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10601.

Question : The giant Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) is a/an

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ANGIOSPERM
FREE fern
Pterdophyte
Gymnosperm

Answer :D
10602.

Question : The giant red wood tree belongs to

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ANGIOSPERMS
Dicots
Gymnosperms
MONOCOTS

ANSWER :C
10603.

Question : The genomic content of the nucleus is constant for a given species where as the extrachromosomal DNA is found to be variable among the members of a population. Explain.

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Solution :Many bacteria have small circular DNA outside the genomic DNA. These smaller DNAs are called plasmids. The plasmid DNA confers certain unique phenotype CHARACTERS to such bacteria. e.g. resistance to antibiotics, it is divided IRREGULARLY. So diversity can be found in distribution and number of NEWLY produced living organisms. Active organelles can have its more proportion while inactive organelles can have its less proportion. While DIVISION and distribution of genomic DNA OCCURS in definite way.
10604.

Question : The genome of viroid is ……………

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linear SSRNA
dumb-bell shaped ssRNA
circular ssRNA
linear dsRNA

ANSWER :C
10605.

Question : The genetic material of prokaryotic cells is called

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Nucleus
Nucleolus
Nucleoid
CENTROSOME

Answer :C
10606.

Question : The genetic sequence used to identify a plant is knows as______.

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Solution :The system of NAMING the organism with TWO NAMES, generic name and SPECIFIC (species) name is known as binomial system of nomenclature, e.g. Pavo cistatus-Indian pea fowl.
10607.

Question : The genetic diversity arising from meiosis results from:

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replication of DNA during Interphase
mixing of MATERNAL and paternal CHROMATIDS during meiosis II
crossing-over during prophase
both (B) and ©

Answer :C
10608.

Question : The genes for the formation of the blood clotting factor VIII is located in the ________ . Chromosome.

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AUTOSOME
X chromosome
ALLOSOME
Y chromosome

ANSWER :A::B::C::D
10609.

Question :The genes causing cancer are

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STRUCTURAL GENES
expressor genes
oncogenes
REGULATORY genes

ANSWER :C
10610.

Question : The generic name of oriental cockroach is

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BLATTA 
Blatella 
PERIPLANETA 
PHERETIMA 

ANSWER :A
10611.

Question : The generic nameof pearloysteris

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UNIO
Dentalium
Pinctada
Pila

ANSWER :C
10612.

Question : The general form of a plant is referred to as ……………………

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habitat
structure
HABIT
SHAPE and SIZE

SOLUTION :habit
10613.

Question : The gene responsible for _______ is inherited as an autosomal recessive lethal gene in man

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HUNTINGTON's chorea
Albinism
Colourblindness
Hemophilia

Answer :B
10614.

Question : The gastric juice contains proteins splitting enzymes namely

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PEPSIN and RENIN
pepsin and trypsin
renin and amylase
trypsin and chymotrypsinogen

Solution :pepsin and renin
10615.

Question : The gastric juice contains

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TRYPSIN, pepsin, LIPASE
pepsin, lipase, rennin
pepsin, amylase, trypsin
pepsin, rennin, carboxypeptidase

Answer :B
10616.

Question : The gastric glands of stomach are examples of:

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simple TUBULAR GLANDS
simple branched tubular glands
COMPOUND tubular glands
compound tubular, alveolar glands

ANSWER :B
10617.

Question : The gas that has the maximum ability to trap infrared radiation is

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`CH_(4)`
`CO_(2)`
`CFC`
`SO_(2)`

ANSWER :A
10618.

Question : The gametophytic generation present in the Pinus seed is represented by

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Perisperm
Testa
Embryo
Endosperm

ANSWER :D
10619.

Question : The gametophyte / sporophyte bear antheridia and archegonia.

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ANSWER :GAMETOPHYTE
10620.

Question : The gaint Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) is a/an

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Angiosperm
TREE fern
Pteridophyte
GYMNOSPERM

Solution :The GAINT REDWOOD tree (Sequia semprevirens) is a gymnosperm.
10621.

Question : The fusion between similar gametes is called__________

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SOLUTION :ISOGAMY
10622.

Question : The fungus absorbs food by

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rhizome
root
thallus
mycelium

10623.

Question : The fungus without mycelium is

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PHYTOPHTHORA
Rhizopus
Saccharomyces
MICROSPORUM

ANSWER :C
10624.

Question : The Fungi which grow on dung is called

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Epixylic
Coprophilous
Keratinophillic
Xyllophillous

ANSWER :B
10625.

Question : The fungi in which only asexual reproduction is known.

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SOLUTION :IMPERFECT fungi/Deuteromycetes
10626.

Question : The fungal spores which are produced at the tip of the hyphae are

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spores
conidia
sporangiophores
CONIDIOPHORES

10627.

Question : The functions of proximal and distal parts of malpighian tubules respectively are

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ABSORPTIVE and SECRETORY 
secretory and absorptive 
both are absorptive 
both are secretory 

ANSWER :A
10628.

