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17301.

Question :Guttation is caused by

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transpiration
high ROOT pressure
high LEAT pressure
clogged XYLEM elements

Answer :B
17302.

Question :Guttation in plants results from

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ROOT pressure
transpirational pull
pressure FLOW in phloem
condensation of ATMOSPHERIC water

Answer :A
17303.

Question : Guttation in plants takes place through

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stomata
hydathodes
lenticels
cuticle

ANSWER :B
17304.

Question : Differentiate between: Guttation and Bleeding

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SOLUTION :The loss of liquid drop from the HYDATHODES present on the margins of leaves is called as GUTTATION, while the exudation of cell SAP from an incision made in a plant is called bleeding
17305.

Question : Guttation - Explain.

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Solution :Hydathodes discharge liquid WATER with various dissolved SUBSTANCES from the interior of the leaf to its surface. This process is called gyttation. Example many GRASSES.
17306.

Question : Gustatory receptor cells are present in (a) nose epithelium(b) taste bud(c) retina(d) inner ear

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NOSE epithelium
taste bud
retina
inner EAR

17307.

Question : ..........guards the opening between the left atrium and left ventricle.

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SOLUTION :BICUSPID VALVE/mitral valve.
17308.

Question : Guard cells differ from epidermal cells in having

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SPECIFIC SHAPE
Chloroplast
More thickened inner WALL
All of the above

Answer :D
17309.

Question : Guard cells of stomata are very closely associated with

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SUBSIDIARY CELLS
COMPLEMENTARY cells
Epithem
Epidermal cells

Answer :A
17310.

Question : Guard cells help in

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FIGHTING against INFECTION
PROTECTION against GRAZING
Transpiration
Guttation

Answer :C
17311.

Question :Guard cells are living and contain chloroplasts.

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ANSWER :1
17312.

Question : GTP:

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ANSWER :Gvanosine TRIPHOSPHATE.
17313.

Question : Gtiffith used…………….for his experiment.

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RAT
rabbit
mice
monkey

ANSWER :C
17314.

Question : Growth rings are formed due to activity of

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extrastellar cambium
intrastellar cambium
interstellar cambium
both (II) and (i)

ANSWER :D
17315.

Question : Growth, reproductiojn, ability to sense environment are the features of living organisms. (True/false)

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ANSWER :1
17316.

Question : Growth rate of Indian population according to 2001 census report is

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10/1000/year
15/1000/year
17/1000/year
25/1000/year

Answer :C
17317.

Question : Growth rate is maximum in ... ........... phase.

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LAG
LOG
Decelerating
MATURATION

SOLUTION :Log
17318.

Question : Growth promoting hormone is

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gibbberellins
ABA
auxins
both a and c

Answer :D
17319.

Question : Growth of pollen tube is measured in term of its

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radius
area
length
all of these 

ANSWER :C
17320.

Question : Growth of multicellular organisms is initiated by

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CELL division
Cell enlargement
Cell differentiation
Morphogenesis

Answer :A
17321.

Question : Growth of living thing is an intrinsic property - Justify.

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SOLUTION :1. Living cells GROW by the addition of new protoplasm within the cells.
2. Therefore, GROWTH in living THING is intrinsic.
17322.

Question : Growth of female secondary sex organs is stimulated at puberty by ________while growth of male secondary sex organs is stimulated by __________

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ANSWER :ESTROGEN ; TESTOSTERONE
17323.

Question : Growth is one of the characteristic of all living organism ? Do unicellular organism also grow? If so, what are the parameters ?

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Solution :Unlike MULTICELLULAR organisms, UNICELLULAR organisms do not grow in size or volume. GROWTH in unicellular organisms is MARKED by MITOSIS which produces daughter cells. Thus, asexual reproduction by amitoses shows growth in these organisms.
17324.

Question : Choose the Odd One Out Growth hormone , TSH , vasopressin , LH.

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ANSWER :GROWTH HORMONE (only ONE released from HYPOTHALAMUS)
17325.

Question : Growth hormone is important for normal growth justify the statement.

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Solution :Growth hormone promotes growth of all the tissues and metabolic process of the BODY. It influences the metabolism of carbohydrate, PROTEINS and lipids. It increases the rate of protein biosynthesis in the cells. It stimulates chondrogenesis (cartilage formation), osteogenesis (bone formation) and helps in the retention of minerals like nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, sodium etc in the body. It increases the RELEASE of fatty acid from adipose tissue and decreases the rate of glucose utilization for energy by the cells. The hyposecretion of growth hormones causes dwarfism in CHILDREN.
17326.

Question : Growth can be measured in various ways.which of these can be used as parameters to measure growth

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INCREASE in CELL number
Increase in cell size
Increase in LENGTH and weight
All the above

Answer :D
17327.

