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Question : At the metaphase plate during metaphase Il of meiosis, there are :

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chromosomes CONSISTING of ONE chromatid
unpaired duplicated chromosomes
bivalents (TETRADS)
homologous PAIRS of chromosomes

Answer :B
20352.

Question : At the end of repolarization, the nerve membrane gets hyperpplarized. Why ?

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Solution :At the end of repolarization, the membrane potential inside the axolemma becomes NEGATIVE due to the efflux of `K^+` IONS. When it becomes more negative than the resting potential -70 MV to about - 90mV, it becomes hyperpolarised.
20353.

Question : At the end of digestion, fats are converted into .....

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amino ACIDS
glycerol and fatty acids
glucose
GALACTOSE

SOLUTION :N/A
20354.

Question : At the base of each antenna of cockroach there is a small whitish spot. It is called

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FENESTRA 
Ocellar SPOT 
SIMPLE EYE 
All 

ANSWER :D
20355.

Question : At maturity, sieve tubes do not possess

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CELL WALL
NUCLEUS
CYTOPLASM
Vacuoles

Answer :B
20356.

Question : At least a half of the total CO_(2) fixation on earth is carried out by

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Green ALGAE
Brown algae
Red algae
Algae

Solution :At LEAST a half of the total `CO_(2)` fixation on earth is CARRIED out by Algae.
20357.

Question : At high temperature, the enzymes stop functioning

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SOLUTION :Enzymes are denatured DUE to LOSS of their tertiary STRUCUTRE .
20358.

Question : At higher CO_(2) concentration, oxveen dissociation curve of haemoglobin will

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MOVE to left
Move to RIGHT
Become irregular
Move upwardly

Solution :Move to right
20359.

Question : At any given time there is more blood in the venoussystem than that of the arterial system. Which of the following features of the veins allows this ?

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RELATIVE lack of smooth muscles
presence of valves
proximity of the veins to lymphatic's
THIN endothelial LINING

ANSWER :C
20360.

Question : At a stage of their cycle ascomycetes fungi produce the fruiting bodies like apothecium, perithecium or cleistothecium. How are these three types of fruiting bodies different from each other ? Discuss the type of fruiting bodies formed by ascomycetes fungus and differentiate accordingly on the basic of there structures.

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Solution :The fruiting bodies of ASCOMYCETES are called ascocarps. A fertile layer called hymenium bears ASCI. These fruiting bodies are different than each other in following ways.
(i) Apothecium : CUP shaped open ascocarp.

(ii) Perithecium : FLASK - shaped ascocarp with an apical pore.

(III) Cleistothecium : Closed ascocarp i.e. ascocarp with no opening.
20361.

Question :Asymmetric shape of spindle is observed during:

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POLLEN MITOSIS
MICROSPOROGENESIS
Megasporogenesis
Endosperm development

Answer :1
20362.

Question : Asymmetry in gastropoda is due to…………………. .

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twistig
TORSION
COILING
NONE of these

SOLUTION :torsion
20363.

Question : Asthma is caused due to

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intlammation of BRONCHUS and bronchioles
inflammation of branchiole
damage of diaphragm
INFECTION of LUNGS

Solution :infection of lungs
20364.

Question : Asthma may be attributed to

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bacterial INFECTION of the lungs
ALLERGIC reaction of the MAST CELLS in the lungs
inflammation of the trachea
accumulation of fluid in the lungs

Solution :allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs
20365.

Question : Asterias: Star fish :: Pristis : ………..

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SOLUTION :SAW FISH
20366.

Question : Assume that a pencil box held in your hand, represents a plant cell. In how many possible planes can it be cut ? Indicate these cuts with the help of line drawing.

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Solution :(a) If plant cells can be cut from separate planes then it shows radial structure.

(b) If the plant cell can be cut in TWO EQUAL PARTS then it is called ISOBILATERAL structure.
20367.

Question : Association between mycobiont and phycobiont are found in (A) mycorrhiza (B) root (C) lichens (D) BGA

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mycorrhiza 
ROOT 
lichens 
BGA 

Solution :Lichens are SYMBIOTIC association between fungus (mycobiont) and alga (phycobiont). The mycobiont is usually an ASCOMYCETE and phycobiont is MOSTLY blue green alga or green alga. Lichens can grow in extremely inhospitable conditions. In many ecosystems they are the pioneer species. The role of mycobiont is to provide body structure, ANCHORAGE to plant and absorption of minerals and water. Phycobiont provides food to fungus through photosynthesis.
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Question : Associate the following features with groups in which they first appeared. (a)Vascular tissues (b) Seeds inside fruits (c) Heterospore production

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SOLUTION :(a) VASCULAR tissues - PTERIDOPHYTES
(b) Seeds inside fruits- Angiosperms
(C) Heterospory - Pteridophytes
20369.

