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Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT about restriction endonucleases?(A) They serve as primitive form of immune system in bacteria.(B) They digest the DNA non-randomly.(C) They digest the DNA at specific location.(D) They digest the DNA from free ends. |
Answer» Correct option (D) They digest the DNA from free ends. Explanation: Endonucleases do not cut from free ends. |
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152. |
Which of the following pairs are both polysaccharides?(a) Cellulose and glycogen(b) Starch and glucose(c) Cellulose and fructose(d) Ribose and sucrose |
Answer» Answer is : (a) Cellulose and glycogen A carbohydrate (e.g. starch, cellulose or glycogen) is a molecule consisting of a number of sugar molecules bonded together by glycosidic linkages and on hydrolysis give its constituent monosaccharides or oligosaccharides. Cellulose is a polymer of β, D-glucose and glycogen of α, D-glucose. Glucose, fructose and ribose are monosaccharides. |
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153. |
Which ONE of the following options is TRUE with respect to Emigration ?(A) It is the difference between the births and deaths in a population.(B) It is the difference between individuals who have come to a habitat and who have left the habitat.(C) It involves individuals of different species coming to a habitat from elsewhere during the period under consideration(D) It involves individuals of a population leaving a habitat during the time period under consideration |
Answer» Correct option (D) It involves individuals of a population leaving a habitat during the time period under consideration. Explanation: Emigration going out from one population |
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154. |
Molecular weight of E. Coli DNA is 3.1 x 109 g/mol. Average molecular weight of nucleotide pair is 660 g/mol and each nucleotide pair contributes to 0.34 nm to the length of DNA. The length of E. coli DNA molecule will be approximately (A) 0.8 nm (B) 1.6 nm(C) 1.6 μm(D) 1.6 mm |
Answer» Correct option (C) 1.6 μm |
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155. |
How many different proteins consisting of 100 amino acids can be formed from 20 different amino acids ?(A) 20100 (B) 10020 (C) 220 (D) 20 x 100 |
Answer» Correct option (A) 20100 |
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156. |
Upon mixing equal volumes of aqueous solutions of 0.1 M HCl and 0.2 M H2SO4, the concentration of H+ in the resulting solution is(a) 0.30 mol/L(b) 0.25 mol/L(c) 0.15 mol/L(d) 0.10 mol/L |
Answer» Answer is : (b) 0.25 mol/L Let the volume of HCl and H2SO4 be V [No. of moles = Molarity x Basicity x Volume] Moles of H+ ions in HCl = 0.1 x 1 x V = 0.1 V Moles of H+ ions in H2SO4 = 0.2 x 2 x V = 0.4 V Thus, resulting moles of H+ ions in solution = (0.1+0.4) V = 0.5 V Resulting volume of a solution = 2V [H+] = Moles/Volume = 0.5V/2V = 0.25 mol/L |
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157. |
Two charges of same magnitude move in two circles of radii R1 = R and R2 = 2R in a region of constant uniform magnetic field vector B0. The work W1 and W2 done by the magnetic field in the Two cases, respectively are such that (A) W1 = W2 = 0 (B) W1 > W2 (C) W1 = W2 ≠ 0 (D)W1 < W2 |
Answer» Correct option: (A) W1 = W2 = 0 |
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158. |
In the figure below a ray of light travelling in a medium of refractive index µ passes through two different connected rectangular blocks of refractive indices µ1 and µ2 (µ2 > µ1). The angle of incidence θ1 is increased slightly. The angle θ2 (A) increases. (B) decreases. (C) remains the same (D) increases or decreases depending on the value of (µ1 /µ2) |
Answer» Correct option: (B) decreases |
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159. |
In his seminal work on genetics, Gregor Mendel described the physical traits in the pea plant as being controlled by two ‘factors’. What term is used to define these factors today?(a) Chromosomes(b) Genes(c) Alleles(d) Hybrids |
Answer» Answer is : (c) Alleles The term allele was formerly used by Mendel for the factors representing the two alternate forms of a character, e.g. tallness and dwarfness in case of height in pea (T and t). |
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160. |
A majority of the tree species of peninsular Indian origin fruit in the months of(a) April-May(b) August-September(c) December-January(d) All months of the year |
