POST UTME FUTO 2020 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
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 'AA'?
Correct A. 0.64
B. 0.36
C. 0.16
D. 0.04

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A diagram of a neuron is shown below. Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons?
A. D\endrite
Correct B. Axon
C. Cell body
D. Myelin sheath

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A plant has a mutation that causes its leaves to be abnormally shaped. The mutation is caused by a change in the DNA sequence of the plant's genome. Which type of mutation is this?
Correct A. Point mutation
B. Frameshift mutation
C. Deletion mutation
D. Insertion mutation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. Which part of the eye is responsible for detecting light?
A. Cornea
B. Iris
Correct C. Retina
D. Lens

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A diagram of a cell is shown below. Which part of the cell is responsible for synthesizing proteins?
A. Nucleus
Correct B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondria
D. Endoplasmic reticulum

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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 'AA'?
Correct A. 0.36
B. 0.64
C. 0.16
D. 0.04

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of E. coli. The data shows that the growth rate is highest at pH 7 and decreases as the pH deviates from 7. Which of the following best describes the type of relationship between pH and growth rate?
A. Directly proportional
B. Inversely proportional
Correct C. U-shaped
D. V-shaped

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A species of bird has a wingspan of 1.5 meters. If the bird is flying at a speed of 50 km/h, what is the frequency of the wingbeats per second?
A. 2.5 Hz
Correct B. 5.0 Hz
C. 10.0 Hz
D. 20.0 Hz

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A population of rabbits is growing at a rate of 20% per year. If the initial population is 100 rabbits, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 163.92
Correct B. 164.00
C. 164.08
D. 164.16

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the growth of a microorganism. The data shows that the growth rate is highest at 37°C and decreases as the temperature deviates from 37°C. Which of the following best describes the type of relationship between temperature and growth rate?
A. Directly proportional
B. Inversely proportional
Correct C. U-shaped
D. V-shaped

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
In the context of hormonal coordination, what is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
A. Regulation of body temperature
B. Stimulation of appetite
Correct C. Regulation of hormone secretion
D. Control of blood pressure

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for the disease 'Melioidosis'?
A. Bacillus anthracis
Correct B. Burkholderia pseudomallei
C. Escherichia coli
D. Staphylococcus aureus

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
In the context of sexual reproduction, what is the primary function of the sperm?
A. To provide nutrients to the developing embryo
Correct B. To fertilize the egg
C. To produce hormones that stimulate ovulation
D. To regulate the menstrual cycle

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
Which of the following organs is responsible for the excretion of urea?
A. Liver
Correct B. Kidneys
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
In the context of classification of living things, what is the primary function of the kingdom?
A. To group organisms based on their morpho\logy
B. To group organisms based on their physio\logy
Correct C. To group organisms based on their evolutionary history
D. To group organisms based on their eco\logical niches

Correct Answer: C

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