Question : Assign the following features of animals given in 'column A'to the most appropriate animal phylum given in 'column B'

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SOLUTION :
20370.

Question : Assertion:When all the three types of cones are stimulated equally, a mosaic of red, green and blue lights is produced. Reason:conesare responsible for twilight or scotopic vision.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :In the human eye, there are three types of cones which posses, their own characteristic photopigments that RESPOND to red, green and blue LIGHTS. The sensations of different colours are produced by various COMBINATION of these cones and their photopigments. when these cones are stimulated equally a sensation of white light is produced. The DAYLIGHT photopic vision and colour vision are functions of the rods.
20371.

Question : Assertion:Vestibular apparatus helps us in maintaining balance of body and posture. Reason:Due to the arrangement of semicircular canals of vestibular apparatus, movement of head in any direction will stimulate sensory cells to maintain dynamic equilibrium.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE and reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :The inner ear contains a complex sysetem called vestibular apparatus, located above the cochlea. The vestibular apparatus is composed of three semi-circular canals and the otolith organ consosting of the SACCULE and utricle. Each semi-ciucular canal lies in a different plane at right angles, to each other. The membraneous canals are suspended in the perilymph of the bony canals. The base of canals is saccule and utricle contain a projecting which has hair cells. The crista and macula are the specfic receptors of the vestibular apparatus responsible for maintenence of balance of the body and posture. Movement of the head in any direction will stimulate the sensory cells of atleast one crista.
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Question : Assertion:This PNS comprises of all the nerves of the body associated with CNS. Reason:PNS is the site of information processing and control.

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If both assertion and REASON are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :The CNS includes the BRAIN and the spinal cord and is the SITE of information processing and control.The PNS comprises of all the NERVES of the body associated with the CNS.
20373.

Question : Assertion:The resting membrane of the neuron exhibits polarity of charges Reason:The outer surface of the axonal membrane possesses a negative charge while its inner surface becomes positively charged.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :When a neuron is not conducting any impulse,i.e, resting the axonal membrane is COMPARATIVELY more permeable to potassium ions`(K^(+))` and nearly impermeable to sodium ions `(Na^(+))`. SIMILARLY, the membrane is impermeable to negatively charged proteins present in the axoplasm. Consequently, the axoplasm INSIDE the axon contains high concentration of `K^(+)` and negatively charged proteins and low concentration of `Na^(+)`.These ionic gradients across the resting membrane are MAINTAINED by the active transport of ions by the soduim potassium pump which transpots `3 Na^(+))` outwords for `2K^(+))` into the cell. As a result, the outer surface of the axonal membrane possesses a positive charge while is inner surface becomes negatively charged and therefore is polariesed.
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Question : Assertion:The space between the cornea and the lens is called the vitreous chamber. Reason:The space between the lens and retina is called the aqueous chamber.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :The space between the cornea and the lens is CALLED the aqueous CHAMBER and contains a thin WATERY fluid called aqueous humor. The space between the lens and the retina is called the vitreous chamber and is filled with a transparent gel called vitreous humor.
20375.

Question : Assertion:The inner ear contains three ossicles (malleus, incus and stapes) which are attached to one another in a chain-like fashion. Reason:The stapes is attached to the tympanic membrane and the malleus is attached to the oval window of the cochlea.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :The middle ear contains three ossicles called malleus, incus and stapes which are attaced to one another in a chain-like fashion. The malleus is attaced to the tympanic MEMBRANE and the stapes is attached to the OVAL window of the COCHLEA. The car ossicles increase the efficiency of transmission of SOUND waves to the inner ear.
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Question : Assertion:Reflex arc comprises of at least one afferent neuron, one efferent neuron and a part of PNS. Reason:The efferent neuron receivers signal from a sensory organ and transmits the impulse via a ventral nerve root into the PNS.

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If both ASSERTION and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :The REFLEX pathway compries at lesast one afferenty neuorn (recptor) and one (efferent or excitor) neuron APPROPRIATELY arranged in a series. The afferent neuron recevies signal from a sensory organ and transmits the impulse via a dorsal nerve root into the CNS (at the level of spinal CORD). The efferent neuron then carries signals form CNS to the effector. The stimulus and response thus forms a reflex arc.
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Question : Assertion:The Eustachian tube helps in equalising the pressures on either sides of the ear drum. Reason:The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear cavity with the pharynx.

