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1201.

If the town with a population of 500 individuals sees an increase by 80 individuals and has 20 individuals dying, what would be the growth rate of the population?

Answer» If the town with a population of 500 individuals sees an increase by 80 individuals and has 20 individuals dying, what would be the growth rate of the population?
1202.

All of the following statements concerning the esophagus are true EXCEPT:

Answer» All of the following statements concerning the esophagus are true EXCEPT:
1203.

In the given cross section of the seminiferous tubules, which of the labelled cells produce testosterone?

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In the given cross section of the seminiferous tubules, which of the labelled cells produce testosterone?




1204.

Movement of the chromatids towards the opposite poles of the cell is called:

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Movement of the chromatids towards the opposite poles of the cell is called:



1205.

Single cell protein refers to:

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Single cell protein refers to:



1206.

Match the names of plant hormones mentioned under column I, with the physiological effects listed under column II. Choose the answer which gives the correct combinations of the alphabetsColumn IColumn IIPlant HormonesPhysiological EffectAGibberellineCell divisionBAuxinfInternodal elongationCKinetingRipening of fruitsDEthylenehAbscissioniApical dominance

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Match the names of plant hormones mentioned under column I, with the physiological effects listed under column II. Choose the answer which gives the correct combinations of the alphabets


Column IColumn IIPlant HormonesPhysiological EffectAGibberellineCell divisionBAuxinfInternodal elongationCKinetingRipening of fruitsDEthylenehAbscissioniApical dominance



1207.

The placenta is derived from

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The placenta is derived from



1208.

Gel electrophoresis is a process that separates DNA based on its __ and size.

Answer» Gel electrophoresis is a process that separates DNA based on its __ and size.
1209.

______ is classified under division Agnatha.

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______ is classified under division Agnatha.



1210.

Which of the following is an oviparous mammal?

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Which of the following is an oviparous mammal?



1211.

Which portion of the nephron extends into the medulla?

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Which portion of the nephron extends into the medulla?



1212.

Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about the hormone melatonin?

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Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about the hormone melatonin?


1213.

Which of the following statements is (are) true?

Answer» Which of the following statements is (are) true?
1214.

Which of the following is not possible when the pneumotaxic centre is sending a strong signal?

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Which of the following is not possible when the pneumotaxic centre is sending a strong signal?



1215.

Mitochondrial component connected with ATP synthesis is

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Mitochondrial component connected with ATP synthesis is



1216.

Element playing important role in nitrogen fixation is

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Element playing important role in nitrogen fixation is



1217.

The ovule of an angiosperm is technically equivalent to :

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The ovule of an angiosperm is technically equivalent to :



1218.

What happens when the members of the same genus but different species interbreed?

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What happens when the members of the same genus but different species interbreed?



1219.

The first step in genetic engineering is:

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The first step in genetic engineering is:



1220.

Meristematic cells are

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Meristematic cells are



1221.

The interior of a cow-dung pile kept for a few days is quite warm. This is mostly because

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The interior of a cow-dung pile kept for a few days is quite warm. This is mostly because



1222.

1. ___ (i) ___ is scientific rearing and management of fishes.2. Marine fisheries are divided into ___ (ii) ___ and deep or___ (iii) ___fishery.3.___ (iv) ___ fishery forms the ground for marine and freshwater species.

Answer» 1. ___ (i) ___ is scientific rearing and management of fishes.

2. Marine fisheries are divided into ___ (ii) ___ and deep or___ (iii) ___fishery.

3.___ (iv) ___ fishery forms the ground for marine and freshwater species.


1223.

Wildlife is important because

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Wildlife is important because



1224.

Alveoli become enlarged and damaged with reduced surface area in heavy smokers. The condition is called

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Alveoli become enlarged and damaged with reduced surface area in heavy smokers. The condition is called



1225.

____________ are an ancient group of lower plants that contributed significantly in the creation of fossil fuels.

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____________ are an ancient group of lower plants that contributed significantly in the creation of fossil fuels.



1226.

You are holidaying on the beautiful but hot Thar desert. Which of the following would happen in your body in response to the environmental temperature?

Answer» You are holidaying on the beautiful but hot Thar desert. Which of the following would happen in your body in response to the environmental temperature?
1227.

An example of axile placentation is

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An example of axile placentation is



1228.

After tubectomy which part of the female reproductive system remains blocked?

