POST UTME FUTA 2017 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The process of excretion in humans involves the removal of waste products from the body. Which of the following is a key component of the excretory system?
A. Kidneys
B. Liver
C. Skin
D. Lungs
Question 2
A diagram of the human skeletal system is shown below. Which bone is responsible for forming the upper jaw?
A. Maxilla
B. Mandible
C. Zygoma
D. Nasal bone
Question 3
A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. What is the function of the structure labeled 'X'?
A. photosynthesis
B. respiration
C. protein synthesis
D. cell signaling
Question 4
What is the primary function of the sense organ known as the vestibular apparatus?
A. To detect changes in temperature
B. To detect changes in pressure
C. To detect changes in acceleration and orientation
D. To detect changes in sound waves
Question 5
In the process of osmoregulation, what is the primary function of the kidneys?
A. To regulate the concentration of ions in the blood
B. To regulate the concentration of water in the blood
C. To regulate the concentration of glu\cose in the blood
D. To regulate the concentration of amino acids in the blood
Question 6
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria.
A. True
B. False
C. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts
D. Photosynthesis occurs in the nucleus
Question 7
A bacterium has a mutation in its DNA that causes it to produce a toxin that is lethal to the host. What type of mutation is this?
A. Frameshift mutation
B. Point mutation
C. Deletion
D. Insertion
Question 8
In a photosynthetic plant cell, the light-dep\endent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast. Which of the following is a product of the light-dep\endent reactions?
A. ATP
B. NADPH
C. RuBP
D. O2
Question 9
The cell cycle is a complex process that involves the replication of DNA and the division of the cell. Which of the following is a stage of the cell cycle?
A. G1
B. S
C. G2
D. M
Question 10
In a tropical rainforest, the primary consumers are primarily herbivores that feed on the abundant plant life. However, some species of insects and small mammals are known to be omnivores, consuming both plants and animals. Which of the following best describes the trophic level of these omnivores?
A. Primary consumers
B. Secondary consumers
C. Tertiary consumers
D. Decomposers
Question 11
In the xylem transport system, what is the primary function of the tracheids?
A. Transport of water and minerals from roots to leaves
B. Transport of sugars and amino acids from leaves to roots
C. Storage of food and water in the plant
D. Support and structure of the plant
Question 12
The process of digestion in the human body involves the breakdown of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body. Which of the following is a key enzyme involved in the digestion of carbohydrates?
A. Amylase
B. Lipase
C. Tryp\sin
D. Pep\sin
Question 13
In the process of meiosis, what is the primary function of the synaptonemal complex?
A. To form a synapse between two cells
B. To regulate the expression of genes
C. To form a synaptonemal complex
D. To regulate the replication of DNA
Question 14
A 25-year-old woman has been experiencing symptoms of infertility. Her husband has a normal sperm count. What is the most likely cause of her infertility?
A. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
B. Endometriosis
C. Tubal ligation
D. Premature ovarian failure
Question 15
Which of the following is a characteristic of a prokaryotic cell?
A. Presence of a true nucleus
B. Presence of mitochondria
C. Lack of a true nucleus
D. Presence of a cell wall

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