Post Utme Ebonyi State University Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

The initial volume of water poured in bag of dry soil was \(50 \mathrm{ml}\) and the amount that drained through was \(35 \mathrm{ml}\). The percentage water content of the fully soak soil is therefore ____________

A. 46.7
B. \(25.0\)
C. \(20.0\)
D. \(30.0\)
E. \(58.3\)

Question 2:

From the following list of types of mutation, identify the one that is not hereditary.

A. Genetic mutation
B. Somatic mutation
C. Germinal mutation
D. Gametic mutation

Question 3:

In a cell, digestive enzymes mostly occur in ____________

A. Ribosomes
B. Lysosomes
C. Mitochondria
D. Plastids

Question 4:

Which of the following habitats form the highest diversity of living species?

A. Tropical rain forests
B. Savannah grassland
C. Desert
D. Tropical forests

Question 5:

Lack of protein in the diet of children manifest easily because ____________

A. Children do not store up protein efficiently
B. It is difficult for the children to chew meat
C. Protein supplies energy to the body
D. Protein is responsible for growth and repairs