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After tubectomy which part of the female reproductive system remains blocked?



1229.

Which of the following has an antrum?

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Which of the following has an antrum?



1230.

Connell’s elegant field experiments on rocky sea coasts of Scotland is the evidence of

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Connell’s elegant field experiments on rocky sea coasts of Scotland is the evidence of



1231.

Match the following images with the respective given steps P,Q,R,S:P. Macrophage receptors recognise the invading virus.Q. The virus is drawn into the macrophage.R. The virus get packaged into a sac pinched off from the cell membrane of the macrophage.S. The sac fuses with lysozyme which safely dismantles the bacterium without digesting the macrophage itself.

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Match the following images with the respective given steps P,Q,R,S:

P. Macrophage receptors recognise the invading virus.

Q. The virus is drawn into the macrophage.

R. The virus get packaged into a sac pinched off from the cell membrane of the macrophage.

S. The sac fuses with lysozyme which safely dismantles the bacterium without digesting the macrophage itself.





1232.

A student looking through a light microscope saw this cell in cytokinesis. This cell is most likely from

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A student looking through a light microscope saw this cell in cytokinesis. This cell is most likely from
1233.

Electrophoresis and Southern blotting techniques are used in

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Electrophoresis and Southern blotting techniques are used in



1234.

Match the disease in Column I with the appropriate items (pathogen/prevention/treatment) in Column II.Column I Column II(A) Amoebiasis (i) Treponema pallidum(B) Diphtheria (ii) Use only sterilized food and water (C) Cholera (iii) DPT vaccine(D) Syphilis (iv) Use oral rehydration therapy

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Match the disease in Column I with the appropriate items (pathogen/prevention/treatment) in Column II.

Column I Column II

(A) Amoebiasis (i) Treponema pallidum

(B) Diphtheria (ii) Use only sterilized food and water

(C) Cholera (iii) DPT vaccine

(D) Syphilis (iv) Use oral rehydration therapy



1235.

Amphetamines are CNS stimulants. Barbiturates are:

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Amphetamines are CNS stimulants. Barbiturates are:



1236.

Radial vascular bundles are the ones in which xylem and phloem occur on

Answer» Radial vascular bundles are the ones in which xylem and phloem occur on
1237.

Terrestrial plants lose most of the water absorbed through __ from the leaves.

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Terrestrial plants lose most of the water absorbed through __ from the leaves.



1238.

The micronutrient involved in nitrogen fixation is:

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The micronutrient involved in nitrogen fixation is:



1239.

The central canal inside the spinal cord in the upper part, is continuous with the ______.

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The central canal inside the spinal cord in the upper part, is continuous with the ______.



1240.

A group of students were researching unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that live in harsh environments such as volcanic hot springs, brine pools and anaerobic black organic mud. Which of these groups are the students most likely researching on?

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A group of students were researching unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that live in harsh environments such as volcanic hot springs, brine pools and anaerobic black organic mud. Which of these groups are the students most likely researching on?

1241.

An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch and barnacles growing on the back of a whale are examples of:

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An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch and barnacles growing on the back of a whale are examples of:



1242.

Genetic dwarfness in some plants may be solved by treatment with:

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Genetic dwarfness in some plants may be solved by treatment with:



1243.

C4 plants, by decreasing photorespiration and efficiently carrying out photosynthesis, can?

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C4 plants, by decreasing photorespiration and efficiently carrying out photosynthesis, can?



1244.

The source of insect pest resistant genes is

Answer» The source of insect pest resistant genes is
1245.

The preservation of topsoil is important because

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The preservation of topsoil is important because



1246.

Which of the following statements are true in relation to addiction and dependence?

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Which of the following statements are true in relation to addiction and dependence?



1247.

Cellulose is composed of:

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Cellulose is composed of:



1248.

Which element is obtained by plants in both gaseous and liquid form?

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Which element is obtained by plants in both gaseous and liquid form?



1249.

Statement 1: Each spermatogonium is diploid and contains 46 chromosomes. Statement 2: Some spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes complete the meiotic division to form four haploid cells.

Answer» Statement 1: Each spermatogonium is diploid and contains 46 chromosomes.

Statement 2: Some spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes complete the meiotic division to form four haploid cells.
1250.

Which one of these reasons would be taken into consideration when a continuous culture bioreactor is used?

Answer» Which one of these reasons would be taken into consideration when a continuous culture bioreactor is used?