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If both ASSERTION and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :NA
20378.

Question : Assertion:Myelinated nerve fibres are present in spinal and cranial nerves. Reason:Myelinated nerves conduct impulses more radidly than unmyelinated nerves.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :Myelinated nerve fibres are present in spinal and cranial NERVES, Myelinated nerve fibres are enclosed by schwann cells that form myelin sheath around the axon. The conduction of imulses is FASTER in myelinated nerve fibre (or medullated nerve fibre) because when an impulse travels alonga medullate medullated nerve fibre, it does not proceed uniformly along the LENGTH of the AXIS cylinder,but jumps form one node of Ranvier to the next. This is called the slatatroy conduction of impluses. This way the conduction is faster in myelinated nerve fibre.
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Question : Assertion:Multipolar neurons have two or more axons and one dendrite Reason:Multipolar neurons are found usually in the embryonic stage.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution : Based on the number of axons and dendrites, the NEURONS are divided into three types i.e multipolar (with one axon and two or more dendrites, FOUND in the cerevral CORTEX), bipolar (with one axon and one DENDRITE, found in the retina of eye) and uniploar (cell body with one axon: found usually in the embrynic STAGE).
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Question : Assertion:Medulla contains centres which control respiration, cardiovascular reflexes and gastric secretions. Reason:Medulla contains several neurosecretory cells which secrete hormones.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution : The medulla contains centres which control RESPIRATION, cardiovascualar REFLEXES and gastric secretions. The hypthalamus is the basal is the part of diencephalon (FOREBRAIN) which contains several GROUPS of neurousecretory cells CALLED nuclei that prduce hormones.
20381.

Question : Assertion:Electrical synapses are rare in our system. Reason:Impulse transmission across an electrical synapse is slower than that across a chemical synapse.

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If both ASSERTION and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution : Three are two types of stynapses, namely,electrical SYNAPSES and chemical synapses. At electrical synapses, the MEMBRANES of pre and post-synaptic neuons are in vey close proximity. Electrical current can flow directly form one neuron into the other across theses synapses. At a chemical synapse, the membranes of the pre and post-synatic neuron are sperated by a flud-filled space called neutransmitters are involved in the transmission across an electrical synapse is ALWAYS faster than that across a chemical synapse. Electrical synapses are RARE in our system.
20382.

Question : Assertion:Choroid layer is thick over the posterior two-third of the eye ball but it becomes thin in the anterior part. Reason:Choroid layer lacks blood vessels It forms ciliary body in the anterior part of the eye ball.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE and reason is the correct EXPLANATION of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :The middle layer. Choroid CONTAINS MANY blood velssels and looks bluish in colour. The choriod later is thin over the POSTERIOR two-third of the eye ball, but it becomes thick in the anterior part to form the cilliary body.
20383.

Question : Assertion:At fovea, the visual acuity is the greatest. Reason:The fovea is a thick area of the retina where both rods and cones are present.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are true and reason is the CORRECT explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :The fovea is thinned out portain of the retina where only the cones are densely packed. It is the POINT where the visual acuity (resolution) is the greatest.
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Question : Assertion:Association areas are neither clearly sensory nor motor in function. Reason:Association areas are responsible for complex functions like intersensory associations, memory and communication.

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If both assertion and REASON are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :The cerebral CORTEX contains MOTAR areas, sensory areas and large regions that are neighter clearly sensory nor motar in function. These regions are CALLED as the ASSOCIATION areas which are responsible for complex funcitons like intensensory associations, memory and communication. Association area is concerned with the reception of sensory impluses and start of motar impluses.
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Question : Assertion : Yeast is more suitable for production of interferons. Reason : E.coli does not have the mechanism for glycosylation of proteins.

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A and R are TRUE, R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A
A and R are true , R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true , R is false
Both A and R are false

ANSWER :A::C::D
20386.

Question : Assertion Xylem tracheids are dead and lignified even then they allow movement of water form cell to cell Reason Xylem tracheids possess ptis and cell to cell movement of water occurs through them

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and the Reason is a correct expanation of the Assertion
If both AssertionandReason re true but REASONIS not a correct eplanatin of the Assertion
If Assertion is truebut the Reason is false
If both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer :a
20387.

Question : Assertion. White rat has pink eyes. Reason. White rat is a genetic mutation of brown rat.

