UTME 2018 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
At fertilisation
A. one chromosome from the male joins another from the female
B. one gene from the male combines with another from the female.
Correct C. the male nucleus fuses with the female nucleus.
D. one set of chromosomes combines with another set from the female.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
What would happen if solution Y is more concentrated than solution X in Fig. 2?
A. The level of X would rise, Y would fall
B. The level of X would rise, Y would rise
C. The levels of X and Y would stay the same
Correct D. The level of Y would rise, X would fall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
In the transverse section of the leaf of maize, vascular bundles are arranged in
A. a row
Correct B. one circle
C. alterante positions
D. two circle.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The excretory organ in insects is the
A. Kidney
Correct B. malpighian tubule
C. flame cell
D. nephridium

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
Cold blooded animals are referred to as
Correct A. poikilo thermic
B. homothermic
C. polythermic
D. homeostatic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The greatest amount of energy will be obtained by the oxidation of 100 kg of
A. meat
Correct B. butter
C. sugar
D. biscuits

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A state in Nigeria that is most susceptible to desert encroachment is
A. Kwara
B. Taraba
C. Kaduna
Correct D. Katsina

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
Long neck in giraffe is used to illustrate the theory of
A. use and disuse
B. origin of species
C. origin of life
Correct D. natural selection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The hormone secreted at IV serves to
A. facilitate the development of facial hairs
B. raise the level of calcium ions in the blood
C. lower blood glucose level
Correct D. make the body react to emergencies

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
DIAGRAM - D1
Use the diagram to answer question 10 and 11
The young chick is formed from
Correct A. 3
B. 3 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 5
D. 2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
DIAGRAM - D1
Use the diagram to answer question 10 and 11
Which parts provide food for the developing chick?
A. 2 and 3
B. 4 and 5
Correct C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 5

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
Which of the following is an organ?
A. Guard cell
Correct B. Liver
C. Xylem bundle
D. Blood

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
What is the function of trichocyst in Paramecium?
A. Movement
Correct B. Defence
C. Excretion
D. Reproduction

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
DIAGRAM - D1
Use the diagram below to answer questions 14 and 15
At which stage in this cycle can man be infected?
A. 2
B. 4
Correct C. 5
D. 6

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
DIAGRAM - D1
Use the diagram below to answer questions 14 and 15
Which stage is found in the muscle of an infected pig?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
Correct D. 6

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
An increase in air pressure in the lungs is due to the
A. increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity
B. upward movement of the rib
Correct C. relaxation of the diaphragm
D. contraction of intercostal muscles

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
An example of an endospermous seed is
A. cotton seed
B. bean seed
Correct C. maize grain
D. cashew nut

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The movement of the whole organism to an external stimulus is termed
A. tropism
Correct B. a taxis
C. a nastic movement
D. a phototropic movement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
If a child can receive blood from all donors, he belongs to the blood group
A. O
B. A
C. B
Correct D. AB

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
Which of the following animals is cold-blooded?
A. Cat
Correct B. Lizard
C. Whale
D. Bird

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
An example of a radially symmetrical organism is
A. planaria
Correct B. hydra
C. tapeworm
D. roundworm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
Physiological adaptation to very dry conditions in animals demonstrates
Correct A. xeromorphism
B. hibernation
C. aestivation
D. rejuvenation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A group of organisms of different species living in a particular area is described as a
A. colony
Correct B. community
C. population
D. niche

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A pollutant that is mostly associated with acid rain is:
Correct A. nitrogen(IV) oxide
B. Ozone
C. fluorine
D. carbon (IV) oxide

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The vitamin which is important in the formation of the retina pigment is
Correct A. vitamin A
B. vitamin B
C. vitamin C
D. vitamin D

Correct Answer: A

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