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10651.	A major threat to ocean life comes from
Answer» A major threat to ocean life comes from

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10652.	Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option. Assertion[A]: We feel tired and sleepy after a huge meal. Reason[R]: Huge amount of blood rushes to supply our gut during digestion, therefore there is not enough blood reaching other parts to energize our body.
Answer» Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option. Assertion[A]: We feel tired and sleepy after a huge meal. Reason[R]: Huge amount of blood rushes to supply our gut during digestion, therefore there is not enough blood reaching other parts to energize our body.

10652.

Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option. Assertion[A]: We feel tired and sleepy after a huge meal. Reason[R]: Huge amount of blood rushes to supply our gut during digestion, therefore there is not enough blood reaching other parts to energize our body.

Answer»

Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.

Assertion[A]: We feel tired and sleepy after a huge meal.

Reason[R]: Huge amount of blood rushes to supply our gut during digestion, therefore there is not enough blood reaching other parts to energize our body.

Discussion

10653.	In an experiment to show that 'sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis', the leaf is boiled in alcohol for few minutes using a water bath. It is essential because: (a) Alcohol is highly volatile. (b) Steam from the water bath heats the leaf rapidly. (c) Steam from the water dissolves the chlorophyll. (d) Alcohol is flammable. And give reason for the answer.
Answer» In an experiment to show that 'sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis', the leaf is boiled in alcohol for few minutes using a water bath. It is essential because: (a) Alcohol is highly volatile. (b) Steam from the water bath heats the leaf rapidly. (c) Steam from the water dissolves the chlorophyll. (d) Alcohol is flammable. And give reason for the answer.

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10654.	Is Neuron connected to a receptor?
Answer» Is Neuron connected to a receptor?

Discussion

10655.	An offspring gets one set of chromosome from mom and other from dad. Now how can twins get there total chromosomal number if they are identical twins?
Answer» An offspring gets one set of chromosome from mom and other from dad. Now how can twins get there total chromosomal number if they are identical twins?

Discussion

10656.	Does Fraternal twins look alike? Why or Why not?
Answer» Does Fraternal twins look alike? Why or Why not?

Discussion

10657.	Trace the passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide in human respiratory system?
Answer» Trace the passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide in human respiratory system?

Discussion

10658.	The branch of biology which studies heredity and variation is ?
Answer» The branch of biology which studies heredity and variation is ?

Discussion

10659.	What is the main idea of this passage?
Answer» What is the main idea of this passage?

Discussion

10660.	Is restriction site and recognition site the same thing?
Answer» Is restriction site and recognition site the same thing?

Discussion

10661.	Veins carry blood from ___ to ___.
Answer» Veins carry blood from ___ to ___.

Discussion

10662.	Which of the following refers to an abnormally low count of WBCs in our blood?
Answer» Which of the following refers to an abnormally low count of WBCs in our blood?

Discussion

10663.	Which of the following hormones is (are) secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress and promotes gluconeogenesis from non-carbohydrate substrates?
Answer» Which of the following hormones is (are) secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress and promotes gluconeogenesis from non-carbohydrate substrates?

Discussion

10664.	Why are plastic bags, pesticides and other chemicals considered bad for soil?
Answer» Why are plastic bags, pesticides and other chemicals considered bad for soil?

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10665.	What is the the other name of 'high blood pressure' ?
Answer» What is the the other name of 'high blood pressure' ?

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10666.	Left atrium receives oxygenated blood from ______ .
Answer» Left atrium receives oxygenated blood from ______ .

Discussion

10667.	Which of the following is also known as windpipe?
Answer» Which of the following is also known as windpipe?

Discussion

10668.	Which of the following conditions which in humans due to dengue fever.
Answer» Which of the following conditions which in humans due to dengue fever.

Discussion

10669.	When a person faces a scary situation, his heart beat increases. After a while, the normal condition is restored. The part of nervous system which helps in restoring normal conditions is ____________________.
Answer» When a person faces a scary situation, his heart beat increases. After a while, the normal condition is restored. The part of nervous system which helps in restoring normal conditions is ____________________.

Discussion

10670.	Which of the following is not involved in four heat loss channels of the body?
Answer» Which of the following is not involved in four heat loss channels of the body?

