POST UTME FUTA 2019 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
A plant cell undergoes mitosis to produce two daughter cells. Which of the following structures is responsible for the separation of chromosomes during this process?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Centrioles
D. Chloroplast
Question 2
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 3 cm
C. 4 cm
D. 5 cm
Question 3
A researcher studying the population dynamics of a species of deer in a forest e\cosystem observes that the population size fluctuates over time. Which of the following factors could contribute to these fluctuations?
A. Predation by a predator species with a variable population size.
B. Environmental factors such as climate change and habitat fragmentation.
C. Disease outbreaks and parasites that affect the deer population.
D. Human activities such as hunting and poaching.
Question 4
A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. Identify the part labeled A.
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Cell Wall
D. Chloroplast
Question 5
A patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection. Which of the following types of antibiotics is most likely to be prescribed?
A. Penicillin
B. Tetracycline
C. Cephalosporin
D. Sulfonamide
Question 6
In a tropical rainforest e\cosystem, the primary consumers are primarily herbivores that feed on the abundant plant life. Which of the following is a characteristic of these primary consumers?
A. They have a high metabolic rate to digest cellulose in plant cell walls.
B. They have a low metabolic rate to conserve energy for reproduction.
C. They have a specialized digestive system to break down plant toxins.
D. They have a large body size to intimidate predators.
Question 7
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of Escherichia coli. The researcher measures the growth rate of the bacteria at different pH levels and plots the data on a graph. Which of the following types of graphs would best represent the data?
A. Bar Graph
B. Line Graph
C. Scatter Plot
D. Histogram
Question 8
A bio\logist studying the digestive system of a herbivorous mammal observes that the large intestine is longer than usual and contains a high concentration of microbes. Which of the following functions could this adaptation serve?
A. To break down cellulose in plant cell walls and extract nutrients.
B. To produce vitamins and other essential nutrients that are not obtained from the diet.
C. To regulate the pH of the gut and maintain a stable environment for microbes.
D. To store water and electrolytes and maintain proper hydration.
Question 9
A researcher is studying the effects of pesticides on the growth of crops. Which of the following is a characteristic of pesticide resis\tance?
A. The ability of crops to produce toxins
B. The ability of crops to form biofilms
C. The ability of crops to develop resis\tance to pesticides
D. The ability of crops to undergo genetic recombination
Question 10
A population of rabbits is growing according to the \logistic growth model. If the carrying capacity is 1000 individuals and the initial population is 100, what is the population size after 5 time units?
A. 500
B. 750
C. 900
D. 950
Question 11
In the context of excretion and osmoregulation, what is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining electrolyte balance?
A. To regulate the concentration of ions in the blood
B. To remove excess water from the body
C. To maintain acid-base balance
D. To regulate blood pressure
Question 12
A diagram of a human brain is shown below. Identify the part labeled 'B'?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brainstem
D. Spinal cord
Question 13
A 30-year-old man is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of abnormal proteins in his cells. Which of the following organelles is most likely affected in this disorder?
A. Mitochondria
B. Endoplasmic reticulum
C. Lysosomes
D. Golgi apparatus
Question 14
A species of plant has a unique adaptation that allows it to survive in environments with high levels of salt. What is the primary mechanism of this adaptation?
A. Salt exclusion
B. Salt tolerance
C. Salt accumulation
D. Salt excretion
Question 15
In the context of classification of living things, what is the primary criterion for distinguishing between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
A. Presence of a true nucleus
B. Presence of mitochondria
C. Presence of a cell wall
D. Presence of a plasma membrane

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