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| 551. |
Which of the following categories occupies the top-most position of the classification triangle? |
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Answer» Which of the following categories occupies the top-most position of the classification triangle? |
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| 552. |
In which of the following scenarios, pollination will lead to fertilisation? |
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Answer» In which of the following scenarios, pollination will lead to fertilisation? |
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| 553. |
A cross between an individual of unknown genotype and a double recessive tester is called: |
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Answer» A cross between an individual of unknown genotype and a double recessive tester is called: |
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| 554. |
A body initially at 80∘C cools to 64∘C in 5 minutes and to 52∘C after another 5 minutes. The temperature of the surroundings is |
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Answer» A body initially at 80∘C cools to 64∘C in 5 minutes and to 52∘C after another 5 minutes. The temperature of the surroundings is |
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Match the following regarding transcription: p. Initiationi. Ribonucleotides arepolymerised according to the codeq. Elongationii. RNA polymerase binds to TATA boxr. Terminationiii. mRNA is bound by protective moleculess. Cappingiv. RNA polymerase detaches from DNA |
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Answer» Match the following regarding transcription: p. Initiationi. Ribonucleotides arepolymerised according to the codeq. Elongationii. RNA polymerase binds to TATA boxr. Terminationiii. mRNA is bound by protective moleculess. Cappingiv. RNA polymerase detaches from DNA |
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| 556. |
Which of the following is an example of ‘living fossil’? |
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Answer» Which of the following is an example of ‘living fossil’? |
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| 557. |
Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can cause infertility? |
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Answer» Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can cause infertility? |
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| 558. |
Respiration which takes place during day time is called as ______ |
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Answer» Respiration which takes place during day time is called as ______ |
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| 559. |
The sociobiologist responsible for popularising the term biodiversity is ___. |
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Answer» The sociobiologist responsible for popularising the term biodiversity is ___. |
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| 560. |
In which of these organisms small buds are produced that remain attached to the parent during asexual reproduction? |
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Answer» In which of these organisms small buds are produced that remain attached to the parent during asexual reproduction? |
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| 561. |
In aerobic respiration, first CO2 is liberated during ______. |
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Answer» In aerobic respiration, first CO2 is liberated during ______. |
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| 562. |
A couple has 6 children, of which 5 are girls and 1 is a boy. The probability (in percentage) of having a girl next, is |
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Answer» A couple has 6 children, of which 5 are girls and 1 is a boy. The probability (in percentage) of having a girl next, is |
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| 563. |
Purification involves which of the following techniques?i. Crystalizationii. Ultrasonicationiii. Chromatography iv. Formulation |
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Answer» Purification involves which of the following techniques? i. Crystalization ii. Ultrasonication iii. Chromatography iv. Formulation |
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| 564. |
What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans? |
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Answer» What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans? |
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| 565. |
Bacteria protect themselves from viral attack by producing ________ |
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Answer» Bacteria protect themselves from viral attack by producing ________ |
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| 566. |
Choose the correct sequence of phases in an eukaryotic cell cycle from among the below options. |
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Answer» Choose the correct sequence of phases in an eukaryotic cell cycle from among the below options. |
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| 567. |
Periblem gives rise to: |
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Answer» Periblem gives rise to: |
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| 568. |
Unsaturated fatty acids have _________. |
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Answer» Unsaturated fatty acids have _________. |
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| 569. |
What was the resultant found in place marked E? |
Answer» ![]() What was the resultant found in place marked E? |
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| 570. |
Gametogenesis is the production of |
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Answer» Gametogenesis is the production of |
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| 571. |
Match the following:Column IColumn III. KA Stomatal openingII. MoB Constituent of cell membraneIII. PC Photolysis of waterIV. MnDMost free ionEComponent of nitrogenase and nitrate reductase |
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Answer» Match the following: |
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| 572. |
The first atomic bomb was dropped on |
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Answer» The first atomic bomb was dropped on |
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| 573. |
In C4 plants, synthesis of glucose occurs in: |
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Answer» In C4 plants, synthesis of glucose occurs in: |
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| 574. |
Human and mouse cells are treated with red and green fluorescent dyes respectively and are made to fuse. The resultant cells are kept at 37oC. Assuming that R and G represents the localisation of red and green dye respectively, the probable distribution of dye on the surface of the cells will be |
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Answer» Human and mouse cells are treated with red and green fluorescent dyes respectively and are made to fuse. The resultant cells are kept at 37oC. Assuming that R and G represents the localisation of red and green dye respectively, the probable distribution of dye on the surface of the cells will be |
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| 575. |
Which of these is NOT the name of a phylum? |