Discussion

10671.	(a) What is meant by a species? Give two examples of plant species and two of animals. (b) State the various factors which could lead to the formation of new species.
Answer» (a) What is meant by a species? Give two examples of plant species and two of animals. (b) State the various factors which could lead to the formation of new species.

Discussion

10672.	All non-domesticated and non-cultivated biota found in natural habitat are termed as?
Answer» All non-domesticated and non-cultivated biota found in natural habitat are termed as?

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10673.	A place where hives of honey bees are reared for honey ___
Answer» A place where hives of honey bees are reared for honey ___

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10674.	Number of chromosomes in maternal and paternal cells are
Answer» Number of chromosomes in maternal and paternal cells are

Discussion

10675.	What type of wheat is largely grown to the north of Tropic of Cancer in India?
Answer» What type of wheat is largely grown to the north of Tropic of Cancer in India?

Discussion

10676.	Genetic biodiversity in agricultural crops is threatened by_________
Answer» Genetic biodiversity in agricultural crops is threatened by_________

Discussion

10677.	The number of pairs of nerves which arises from the spinal cord is : (a) 21 (b) 31 (c) 41 (d) 51
Answer» The number of pairs of nerves which arises from the spinal cord is : (a) 21 (b) 31 (c) 41 (d) 51

10677.

The number of pairs of nerves which arises from the spinal cord is : (a) 21 (b) 31 (c) 41 (d) 51

Answer»

The number of pairs of nerves which arises from the spinal cord is :

(a) 21

(b) 31

(c) 41

(d) 51

Discussion

10678.	A cross is made between breeding lines of pea plants with axillary and terminal flowers. If 1240 F2 progeny are obtained, how many of them produce terminal flowers?
Answer» A cross is made between breeding lines of pea plants with axillary and terminal flowers. If 1240 $F_{2}$ progeny are obtained, how many of them produce terminal flowers?

Discussion

10679.	Identify the functions of the given types of defence. First level defence(I) ____________Second level defence(II) ____________
Answer» Identify the functions of the given types of defence. $\begin{matrix} F i r s t l e v e l d e f e n c e & (I) ____________S e c o n d l e v e l d e f e n c e & (II) ____________ \end{matrix}$

10679.

Identify the functions of the given types of defence. First level defence(I) Second level defence(II)

Answer»

Identify the functions of the given types of defence.

$\begin{matrix} F i r s t l e v e l d e f e n c e & (I) ____________S e c o n d l e v e l d e f e n c e & (II) ____________ \end{matrix}$

Discussion

10680.	Assertion [A]: Glucagon lowers the blood sugar level. Reason [R]: Insulin converts the glycogen stored in the liver to glucose.
Answer» Assertion [A]: Glucagon lowers the blood sugar level. Reason [R]: Insulin converts the glycogen stored in the liver to glucose.

10680.

Assertion [A]: Glucagon lowers the blood sugar level. Reason [R]: Insulin converts the glycogen stored in the liver to glucose.

Answer»

Assertion [A]: Glucagon lowers the blood sugar level.

Reason [R]: Insulin converts the glycogen stored in the liver to glucose.

Discussion

10681.	Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events that follows in a Synaptic Transmission of Nerve impulse _____. 1. The membrane becomes depolarized 2. Voltage Calcium channels open 3. Release of Synaptic Vesicles 4. Diffusion of neurotransmitter across the synaptic cleft, binding to receptor proteins on the postsynaptic membrane.
Answer» Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events that follows in a Synaptic Transmission of Nerve impulse _____. 1. The membrane becomes depolarized 2. Voltage Calcium channels open 3. Release of Synaptic Vesicles 4. Diffusion of neurotransmitter across the synaptic cleft, binding to receptor proteins on the postsynaptic membrane.

10681.

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events that follows in a Synaptic Transmission of Nerve impulse _____. 1. The membrane becomes depolarized 2. Voltage Calcium channels open 3. Release of Synaptic Vesicles 4. Diffusion of neurotransmitter across the synaptic cleft, binding to receptor proteins on the postsynaptic membrane.

Answer»

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events that follows in a Synaptic Transmission of Nerve impulse _____.

