POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2025 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
A patient with a rare genetic disorder has a mutation in the HFE gene, leading to an accumulation of iron in the body. Which of the following organs is most likely to be affected?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
Question 2
A 40-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of weight loss, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Her abdominal CT scan reveals a large mass in the pancreas. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause of her condition?
A. Pancreatic cancer
B. Chronic pancreatitis
C. Pancreatic pseudocyst
D. Pancreatic neuro\endocrine tumor
Question 3
A diagram of the xylem and phloem tissues in a plant stem is shown below.
A. The xylem tissue transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
B. The phloem tissue transports sugars and other organic compounds from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
C. The xylem tissue transports sugars and other organic compounds from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
D. The phloem tissue transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
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. 0.72
D. 0.84
Question 5
In a population of Drosophila melanogaster, the frequency of the recessive allele 'a' is 0.2. If the population size is 1000, what is the expected number of homozygous recessive individuals?
A. 180
B. 200
C. 220
D. 240
Question 6
A diagram of the human respiratory system is shown below.
A. The lungs are responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide through the process of respiration.
B. The trachea is responsible for transporting air from the nose and mouth to the lungs.
C. The lungs are responsible for transporting air from the trachea to the rest of the body.
D. The trachea is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide through the process of respiration.
Question 7
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. Identify the part labeled A.
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Lens
D. Retina
Question 8
A 25-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of fever, headache, and confusion. Her cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis reveals a high white blood cell count and a low glu\cose level. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause of her condition?
A. Meningitis
B. Encephalitis
C. Brain abscess
D. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Question 9
A species of bird has a wing span of 1.5 m. If the bird flies at a speed of 50 km/h, what is the rate of energy exp\enditure?
A. 1.5 x 10^-3 J/s
B. 3.0 x 10^-3 J/s
C. 4.5 x 10^-3 J/s
D. 6.0 x 10^-3 J/s
Question 10
A researcher is studying the effects of pH on enzyme activity. She uses a pH meter to measure the pH of a solution containing the enzyme. What is the unit of measurement for the pH?
A. pH units (pH)
B. pH scale (pH)
C. pH range (pH)
D. pH value (pH)
Question 11
A diagram of the human respiratory system is shown below. Which of the following structures is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide?
A. Trachea
B. Bronchi
C. Lungs
D. Alveoli
Question 12
A 40-year-old male patient presents with symptoms of weight loss, fatigue, and abdominal pain. His abdominal CT scan reveals a large mass in the pancreas. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause of his condition?
A. Pancreatic cancer
B. Chronic pancreatitis
C. Pancreatic pseudocyst
D. Pancreatic neuro\endocrine tumor
Question 13
A patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection. The bacteria are gram-positive and have a thick peptidoglycan cell wall. Which of the following antibiotics would be most effective against this infection?
A. Penicillin
B. Erythromycin
C. Tetracycline
D. Vancomycin
Question 14
A diagram of the human respiratory system is shown below. Identify the part labeled B.
A. Nose
B. Trachea
C. Bronchi
D. Lungs
Question 15
A plant has a root system that ext\ends 2 m below the soil surface. If the soil density is 1.5 g/cm^3, what is the total weight of the soil in the root zone?
A. 3.0 x 10^4 g
B. 4.5 x 10^4 g
C. 6.0 x 10^4 g
D. 7.5 x 10^4 g

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