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Q46 mcq
The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is
a.
In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
b.
In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.
c.
In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules. Correct Answer
d.
In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
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Spermiogenesis is the transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa. Spermiation is the process by which mature spermatozoa are released from the Sertoli cells into the lumen of the seminiferous tubules.
Q46 mcq
The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is:
a.
In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
b.
In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.
c.
In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules. Correct Answer
d.
In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
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Spermiogenesis is the transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa, whereas spermiation is the release of sperms from Sertoli cells into the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.
Q47 mcq
The amnion of a mammalian embryo is derived from:
a.
ectoderm and mesoderm Correct Answer
b.
endoderm and mesoderm
c.
ectoderm and endoderm
d.
mesoderm and trophoblast
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The amnion is formed from the mesoderm on the outer side and the ectoderm on the inner side.
Q48 mcq
The contraceptive ‘SAHELI’:
a.
blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted. Correct Answer
b.
increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation in females.
c.
is a post-coital contraceptive.
d.
is an IUD.
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Saheli is a non-steroidal, once-a-week pill containing centchroman, which functions via selective estrogen receptor modulation (SERM) to prevent implantation.
Q49 mcq
Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are:
a.
hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin
b.
hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin
c.
hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids
d.
hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens Correct Answer
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The placenta secretes hCG, hPL, progestogens, and estrogens to support pregnancy.
Q50 mcq
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below: Column I: a. Proliferative Phase, b. Secretory Phase, c. Menstruation. Column II: i. Breakdown of endometrial lining, ii. Follicular Phase, iii. Luteal Phase.
a.
(1) a-iii, b-ii, c-i
b.
(2) a-i, b-iii, c-ii
c.
(3) a-iii, b-i, c-ii
d.
(4) a-ii, b-iii, c-i Correct Answer
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Proliferative phase is the follicular phase (ii). Secretory phase is the luteal phase (iii). Menstruation involves the breakdown of the endometrial lining (i).
Q51 mcq
All of the following are part of an operon except:
a.
an operator
b.
structural genes
c.
a promoter
d.
an enhancer Correct Answer
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Enhancers are regulatory DNA sequences typically found in eukaryotes, while operons are characteristic of prokaryotic gene regulation.
Q52 mcq
A woman has an X-linked condition on one of her X chromosomes. This chromosome can be inherited by:
a.
Only daughters
b.
Only sons
c.
Both sons and daughters Correct Answer
d.
Only grandchildren
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A mother passes one of her X chromosomes to all her children, regardless of sex (sons and daughters).
Q53 mcq
According to Hugo de Vries, the mechanism of evolution is:
a.
Multiple step mutations
b.
Saltation Correct Answer
c.
Minor mutations
d.
Phenotypic variations
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Hugo de Vries proposed that evolution occurs through large, sudden, discontinuous changes, which he termed 'saltation'.
Q53 mcq
According to Hugo de Vries, the mechanism of evolution is
a.
Multiple step mutations
b.
Saltation Correct Answer
c.
Minor mutations
d.
Phenotypic variations
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As per the mutation theory given by Hugo de Vries, evolution is a discontinuous phenomenon or saltatory phenomenon/saltation.
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Q54 mcq
AGGTATCGCAT is a sequence from the coding strand of a gene. What will be the corresponding sequence of the transcribed mRNA?
a.
AGGUAUCGCAU
b.
UGGTUTCGCAT
c.
UCCAUAGCGUA
d.
ACCUAUGCGAU
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Q54 mcq
AGGTATCGCAT is a sequence from the coding strand of a gene. What will be the corresponding sequence of the transcribed mRNA?
a.
AGGUAUCGCAU
b.
UGGTUTCGCAT
c.
UCCAUAGCGUA
d.
ACCUAUGCGAU
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Q55 mcq
Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option:
a.
Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
b.
Heart of bat, man and cheetah
c.
Eye of octopus, bat and man
d.
Brain of bat, man and cheetah
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Q55 mcq
Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option:
a.
Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
b.