1. The membrane becomes depolarized

2. Voltage Calcium channels open

3. Release of Synaptic Vesicles

4. Diffusion of neurotransmitter across the synaptic cleft, binding to receptor proteins

on the postsynaptic membrane.

Discussion

10682.	Explain about double circulation
Answer» Explain about double circulation

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10683.	Why light is in so hurry?
Answer» Why light is in so hurry?

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10684.	Name the two ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various organisms.
Answer» Name the two ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various organisms.

Discussion

10685.	Why is the adrenal gland called an emergency gland and the 3F gland?
Answer» Why is the adrenal gland called an emergency gland and the 3F gland?

Discussion

10686.	Mark the basic requirement(s) for a cell to undergo cell division.
Answer» Mark the basic requirement(s) for a cell to undergo cell division.

Discussion

10687.	The hormones vasopressin(ADH) and oxytocin (OT) are released by _____.
Answer» The hormones vasopressin(ADH) and oxytocin (OT) are released by _____.

Discussion

10688.	What are the four sub-stages of meiosis-I?
Answer» What are the four sub-stages of meiosis-I?

Discussion

10689.	What is the function of the spinal cord?
Answer» What is the function of the spinal cord?

Discussion

10690.	Ozone layer of atmosphere protects us from which of the following harmful radiations?
Answer» Ozone layer of atmosphere protects us from which of the following harmful radiations?

Discussion

10691.	The substance which is not reabsorbed into the blood capillaries surrounding the tubule of a nephron is mainly : (a) glucose (b) amino acid (c) urea (d) water
Answer» The substance which is not reabsorbed into the blood capillaries surrounding the tubule of a nephron is mainly : (a) glucose (b) amino acid (c) urea (d) water

Discussion

10692.	RBC and a plant cell (with thick cell wall) are placed in distilled water. The concentration of the solute is the same in both the cells. What changes would be observed in them?
Answer» RBC and a plant cell (with thick cell wall) are placed in distilled water. The concentration of the solute is the same in both the cells. What changes would be observed in them?

Discussion

10693.	Which of the following characteristic features is unique to echinoderms?
Answer» Which of the following characteristic features is unique to echinoderms?

Discussion

10694.	Given below is an incomplete table on certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B and C. GlandsSecretionEffect on BodyAOestrogenMaintenance of secondary sexual charactersAlpha cells of Islets of LangerhansBRaises blood sugar levelAnterior pituitaryCOver secretion leads to gigantism
Answer» Given below is an incomplete table on certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B and C. $\begin{matrix} G l a n d s & S e c r e t i o n & E f f e c t o n B o d y A & O e s t r o g e n & M a i n t e n a n c e o f s e c o n d a r y s e x u a l c h a r a c t e r s A l p h a c e l l s o f I s l e t s o f L a n g e r h a n s & B & R a i s e s b l o o d s u g a r l e v e l A n t e r i o r p i t u i t a r y & C & O v e r s e c r e t i o n l e a d s t o g i g a n t i s m \end{matrix}$

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10695.	What is transport number?
Answer» What is transport number?

Discussion

10696.	Which of the following are the the three principal body fluids in humans?
Answer» Which of the following are the the three principal body fluids in humans?

Discussion

10697.	Which one of the following options contains structures that distinguish a nerve cell from other types of cell?
Answer» Which one of the following options contains structures that distinguish a nerve cell from other types of cell?

Discussion

10698.	In human beings, the sex chromosomes are denoted as ______
Answer» In human beings, the sex chromosomes are denoted as ______

Discussion

10699.	Given alongside is an outline diagram of human body showing position of certain organs. (a) Name the parts numbered 1 to 4. (b) What is common to all these parts in regard to the nature of their functions ? (c) Name the nutrient element which is essential for the normal working of part 2.
Answer» Given alongside is an outline diagram of human body showing position of certain organs. (a) Name the parts numbered 1 to 4. (b) What is common to all these parts in regard to the nature of their functions ? (c) Name the nutrient element which is essential for the normal working of part 2.

10699.

Given alongside is an outline diagram of human body showing position of certain organs. (a) Name the parts numbered 1 to 4. (b) What is common to all these parts in regard to the nature of their functions ? (c) Name the nutrient element which is essential for the normal working of part 2.

Answer»

Given alongside is an outline diagram of human body showing position of certain organs.

