POST UTME FUTA 2020 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. Which of the following is a function of the lens?
A. Focu\sing light onto the retina
B. Regulating the amount of light entering the eye
C. Supporting the structure of the eye
D. Producing tears to lubricate the eye
Question 2
The process of photosynthesis is responsible for the production of glu\cose and oxygen in plants. Which of the following is a characteristic of photosynthesis that allows it to produce glu\cose?
A. It involves the absorption of carbon dioxide
B. It involves the absorption of water
C. It involves the absorption of sunlight
D. It involves the release of oxygen
Question 3
A plant has a genotype of 'Rr' for the flower color gene. What is the probability that the plant will produce a flower with the recessive trait?
A. 0.25
B. 0.5
C. 0.75
D. 0.33
Question 4
A 2-year-old child is brought to the pediatrician with a history of frequent infections. Physical examination reveals a small thymus and a small spleen. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. DiGeorge syndrome
B. Severe combined immunodeficiency
C. Leukemia
D. Lymphoma
Question 5
A 35-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of progressive weakness and fatigue. Physical examination reveals a large goiter. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Hashimoto's thyroiditis
B. Graves' disease
C. Thyroid cancer
D. Thyroiditis
Question 6
In the transport of subs\tances across the plasma membrane, what is the primary mechanism by which water and ions are transported?
A. Passive transport
B. Active transport
C. Osmosis
D. Facilitated diffusion
Question 7
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?
A. 0.36
B. 0.64
C. 0.72
D. 0.84
Question 8
In a typical plant cell, the cell wall is composed of a rigid layer of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the cell wall?
A. Providing structural support to the cell
B. Regulating the movement of materials in and out of the cell
C. Maintaining the cell's shape and preventing excessive turgor pressure
D. Producing energy for the cell through photosynthesis
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a plant root. Identify the tissue labeled 'A'.
A. Cortex
B. Endodermis
C. Pericycle
D. Xylem
Question 10
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of Escherichia coli. The graph below shows the relationship between pH and growth rate.
A. The growth rate is highest at pH 7.
B. The growth rate is highest at pH 5.
C. The growth rate is highest at pH 9.
D. The growth rate is highest at pH 3.
Question 11
A neuron is stimulated by an action potential that travels along its axon. What is the primary effect on the neuron's membrane potential?
A. The membrane potential becomes more negative
B. The membrane potential becomes less negative
C. The membrane potential remains unchanged
D. The membrane potential becomes more positive
Question 12
In a typical animal cell, the Golgi apparatus is responsible for?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell signaling
C. Modification and packaging of proteins and lipids
D. Cell division
Question 13
A diagram of the water cycle is shown below. Which of the following is a process that occurs during the water cycle?
A. Evaporation of water from the surface of the Earth
B. Condensation of water vapor into clouds
C. Precipitation of water from the atmosphere back to the Earth
D. Runoff of water from the land into bodies of water
Question 14
In asexual reproduction, what is the primary mechanism by which genetic variation is introduced?
A. Mutation
B. Genetic recombination
C. Gene duplication
D. Gene deletion
Question 15
A diagram of a human respiratory system is shown below. Which of the following organs is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
A. Nose
B. Trachea
C. Lungs
D. Diaphragm

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