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1001.

Compounds that contain a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group are called (i)_______. The nitrogenous bases that bind to the sugar are of two types;(ii)______and (iii)______, and they are linked to the sugar through (iv)______ bond.

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Compounds that contain a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group are called (i)_______. The nitrogenous bases that bind to the sugar are of two types;(ii)______and (iii)______, and they are linked to the sugar through (iv)______ bond.

1002.

If a breeder wants humped cattle which can be used only for milk and another non-humped cattle which can be used for both milk and work. Which of the following would he choose to breed?

Answer» If a breeder wants humped cattle which can be used only for milk and another non-humped cattle which can be used for both milk and work. Which of the following would he choose to breed?
1003.

The type of breast tissues are

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The type of breast tissues are



1004.

Regarding the assertion and reason, select the correct option.Assertion [A]: The template strand runs in the 3’-5’ direction.Reason [R]: The genetic information resides on the sense strand.

Answer» Regarding the assertion and reason, select the correct option.



Assertion [A]: The template strand runs in the 3’-5’ direction.

Reason [R]: The genetic information resides on the sense strand.
1005.

How does pruning help in making the hedge dense?

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How does pruning help in making the hedge dense?



1006.

A lake with an inflow of domestic sewage rich in organic waste may result in:

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A lake with an inflow of domestic sewage rich in organic waste may result in:



1007.

The mechanism that causes a gene to move from one linkage group to another is

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The mechanism that causes a gene to move from one linkage group to another is



1008.

Multiple fission is a mode of reproduction in

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Multiple fission is a mode of reproduction in



1009.

Amniocentesis is used to detect

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Amniocentesis is used to detect



1010.

Which of these statement is NOT true about amino acids?

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Which of these statement is NOT true about amino acids?



1011.

Which of these statements best explains the method by which enzymes catalyze a chemical reaction?

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Which of these statements best explains the method by which enzymes catalyze a chemical reaction?



1012.

Give the technical name for the following: 5. Nourishing the baby after birth by milk:_______(v)________

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Give the technical name for the following:



5. Nourishing the baby after birth by milk:_______(v)________



1013.

During replication of DNA, Okazaki fragments are formed in the direction of

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During replication of DNA, Okazaki fragments are formed in the direction of

1014.

Which is the longest bone of the forelimb?

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Which is the longest bone of the forelimb?



1015.

Pick the true statements with reference to the human vertebral column.I. The human spinal column is made up of 33 bonesII. The major function of the vertebral column is the protection of the spinal cord.III. Neural canal in vertebra is the passage for spinal cord.IV. Neural canal is placed ventrally.

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Pick the true statements with reference to the human vertebral column.


I. The human spinal column is made up of 33 bones


II. The major function of the vertebral column is the protection of the spinal cord.


III. Neural canal in vertebra is the passage for spinal cord.


IV. Neural canal is placed ventrally.




1016.

Look at the floral diagram below and select the property which are true to the flower.

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Look at the floral diagram below and select the property which are true to the flower.




1017.

Consider the first image in green below and choose the option that corresponds to the stage that would follow it based on the images below.

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Consider the first image in green below and choose the option that corresponds to the stage that would follow it based on the images below.




1018.

Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.Assertion (A): Androecium and gynoecium are termed essential whorls.Reason (R): The two important units of sexual reproduction namely the male and female gametes are produced by the androecium and the gynoecium respectively.

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Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.


Assertion (A): Androecium and gynoecium are termed essential whorls.

Reason (R): The two important units of sexual reproduction namely the male and female gametes are produced by the androecium and the gynoecium respectively.



1019.

Both Mendelian and chromosomal disorders are types of genetic disorders.

Answer» Both Mendelian and chromosomal disorders are types of genetic disorders.
1020.

The eyes of potato are ___.

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The eyes of potato are ___.


1021.

Development in plants depends on

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Development in plants depends on

1022.

Root hairs occur in the zone of:

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Root hairs occur in the zone of:



1023.

In the wall of guard cell, cellulose microfibrils are arranged:

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In the wall of guard cell, cellulose microfibrils are arranged:



1024.

Photorespiration is favoured by

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Photorespiration is favoured by



1025.

Who of the following biologists was awarded 1961 Nobel prize for elucidating the sequence of dark reaction of photosynthesis?

Answer» Who of the following biologists was awarded 1961 Nobel prize for elucidating the sequence of dark reaction of photosynthesis?


1026.

The maximum growth rate occurs in

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The maximum growth rate occurs in



1027.

Match the greenhouse gases listed in column - II with their respective sources (activities from which they get released) in column - I.Column−I ActivitiesColumn−II Green house gasesACombustion of fossil fuelpCarbon dioxideBSwamp and rice fieldsqOzoneCRefrigerationrNitrous oxideDBurning of biomasssMethanetCFCs

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Match the greenhouse gases listed in column - II with their respective sources (activities from which they get released) in column - I.

ColumnI ActivitiesColumnII Green house gasesACombustion of fossil fuelpCarbon dioxideBSwamp and rice fieldsqOzoneCRefrigerationrNitrous oxideDBurning of biomasssMethanetCFCs




1028.

Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.Assertion [A]: Mendel could not come up with physical proof for the existence of his factors, now known as genes or chromosomes.Reason [R]: Chromosomes were discovered only after 1900 due to advancements in microscopy.

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Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.


Assertion [A]: Mendel could not come up with physical proof for the existence of his factors, now known as genes or chromosomes.


Reason [R]: Chromosomes were discovered only after 1900 due to advancements in microscopy.



1029.

Continuous inbreeding leads to:

Answer» Continuous inbreeding leads to:
1030.

The glycosidic bond formation does not :

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The glycosidic bond formation does not :



1031.

Vasa efferentia are the ducts leading from:

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Vasa efferentia are the ducts leading from:



1032.

Which among the following is incorrect related to producing a new variety through plant breeding?

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Which among the following is incorrect related to producing a new variety through plant breeding?

1033.

Tina was not feeling very well. When the doctor examined her, she said that she had a swollen lymph node in the neck. What does a swollen lymph node indicate ?

Answer» Tina was not feeling very well. When the doctor examined her, she said that she had a swollen lymph node in the neck. What does a swollen lymph node indicate ?
1034.

The mesophyll is differentiated into palisade and spongy tissues in

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The mesophyll is differentiated into palisade and spongy tissues in



1035.

Nitrifying bacteria:

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Nitrifying bacteria:



1036.

Identify the following figures 1, 2 & 3 and select the correct option :

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Identify the following figures 1, 2 & 3 and select the correct option :




1037.

The hormone which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood by converting excess of glucose into glycogen is (1)_______. The hormone which regulates glucose in the blood by converting glycogen back to glucose whenever required is (2)_______.

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The hormone which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood by converting excess of glucose into glycogen is (1)_______. The hormone which regulates glucose in the blood by converting glycogen back to glucose whenever required is (2)_______.



1038.

Match the stages of mitosis listed in column I with the important events pertaining to respective stages given under column II; and choose the answer which gives the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns: Column I Stages of mitosis Column II Important eventsAInterphasepEquatorial plate formationBMetaphaseqDaughter chromosomes move to opposite polesCAnaphaserCentrioles divde sSynthetic phase

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Match the stages of mitosis listed in column I with the important events pertaining to respective stages given under column II; and choose the answer which gives the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns:


Column I Stages of mitosis Column II Important eventsAInterphasepEquatorial plate formationBMetaphaseqDaughter chromosomes move to opposite polesCAnaphaserCentrioles divde sSynthetic phase



1039.

The coleoptile is a cap like covering over

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The coleoptile is a cap like covering over



1040.

The tissue developed from mesoderm that provides structural frame work for the body is termed as ______ tissue.

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The tissue developed from mesoderm that provides structural frame work for the body is termed as ______ tissue.



1041.

The major function of simple proteins like Keratin and Collagen is _____.

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The major function of simple proteins like Keratin and Collagen is _____.



1042.

You need to make a transgenic animal which will produce a protein that dissolves blood clots. Which of the following transgenes will you use?

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You need to make a transgenic animal which will produce a protein that dissolves blood clots. Which of the following transgenes will you use?



1043.

How does sunlight help tropical ecosystems develop relatively more vibrant flora and fauna?

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How does sunlight help tropical ecosystems develop relatively more vibrant flora and fauna?



1044.

The capillary epithelium, basement membrane, and podocytes together form the ______. There is a _________ charge fixed on the layers, which repels plasma components.

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The capillary epithelium, basement membrane, and podocytes together form the ______. There is a _________ charge fixed on the layers, which repels plasma components.



1045.

Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.Assertion [A]: Health is a state of good physical, mental and social well-being.Reason [R]: Homeostasis is the ability to maintain internal stability in an organism to compensate for external environmental changes.

Answer» Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.

Assertion [A]: Health is a state of good physical, mental and social well-being.

Reason [R]: Homeostasis is the ability to maintain internal stability in an organism to compensate for external environmental changes.
1046.

An insect bite may result in inflammation of that spot. This is triggered by alarm chemicals such as

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An insect bite may result in inflammation of that spot. This is triggered by alarm chemicals such as



1047.

The hormones secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary to regulate gonads is

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The hormones secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary to regulate gonads is



1048.

In women, _____(i)_______ works as a protection pad during intercourse. The fatty tissue of the protective pad also continues between the legs to surround the vaginal orifice, the inner folds are small, hairless and known as ____(ii)______. The inner folds are hidden under the two larger folds known as ___(iii)______ which are covered with hair. The entirety of all the above parts is collectively known as the ____(iv)______.

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In women, _____(i)_______ works as a protection pad during intercourse. The fatty tissue of the protective pad also continues between the legs to surround the vaginal orifice, the inner folds are small, hairless and known as ____(ii)______. The inner folds are hidden under the two larger folds known as ___(iii)______ which are covered with hair. The entirety of all the above parts is collectively known as the ____(iv)______.



1049.

In a comparative study of similar events in Mitosis and Meiosis; the number of Chromosomes is (i)______ and represents two different sets from each (ii)______.

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In a comparative study of similar events in Mitosis and Meiosis; the number of Chromosomes is (i)______ and represents two different sets from each (ii)______.

1050.

Secondary sex organ is________

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Secondary sex organ is________