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5451.

Which halogen element is necessary for the making of thyroxine hormone by the thyroid gland ?

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Which halogen element is necessary for the making of thyroxine hormone by the thyroid gland ?

5452.

Widal test is prescribed to diagnose.

Answer»

Widal test is prescribed to diagnose.



5453.

Mendel selected the pea plant for his experiments because: A. It has a short life cycle B. Possesses contrasting heritable characters C. Self-fertilises and produces pure breeds D. Cross-pollination produces fertile hybrids

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Mendel selected the pea plant for his experiments because:

A. It has a short life cycle

B. Possesses contrasting heritable characters

C. Self-fertilises and produces pure breeds

D. Cross-pollination produces fertile hybrids


5454.

Suppose at G2 phase a cell have 20 gram of DNA, then at the end of mitosis what is the amount of DNA?AND also give the amont of DNA at metaphase, anaphase?

Answer» Suppose at G2 phase a cell have 20 gram of DNA, then at the end of mitosis what is the amount of DNA?
AND also give the amont of DNA at metaphase, anaphase?
5455.

Given below are some features of kingdom Fungi and kingdom Plantae. Choose the option with the correct set of features. i. Their cell wall is composed of chitin. ii. They are multicellular eukaryotes. iii. They have an autotrophic mode of nutrition. iv. They include non-vascular and non-motile organisms. v. They have chlorophyll for photosynthesis. vi. They are heterotrophs.

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Given below are some features of kingdom Fungi and kingdom Plantae. Choose the option with the correct set of features.

i. Their cell wall is composed of chitin.
ii. They are multicellular eukaryotes.
iii. They have an autotrophic mode of nutrition.
iv. They include non-vascular and non-motile organisms.
v. They have chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
vi. They are heterotrophs.

5456.

Look at the figure of cell given below. On the basis of the diagram, answer the following questions. [5 MARKS] (a) Identify the stage of the cell cycle as depicted by the cell. (b) Identify the two characteristics of the phase. (c) Describe the main events that take place when the cell goes into the next stage.

Answer» Look at the figure of cell given below. On the basis of the diagram, answer the following questions. [5 MARKS]



(a) Identify the stage of the cell cycle as depicted by the cell.
(b) Identify the two characteristics of the phase.
(c) Describe the main events that take place when the cell goes into the next stage.
5457.

What relations between chromosome and DNA and geune

Answer» What relations between chromosome and DNA and geune
5458.

Which chamber of heart receives oxygenated blood from lungs ? __

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Which chamber of heart receives oxygenated blood from lungs ?


__
5459.

Fill in the blanks with a suitable word. (i) A character that is masked is considered ............... while that which is expressed is known as ..........(ii) .......... are male and female sex cells.(iii) Mendel's second law of inheritance is called ............(iv) Humans have ......... chromosomes.(v) Genes that exist in more than two forms are called ........... alleles.

Answer» Fill in the blanks with a suitable word.

(i) A character that is masked is considered ............... while that which is expressed is known as ..........

(ii) .......... are male and female sex cells.

(iii) Mendel's second law of inheritance is called ............

(iv) Humans have ......... chromosomes.

(v) Genes that exist in more than two forms are called ........... alleles.
5460.

A) what is aerobic respiration give its equations? B) what CO ( carbon monoxide ) poisoning?...

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A) what is aerobic respiration give its equations?

B) what CO ( carbon monoxide ) poisoning?...

5461.

What are the functions of adrenal glands and the adrenalin

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What are the functions of adrenal glands and the adrenalin

5462.

A diploid somatic cell of rat has a total of 42chromosomes (2n = 42). What will be the number of DNA molecules in anaphase ofmitosis?

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A diploid somatic cell of rat has a total of 42
chromosomes (2n = 42). What will be the number of DNA molecules in anaphase of
mitosis?


5463.

Explain following.a. Explain Mendel’s monohybrid progeny with the help of any one cross.b. Explain Mendel’s dihybrid ratio with the help of any one cross.c. Distinguish between monohybrid and dihybrid cross.d. Is it right to avoid living with a person suffering from a genetic disorder?

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Explain following.




a. Explain Mendel’s monohybrid progeny with the help of any one cross.


b. Explain Mendel’s dihybrid ratio with the help of any one cross.


c. Distinguish between monohybrid and dihybrid cross.


d. Is it right to avoid living with a person suffering from a genetic disorder?
5464.

