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301.

How many generations of mitotic division must occur in a cell of root tip to form 256 cells?

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How many generations of mitotic division must occur in a cell of root tip to form 256 cells?



302.

Acid rain is caused by excess

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Acid rain is caused by excess



303.

Anatomy is also called

Answer» Anatomy is also called
304.

The correct sequence of steps in breeding a new genetic variety of a crop is:(a) Selection of parents(b) Cross hybridisation of the selected parents(c) Collection of variability(d) Testing, release and commercialisation of new cultivars(e) Selection and testing of superior recombinants

Answer» The correct sequence of steps in breeding a new genetic variety of a crop is:

(a) Selection of parents

(b) Cross hybridisation of the selected parents

(c) Collection of variability

(d) Testing, release and commercialisation of new cultivars

(e) Selection and testing of superior recombinants


305.

Which of the following has a carbohydrate, as its prosthetic group?

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Which of the following has a carbohydrate, as its prosthetic group?



306.

Chief cells secrete____________

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Chief cells secrete____________



307.

The difference between alpha and beta forms of pyranose ring is that

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The difference between alpha and beta forms of pyranose ring is that



308.

Each square metre of sun’s surface radiates energy at the rate of 6.27×107 Wm−2. Assuming that Stefan’s law applies to the radiation, the temperature of sun’s surface is (Stefan’s constant σ=5.7×107 Wm−2K−4)

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Each square metre of sun’s surface radiates energy at the rate of 6.27×107 Wm2. Assuming that Stefan’s law applies to the radiation, the temperature of sun’s surface is (Stefan’s constant σ=5.7×107 Wm2K4)



309.

Which of the following is a rich source of energy and does not cause pollution?

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Which of the following is a rich source of energy and does not cause pollution?



310.

Which of the following is used in the preparation of Roquefort cheese?

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Which of the following is used in the preparation of Roquefort cheese?



311.

In embryo sac, n, 2n, 3n conditions are found respectively in

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In embryo sac, n, 2n, 3n conditions are found respectively in



312.

CAM plants keep stomata closed in daytime, thus reducing loss of water. They can do this because they

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CAM plants keep stomata closed in daytime, thus reducing loss of water. They can do this because they



313.

A chart that represents the possible gene combinations of progeny in a known cross is called:

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A chart that represents the possible gene combinations of progeny in a known cross is called:



314.

Which of the following is a mismatch?

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Which of the following is a mismatch?



315.

Where can we find Brunner’s glands in the alimentary canal and also match it with its characteristic feature?

Answer» Where can we find Brunner’s glands in the alimentary canal and also match it with its characteristic feature?
316.

Guttation is:

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Guttation is:



317.

The feedback mechanism in cells means:

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The feedback mechanism in cells means:



318.

Extinctions unravel ecosystems because of

Answer» Extinctions unravel ecosystems because of
319.

How many types of gametes are obtained from a plant of genotype YYRr?

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How many types of gametes are obtained from a plant of genotype YYRr?



320.

Supporting roots of sugarcane arise from:

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Supporting roots of sugarcane arise from:



321.

Given below are four methods (A-D) and their mode of action (1-4) in achieving contraception. Select the correct pair from the options given below:MethodMode of Action(a)The pill(1)Prevents sperm reaching cervix(b)Condom(2)Prevents fertilisation(c)Vasectomy(3)Prevents ovulation(d)Copper-T(4)Semen contains no sperm

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Given below are four methods (A-D) and their mode of action (1-4) in achieving contraception. Select the correct pair from the options given below:


MethodMode of Action(a)The pill(1)Prevents sperm reaching cervix(b)Condom(2)Prevents fertilisation(c)Vasectomy(3)Prevents ovulation(d)Copper-T(4)Semen contains no sperm



322.

AIDS can be prevented by:

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AIDS can be prevented by:



323.

Bamboo trees growing in a fir (species of evergreen coniferous trees) forest belong to which trophic level ?

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Bamboo trees growing in a fir (species of evergreen coniferous trees) forest belong to which trophic level ?



