POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2020 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
A diagram of the human digestive system is shown below. If the small intestine is unable to absorb nutrients properly, what is the likely result?
A. Malabsorption syndrome
B. Celiac disease
C. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
D. Irritable bowel syndrome
Question 2
A population of bacteria is growing exponentially. What is the rate of growth of the population?
A. Cons\tant
B. Increa\sing
C. Decrea\sing
D. Zero
Question 3
The process of osmoregulation in animals is primarily controlled by the hypothalamus.
A. True
B. False
C. The process of osmoregulation is primarily controlled by the kidneys
D. The process of osmoregulation is primarily controlled by the liver
Question 4
A solution contains 0.1 M NaCl and 0.1 M C6H12O6. What is the concentration of Cl- ions in the solution?
A. 0.1 M
B. 0.2 M
C. 0.3 M
D. 0.4 M
Question 5
In the classification of living things, what is the primary function of the kingdom?
A. To group organisms based on their cell structure
B. To group organisms based on their body structure
C. To group organisms based on their metabolic processes
D. To group organisms based on their genetic makeup
Question 6
The process by which the body gets rid of waste products and excess subs\tances is called
A. Respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Excretion
D. Osmosis
Question 7
The process by which plants release water vapor into the air is known as what?
A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Evaporation
Question 8
A diagram of a human eye is shown below. What is the function of the lens?
A. To focus light on the retina.
B. To detect light and transmit signals to the brain.
C. To produce tears that lubricate the eye.
D. To regulate the amount of light that enters the eye.
Question 9
In a diploid cell, what is the total number of chromosomes in the zygote?
A. 46
B. 23
C. 92
D. 69
Question 10
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria.
A. True
B. False
C. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts
D. Photosynthesis is a process that occurs in prokaryotic cells
Question 11
Which of the following excretory organs is responsible for removing waste products from the blood?
A. Kidneys
B. Liver
C. Lungs
D. Skin
Question 12
In asexual reproduction, the offspring are genetically identical to the parent.
A. True
B. False
C. The offspring are genetically identical to the parent in sexual reproduction
D. The offspring are genetically identical to the parent in both asexual and sexual reproduction
Question 13
In the context of evolutionary theory, what is the primary mechanism by which genetic drift leads to the loss of genetic variation in a population?
A. Mutation
B. Gene flow
C. Genetic drift
D. Natural selection
Question 14
A diagram of a mitotic spindle is shown below. What is the function of the microtubules in this process?
A. To separate the chromosomes during anaphase.
B. To align the chromosomes during prophase.
C. To form the nuclear envelope during telophase.
D. To condense the chromosomes during prophase.
Question 15
A genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in a gene that codes for a protein. What type of mutation is this?
A. Point mutation
B. Frameshift mutation
C. Deletion mutation
D. Insertion mutation

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