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601.

Master endocrine gland is

Answer» Master endocrine gland is
602.

The figure shows a system of two concentric spheres of radii r1 and r2 and kept at temperatures T1 and T2, respectively. The radial rate of flow of heat in a substance between the two concentric spheres is proportional to

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The figure shows a system of two concentric spheres of radii r1 and r2 and kept at temperatures T1 and T2, respectively. The radial rate of flow of heat in a substance between the two concentric spheres is proportional to


603.

Level of which hormone decreases in blood when both ovaries are removed from a female?

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Level of which hormone decreases in blood when both ovaries are removed from a female?



604.

Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding amniocentesis and chorionic villi technique for foetal disease detection?

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Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding amniocentesis and chorionic villi technique for foetal disease detection?



605.

Cambium is most active in

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Cambium is most active in



606.

The earliest ancestors of higher plants are

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The earliest ancestors of higher plants are



607.

Choose the odd one out from each of the following sets:(I) p→Hadean, q→Phanerozoic, r→Palaeozoic, s→Proterozoic (II) p→Ordovician, q→Permian,r→Silurian, s→Cretaceous(III) p→Oligocene, q→Miocene,r→Pliocene, s→Permian(IV) p→Cenozoic,q→Palaeozoic, r→Jurassic, s→Mesozoic

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Choose the odd one out from each of the following sets:

(I) pHadean, qPhanerozoic, rPalaeozoic, sProterozoic

(II) pOrdovician, qPermian,rSilurian, sCretaceous

(III) pOligocene, qMiocene,rPliocene, sPermian

(IV) pCenozoic,qPalaeozoic, rJurassic, sMesozoic



608.

Correct sequence of code transfer during polypeptide formation is

Answer» Correct sequence of code transfer during polypeptide formation is
609.

The Red List provides data on

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The Red List provides data on



610.

Placenta

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Placenta



611.

How many of the following vegetative propagules are subaerial stem modifications? Runner, Rhizome, Sucker, Tuber, Offset, Bulb.

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How many of the following vegetative propagules are subaerial stem modifications? Runner, Rhizome, Sucker, Tuber, Offset, Bulb.



612.

Identify the correct statements related to the uptake of mineral ionsA. The membrane proteins pump ions from soil into the cytoplasm of epidermal cellsB. Transport proteins of endodermal cells act as control points, which adjust the quantity and type of solutes reaching the xylemC. Root endoderm due to its suberin layer, can not transport ions

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Identify the correct statements related to the uptake of mineral ions


A. The membrane proteins pump ions from soil into the cytoplasm of epidermal cells


B. Transport proteins of endodermal cells act as control points, which adjust the quantity and type of solutes reaching the xylem


C. Root endoderm due to its suberin layer, can not transport ions



613.

Which of the following sets include the bacterial diseases?

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Which of the following sets include the bacterial diseases?



614.

Which of the following has higher diversity?

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Which of the following has higher diversity?



615.

Select the incorrect statement from the following.

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Select the incorrect statement from the following.



616.

Fats or triglycerides are formed by:

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Fats or triglycerides are formed by:



617.

Who is the father of Plant tissue culture?

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Who is the father of Plant tissue culture?




618.

Cauliflower mosaic virus contains :

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Cauliflower mosaic virus contains :



619.

Match the following characters with their contrasting traits in case of pea plants.Column IColumn IIA. Stem height1. Axial/terminalB. Flower position2. Round/wrinkledC. Pod shape3. Tall/dwarfD. Seed shape4. Inflated/constricted

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Match the following characters with their contrasting traits in case of pea plants.


Column IColumn IIA. Stem height1. Axial/terminalB. Flower position2. Round/wrinkledC. Pod shape3. Tall/dwarfD. Seed shape4. Inflated/constricted
620.

Abscisic acid is also known as

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Abscisic acid is also known as

621.

Assertion: Disintegration of cells is performed using gentle chemical, physical and enzymatic methods.Reason: Product of interest must not be damaged during cell disintegration.

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Assertion: Disintegration of cells is performed using gentle chemical, physical and enzymatic methods.

Reason: Product of interest must not be damaged during cell disintegration.

622.

Azolla has a symbiotic association with

Answer» Azolla has a symbiotic association with
623.

Fill in the blanks:The connecting link between invertebrates and chordates is the (i)______ that belongs to the phylum (ii)_______ and has a larval form called (iii)_______ which resembles the larval form of (iv)_________.

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Fill in the blanks:


The connecting link between invertebrates and chordates is the (i)______ that belongs to the phylum (ii)_______ and has a larval form called (iii)_______ which resembles the larval form of (iv)_________.



624.

ECG depicts the depolarisation and repolarisation processes during the cardiac cycle. In the ECG of a normal healthy individual one of the following waves is not represented.

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ECG depicts the depolarisation and repolarisation processes during the cardiac cycle. In the ECG of a normal healthy individual one of the following waves is not represented.