324.

Humerus bone is found in________

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Humerus bone is found in________



325.

Roquefort cheese is ripened by using a _____.

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Roquefort cheese is ripened by using a _____.



326.

Match the following list of bioactive substances and their roles:Bio active SubstanceRole(i) Statin(a) Removal of oil stains(ii) Cyclosporin A(b) Removal of clots from blood vessels(iii) Streptokinase(c) Lowering of blood cholesterol(iv) Lipase(d) Immuno−suppressive agent

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Match the following list of bioactive substances and their roles:

Bio active SubstanceRole(i) Statin(a) Removal of oil stains(ii) Cyclosporin A(b) Removal of clots from blood vessels(iii) Streptokinase(c) Lowering of blood cholesterol(iv) Lipase(d) Immunosuppressive agent



327.

The serous membrane which covers the lungs is called:

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The serous membrane which covers the lungs is called:



328.

The phenotypic ratio for Mendel’s dihybrid cross is

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The phenotypic ratio for Mendel’s dihybrid cross is



329.

c-DNA is synthesized using a template of

Answer» c-DNA is synthesized using a template of
330.

Males in animals always possess two distinct sex chromosomes, while females have the same sex chromosomes. Which of the following disproves this statement?

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Males in animals always possess two distinct sex chromosomes, while females have the same sex chromosomes. Which of the following disproves this statement?



331.

Match the hormones with the event they control in menstrual cycleColumn IColumn IIi. FSHa. ovulationii. LHb. surge of LHiii. Progesteronec. Development of ovarian follicleiv. Oestrogend. maintenance of pregnancy

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Match the hormones with the event they control in menstrual cycle


Column IColumn IIi. FSHa. ovulationii. LHb. surge of LHiii. Progesteronec. Development of ovarian follicleiv. Oestrogend. maintenance of pregnancy
332.

Which of the following organ is called ‘graveyard of RBCs’?

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Which of the following organ is called ‘graveyard of RBCs’?



333.

With reference to the image, choose the correct statement(s).

Answer» With reference to the image, choose the correct statement(s).


334.

In photosynthesis, the most useful colors of the light spectrum are

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In photosynthesis, the most useful colors of the light spectrum are



335.

Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza(VAM) is important for:

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Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza(VAM) is important for:



336.

The process of organ formation start:

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The process of organ formation start:



337.

Nutrients that are required by plants in smaller quantities are considered as

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Nutrients that are required by plants in smaller quantities are considered as



338.

Acid rains occur in

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Acid rains occur in



339.

Secretion of progesterone by corpus luteum is initiated by

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Secretion of progesterone by corpus luteum is initiated by



340.

Lacteals are lymphatic vessels found in the

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Lacteals are lymphatic vessels found in the



341.

In a plant red colour fruit is dominant over yellow colour. When these two pure lines are crossed, the probability of producing F2 homozygous plants with red fruits, heterozygous plants with red fruits, and plants with yellow colored fruits respectively is

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In a plant red colour fruit is dominant over yellow colour. When these two pure lines are crossed, the probability of producing F2 homozygous plants with red fruits, heterozygous plants with red fruits, and plants with yellow colored fruits respectively is



342.

The membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation is

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The membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation is



343.

Which of the following is true about reverse transcriptase?

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Which of the following is true about reverse transcriptase?



344.

Bulliform cells take part in:

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Bulliform cells take part in:



345.

July 11 is

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July 11 is



346.

Emerson's enhancement effect leads to the conclusion that

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Emerson's enhancement effect leads to the conclusion that




347.

The layer of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds each kidney is

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The layer of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds each kidney is



348.

Choose the correct labels for I, II and III from the options given below:

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Choose the correct labels for I, II and III from the options given below:




349.

Which of the following statements are true for innate immunity?

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Which of the following statements are true for innate immunity?



350.

_____ pairs of spinal nerves are present in the human spinal cord.

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_____ pairs of spinal nerves are present in the human spinal cord.