Heart of bat, man and cheetah
c.
Eye of octopus, bat and man
d.
Brain of bat, man and cheetah
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Q56 mcq
Conversion of milk to curd improves its nutritional value by increasing the amount of
a.
Vitamin D
b.
Vitamin A
c.
Vitamin E
d.
Vitamin B12
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Q57 mcq
Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?
a.
Psoriasis
b.
Rheumatoid arthritis
c.
Vitiligo
d.
Alzheimer's disease
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Q58 mcq
The similarity of bone structure in the forelimbs of many vertebrates is an example of
a.
Homology
b.
Analogy
c.
Adaptive radiation
d.
Convergent evolution
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Q59 mcq
Which of the following characteristics represent ‘Inheritance of blood groups’ in humans? a. Dominance b. Co-dominance c. Multiple allele d. Incomplete dominance e. Polygenic inheritance
a.
b, c and e
b.
a, b and c
c.
a, c and e
d.
b, d and e
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Q60 mcq
In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels?
a.
Elephantiasis
b.
Ascariasis
c.
Amoebiasis
d.
Ringworm disease
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Q61 mcq
All of the following are included in ‘ex-situ conservation’ except
a.
Wildlife safari parks
b.
Sacred groves
c.
Seed banks
d.
Botanical gardens
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Q62 mcq
Which part of poppy plant is used to obtain the drug “Smack”?
a.
Flowers
b.
Latex
c.
Leaves
d.
Roots
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Q63 mcq
In a growing population of a country,
a.
pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.
b.
reproductive individuals are less than the post-reproductive individuals.
c.
pre-reproductive individuals are less than the reproductive individuals.
d.
reproductive and pre-reproductive individuals are equal in number.
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Q64 mcq
Which one of the following population interactions is widely used in medical science for the production of antibiotics?
a.
Commensalism
b.
Mutualism
c.
Amensalism
d.
Parasitism
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Q64 mcq
Which one of the following population interactions is widely used in medical science for the production of antibiotics?
a.
Commensalism
b.
Mutualism
c.
Amensalism
d.
Parasitism
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Q65 mcq
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below: Column-I (a) Eutrophication, (b) Sanitary landfill, (c) Snow blindness, (d) Jhum cultivation Column-II (i) UV-B radiation, (ii) Deforestation, (iii) Nutrient enrichment, (iv) Waste disposal
a.
(1) ii i iii iv
b.
(2) i iii iv ii
c.
(3) i ii iv iii
d.
(4) iii iv i ii
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Q66 mcq
Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively?
a.
Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface
b.
Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface
c.
Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
d.
Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
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Q67 mcq
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below: Column I (a) Tricuspid valve, (b) Bicuspid valve, (c) Semilunar valve Column II (i) Between left atrium and left ventricle, (ii) Between right ventricle and pulmonary artery, (iii) Between right atrium and right ventricle
a.
(1) iii i ii
b.
(2) i iii ii
c.
(3) ii i iii
d.
(4) i ii iii
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Q68 mcq
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below: Column I (a) Tidal volume, (b) Inspiratory Reserve volume, (c) Expiratory Reserve volume, (d) Residual volume Column II (i) 2500 – 3000 mL, (ii) 1100 – 1200 mL, (iii) 500 – 550 mL, (iv) 1000 – 1100 mL
a.
(1) iii ii i iv
b.
(2) iii i iv ii
c.
(3) iv iii ii i
d.
(4) i iv ii iii
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Q69 mcq
Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?
a.
Epinephrine
b.
Ecdysone
c.
Estriol
d.
Estradiol
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Q70 mcq
Which of the following structures or regions is incorrectly paired with its functions?
a.
Medulla oblongata : controls respiration and cardiovascular reflexes.
b.
Limbic system : consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain; controls movement.
c.
Corpus callosum : band of fibers connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres.
d.
Hypothalamus : production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature, hunger and thirst.
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Q70 mcq
Which of the following structures or regions is incorrectly paired with its functions?
a.
Medulla oblongata : controls respiration and cardiovascular reflexes.
b.