Question : "The functioning of human kidney is effeciently monitored and regulated by hormonal actions of hypothalamus pituitory, JGA and to certain extent by heart" Justify your answer with suitable reasons.

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SOLUTION :ROLE of ADH or Role of JGA/Renin - Alsosterone or Role of ANF
10629.

Question : The functions of B & T lymphocytes respectively are

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a. ROLE in immunological reaction and production of 'B' lymphocytes
b. removal of ANTIGEN - ANTIBODY complexes from blood
c. production of antibodies and participation in immunological reaction
d. all the above 

Answer :C
10630.

Question : The functional unit of contractile system in a striated muscleis

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sarcomere
Z-band
cross bridges
nyofibril.

SOLUTION :Sarcomere is the functional unit of myofibril. It constains two TYPES of PROTEIN FILAMENTS called actin and myosin.These filaments side upon each other to bring about the contraction of the MUSCLES.
10631.

Question : The functional unit of a muscle fibre is

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SARCOMERE
sarcoplasm
myosin
actin

SOLUTION : sarcomere
10632.

Question :The functional megaspore develops after three successive mitotic division into

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EMBRYO
embryo sac
ovule
zygote

ANSWER :B
10633.

Question : The functional aspect of trichome is

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PREVENTING WATER LOSS
SECRETORY in NATURE
Protection
All

Answer :D
10634.

Question : The function unit of contractile system of a striated muscles is .........

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SARCOMERE
Z-band
Cross bridge
Myofibril

Solution : Sarcomere
10635.

Question : The function of vagus nerve innervating the heart is

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INITIATE the HEART beat
reduce the heart beat
accelerate the heart beat
maintain CONSTANT heart beat

Answer :B
10636.

Question : The function of tongue in

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MAN
Reptiles
Frogs
Rabbits

Solution :(C) In frog teeth are PRE MAXILLARY, maxillary and vomerine.
10637.

Question : The function of vagus nerve innervating the heart is to

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INITIATE the HEARTBEAT
REDUCE the heartbeat
accelerate the heartbeat
keep the heartbeat constant

Solution :reduce the heartbeat
10638.

Question : The function of the lenticel is

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To protect the plant
To ABSORB water from atmosphere
To exchange gases
To EXUDE gums

Answer :C
10639.

Question : The function of protease enzyme in HIV

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REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION
protein SYNTHESIS by provirus
cleaves the SYNTHESIZED polyproteins
genome replication

Answer :C
10640.

Question : The function of pineal body is to

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lighten the skin colour
control sexual behaviour
regulate the PERIOD PUBERTY
all of these

Solution :Pineal body is a very small, reddish-grey vascular, conical, solid body located in the brain.It secretes a HORMONE NAMED melatonin. Melatonin makes the skin colour lighter in certain animals and also regulatedthe functioning of GONADS. Thus, controls sexual behaviour and regulates the period of puberty.
10641.

Question : The function of oxytocin is to help in

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CHILD birth q
gametogenesis
growth
all of these

Solution :Oxytocin SECRETED by the POSTERIOR pituitary GLAND causes contraction of smooth muscles of the uterus during child birth.
10642.

Question : The function of pleural fluid is to

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keep the LUNGS intact
protect the lungs from GETTING firm
maintain the texture of the lungs
REDUCES friction when lungs EXPAND and contract

Solution :reduces friction when lungs expand and contract
10643.

Question : The function of our visceral organ is controlled by ........

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Sympathetic and SOMATIC neural system.
Sympathetic and parasympathetic neural system 
Central and somatic nervous system
None of the above

Solution :Controls are the VISCERAL ORGANS of the body.
10644.

Question : The function of our visceral organs is controlled by

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sympathetic and somatic NEURAL system
sympathetic and parasympathetic neural system
central and somatic neural system
none of the above

Solution :Sympathetic and parasympathetic neural SYSTEMS are the PART of autonomic neural system.This system controls and coordinates the functions of visceral ORGANS.
10645.

Question : The function of nephrostomes of frog kidney is

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to drain WASTES from COELOM 
to collect gametes 
to drain wastes from blood 
they are VESTIGEAL 

Answer :A
10646.

Question : The function of ligaments is to join

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MUSCLE to muscle
muscle to BONE
bone to bone
bone to SKIN

ANSWER :C
10647.

Question : The function of leg haemoglobin during biological nitrogen fixation in root nodules of legumes is to

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convert ATMOSPHERIC NITROGEN to ammonia
convert ammonia to nitrogen
transport OXYGEN for ACTIVITY of NITROGENASE
protect nitrogenase from oxygen

Answer :D
10648.

Question : The function of chromosomes is to carry .........from one cell generation of another.

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SOLUTION :GENETIC INFORMATION
10649.

Question : The function of flame cell is :

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Respiration
Digestion
Reproduction
Excretion

Answer :D
10650.

Question : The function of endosperm is to :

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develop into the fruit
provide WATER to the embryo
provide NUTRIENTS to the embryo
provide a PROTECTIVE coating for the embryo

SOLUTION :provide nutrients to the embryo