Answer» Answer is : (a) April-May This happens because the temperature starts to increase all over the country in March and by April. The interior parts of the peninsular record mean daily temperature of 30-35°C. Maximum temperature rises sharply exceeding 45°C by the end of May. The warm temperature can affect the ripening process of fruits and vegetables by speeding up the production of ethylene gas which rushes the ripening or fruiting process. |
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161. |
Which of the following has the widest angle of binocular vision?(a) Rat(b) Duck(c) Eagle(d) Owl |
Answer» Answer is : (d) Owl Owl’s eye have the widest angle of binocular vision among rat, duck and eagle. Binocular vision is the vision using two eyes with overlapping fields of view, allowing good perception of depth. Unlike many birds with eyes that sit at an angle, owl’s eye face directly forward giving them incredible binocular vision. Although their large eyes cannot move or roll-like human eyes can, owls can move their heads nearly all the way around, allowing them to have a 270 degree range of vision without moving their bodies. |
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162. |
A bacterial colony is produced from(A) a single bacterium by its repetitive division(B) multiple bacterium without replication(C) clumping of two to three bacteria(D) a single bacterium without cell division |
Answer» Correct option (A) a single bacterium by its repetitive division Explanation: A bacterial colony on culture media is formed on repetitive division of bacterium. |
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163. |
Which of the following is secreted at the ends of an axon ? (A) Ascorbic acid(B) Acetic acid(C) Acetyl choline(D) Acetyl CoA |
Answer» Correct option (C) Acetyl choline Explanation: Synaptic bulbs of axon have vesicles which are filled with acetylcholine. |
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164. |
The mutation of a purine to a pyrimidine is known as (A) transition(B) frame shift(C) nonsens (D) transversion |
Answer» Correct option (D) transversion Explanation: Mutation of purine to purimidine is known as transversion. 8 possible transversion can occurs. |
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165. |
Testosterone is secreted by which endocrine part of testis ?(A) Leydig cells(B) Seminiferous tubules(C) Tunica albugenia(D) Sertoli cells |
Answer» Correct option (A) Leydig cells Explanation: Leydig cells or Interstitial cells of testes secretes testosteron hormone. |
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166. |
In an experiment investigating photoperiodic response, the leaves of a plant are removed. What is the most likely outcome ? (A) Photoperiodism is not affected(B) Photoperiodic response does not occur(C) The plant starts flowering(D) The plant starts to grow taller |
Answer» Correct option (B) Photoperiodic response does not occur Explanation: Leaves are the site for photoperiodic perception |
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167. |
Children suffering from phenylketonuria are given food low in phenylalanine and supplemented with tyrosine. This is because they(a) are unable to utilise phenylalanine(b) do not require phenylalanine(c) have increased tyrosine anabolism(d) have increased tyrosine catabolism |
Answer» Answer is : (a) are unable to utilise phenylalanine Phenylketonuria is an autosomal recessive disorder with mutation in gene for enzyme Phenylalanine Hydroxylase (PAH), making it non-functional. Phenylalanine \(\overset{PAH}{\underset{x}{\rightarrow}}\) Tyrosine Such person cannot metabolise the above reaction leading to accumulation of phenylalanine. So, are given food low in phenylalanine and supplemented with tyrosine. |
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168. |
Glucagon increases the blood glucose concentration by (A) promoting glycogenolysis. (B) increasing the concentration of fructose 2,–6-bisphosphate.(C) increasing the concentration of pyruvate kinase.(D) inhibiting gluconeogenesis. |
Answer» Correct option (A) promoting glycogenolysis Promote breakdown of Glycogen in liver. |
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169. |
In a chemical reaction, enzymes catalyze the reaction by(A) lowering the activation energy.(B) increasing the activation energy.(C) decreasing the free energy change between reactants and products.(D) increasing the free energy change between reactants and products. |
Answer» Correct option (A) lowering the activation energy Explanation: Enzyme decreases activation energy in reaction |
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170. |
