POST UTME KSU 2017 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
In the human body, which of the following types of tissue is responsible for the production of red blood cells?
Correct A. Connective tissue
B. Epithelial tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as?
Correct A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Osmosis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
Correct C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The human body has a complex system of organs and tissues that work together to maintain homeostasis. Which of the following organs is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?
A. Liver
Correct B. Kidneys
C. Lungs
D. Heart

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The process by which the body regulates its internal environment is known as?
Correct A. Homeostasis
B. Regulation
C. Control
D. Balance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the process of osmoregulation, what is the primary mechanism by which the kidneys regulate the concentration of ions in the blood?
Correct A. Reabsorption of ions from the filtrate
B. Secretion of ions into the filtrate
C. Excretion of ions in the urine
D. Regulation of ion channels in the renal tubules

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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 8
A diagram of the human reproductive system is shown below. Which part of the system is responsible for producing sperm?
Correct A. Testes
B. Epididymis
C. Vas deferens
D. Prostate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A diagram of the human digestive system is shown below. Which part of the system is responsible for absorbing nutrients from the small intestine?
A. Mouth
B. Esophagus
C. Stomach
Correct D. Small intestine

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A diagram of the human respiratory system is shown below. Which part of the system is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide?
A. Nose
B. Trachea
C. Bronchi
Correct D. Alveoli

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
A diagram of the human circulatory system is shown below. Which part of the system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Correct A. Heart
B. Arteries
C. Veins
D. Capillaries

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A diagram of the human nervous system is shown below. Which part of the system is responsible for transmitting signals from the brain to the rest of the body?
A. Brain
B. Spinal cord
Correct C. Nerves
D. Sensory receptors

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The process of photosynthesis in plants involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in the form of glu\cose. Which of the following statements about the light-dep\endent reactions is FALSE?
A. Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll and converted into ATP and NADPH
Correct B. The light-dep\endent reactions occur in the stroma of the chloroplast
C. Water is split to produce oxygen and protons
D. The light-dep\endent reactions produce ATP and NADPH but not glu\cose

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The xylem is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves of a plant. Which of the following is a characteristic of xylem tissue?
A. It is composed of dead cells
B. It is responsible for transporting sugars from the leaves to the roots
Correct C. It is composed of tracheids and vessel elements
D. It is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The human body has a complex system for regulating body temperature. Which of the following is a mechanism for heat loss?
A. Sweating
B. Shivering
Correct C. Radiation
D. Conduction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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 enzymes is responsible for breaking down proteins?
A. Amylase
B. Lipase
Correct C. Tryp\sin
D. Lactase

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The nervous system is responsible for transmitting and proces\sing information throughout the body. Which of the following is a type of neuron?
A. Sensory neuron
B. Motor neuron
C. Interneuron
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
In the process of osmoregulation, what is the primary mechanism by which the kidney regulates the concentration of ions in the blood?
Correct A. Active transport of ions across the renal tubules
B. Passive diffusion of ions across the renal tubules
C. Excretion of excess ions in the urine
D. Reabsorption of ions from the filtrate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A 30-year-old male presents with a 2-year history of progressive weakness and fatigue. His serum creatinine level is elevated at 2.5 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Chronic kidney disease stage 3
B. Chronic kidney disease stage 4
Correct C. Chronic kidney disease stage 5
D. Chronic kidney disease stage 2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A 25-year-old female presents with a 6-month history of weight loss and fatigue. Her serum albumin level is low at 2.5 g/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Malnutrition
Correct B. Liver disease
C. Kidney disease
D. Pancreatitis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
A 35-year-old male presents with a 1-year history of progressive weakness and fatigue. His serum creatinine level is elevated at 3.5 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Chronic kidney disease stage 4
Correct B. Chronic kidney disease stage 5
C. Chronic kidney disease stage 3
D. Chronic kidney disease stage 2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A 20-year-old female presents with a 3-month history of weight loss and fatigue. Her serum albumin level is low at 2.0 g/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct A. Malnutrition
B. Liver disease
C. Kidney disease
D. Pancreatitis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In a eukaryotic cell, what is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell signaling
Correct C. Lipid modification and sorting
D. Cell division

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
A. Respiration
Correct B. Photosynthesis
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
In a typical human cell, what is the approximate percentage of DNA in the nucleus?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 20%
Correct D. 50%

Correct Answer: D

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