POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2018 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of photosynthesis occurs in the
A. Mitochondria
B. Chloroplast
C. Nucleus
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Question 2
A plant has a genotype of BBRR. If the plant is self-pollinated, what is the probability that the offspring will have the genotype BBRR?
A. 1/16
B. 1/8
C. 1/4
D. 1/2
Question 3
The type of tissue that connects, supports, and binds other tissues and organs together is known as
A. Epithelial Tissue
B. Connective Tissue
C. Muscle Tissue
D. Nervous Tissue
Question 4
A patient is diagnosed with a type of anemia that is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells. Which of the following is a hallmark of this type of anemia?
A. Microcytic anemia
B. Macrocytic anemia
C. Hemolytic anemia
D. Aplastic anemia
Question 5
A diagram shows a simple circuit. The diagram includes a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Which of the following best describes the effect of clo\sing the switch on the circuit?
A. The current in the circuit increases
B. The current in the circuit decreases
C. The voltage in the circuit increases
D. The voltage in the circuit decreases
Question 6
The type of excretory system that removes waste products from the body through the process of filtration, reabsorption, and excretion is known as
A. Nephron
B. Kidney
C. Ureter
D. Urinary Bladder
Question 7
A researcher studying the evolution of antibiotic resis\tance in bacteria discovers that the bacteria have developed a novel mechanism to pump out antibiotics. Which of the following best describes the type of natural selection that is occurring?
A. Directional selection
B. Stabilizing selection
C. Disruptive selection
D. Balancing selection
Question 8
In the context of reproductive bio\logy, what is the term for the process by which an organism produces offspring without the involvement of gametes?
A. Asexual reproduction
B. Sexual reproduction
C. Mitosis
D. Meiosis
Question 9
A population of rabbits is growing exponentially. If the initial population size is 100 and the growth rate is 20% per year, what will be the population size after 5 years?
A. 1000
B. 1200
C. 1500
D. 2000
Question 10
In the context of eco\logy, what is the term for the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?
A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Evaporation
Question 11
In the diagram below, identify the part labeled B.
A. stem
B. petiole
C. blade
D. vein
Question 12
A diagram of the human kidney is shown below. Which part of the kidney is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?
A. Cortex
B. Medulla
C. Capsule
D. Pyramids
Question 13
In the context of excretion, what is the term for the process by which the body removes waste products through the skin?
A. Sweating
B. Salivation
C. Tears
D. Perspiration
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
The diagram below shows the structure of a
A. Prokaryotic cell
B. Eukaryotic cell
C. Bacterial cell
D. Plant cell

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