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If both Assertion and REASON are TRUE and the Reason is a correct EXPLANATION of the Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :B
20388.

Question : Assertion: With few exceptions, tropics harbour more species than temperate or polar areas. Reason: Species diversity decreases as we move away from the equator towards the poles.

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If both ASSERTION and Reason are TRUE and Reason is a CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
If Assertion is true but Reason is TALSE.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :A
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Question : Assertion: When there is a fall in the blood pressure due to loss of blood volume, this is compensated by vasoconstiction of veins. Reason: Veins hold the extra amount of blood which can be shifted to the arteries as required.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE and the reason is a correct EXPLANATION of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct EXPLANANTION of the assertion.
If the assertion is true but reason is FALSE.
If both the assertion and reason are false.

ANSWER :A
20390.

Question : Assertion : When plant cells are placed in highly concentrated sugar or salt solution, they get plasmolysed.Reason : Highly concentrated sugar or salt acts as hypotonic solution which leads to exosmosis.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are true and Reason is CORRECT EXPLANATION of Assertions.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.
If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :C
20391.

Question : Assertion: When cation uptake exceeds anion uptake, certain changes occur in the ionic composition of cell. Reasoning: H_(2)O and organic acids produced within cell dissociate and H^(+) move outside the cell.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and theReason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
If Assertion is true, but Reason is FALSE.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :A
20392.

Question : Assertion : When CO_(2) concentration of atmosphere increases, stomata close partially.Reason : CO_(2) combines with water to form carbonic acid which lowers pH value ans stomata close.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and Reason is CORRECT EXPLANATION of Assertions.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.
If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :A
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Question : Assertion : Vocal cords consists of three pairs of mucous membrane that extend into the lumen of the larynx. Reason : Sound is produced by only two pairs of cords.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is FALSE.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :INSIDE the larynx are prsent two PARIS of vocal cords. One pair is of false vocal cords which hs little to do wit sound production and the second INNER pair is true vocal cords. When air is forced through the larynx, it causes vibration of the true vocal cords and sound is produced. The pitch of sound is determined by the tension on the vocal cords the greater the tension, the higher the pitch.
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Question : Assertion : Whale has a thick layer of fat, called blubber, below its skin. Reason: It uses this fat as the source of energy when deep in water.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are true but Reason is correct EXPLANATION of Assertion
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion.
If Assertion is true but Reason is False
If both Assertion and Reason are false

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Question : Assertion: Visceral muscles are smooth in appearance. Reason: Many muscle cells assemble in a branching pattern to from a visceral muscle.

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If both assertion and REASON are ture and reason is the corect explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are ture but reson is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false

Solution :Viseral muscles are located in the inner walls of hollow visceral organs of the body like the alimentary canal, reproductive tract, etc. They do not exhibit any striation and are smooth in apperance. Hence, they are CALLED muscle cells assemble in BRANCHING pattern to FORM a CARDIAC muscle.
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Question : Assertion : Viruses are not included in any system of classification. Reason : Viruses are non-living but devlop living characters like multiplication etc. when they come in contact with suitablehost.

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If both Assertion and REASON are true and the Reason is a CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.
If bothAssertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct EXPLANTION of the Assertion.
If Assertion is TURE but the Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :A
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Question : Assertion. Vessels are made upof row of cells placed one above the another with their intervening walls (septa) absent due to dissolution. Reason. Sieve tubes are tubular channels. In tracheids walls are thick.

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If both Assertion and REASON are TRUE and the Reason is a CORRECT EXPLANATION of the Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :B
20398.

Question : Assertion : Very low temperature causes permanent denaturation of enzymes. Reason : Very low temperature breaks the disulphide bonds of enzymes.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and the Reason is a CORRECT EXPLANATION of the Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :D
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Question : Assertion : Vasopressin of posterior pituitary is also called anti-diuretic hormone. Reason : ADH increases the permeability of PCT and collecting tubules to increase reabsorption of water-and decrease the urine output.

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If both ASSERTION and Reason are TRUE and Reason is correct EXPLANATION of the Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of the Assertion.
If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer :C
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Question : Assertion: Vasa recta is absent or highly reduced in cortical nephrons. Reason: Cortical nephrons are mainly concerned with concentration of urine.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT explanation of assertion
if both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
if assertion is true but reason is false
if both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :CORTICAL nephrons LIE in the renal cortex. They have short loop of henle and no vasa recta. Hence, they are not INVOLVED in concentration of urine. They control plasma VOLUME when water supply is normal