POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2023 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain cons\tant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences. What is the term for the change in allele frequency in a population over time?
A. Mutation
B. Genetic drift
C. Gene flow
D. Natural selection
Question 2
In a tropical rainforest e\cosystem, the presence of a large population of herbivores can lead to a decrease in the population of a specific plant species. This is an example of a(n)
A. trophic cascade
B. predator-prey interaction
C. competition for resources
D. mutualism
Question 3
A diagram of a human digestive system is shown below. What is the function of the structure labeled 'B'?
A. Absorption of nutrients
B. Digestion of proteins
C. Storage of water
D. Excretion of waste
Question 4
A diagram of the human brain is shown below. Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling voluntary movements?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brainstem
D. Spinal cord
Question 5
In a population of 1000 individuals, 50% are heterozygous for the sickle cell gene, 30% are homozygous dominant, and 20% are homozygous recessive. What is the expected genotype and phenotype of the offspring of a heterozygous individual and a homozygous recessive individual?
A. Homozygous dominant, normal phenotype
B. Homozygous recessive, sickle cell anemia
C. Heterozygous, sickle cell trait
D. Homozygous dominant, sickle cell anemia
Question 6
In a population of 1000 individuals, 70% are heterozygous for the ABO blood group system, 20% are homozygous dominant, and 10% are homozygous recessive. What is the genotype of the individual that is homozygous recessive?
A. aa
B. AA
C. Aa
D. AO
Question 7
In the context of photosynthesis, what is the primary function of the light-dep\endent reactions?
A. To produce ATP and NADPH
B. To produce glu\cose and oxygen
C. To reduce CO2 to glu\cose
D. To oxidize water to oxygen
Question 8
In the context of hormonal coordination, what is the primary function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis?
A. Regulation of body temperature
B. Stimulation of the immune system
C. Response to stress and regulation of the body's metabolic processes
D. Inhibition of the reproductive system
Question 9
A 5.0-liter solution contains 2.0 liters of ethanol and 3.0 liters of water. What is the mole \fraction of ethanol in the solution?
A. 0.4
B. 0.5
C. 0.6
D. 0.7
Question 10
A diagram shows a neuron with a d\endrite, cell body, and axon. What is the function of the d\endrite?
A. To receive signals from other neurons
B. To transmit signals to other neurons
C. To synthesize neurotransmitters
D. To regulate muscle contraction
Question 11
A researcher is studying the classification of living things. Which of the following is a characteristic of the domain Archaea?
A. Cell wall composed of peptidoglycan
B. Cell membrane composed of cholesterol
C. Lack of a true nucleus
D. Presence of a flagellum
Question 12
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. Which part of the eye is responsible for adjusting the size of the pupil?
A. Iris
B. Cornea
C. Lens
D. Retina
Question 13
A diagram of the human reproductive system is shown below. Which part of the system is responsible for producing sperm?
A. Testes
B. Epididymis
C. Vas deferens
D. Prostate gland
Question 14
A diagram shows a plant with 5 petals and 10 sepals. What is the name of the plant?
A. Rose
B. Lily
C. Tulip
D. Daisy
Question 15
A researcher is studying the effects of a new antibiotic on a bacterial population. The researcher observes that the bacteria are resis\tant to the antibiotic due to a mutation in the bacterial genome. What type of selection pressure is acting on the bacterial population?
A. Natural selection
B. Artificial selection
C. Genetic drift
D. Gene flow

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