(a) Name the parts numbered 1 to 4.

(b) What is common to all these parts in regard to the nature of their functions ?

(c) Name the nutrient element which is essential for the normal working of part 2.

Discussion

10700.	The two types of organisms which produce colonies by the process of budding are : (a) Hydra and Corals (b) Yeast and Sponges (c) Corals and Sponges (d) Hydra and Yeast
Answer» The two types of organisms which produce colonies by the process of budding are : (a) Hydra and Corals (b) Yeast and Sponges (c) Corals and Sponges (d) Hydra and Yeast

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A major threat to ocean life comes from

Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option. Assertion[A]: We feel tired and sleepy after a huge meal. Reason[R]: Huge amount of blood rushes to supply our gut during digestion, therefore there is not enough blood reaching other parts to energize our body.

Is Neuron connected to a receptor?

An offspring gets one set of chromosome from mom and other from dad. Now how can twins get there total chromosomal number if they are identical twins?

Does Fraternal twins look alike? Why or Why not?

Trace the passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide in human respiratory system?

The branch of biology which studies heredity and variation is ?

What is the main idea of this passage?

Is restriction site and recognition site the same thing?

Veins carry blood from ___ to ___.

Which of the following refers to an abnormally low count of WBCs in our blood?

Which of the following hormones is (are) secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress and promotes gluconeogenesis from non-carbohydrate substrates?

Why are plastic bags, pesticides and other chemicals considered bad for soil?

What is the the other name of 'high blood pressure' ?

Left atrium receives oxygenated blood from ______ .

Which of the following is also known as windpipe?

Which of the following conditions which in humans due to dengue fever.

When a person faces a scary situation, his heart beat increases. After a while, the normal condition is restored. The part of nervous system which helps in restoring normal conditions is ____________________.

Which of the following is not involved in four heat loss channels of the body?

(a) What is meant by a species? Give two examples of plant species and two of animals. (b) State the various factors which could lead to the formation of new species.

All non-domesticated and non-cultivated biota found in natural habitat are termed as?

A place where hives of honey bees are reared for honey ___

Number of chromosomes in maternal and paternal cells are

What type of wheat is largely grown to the north of Tropic of Cancer in India?

Genetic biodiversity in agricultural crops is threatened by_________

The number of pairs of nerves which arises from the spinal cord is : (a) 21 (b) 31 (c) 41 (d) 51

A cross is made between breeding lines of pea plants with axillary and terminal flowers. If 1240 F2 progeny are obtained, how many of them produce terminal flowers?

Identify the functions of the given types of defence. First level defence(I) ____________Second level defence(II) ____________

Assertion [A]: Glucagon lowers the blood sugar level. Reason [R]: Insulin converts the glycogen stored in the liver to glucose.

Explain about double circulation

Why light is in so hurry?

Name the two ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various organisms.

Why is the adrenal gland called an emergency gland and the 3F gland?

Mark the basic requirement(s) for a cell to undergo cell division.

The hormones vasopressin(ADH) and oxytocin (OT) are released by _____.

What are the four sub-stages of meiosis-I?

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Ozone layer of atmosphere protects us from which of the following harmful radiations?

The substance which is not reabsorbed into the blood capillaries surrounding the tubule of a nephron is mainly : (a) glucose (b) amino acid (c) urea (d) water

RBC and a plant cell (with thick cell wall) are placed in distilled water. The concentration of the solute is the same in both the cells. What changes would be observed in them?

Which of the following characteristic features is unique to echinoderms?

What is transport number?

Which of the following are the the three principal body fluids in humans?

Which one of the following options contains structures that distinguish a nerve cell from other types of cell?

In human beings, the sex chromosomes are denoted as ______

Given alongside is an outline diagram of human body showing position of certain organs. (a) Name the parts numbered 1 to 4. (b) What is common to all these parts in regard to the nature of their functions ? (c) Name the nutrient element which is essential for the normal working of part 2.

The two types of organisms which produce colonies by the process of budding are : (a) Hydra and Corals (b) Yeast and Sponges (c) Corals and Sponges (d) Hydra and Yeast

Veins carry blood from _ to _.

Identify the functions of the given types of defence. First level defence(I) Second level defence(II)