In the boat conformation of cyclohexane, the most destablizing interaction is

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In the boat conformation of cyclohexane, the most destablizing interaction is

5465.

Carbon monoxide, emitted by automobiles, prevents transport of oxygen in the body due to:

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Carbon monoxide, emitted by automobiles, prevents transport of oxygen in the body due to:


5466.

Kidney is an excretory and regulatory organ. Which of the following are regulated effectively by kidneys?

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Kidney is an excretory and regulatory organ. Which of the following are regulated effectively by kidneys?


5467.

Try to hold your breath as long as you can. You might have observed great discomfort in the body. This is due to increase in CO2 levels in the lungs and the respiratory part of the brain forces you to breathe and sends painful contractions of the diaphragm and muscles in the ribs. Where does this CO2 come from in the first place?

Answer» Try to hold your breath as long as you can. You might have observed great discomfort in the body. This is due to increase in CO2 levels in the lungs and the respiratory part of the brain forces you to breathe and sends painful contractions of the diaphragm and muscles in the ribs. Where does this CO2 come from in the first place?
5468.

Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid. How many molecules of pyruvic acid are formed from one molecule of glucose?

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Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid. How many molecules of pyruvic acid are formed from one molecule of glucose?


5469.

The main objective of contraceptive methods is to _______.

Answer» The main objective of contraceptive methods is to _______.
5470.

what are seminiferous tubules?

Answer» what are seminiferous tubules?
5471.

Difference between asexual and sexual reproduction

Answer» Difference between asexual and sexual reproduction
5472.

Humans are:

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Humans are:


5473.

Unlike juvenile diabetes, which is a genetic condition present from birth, type-2 diabetes is acquired in adulthood, generally as a result of obesity and inactivity. The number of cases of type-2 diabetes has been steadily increasing in the United States since 1970, indicating to many researchers that the American population is becoming increasingly heavy and sedentary. If the government wishes to stem the spread of the disease, it should educate the public about the dangers of an inactive, calorie-laden lifestyle and promote healthful diets and exercise. Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest reason to believe that the proposed education program will NOT be effective?

Answer»

Unlike juvenile diabetes, which is a genetic condition present from birth, type-2 diabetes is acquired in adulthood, generally as a result of obesity and inactivity. The number of cases of type-2 diabetes has been steadily increasing in the United States since 1970, indicating to many researchers that the American population is becoming increasingly heavy and sedentary. If the government wishes to stem the spread of the disease, it should educate the public about the dangers of an inactive, calorie-laden lifestyle and promote healthful diets and exercise. Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest reason to believe that the proposed education program will NOT be effective?

5474.

Dental formula of an adult man is ___________.

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Dental formula of an adult man is ___________.

5475.

A woman has two sex chromosomes. One is X, the other is:

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A woman has two sex chromosomes. One is X, the other is:



5476.

What is Big Bang Theory?

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What is Big Bang Theory?

5477.

Name the organ system in which the organs are different in males and females.

Answer» Name the organ system in which the organs are different in males and females.
5478.

Fill in the blanks in the following statements using words given in the box. ​air, handpumps, cholera, water, large, ground ​A very _________ number of our people defecate in the open. It may cause _________ pollution and soil pollution. Both the surface water and _________ water get polluted. _________ water is the source for wells, tubewells and _________. Thus, it becomes the most common route for _________ borne diseases like _________, dysentery, etc.

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Fill in the blanks in the following statements using words given in the box. ​



air, handpumps, cholera, water, large, ground ​



A very _________ number of our people defecate in the open. It may cause _________ pollution and soil pollution. Both the surface water and _________ water get polluted. _________ water is the source for wells, tubewells and _________. Thus, it becomes the most common route for _________ borne diseases like _________, dysentery, etc.



5479.

Where in the respiratory system would you find rings of cartilage?

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Where in the respiratory system would you find rings of cartilage?



5480.

(a) How is the study of human genetics done? (b) The karyotype (set of chromosomes) shown below is taken from a dividing cell of a certain individual. (i) Is the individual male or female? Explain your answer. (ii) How would you expect a (1) female cell (2) sperm cell to differ in chromosome composition? [4 MARKS]

Answer» (a) How is the study of human genetics done?
(b) The karyotype (set of chromosomes) shown below is taken from a dividing cell of a certain individual.
(i) Is the individual male or female? Explain your answer.
(ii) How would you expect a (1) female cell (2) sperm cell to differ in chromosome composition? [4 MARKS]

5481.