625.

Which of these is not a characteristic of plants?

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Which of these is not a characteristic of plants?

626.

Which of the following hormone(s) is/are not produced by non organised endocrine tissues?

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Which of the following hormone(s) is/are not produced by non organised endocrine tissues?



627.

In a test cross involving F1 dihybrid flies, more parental type offspring were produced than recombinant type offspring, this indicates

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In a test cross involving F1 dihybrid flies, more parental type offspring were produced than recombinant type offspring, this indicates



628.

Wind pollinated flowers are

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Wind pollinated flowers are


629.

Atomic bomb was used during World War II in

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Atomic bomb was used during World War II in



630.

Surgical removal of uterus is_________

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Surgical removal of uterus is_________



631.

Micronutrient which is important in transport of sugar, synthesis of enzymes and cell division is

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Micronutrient which is important in transport of sugar, synthesis of enzymes and cell division is



632.

Those species whose numbers have been reduced considerably and are at the verge of extinction are called

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Those species whose numbers have been reduced considerably and are at the verge of extinction are called



633.

Which of the following is a disease caused by a nematode parasite?

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Which of the following is a disease caused by a nematode parasite?



634.

The weight of a typical full-term baby is around -

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The weight of a typical full-term baby is around -



635.

Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct option.Assertion[A]: The case of red milk snake mimicking coral snake is classified as Batesian MimicryReason[R]: Red milk snake is not venomous and they mimic the appearance of coral snake to appear dangerous to ward off unwanted predators.

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Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct option.

Assertion[A]: The case of red milk snake mimicking coral snake is classified as Batesian Mimicry

Reason[R]: Red milk snake is not venomous and they mimic the appearance of coral snake to appear dangerous to ward off unwanted predators.


636.

Southern Blotting uses a nitrocellulose membrane to absorb the DNA from the gel. What makes the DNA move towards the nitrocellulose membrane?

Answer» Southern Blotting uses a nitrocellulose membrane to absorb the DNA from the gel. What makes the DNA move towards the nitrocellulose membrane?
637.

Identify parts 1 – 4

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Identify parts 1 – 4





638.

A graduate student working on a project is attempting to isolate a gene from yeast. He identifies the restriction sites to cut the gene of interest out. But after several attempts, fails to do so. What could be the possible reason for the failure?

Answer» A graduate student working on a project is attempting to isolate a gene from yeast. He identifies the restriction sites to cut the gene of interest out. But after several attempts, fails to do so. What could be the possible reason for the failure?
639.

In cloning of cattle, a fertilised egg is taken out of the mother's womb and

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In cloning of cattle, a fertilised egg is taken out of the mother's womb and



640.

Which one of these amino acid cannot be synthesized in our body?

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Which one of these amino acid cannot be synthesized in our body?



641.

Coelom is lined by

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Coelom is lined by



642.

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?



643.

Which of the following figures is associated with formation of fraternal twins?

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Which of the following figures is associated with formation of fraternal twins?




644.

In cell division, proteins are involved in the formation of:

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In cell division, proteins are involved in the formation of:



645.

In which season maximum activity of cambium is seen?

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In which season maximum activity of cambium is seen?



646.

Keerthi and Sadhana delivered babies at the same time in the same nursing home. The babies somehow get exchanged, and confusion ensues. The male baby has blood group O and the female baby has blood group AB. If Keerthi’s blood group is B and Sadhana’s blood group is AB, who is the mother of the male baby?

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Keerthi and Sadhana delivered babies at the same time in the same nursing home. The babies somehow get exchanged, and confusion ensues. The male baby has blood group O and the female baby has blood group AB. If Keerthi’s blood group is B and Sadhana’s blood group is AB, who is the mother of the male baby?



647.

In most non-mammalian vertebrates, the reproductive products (i.e. sperm, eggs, embryos) leave the body by way of_________

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In most non-mammalian vertebrates, the reproductive products (i.e. sperm, eggs, embryos) leave the body by way of_________



648.

During which stage of Prophase I, does the crossing over takes place ?

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During which stage of Prophase I, does the crossing over takes place ?



649.

The immunoglobulin abundant in colostrum is

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The immunoglobulin abundant in colostrum is



650.

Match the family planning methods listed under columns I with the parts/organs in which these are used given under columns II. Choose the answer which gives the correct combination of the alphabets of the two columns. Column−I Column−II Family Planning MethodsParts/organs usedADiaphragmpUterus(Womb)BCondomqFallopian tubeCVasectomyrVas deferensDTubectomysPenis tVagina

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Match the family planning methods listed under columns I with the parts/organs in which these are used given under columns II. Choose the answer which gives the correct combination of the alphabets of the two columns.

ColumnI ColumnII Family Planning MethodsParts/organs usedADiaphragmpUterus(Womb)BCondomqFallopian tubeCVasectomyrVas deferensDTubectomysPenis tVagina