POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2017 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The type of classification that groups living organisms based on their cell structure and function is known as
A. Taxonomic Classification
B. Phy\logenetic Classification
C. Morpho\logical Classification
D. Anatomical Classification
Question 2
In the context of evolutionary theory, what is the term for the process by which a population becomes reproductively isolated from other populations?
A. Speciation
B. Adaptation
C. Mutation
D. Genetic drift
Question 3
In the context of eco\logy, what is the term for the process by which an organism's population size changes over time due to birth and death rates?
A. Population growth
B. Population decline
C. Carrying capacity
D. Environmental resis\tance
Question 4
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. 0.36
B. 0.64
C. 0.68
D. 0.72
Question 5
A diagram of a plant's photosynthetic pathway is shown below. Which of the following statements is true about the Calvin cycle?
A. The Calvin cycle is the light-dep\endent reaction.
B. The Calvin cycle is the light-indep\endent reaction.
C. The Calvin cycle is responsible for generating ATP and NADPH.
D. The Calvin cycle is a type of connective tissue found in animals.
Question 6
In the xylem, what is the primary mechanism for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?
A. Transpiration pull
B. Root pressure
C. Capillary action
D. Osmosis
Question 7
A diagram of a human eye is shown below. Which of the following statements is true about the retina?
A. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
B. The retina is responsible for focu\sing light onto the lens.
C. The retina is a type of connective tissue found in animals.
D. The retina is a type of epithelial tissue found in humans.
Question 8
In a photosynthetic plant cell, which of the following organelles is responsible for the light-dep\endent reactions?
A. Chloroplast
B. Mitochondria
C. Endoplasmic reticulum
D. Golgi apparatus
Question 9
A diagram of a circuit is shown below. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Resistor
B. Battery
C. Switch
D. Wire
Question 10
A plant cell has a cell wall, a large central vacuole, and a small nucleus. Which of the following organelles is NOT found in this cell?
A. Mitochondria
B. Chloroplast
C. Endoplasmic Reticulum
D. Lysosome
Question 11
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Lipid synthesis
C. Modification and packaging of proteins and lipids
D. Cell signaling
Question 12
What is the term for the process by which an organism's genetic makeup changes over time due to environmental pressures?
A. Natural selection
B. Genetic drift
C. Mutation
D. Gene flow
Question 13
A plant grows in a pot with a mixture of soil and sand. If the plant grows 10 cm in 5 days, what is the rate of growth?
A. 2 cm/day
B. 5 cm/day
C. 10 cm/day
D. 20 cm/day
Question 14
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 15
A population of 1000 individuals is divided into two groups: one group has 600 individuals and the other group has 400 individuals. If the population is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, what is the frequency of the dominant allele 'A'?
A. 0.64
B. 0.72
C. 0.80
D. 0.88

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