Limbic system : consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain; controls movement.
c.
Corpus callosum : band of fibers connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres.
d.
Hypothalamus : production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature, hunger and thirst.
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Q71 mcq
The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by
a.
ligaments attached to the ciliary body
b.
ligaments attached to the iris
c.
smooth muscles attached to the ciliary body
d.
smooth muscles attached to the iris
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Q71 mcq
The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by
a.
ligaments attached to the ciliary body
b.
ligaments attached to the iris
c.
smooth muscles attached to the ciliary body
d.
smooth muscles attached to the iris
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Q72 mcq
Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
a.
Aldosterone and Prolactin
b.
Progesterone and Aldosterone
c.
Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin
d.
Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone
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Q72 mcq
Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
a.
Aldosterone and Prolactin
b.
Progesterone and Aldosterone
c.
Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin
d.
Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone
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Q73 mcq
Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?
a.
Chief cells
b.
Mucous cells
c.
Parietal cells
d.
Goblet cells
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Q74 mcq
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option: Column I: a. Fibrinogen, b. Globulin, c. Albumin. Column II: (i) Osmotic balance, (ii) Blood clotting, (iii) Defence mechanism.
a.
a-(iii), b-(ii), c-(i)
b.
a-(i), b-(ii), c-(iii)
c.
a-(ii), b-(iii), c-(i)
d.
a-(i), b-(iii), c-(ii)
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Q75 mcq
Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?
a.
Anthracis
b.
Silicosis
c.
Emphysema
d.
Botulism
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Q76 mcq
Calcium is important in skeletal muscle contraction because it
a.
Binds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin.
b.
Activates the myosin ATPase by binding to it.
c.
Prevents the formation of bonds between the myosin cross bridges and the actin filament.
d.
Detaches the myosin head from the actin filament.
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Q77 mcq
Select the incorrect match :
a.
Lampbrush - Diplotene bivalents
b.
Allosomes - Sex chromosomes
c.
Polytene - Oocytes of amphibians
d.
Submetacentric - L-shaped chromosomes
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Q77 mcq
Select the incorrect match:
a.
Lampbrush – Diplotene bivalents chromosomes
b.
Allosomes – Sex chromosomes
c.
Polytene – Oocytes of amphibians
d.
Submetacentric – L-shaped chromosomes
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Q78 mcq
Nissl bodies are mainly composed of
a.
Proteins and lipids
b.
DNA and RNA
c.
Free ribosomes and RER
d.
Nucleic acids and SER
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Q78 mcq
Nissl bodies are mainly composed of
a.
Proteins and lipids
b.
DNA and RNA
c.
Free ribosomes and RER
d.
Nucleic acids and SER
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Q79 mcq
Which of these statements is incorrect?
a.
Enzymes of TCA cycle are present in mitochondrial matrix
b.
Glycolysis occurs in cytosol
c.
Oxidative phosphorylation takes place in outer mitochondrial membrane
d.
Glycolysis operates as long as it is supplied with NAD that can pick up hydrogen atoms
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Q80 mcq
Which of the following events does not occur in rough endoplasmic reticulum?
a.
Protein folding
b.
Protein glycosylation
c.
Phospholipid synthesis
d.
Cleavage of signal peptide
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Q81 mcq
Many ribosomes may associate with a single mRNA to form multiple copies of a polypeptide simultaneously. Such strings of ribosomes are termed as
a.
Polysome
b.
Polyhedral bodies
c.
Nucleosome
d.
Plastidome
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Q82 mcq
Which of the following terms describe human dentition?
a.
Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont
b.
Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
c.
Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
d.
Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Homodont
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Q83 mcq
Identify the vertebrate group of animals characterized by crop and gizzard in its digestive system
a.
Amphibia
b.
Reptilia
c.
Osteichthyes
d.
Aves
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Q84 mcq
Which one of these animals is not a homeotherm?
a.
Macropus
b.
Chelone
c.
Psittacula
d.
Camelus
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Q85 mcq
Which of the following features is used to identify a male cockroach from a female cockroach?
a.
