POST UTME KSU 2019 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
A patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection. Which of the following microorganisms is most likely responsible for the infection?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Klebsiella pneumoniae
Question 2
The process by which an organism's genetic information is passed from one generation to the next is called
A. Mutation
B. Genetic drift
C. Natural selection
D. Heritability
Question 3
A 2.5 g sample of a compound is dissolved in 25 mL of water. The solution is then titrated with 0.1 M HCl. If 15 mL of HCl is required to reach the equivalence point, what is the molar mass of the compound?
A. 100 g/mol
B. 150 g/mol
C. 200 g/mol
D. 250 g/mol
Question 4
A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. Identify the part labeled 'A':
A. Cell Wall
B. Nucleus
C. Mitochondria
D. Chloroplast
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a plant root.
A. The xylem is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves
B. The phloem is responsible for transporting sugars and other organic compounds from the leaves to the roots
C. The root hair cells are responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil
D. The root cap is responsible for protecting the root from mechanical damage
Question 6
The nervous system is responsible for coordinating the body's responses to stimuli. Which of the following is a type of neuron?
A. Motor neuron
B. Sensory neuron
C. Interneuron
D. Glia cell
Question 7
In the process of osmoregulation, what is the primary mechanism by which the kidneys regulate the concentration of ions in the blood?
A. Active transport of ions across the renal tubular epithelium
B. Passive diffusion of ions across the renal tubular epithelium
C. Reabsorption of ions from the filtrate back into the bloodstream
D. Excretion of ions into the urine
Question 8
The process of photosynthesis in plants involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. Which of the following is a byproduct of this process?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. Glu\cose
Question 9
The process of asexual reproduction in which a new individual is formed from a \single parent organism through the production of offspring that are genetically identical to the parent is known as:
A. Binary Fission
B. Mitosis
C. Meiosis
D. Budding
Question 10
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. Which part of the eye is responsible for detecting light?
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Retina
D. Lens
Question 11
A species of bird has a beak that is adapted for cracking open nuts. What type of natural selection is occurring in this population?
A. Artificial selection
B. Natural selection
C. Genetic drift
D. Gene flow
Question 12
A diagram of the human respiratory system is shown below. Identify the structure labeled 'A' in the diagram.
A. Trachea
B. Lungs
C. Diaphragm
D. Bronchi
Question 13
The hormone that regulates the growth and development of plants is
A. Auxin
B. Gibberellin
C. Cytokinin
D. Ethylene
Question 14
In a eukaryotic cell, what is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell signaling
C. Lipid synthesis
D. Protein modification
Question 15
A diagram of the human circulatory system is shown below. Identify the structure labeled 'A' in the diagram.
A. Arteries
B. Heart
C. Veins
D. Capillaries

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