POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2022 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the structure of the human kidney. What is the function of the glomerulus?
A. To filter waste products from the blood
B. To regulate blood pressure
C. To produce hormones
D. To store urine
Question 2
The xylem tissue in plants is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. 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.
C. It is composed of living cells.
D. It is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
Question 3
The sense organ responsible for detecting changes in sound waves is the cochlea. Which of the following structures within the cochlea is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals?
A. Basilar membrane
B. Tectorial membrane
C. Hair cells
D. Cochlear nerve
Question 4
The equation for the rate of photosynthesis is given by the light-dep\endent reactions. What is the unit of the rate of photosynthesis?
A. mol/m^2/s
B. mol/m^3/s
C. m^2/s
D. s^-1
Question 5
The process of genetic variation in a population is influenced by several factors, including mutation, genetic drift, and gene flow. Which of the following is an example of a mutation that can lead to genetic variation?
A. Point mutation
B. Frameshift mutation
C. Gene duplication
D. Gene deletion
Question 6
The sense organ responsible for detecting changes in light intensity is the?
A. Eye
B. Ear
C. Nose
D. Tongue
Question 7
A patient is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder characterized by the inability to synthesize the amino acid phenylalanine. Which of the following is the most likely enzyme deficiency?
A. Phenylalanine hydroxylase
B. Tyro\sinase
C. Albinism
D. Cystinuria
Question 8
A cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. What will happen to the cell?
A. The cell will swell and eventually burst.
B. The cell will shrink and lose water.
C. The cell will remain unchanged.
D. The cell will gain water and swell.
Question 9
A diagram of a human kidney is shown below. What is the function of the nephron?
A. Filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood.
B. Regulating the body's electrolyte balance.
C. Supporting the kidney's structure.
D. Producing hormones that stimulate red blood cell production.
Question 10
The organ system responsible for the regulation of body temperature is the nervous system. Which of the following structures within the nervous system is responsible for detecting changes in body temperature?
A. Hypothalamus
B. Thalamus
C. Cerebellum
D. Pons
Question 11
A diagram of the nervous system shows the following connections: A → B → C → D. If the stimulus is applied to node A, what is the order of the neurons that will be activated?
A. A → B → C → D
B. A → C → B → D
C. B → A → C → D
D. C → A → B → D
Question 12
A bio\logist is studying the structure of a mitochondrion. Which of the following is a characteristic of the cristae?
A. Increased surface area for gas exchange
B. Increased surface area for ATP production
C. Decreased surface area for gas exchange
D. Decreased surface area for ATP production
Question 13
A 35-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of amenorrhea. Physical examination reveals a small, non-palpable uterus. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Turner syndrome
B. Kallmann syndrome
C. Sheehan syndrome
D. Asherman syndrome
Question 14
A diagram of a human brain is shown below. What is the function of the cerebral cortex?
A. Proces\sing sensory information.
B. Regulating the body's autonomic functions.
C. Supporting the brain's structure.
D. Controlling voluntary movements.
Question 15
The tissue type that is composed of a mixture of epithelial and connective tissue is the epithelial-connective tissue. Which of the following is an example of an epithelial-connective tissue?
A. Adipose tissue
B. Blood
C. Bone marrow
D. Lymphoid tissue

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