POST UTME UNILAG 2018 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the growth of a microorganism. The researcher measures the growth rate of the microorganism at different temperatures and plots the data on a graph. Which of the following graphs best represents the relationship between temperature and growth rate?
A. A graph with a positive correlation between temperature and growth rate
B. A graph with a negative correlation between temperature and growth rate
C. A graph with no correlation between temperature and growth rate
D. A graph with a U-shaped curve between temperature and growth rate
Question 2
A species of plant has a life cycle that includes both asexual and sexual reproduction. What is the primary advantage of asexual reproduction?
A. Increased genetic variation
B. Faster reproduction
C. Reduced energy exp\enditure
D. Improved adaptation to environment
Question 3
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of mitosis is initiated by the breakdown of the nuclear envelope, which is triggered by the activation of the
A. S phase
B. G1 phase
C. G2 phase
D. Interphase
Question 4
In a population of 1000 individuals, 60% are heterozygous for the ABO blood group gene, 20% are homozygous dominant, and 20% are homozygous recessive. What is the genotype frequency of the recessive allele?
A. 0.2
B. 0.1
C. 0.05
D. 0.3
Question 5
A diagram of the human skeletal system is shown below. Which of the following is the correct label for the part labeled 'B'?
A. Sternum
B. Vertebrae
C. Ribs
D. Pelvis
Question 6
A species of bird has a unique mating ritual where the male bird builds a complex nest u\sing twigs and leaves. What type of reproduction is this an example of?
A. Asexual reproduction
B. Sexual reproduction
C. Parthenogenesis
D. Binary fission
Question 7
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. Oxygen is consumed and glu\cose is produced.
C. Oxygen is produced and glu\cose is produced.
D. Oxygen is consumed and glu\cose is consumed.
Question 8
A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. Identify the organelle responsible for protein synthesis.
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Question 9
The theory of evolution by natural selection was proposed by
A. Charles Darwin
B. Gregor M\endel
C. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
D. Alfred Russel Wallace
Question 10
A patient has a tumor in the pituitary gland. Which of the following hormones is most likely to be affected by this tumor?
A. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
B. Growth hormone (GH)
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D. Prolactin
Question 11
A population of Drosophila melanogaster is maintained in a laboratory setting. The population exhibits a mean wing length of 3.5 mm. If the s\tandard deviation of wing length is 0.5 mm, what is the probability that a randomly selected individual will have a wing length greater than 4 mm?
A. 0.25
B. 0.5
C. 0.75
D. 0.9
Question 12
A patient with a genetic disorder has a mutation in the HBB gene. Which of the following is a possible consequence of this mutation?
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Thalassemia
C. Hemophilia
D. Leukemia
Question 13
A species of fish has a unique adaptation where it can change its body color to bl\end in with its surroundings. What is the name of this adaptation?
A. Camouflage
B. Mimicry
C. Cryptic behavior
D. Apophenia
Question 14
A 30-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of a viral infection. Her blood test shows a high level of IgM antibodies against the virus. Which of the following is the most likely stage of the immune response?
A. Primary immune response
B. Secondary immune response
C. Active immunity
D. Passive immunity
Question 15
In a photosynthetic pathway, which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate to 3-phosphoglycerate?
A. Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase
B. Phosphoglycerate kinase
C. Phosphoglycerate mutase
D. Triosephosphate isomerase

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