POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2025 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of xylem transport, what is the primary mechanism by which water and minerals are absorbed by the roots and transported to the leaves?
Correct A. Transpiration pull
B. Root pressure
C. Capillary action
D. Osmosis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Asexual reproduction in plants can occur through the following methods EXCEPT:
A. Budding
B. Fragmentation
C. Runners
Correct D. Pollination

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that the frequency of alleles in a population will remain cons\tant EXCEPT when there is:
A. Mutation
B. Genetic drift
C. Gene flow
Correct D. Natural selection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The process of mitosis results in the production of:
Correct A. 2 daughter cells
B. 4 daughter cells
C. 8 daughter cells
D. 16 daughter cells

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Identify the part labeled 'A':
Correct A. Cell wall
B. Nucleus
C. Cytoplasm
D. Mitochondria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of cell division that results in the production of four daughter cells, each with the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent cell, is known as:
Correct A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Binary Fission
D. Endosymbiosis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The hormone that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas is:
Correct A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Ghrelin
D. Cholecystokinin

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
Correct A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Translocation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The part of the brain that controls voluntary movements is the:
Correct A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brainstem
D. Spinal Cord

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The type of muscle tissue that is responsible for involuntary movements is:
A. Skeletal Muscle
Correct B. Smooth Muscle
C. Cardiac Muscle
D. Connective Tissue

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
In the context of cellular respiration, what is the primary function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A diagram of the human eye is shown below. What is the primary function of the lens?
A. To detect light
Correct B. To focus light
C. To regulate pupil size
D. To produce tears

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
In the context of eco\logy, what is the term for the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Correct A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A diagram of the human brain is shown below. What is the primary function of the cerebrum?
A. To regulate body temperature
B. To control movement
Correct C. To process sensory information
D. To produce hormones

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
In the context of eco\logy, what is the term for the movement of water from the roots to the leaves of a plant?
Correct A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Translocation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In a typical xylem vessel, what is the primary function of the lignin-rich secondary cell wall?
Correct A. To provide structural support to the vessel
B. To facilitate the transport of water and minerals
C. To regulate the rate of transpiration
D. To store starch and other nutrients

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A patient with a rare genetic disorder has a mutation in the HFE gene, leading to an accumulation of iron in the body. Which of the following organs is most likely to be affected?
Correct A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidneys
D. Heart

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the distribution of a particular species of bird. Which of the following biomes is most likely to be affected?
A. Desert
Correct B. Rainforest
C. Tundra
D. Grassland

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A patient is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that affects the nervous system. Which of the following types of tissue is most likely to be affected?
A. Epithelial
B. Connective
C. Muscle
Correct D. Nervous

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
A researcher is studying the effects of a new medication on the cardiovascular system. Which of the following organs is most likely to be affected?
Correct A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Liver
D. Kidneys

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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 is a byproduct of this process?
Correct A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. Nitrogen

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the context of evolutionary theory, what is the term for the process by which a new species emerges from an existing one?
Correct A. Speciation
B. Adaptation
C. Mutation
D. Genetic drift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The human nervous system consists of the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Which of the following is a function of the PNS?
A. Control of voluntary movements
B. Regulation of body temperature
Correct C. Transmission of sensory information
D. Regulation of heart rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
In the context of genetics, what is the term for the process by which an organism's genetic information is passed from one generation to the next?
A. Heritability
Correct B. Inheri\tance
C. Mutation
D. Genetic drift

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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 is a product of this process?
Correct A. Glu\cose
B. Proteins
C. Fats
D. Carbohydrates

Correct Answer: A

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