gene flow
C. Genetic drift
D. Natural selection

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