Which ONE of the following is NOT essential for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) ?(A) Restriction enzyme(B) Denaturation of DNA(C) Primers(D) DNA polymerase |
Answer» Correct option (A) Restriction enzyme Explanation: RE is not required in PCR |
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171. |
CO2 acts as a greenhouse gas because(A) it is transparent to heat but traps sunlight.(B) it is transparent to sunlight but traps heat.(C) it is transparent to both sunlight and heat.(D) it traps both sunlight and heat. |
Answer» Correct option (B) it is transparent to sunlight but traps heat. Explanation: Green house effect increases earth's temperature by trapping heat. |
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172. |
Concentration of Na+ ions outside a nerve cell is ~100 times more than inside. The concentration of K+ ions is more inside the cells. The levels of Na+ ions and K+ ions are maintained by(A) free diffusion of Na+ ions and pumping of K + ions across the membrane.(B) Na+ and K+ pumps in the membrane.(C) free diffusion of K+ ions and pumping of Na + ions across the membrane.(D) water channels formed by lipids in the membrane. |
Answer» Correct option (B) Na+ and K+ pumps in the membrane. Explanation: Energy derived pumps are present in plasma membrane. |
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173. |
A graph of species richness vs area on log-log axes is(A) linear(B) sigmoidal(C) oscillatory(D) parabolic |
Answer» Correct option (A) linear Explanation: log S = log c + z log A |
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174. |
The two components of autonomous nervous system have antagonistic actions. But in certain cases their effects are mutually helpful. Which of the following statement is correct?(A) At rest, the control of heart beat is not by the vagus nerve(B) During exercise the sympathetic control decreases(C) During exercise the parasympathetic control decreases(D) Stimulation of sympathetic system results in constriction of the pupil |
Answer» Correct option (C) During exercise the parasympathetic control decreases Explanation: Parasympathetic control decreased during exercise. |
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175. |
Which one of the following generally acts as an antagonist to gibberellins? (a) Zeatin (b) Ethylene (c) ABA (d) IAA |
Answer» Correct option is (c) ABA Gibberellins and ABA are antagonistic to each other. Gibberellins promote seed germination whereas ABA promotes seed dormancy. |
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176. |
Which statement about the Rutherford model of the atom is not true?(a) There is a positively charged centre in an atom called the nucleus(b) Nearly all the mass of an atom resides in the nucleus(c) Size of the nucleus is comparable to the atom(d) Electrons occupy the space surrounding the nucleus |
Answer» Answer is : (c) Size of the nucleus is comparable to the atom In Rutherford model, positive charge acquires a very small place at centre of atom in nucleus. |
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177. |
A girl brings a positively charged rod near a thin neutral stream of water from a tap. She observes that the water stream bends towards her. Instead, if she were to bring a negatively charged rod near to the stream, it will(a) bend in the same direction(b) bend in the opposite direction(c) not bend at all(d) bend in the opposite direction above and below the rod |
Answer» Answer is : (a) bend in the same direction Neutral objects are always attracted towards both positively and negatively charged objects. So, water stream still bends in same direction. |
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178. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) Angular quantum number signifies the shape of the orbital (b) Energies of stationary states in hydrogen like atoms is inversely proportional to the square of the principle quantum number (c) Total number of nodes for 3s-orbital is three (d) The radius of first orbit of He+ is half that of the first orbit of hydrogen atom |
Answer» Correct option is (c) Total number of nodes for 3s-orbital is three |
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179. |
Which of the following is not true about the total lunar eclipse?(a) A lunar eclipse can occur on a new moon and full moon day(b) The lunar eclipse would occur roughly every month, if the orbits of earth and moon were perfectly coplanar(c) The moon appears red during the eclipse because the blue light is absorbed in earth’s atmosphere and red is transmitted(d) A lunar eclipse can occur only on a full moon day |
Answer» Answer is : (a) A lunar eclipse occurs only on a full moon day. So, option (a) is incorrect. |