Question : Growth can be measured in various ways. Which of these can be used as parameters to measure growth ?

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Increase in cell number 
Increase in cell SIZE 
Increase in LENGTH and WEIGHT 
All the above 

SOLUTION :All the above
17328.

Question : Growing plants in aqueous nutrient medium is known as …………………………….

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SOLUTION :hydropocnics
17329.

Question : Growing plants in non-soil media and nutrient-laden water is called .........

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Aquaponics
HYDROPONICS
Aquaculture
Apiculture

Solution :Hydroponics
17330.

Question : _________are the group of cells that are similar or dissimilar in structure and origin, but perform similar function.

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tissues
organs
cells
organ systems

Answer :A
17331.

Question : Growing micro greens in class room- project work. (Green seed sprouts)

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Solution :Definition : Micro green are miniature plants of greens, herbs or vegetables. They are rich nutrient source and also added as FLAVOURING agent in food.
Growing micro greens in classroom :
Step 1. Take a shallow tray.
Step 2. Place a inch of organic potting soil in the bottom of tray.
Step 3. Scatter the seeds (celery, lettuce, etc.) over the soil surface.
Step 4. Sprinkle some water. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
Step 5. Place the whole SETUP near the lighted window.
Step 6. Within a day or two, seeds with germinate.
Step 7. Maintain the MOISTURE of soil. Greens can be HARVESTED within 2 - 3 WEEKS.
17332.

Question : Growing fish is known as.............

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SOLUTION :AQUACULTURE
17333.

Question : Groups of axons in CNS & PNS respectively are called

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axons, dendrites 
telodendrons, dendrites 
TRACTS, DENDRON 
tracts, NERVES 

Answer :D
17334.

Question : Group of animals with a three chambered heart with a partial septum in the ventricle.

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SOLUTION :CLASS REPTILIA.
17335.

Question : Group the following into cold blooded or warm blooded animals. i) Sea horse (ii) horse (iii) frog (iv) lizards (v) birds

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Solution :Cold blooded animals-sea HORSE and FROG, WARM blooded-horse and BIRDS.
17336.

Question : Group Protista includes

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bacteria
cyanobacteria
single CELLED EUKARYOTES
all eukaryotes

17337.

Question : Group of sporagia is called sorus .

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ANSWER :TRUE
17338.

Question : Group Plantae and Animalia are included in Domain _________.

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SOLUTION :EUKARYA
17339.

Question : Ground tissue system mainly consists of

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Epidermis, epidermal hairs, STOMATA, epiblema and root hairs
Hypodermis, cortex, ENDODERMIS, pericycle and pith
XYLEM and PHLOEM
Meristems

Answer :B
17340.

Question : Ground tissue system is made up of

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PARENCHYMA only
COLLENCHYMA only
SCLERENCHYMA only
All TYPES of SIMPLE tissues

Answer :D
17341.

Question : Ground tissues includes

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all TISSUES external to ENDODERMIS
all tissues except EPIDERMIS and VASCULAR bundles
epidermis and cortex
all tissues internal to endodermis

Answer :B
17342.

Question : Gross primary productivity minus respiration losses of an ecosystem is

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PRIMARY productivity
Net Productivity
Net primary productivity
Secondary productivity

Answer :C
17343.

Question : Gross primary productivity is

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Rate at which ORGANIC MOLECULES are formed in autotrophs
Rate at which organic molecules are used up by autotrophs
Storage of organic molecules in the BODY of autotrophs
Rate at which organic molecules are transferred to NEXT higher trophic level

Answer :A
17344.

Question : Gregarious pest : locust :: living fossil : .......

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SOLUTION :LIMULUS
17345.

Question : Green plants H_(2)O is hydrogen donor : : purple and g reen sulphur bacteria : ………

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ANSWER :`H_(2)S` is HYDROGEN donoe
17346.

Question : Green plants form basis of life of earth

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Solution :All animals DIRECTLY or indirectly depend on GREEN plants for their nutrition. Green plants MAKE food by performing photosynthesis, which is used by herbivous to sustain their lives. Moreover OXYGEN during this process is USEFUL for every living being in respiration.
17347.

Question : Green glands present in some arthropods help in

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respiration
excretion
digestion
reproduction

Answer :B
17348.

Question : Green glands present in some arthropods help in ………………….. .

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RESPIRATION
EXCRETION
DIGESTION
NONE of these

SOLUTION :excretion
17349.

Question : Green glandsin aquaticarthropods involvedin

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RESPIRATION
DIGESTION
EXCRETION
Circulation

Answer :C
17350.

Question : Green dyeis obtained from ………..

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Pteridium
Equisetum
Marattia
Azolla

Answer :A