POST UTME KSU 2022 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The hormone insulin is produced by the
A. pancreas
B. adrenal glands
C. pituitary gland
D. thyroid gland
Question 2
A patient is undergoing a routine physical examination. The patient's blood pressure is measured at 140/90 mmHg. What is the patient's blood pressure classification according to the American Heart Association?
A. Normal
B. Elevated
C. Stage 1 Hypertension
D. Stage 2 Hypertension
Question 3
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 4
The human immune system's ability to recognize and respond to pathogens is primarily due to the presence of which of the following cells?
A. T cells
B. B cells
C. Macrophages
D. D\endritic cells
Question 5
In a plant cell, the vacuole is responsible for storing what type of subs\tance?
A. Water and ions
B. Carbohydrates and proteins
C. Lipids and pigments
D. Minerals and salts
Question 6
The classification of living organisms is based on
A. morpho\logy
B. physio\logy
C. biochemistry
D. genetics
Question 7
A 0.5 kg block is attached to a horizontal spring with a force cons\tant of 100 N/m. If the block is displaced by 0.2 m from its equilibrium position and released, what is the maximum speed of the block?
A. 1.6 m/s
B. 2.0 m/s
C. 2.5 m/s
D. 3.0 m/s
Question 8
A 25-year-old woman presents with symptoms of amenorrhea and galactorrhea. Laboratory results show elevated prolactin levels. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Prolactinoma
B. Hyperprolactinemia
C. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
D. Thyroiditis
Question 9
Classify the following organisms into their respective kingdoms: Bacteria, Archaea, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, Plantae, and Monera.
A. Bacteria: Monera, Archaea: Protista, Fungi: Animalia, Plantae: Monera
B. Bacteria: Monera, Archaea: Protista, Fungi: Animalia, Plantae: Protista
C. Bacteria: Monera, Archaea: Protista, Fungi: Animalia, Plantae: Animalia
D. Bacteria: Monera, Archaea: Protista, Fungi: Protista, Plantae: Animalia
Question 10
In the xylem, what is the primary function of the tracheids?
A. Transport of water and minerals from roots to leaves
B. Production of sugars through photosynthesis
C. Storage of food and water in plants
D. Regulation of plant growth and development
Question 11
A 30-year-old woman is diagnosed with a case of \endometriosis. The patient's symptoms include pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. What is the most likely cause of the patient's symptoms?
A. Hormonal Imbalance
B. Genetic Predisposition
C. Inflammatory Response
D. Autoimmune Disorder
Question 12
A 50-year-old patient presents with symptoms of hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Which of the following genetic disorders is most likely responsible for this patient's condition?
A. Familial Hypercholesterolemia
B. Diabetes Mellitus
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperlipidemia
Question 13
In the context of classification of living things, what is the term for the process by which organisms are grouped based on their shared characteristics?
A. Binomial nomenclature
B. Taxonomy
C. Phy\logeny
D. Classification
Question 14
Identify the part of the eye responsible for detecting light and color.
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Retina
D. Lens
Question 15
A 2.5 cm long, 1.2 cm wide, and 0.8 cm high rec\tangular prism has a mass of 120 g. If it is placed in a beaker containing 250 ml of water, what is the change in the volume of the water?
A. 10 ml
B. 20 ml
C. 30 ml
D. 40 ml

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