Presence of a boat shaped sternum on the 9th abdominal segment
b.
Presence of caudal styles
c.
Presence of anal cerci
d.
Forewings with darker tegmina
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Q86 mcq
Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans?
a.
Dinoflagellates
b.
Diatoms
c.
Euglenoids
d.
Cyanobacteria
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Q87 mcq
Ciliates differ from all other protozoans in
a.
using flagella for locomotion
b.
having a contractile vacuole for removing excess water
c.
having two types of nuclei
d.
using pseudopodia for capturing prey
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Q87 mcq
Ciliates differ from all other protozoans in
a.
using flagella for locomotion
b.
having a contractile vacuole for removing excess water
c.
having two types of nuclei
d.
using pseudopodia for capturing prey
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Q88 mcq
Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?
a.
Earthworm
b.
Tunicate
c.
Starfish
d.
Moth
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Q88 mcq
Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?
a.
Earthworm
b.
Tunicate
c.
Starfish
d.
Moth
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Q89 mcq
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option: Column I (Function): a. Ultrafiltration, b. Concentration of urine, c. Transport of urine, d. Storage of urine; Column II (Part of Excretory system): i. Henle's loop, ii. Ureter, iii. Urinary bladder, iv. Malpighian corpuscle, v. Proximal convoluted tubule.
a.
a-iv, b-v, c-ii, d-iii
b.
a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
c.
a-v, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
d.
a-v, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
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Q90 mcq
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option: Column I: a. Glycosuria, b. Gout, c. Renal calculi, d. Glomerular nephritis; Column II: i. Accumulation of uric acid in joints, ii. Mass of crystallised salts within the kidney, iii. Inflammation in glomeruli, iv. Presence of glucose in urine.
a.
a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
b.
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
c.
a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
d.
a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
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Q91 mcq
What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?
a.
It functions as an enzyme.
b.
It functions as an electron carrier.
c.
It is the final electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration.
d.
It is a nucleotide source for ATP synthesis.
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Q92 mcq
Which one of the following plants shows a very close relationship with a species of moth, where none of the two can complete its life cycle without the other?
a.
Hydrilla
b.
Yucca
c.
Viola
d.
Banana
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Q93 mcq
Oxygen is not produced during photosynthesis by
a.
Green sulphur bacteria
b.
Nostoc
c.
Chara
d.
Cycas
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Q94 mcq
In which of the following forms is iron absorbed by plants?
a.
Ferric
b.
Ferrous
c.
Both ferric and ferrous
d.
Free element
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Q95 mcq
Double fertilization is
a.
Fusion of two male gametes of a pollen tube with two different eggs
b.
Fusion of one male gamete with two polar nuclei
c.
Syngamy and triple fusion
d.
Fusion of two male gametes with one egg
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Q96 mcq
Which of the following elements is responsible for maintaining turgor in cells?
a.
Magnesium
b.
Sodium
c.
Calcium
d.
Potassium
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Q96 mcq
Which of the following elements is responsible for maintaining turgor in cells?
a.
Magnesium
b.
Sodium
c.
Calcium
d.
Potassium
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Q97 mcq
Pollen grains can be stored for several years in liquid nitrogen having a temperature of
a.
-120°C
b.
-80°C
c.
-160°C
d.
-196°C
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Q97 mcq
Pollen grains can be stored for several years in liquid nitrogen having a temperature of
a.
-120°C
b.
-80°C
c.
-160°C
d.
-196°C
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Q98 mcq
Which among the following is not a prokaryote?
a.
Saccharomyces
b.
Mycobacterium
c.
Oscillatoria
d.
Nostoc
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Q98 mcq
Which among the following is not a prokaryote?
a.
Saccharomyces
b.
Mycobacterium
c.
Oscillatoria
d.
Nostoc
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Q100 mcq
Which of the following is not a product of light reaction of photosynthesis?
a.
ATP
b.
NADH
c.
Oxygen
d.
NADPH
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Q101 mcq
Stomatal movement is not affected by
a.
