POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2021 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The hormone insulin plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels. What is the term for the process by which insulin stimulates the uptake of glu\cose by cells?
A. Glu\cose uptake
B. Glu\cose storage
C. Glu\cose release
D. Glu\cose synthesis
Question 2
In the context of genetics, what is the term for the process by which a gene is turned on or off?
A. Gene expression
B. Gene mutation
C. Gene regulation
D. Gene duplication
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. 0.36
B. 0.64
C. 0.8
D. 0.16
Question 4
In the context of microorganisms and diseases, what is the term for the process by which a pathogen adapts to its environment?
A. Antibiotic resis\tance
B. Vaccine development
C. Epigenetic modification
D. Horizontal gene transfer
Question 5
A species of bird has a wing span of 1.5 meters. If the bird is flying at a speed of 50 km/h, what is the frequency of the bird's wing beat per second?
A. 2.5 Hz
B. 5 Hz
C. 10 Hz
D. 20 Hz
Question 6
A population of Drosophila melanogaster is being studied for its genetic variation. If the frequency of the recessive allele 'a' is 0.2, what is the expected frequency of the homozygous recessive genotype 'aa' in the next generation?
A. 0.04
B. 0.16
C. 0.24
D. 0.32
Question 7
In the context of classification of living things, what is the term for the study of the structure and organization of living organisms?
A. Taxonomy
B. Phy\logeny
C. Anatomy
D. Morpho\logy
Question 8
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. Which part of the eye is responsible for detecting light?
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Retina
D. Lens
Question 9
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 10
The human respiratory system is responsible for exchanging gases between the body and the environment. Which of the following is a critical component of this process?
A. Lungs
B. Trachea
C. Diaphragm
D. Bronchi
Question 11
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 this process?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. Nitrogen
Question 12
The classification of living things into kingdoms is based on what characteristic?
A. cell structure
B. metabolism
C. cell wall composition
D. DNA structure
Question 13
In the context of asexual reproduction, what is the primary advantage of budding in yeast?
A. Increased genetic variation
B. Efficient use of resources
C. Rapid reproduction
D. Improved survival rate
Question 14
In the context of evolutionary theory, what is the term for the process by which a species becomes reproductively isolated from other species?
A. Speciation
B. Adaptation
C. Mutation
D. Genetic drift
Question 15
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 plays a critical role in this process?
A. Amylase
B. Lipase
C. Tryp\sin
D. Pep\sin

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