Which among the following image shows growth independent movement?

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Which among the following image shows growth independent movement?

5482.

Why is it that a person suffering from a severe cold does not get any taste?

Answer» Why is it that a person suffering from a severe cold does not get any taste?
5483.

Genetic biodiversity in agricultural crops is majorly threatened by:

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Genetic biodiversity in agricultural crops is majorly threatened by:


5484.

A probe is used in which stage of genetic engineering?

Answer» A probe is used in which stage of genetic engineering?
5485.

Regarding the assertion and reason; choose the correct option. Assertion [A]: Mitochondria are also called "the powerhouses of the cell”. Reason [R]: Significant role of Mitochondria is to produce ATP.

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Regarding the assertion and reason; choose the correct option.

Assertion [A]: Mitochondria are also called "the powerhouses of the cell”.
Reason [R]: Significant role of Mitochondria is to produce ATP.


5486.

Which of the following is the correct statement? (a) heterotrophs synthesise their own food (b) heterotrophs utilize solar energy for photosynthesis (c) heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food (d) heterotrophs are capable of converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates

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Which of the following is the correct statement?
(a) heterotrophs synthesise their own food
(b) heterotrophs utilize solar energy for photosynthesis
(c) heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food
(d) heterotrophs are capable of converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates

5487.

A stimulus is ________ .

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A stimulus is ________ .



5488.

Classify the following organisms based on the absence/presence of true coelom (i.e., acoelomate, pseudocoelomate and coelomate)Spongilla, Sea anemone, Planaria, Liver fluke, Wuchereria, Ascaris, Nereis, Earthworm, Scorpion, Birds, Fishes, Horse.

Answer» Classify the following organisms based on the absence/presence of true coelom (i.e., acoelomate, pseudocoelomate and coelomate)

Spongilla, Sea anemone, Planaria, Liver fluke, Wuchereria, Ascaris, Nereis, Earthworm, Scorpion, Birds, Fishes, Horse.
5489.

Alkalis are used in space shuttles. Why?

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Alkalis are used in space shuttles. Why?


5490.

In brief, state what happen when(i) Dry apricot are left for some time in pure water and later transferred to sugar solution.(ii) A red blood cell is kept in concentrated salt solution.(iii) The plasma membrane of a cell breaks down.​(iv) Golgi apparatus is removed from the cell.

Answer» In brief, state what happen when

(i) Dry apricot are left for some time in pure water and later transferred to sugar solution.

(ii) A red blood cell is kept in concentrated salt solution.

(iii) The plasma membrane of a cell breaks down.

​(iv) Golgi apparatus is removed from the cell.
5491.

Which microorganism present in colon produce odour in feces?

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Which microorganism present in colon produce odour in feces?

5492.

Which one of the following cell types is a part of innate immunity?

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Which one of the following cell types is a part of innate immunity?



5493.

Which of the following is the main activating factor of aldosterone secretion during periods of dehydration?

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Which of the following is the main activating factor of aldosterone secretion during periods of dehydration?


5494.

What is actually osmosis? Define it.

Answer» What is actually osmosis? Define it.
5495.

Formula of upthrust

Answer» Formula of upthrust
5496.

In aerobic respiration, the first CO2 is liberated during ______.

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In aerobic respiration, the first CO2 is liberated during ______.


5497.

(a) State one advantage of variation to a species. (b) What are sex chromosomes ? How many sex chromosomes are there ? Name them.

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(a) State one advantage of variation to a species.

(b) What are sex chromosomes ? How many sex chromosomes are there ? Name them.

5498.

Shreya touched a hot kettle and quickly pulled her hand away. Choose the most appropriate characteristic represented by the given statement.

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Shreya touched a hot kettle and quickly pulled her hand away. Choose the most appropriate characteristic represented by the given statement.


5499.

What are the factors could lead to the rise of a new species?

Answer» What are the factors could lead to the rise of a new species?
5500.

What is the difference between inactivation and denaturation of proteins chemically?

Answer» What is the difference between inactivation and denaturation of proteins chemically?