Temperature
b.
Light
c.
CO2 concentration
d.
O2 concentration
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Q102 mcq
The Golgi complex participates in
a.
Fatty acid breakdown
b.
Formation of secretory vesicles
c.
Activation of amino acid
d.
Respiration in bacteria
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Q103 mcq
Which of the following is true for nucleolus?
a.
Larger nucleoli are present in dividing cells
b.
It is a membrane-bound structure
c.
It is a site for active ribosomal RNA synthesis
d.
It takes part in spindle formation
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Q104 mcq
Stomata in grass leaf are
a.
Dumb-bell shaped
b.
Kidney shaped
c.
Barrel shaped
d.
Rectangular
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Q105 mcq
The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes begins is
a.
Pachytene
b.
Diplotene
c.
Zygotene
d.
Diakinesis
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Q106 mcq
Which of the following is commonly used as a vector for introducing a DNA fragment in human lymphocytes?
a.
Retrovirus
b.
Ti plasmid
c.
pBR 322
d.
λ phage
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Q107 mcq
Use of bioresources by multinational companies and organisations without authorisation from the concerned country and its people is called
a.
Bio-infringement
b.
Biopiracy
c.
Bioexploitation
d.
Biodegradation
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Q108 mcq
In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is
a.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
b.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
c.
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
d.
Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
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Q108 mcq
In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is
a.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
b.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
c.
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
d.
Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
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Q109 mcq
The correct order of steps in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is
a.
Extension, Denaturation, Annealing
b.
Annealing, Extension, Denaturation
c.
Denaturation, Annealing, Extension
d.
Denaturation, Extension, Annealing
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Q109 mcq
The correct order of steps in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is
a.
Extension, Denaturation, Annealing
b.
Annealing, Extension, Denaturation
c.
Denaturation, Annealing, Extension
d.
Denaturation, Extension, Annealing
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Q110 mcq
Select the correct match
a.
Ribozyme - Nucleic acid
b.
F2 × Recessive parent - Dihybrid cross
c.
G. Mendel - Transformation
d.
T.H. Morgan - Transduction
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Q111 mcq
A ‘new’ variety of rice was patented by a foreign company, though such varieties have been present in India for a long time. This is related to
a.
Co-667
b.
Sharbati Sonora
c.
Basmati
d.
Lerma Rojo
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Q112 mcq
Select the correct match
a.
Alec Jeffreys - Streptococcus pneumoniae
b.
Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase - TMV
c.
Francois Jacob and Jacques Monod - Lac operon
d.
Matthew Meselson and F. Stahl - Pisum sativum
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Q113 mcq
Which of the following has proved helpful in preserving pollen as fossils?
a.
Pollenkitt
b.
Cellulosic intine
c.
Sporopollenin
d.
Oil content
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Q114 mcq
The experimental proof for semiconservative replication of DNA was first shown in a
a.
Fungus
b.
Bacterium
c.
Virus
d.
Plant
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Q115 mcq
Which of the following pairs is wrongly matched?
a.
Starch synthesis in pea : Multiple alleles
b.
ABO blood grouping : Co-dominance
c.
T.H. Morgan : Linkage
d.
XO type sex determination : Grasshopper
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Q116 mcq
Offsets are produced by
a.
Meiotic divisions
b.
Mitotic divisions
c.
Parthenogenesis
d.
Parthenocarpy
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Q117 mcq
Select the correct statement
a.
Franklin Stahl coined the term 'linkage'
b.
Punnett square was developed by a British scientist
c.
Transduction was discovered by S. Altman
d.
Spliceosomes take part in translation
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Q117 mcq
Select the correct statement
a.
Franklin Stahl coined the term ''linkage''
b.
Punnett square was developed by a British scientist
c.
Transduction was discovered by S. Altman
d.
Spliceosomes take part in translation
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Q118 mcq
Which of the following flowers only once in its life-time?
a.
Bamboo species
b.
Jackfruit
c.
Papaya
d.
Mango
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Q118 mcq
Which of the following flowers only once in its life-time?
a.
