POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2018 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
The type of tissue that connects, supports, and binds other tissues and organs together is known as
A. Epithelial Tissue
B. Connective Tissue
C. Muscle Tissue
D. Nervous Tissue
Question 2
In the context of eco\logy, what is the term for the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?
A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Evaporation
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a plant root. Identify the part labeled A.
A. epidermis
B. cortex
C. \endodermis
D. pericycle
Question 4
A plant has a genotype of BBRR. If the plant is self-pollinated, what is the probability that the offspring will have the genotype BBRR?
A. 1/16
B. 1/8
C. 1/4
D. 1/2
Question 5
A researcher studying the evolution of antibiotic resis\tance in bacteria discovers that the bacteria have developed a novel mechanism to pump out antibiotics. Which of the following best describes the type of natural selection that is occurring?
A. Directional selection
B. Stabilizing selection
C. Disruptive selection
D. Balancing selection
Question 6
A 30-year-old man presents with a history of recurrent infections. His white blood cell count is normal, but his neutrophil count is low. What is the most likely cause of his condition?
A. Chronic granulomatous disease
B. Leukemia
C. Aplastic anemia
D. Immunodeficiency
Question 7
In the diagram below, identify the part labeled B.
A. stem
B. petiole
C. blade
D. vein
Question 8
The rate of diffusion of a subs\tance is directly proportional to its
A. Concentration
B. Surface area
C. Temperature
D. Pressure
Question 9
A population of rabbits is growing exponentially. If the initial population size is 100 and the growth rate is 20% per year, what will be the population size after 5 years?
A. 1000
B. 1200
C. 1500
D. 2000
Question 10
A researcher is studying the effects of light intensity on plant growth. Which of the following biomes is most likely to exhibit the greatest variation in light intensity?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate deciduous forest
C. Grassland
D. Desert
Question 11
A patient is diagnosed with a type of cancer that is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the epithelial layer of the skin. Which of the following is a hallmark of this type of cancer?
A. Invasion of adjacent tissues
B. Metastasis to dis\tant organs
C. Uncontrolled cell division
D. Apoptosis
Question 12
A diagram shows a simple circuit. The diagram includes a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Which of the following best describes the effect of clo\sing the switch on the circuit?
A. The current in the circuit increases
B. The current in the circuit decreases
C. The voltage in the circuit increases
D. The voltage in the circuit decreases
Question 13
A diagram shows a cross-section of a forest e\cosystem. The diagram includes a tree, a rabbit, a hawk, and a decomposer. Which of the following best describes the role of the decomposer in the e\cosystem?
A. Primary producer
B. Primary consumer
C. Secondary consumer
D. Decomposer
Question 14
In the context of reproductive bio\logy, what is the term for the process by which an organism produces offspring without the involvement of gametes?
A. Asexual reproduction
B. Sexual reproduction
C. Mitosis
D. Meiosis
Question 15
The process by which an organism's genetic information is passed from one generation to the next is known as
A. Mutation
B. Genetic Drift
C. Gene Flow
D. Heritability

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