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Answer» Which of these is NOT the name of a phylum? |
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| 576. |
In a plant, red colour of the fruit is dominant over yellow colour. When these two pure bred varieties are crossed, the F2 progeny have |
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Answer» In a plant, red colour of the fruit is dominant over yellow colour. When these two pure bred varieties are crossed, the F2 progeny have |
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| 577. |
Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched? |
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Answer» Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched? |
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| 578. |
Animals with a double ventral notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits and a post anal tail are placed in the highly evolved phylum called_____. |
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Answer» Animals with a double ventral notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits and a post anal tail are placed in the highly evolved phylum called_____. |
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Regarding assertion and reason, which is the correct optionAssertion[A]: Many present-day crops are the result of domestication in ancient times.Reason[R]: Cabbage, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, brussel sprouts and cauliflower have all originated from the same ancestor. |
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Answer» Regarding assertion and reason, which is the correct option |
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| 580. |
Geotropic response is perceived by |
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Answer» Geotropic response is perceived by |
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| 581. |
Which of the following is NOT a character of plants having CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) cycle? |
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Answer» Which of the following is NOT a character of plants having CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) cycle? |
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The keys are based on contrasting characters generally in a pair called ___. |
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Answer» The keys are based on contrasting characters generally in a pair called |
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| 583. |
Which mammals are oviparous? |
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Answer» Which mammals are oviparous? |
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Fruits developing from an unfertilised ovary are |
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Answer» Fruits developing from an unfertilised ovary are |
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| 585. |
In bryophytes, diploid chromosome number occurs in: |
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Answer» In bryophytes, diploid chromosome number occurs in: |
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| 586. |
What is the vital capacity of our lungs? |
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Answer» What is the vital capacity of our lungs? |
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| 587. |
The Silent Valley, which is home to rare plants and animals is located in |
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Answer» The Silent Valley, which is home to rare plants and animals is located in |
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Which of the following statements is true about the Hershey-Chase experiment? |
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Answer» Which of the following statements is true about the Hershey-Chase experiment? |
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The tissue having dead cells is |
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Answer» The tissue having dead cells is |
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| 590. |
Origin of life on primitive Earth occurred in: |
Answer» Origin of life on primitive Earth occurred in:![]() |
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The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is called as _____. |
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Answer» The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is called as _____. |
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| 592. |
A homozygous red flowered Pea plant is crossed with homozygous white flowered Pea plant. The offspring would be |
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Answer» A homozygous red flowered Pea plant is crossed with homozygous white flowered Pea plant. The offspring would be |
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| 593. |
Broca’s area is connected with |
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Answer» Broca’s area is connected with |
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| 594. |
Given below is a list of plants. Count the number of plants which have (i) endospermic and (ii) non-endospermic seeds.Wheat, Pea, Bean, Rice, Castor, Groundnut, Coconut, Maize |
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Answer» Given below is a list of plants. Count the number of plants which have (i) endospermic and (ii) non-endospermic seeds. Wheat, Pea, Bean, Rice, Castor, Groundnut, Coconut, Maize |
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Which of the following statement is/are correct?A marathon runner is likely to show1. Reduced heart rate2. Enlarged heart3. Larger stroke volume4. Decreased arterial blood pressure |
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Answer» Which of the following statement is/are correct? A marathon runner is likely to show |
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A species which exhibits territoriality will exhibit which kind of population distribution? |
Answer» A species which exhibits territoriality will exhibit which kind of population distribution?![]() |
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Diuresis is a condition in which |
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Answer» Diuresis is a condition in which |
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Which of the following STDs is not curable? |
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Answer» Which of the following STDs is not curable? |
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Which of the following are secondary sexual characters in females? |
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Answer» Which of the following are secondary sexual characters in females? |
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A composite block is made of slabs A,B, C, D and E of different thermal conductivities (given in terms of a constant K) and sizes (given in terms of length. L) as shown in the figure. All slabs are of same with. Heat Q flows only from left to right through the blocks. Then, in steady state |
Answer» A composite block is made of slabs A,B, C, D and E of different thermal conductivities (given in terms of a constant K) and sizes (given in terms of length. L) as shown in the figure. All slabs are of same with. Heat Q flows only from left to right through the blocks. Then, in steady state![]() |
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