Bamboo species
b.
Jackfruit
c.
Papaya
d.
Mango
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Q119 mcq
Niche is
a.
all the biological factors in the organism's environment
b.
the physical space where an organism lives
c.
the functional role played by the organism where it lives
d.
the range of temperature that the organism needs to live
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Q120 mcq
In stratosphere, which of the following elements acts as a catalyst in degradation of ozone and release of molecular oxygen?
a.
Carbon
b.
Cl
c.
Oxygen
d.
Fe
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Q121 mcq
What type of ecological pyramid would be obtained with the following data? Secondary consumer : 120 g; Primary consumer : 60 g; Primary producer : 10 g
a.
Inverted pyramid of biomass
b.
Pyramid of energy
c.
Upright pyramid of biomass
d.
Upright pyramid of numbers
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Q122 mcq
Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?
a.
CO
b.
CO2
c.
O3
d.
SO2
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Q123 mcq
World Ozone Day is celebrated on
a.
5th June
b.
21st April
c.
22nd April
d.
16th September
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Q124 mcq
Natality refers to
a.
Death rate
b.
Birth rate
c.
Number of individuals entering a habitat
d.
Number of individuals leaving the habitat
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Q125 mcq
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below: Column I: a. Herbarium, b. Key, c. Museum, d. Catalogue. Column II: (i) It is a place having a collection of preserved plants and animals, (ii) A list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification, (iii) Is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept, (iv) A booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa.
a.
(1) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
b.
(2) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
c.
(3) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
d.
(4) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
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Q126 mcq
Which one is wrongly matched?
a.
Uniflagellate gametes –Polysiphonia
b.
Biflagellate zoospores – Brown algae
c.
Unicellular organism –Chlorella
d.
Gemma cups – Marchantia
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Q126 mcq
Which one is wrongly matched?
a.
Uniflagellate gametes – Polysiphonia
b.
Biflagellate zoospores – Brown algae
c.
Unicellular organism – Chlorella
d.
Gemma cups – Marchantia
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Q127 mcq
After karyogamy followed by meiosis, spores are produced exogenously in
a.
Neurospora
b.
Alternaria
c.
Saccharomyces
d.
Agaricus
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Q127 mcq
After karyogamy followed by meiosis, spores are produced exogenously in
a.
Neurospora
b.
Alternaria
c.
Saccharomyces
d.
Agaricus
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Q128 mcq
Winged pollen grains are present in
a.
Mustard
b.
Cycas
c.
Pinus
d.
Mango
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Q129 mcq
Pneumatophores occur in
a.
Halophytes
b.
Free-floating hydrophytes
c.
Submerged hydrophytes
d.
Carnivorous plants
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Q130 mcq
Plants having little or no secondary growth are
a.
Grasses
b.
Deciduous angiosperms
c.
Cycads
d.
Conifers
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Q131 mcq
Casparian strips occur in
a.
Epidermis
b.
Pericycle
c.
Endodermis
d.
Cortex
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Q132 mcq
Secondary xylem and phloem in dicot stem are produced by
a.
Apical meristems
b.
Vascular cambium
c.
Axillary meristems
d.
Phellogen
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Q133 mcq
Select the wrong statement :
a.
Cell wall is present in members of Fungi and Plantae
b.
Mushrooms belong to Basidiomycetes
c.
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell in all kingdoms except Monera
d.
Pseudopodia are locomotory and feeding structures in Sporozoans
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Q134 mcq
Which of the following statements is correct?
a.
Ovules are not enclosed by ovary wall in gymnosperms
b.
Selaginella is heterosporous, while Salvinia is homosporous
c.
Stems are usually unbranched in both Cycas and Cedrus
d.
Horsetails are gymnosperms
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Q135 mcq
Sweet potato is a modified
a.
Stem
b.
Adventitious root
c.
Rhizome
d.
Tap root
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Q150 mcq
Which oxide of nitrogen is not a common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere both due to natural and human activity?
a.
N2O5
b.
NO2
c.
NO
d.
N2O
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