POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2021 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
A 5% solution of glu\cose is prepared by dissolving 5g of glu\cose in 95g of water. What is the mass of glu\cose in a 250ml solution?
A. 2.5g
B. 5g
C. 7.5g
D. 10g
Question 2
In a plant cell, the process of photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts. What is the primary function of the thylakoid membranes in the chloroplast?
A. To absorb light energy
B. To synthesize glu\cose
C. To produce ATP
D. To release oxygen
Question 3
A diagram of the human digestive system is shown below. Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing most of the water from the chyme?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Pancreas
Question 4
A patient is experiencing symptoms of dehydration. Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for the regulation of water balance in the body?
A. Kidneys
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Adrenal glands
Question 5
In a forest e\cosystem, the primary consumers are primarily deer that feed on the abundant leaves. Which of the following is a characteristic of these primary consumers?
A. They have a high metabolic rate to quickly digest leaves.
B. They have a low metabolic rate to conserve energy.
C. They have a specialized digestive system to break down cellulose.
D. They have a large body size to intimidate predators.
Question 6
In a typical human cell, the mitochondria is responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration. What is the byproduct of this process?
A. Water
B. Carbon dioxide
C. ATP
D. Oxygen
Question 7
A patient with a severe case of diabetes mellitus is experiencing symptoms of hyperglycemia. Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for the breakdown of glycogen to glu\cose in the liver?
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Adrenaline
D. Thyroxine
Question 8
A 50-year-old male patient is diagnosed with a 3 cm diameter prostate cancer. His PSA level is 10 ng/mL. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment option for him?
A. Surgery
B. Radiation therapy
C. Hormonal therapy
D. Chemotherapy
Question 9
In a human body, the average blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. If the diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg and the pulse rate is 72 beats per minute, what is the systolic pressure?
A. 100mmHg
B. 110mmHg
C. 120mmHg
D. 130mmHg
Question 10
A 20-year-old male patient presents with symptoms of chronic kidney disease. His serum creatinine level is 3.5 mg/dL, and his glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 25 mL/min. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his kidney disease?
A. Diabetic nephropathy
B. Hypertensive nephrosclerosis
C. Chronic pyelonephritis
D. Polycystic kidney disease
Question 11
In a tropical rainforest e\cosystem, the primary consumers are primarily herbivores that feed on the abundant plant life. Which of the following is a characteristic of these primary consumers?
A. They have a high metabolic rate to quickly digest plant material.
B. They have a low metabolic rate to conserve energy.
C. They have a specialized digestive system to break down cellulose.
D. They have a large body size to intimidate predators.
Question 12
A plant with the genotype 'Rr' is crossed with a plant with the genotype 'RR'. What is the probability that the offspring will have the genotype 'Rr'?
A. 0.25
B. 0.5
C. 0.75
D. 0.9
Question 13
The human respiratory system is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment. Which of the following structures is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?
A. Trachea
B. Bronchi
C. Alveoli
D. Pulmonary arteries
Question 14
A plant grows 2cm in the first week, 3cm in the second week, and 4cm in the third week. What is the average rate of growth per week?
A. 2.5cm/week
B. 3cm/week
C. 3.5cm/week
D. 4cm/week
Question 15
The human eye has a complex structure that allows it to detect light and transmit visual information to the brain. Which of the following is a part of the eye that is responsible for focu\sing light onto the retina?
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Lens
D. Retina

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