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180. |
A hollow pendulum bob filled with water has a small hole at the bottom through which water escapes at a constant rate. Which of the following statements describes the variation of the time period T of the pendulum as the water flows out?(a) T decreases first and then increases(b) T increases first and then decreases(c) T increases throughout(d) T does not change |
Answer» Answer is : (b) T increases first and then decreases Time period of a pendulum depends on its length as T ∝ √I where, l = length of pendulum. As water flows out of the bob of pendulum, centre of mass of bob go down as the level of water falls. But when bob is completely emptied, centre of mass of bob again reaches to its centre. Hence, effective length of pendulum first increases then decreases. So, time period of pendulum first increases then decreases. |
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181. |
Let tn denote the number of integral sided triangle with distinct sides chosen from {1, 2, 3 ———n). Then t20 – t10 equals (A) 81 (B) 153 (C) 163 (D) 173 |
Answer» Correct option: (A) 81 |
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182. |
DNA fragments are (a) positively charged (b) negatively charged (c) neutral (d) either positively or negatively charged depending on their size |
Answer» Correct option is (b) negatively charged DNA fragments are negatively charged molecules. The reason why DNA is negatively charged is the phosphate (\(PO^{2-}_4\)) group that constitutes every nucleotide. During the formation of phosphodiester bond, nucleotides retain one of the two negative charge, while the other is lost to form ester bond to new pentose. |
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183. |
A ball is launched from the top of Mt. Everest which is at elevation of 9000 m. The ball moves in circular orbit around earth. Acceleration due to gravity near the earth's surface is g. The magnitude of the ball's acceleration while in orbit is -(A) close to g/2(B) zero(C) much greater than g(D) nearly equal to g |
Answer» Correct option (D) nearly equal to g Explanation: At earth surface acceleration due to gravity g =GM/R2 At height = 9000 m, Radius of orbit of ball is 6400 + 9 km ⇒ radius r > R Radius is almost equal to radius of earth. (v) orbital velocity of ball = √GM/r Acceleration = v2/t ⇒GM/r2 as r is very near to R ∴ Acceleration = GM/R2 = g |
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184. |
A horizontal steel railroad track has a length of 100 m when the temperature is 25ºC. The track is constrained from expanding or bending. The stress on the strack on a hot summer day, when the temperature is 40ºC, is (Note : the linear coefficient of thermal expansion for steel is 1.1 x 10–5 /ºC and the Young's modulus of steel is 2 x 1011 Pa)(A) 6.6 x 107 Pa(B) 8.8 x 107 Pa(C) 3.3 x 107 Pa (D) 5.5 x 107 Pa |
Answer» Correct option (C) 3.3 x 107 Pa Explanation: When some body is constrained from expanding or bending then on heating thermal stress get develop in the body. Stress = Y αΔT = 2 × 1011 x 1.1 x 10–5 x (40 – 25) = 3.3 × 107 N/m2 = 3.3 x 107 Pa |
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185. |
Consider the regular array of vertical identical current carrying wires (with direction of current flow as indicated in the figure below) protruding through a horizontal table. If we scatter some diamagnetic particles on the table, they are likely to accumulate -(A) around regions such as A (B) around regions such as B(C) in circular regions around individual wires such as C(D) uniformly everywhere |
Answer» Correct option (A) around regions such as A Explanation: Diamagnetic material move from high magnetic field to low magnetic field so this material are likely to accumulate over the region such as A as here magnetic field is minimum. |
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186. |
The enthalpy (H) of an elementary exothermic reaction A ⇋ B is schematically plotted against the reaction coordinate. The plots in the presence and absence of a catalyst are shown in dashed and solid lines, respectively. Identify the correct plot for the reaction. |
Answer» Correct option (A) Explanation: For exothermic reaction ΔH = EP – ER < 0 EB – EA < 0 EB < EA Catalyst does not changes the initial and final position of the reaction so correct answer is (A) |
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187. |
The stalk of a plant leaf is derived from which one of the following types of plant tissue? (A) Sclerenchyma (B) Parenchyma (C) Chlorenchyma (D) Collenchyma |
Answer» Correct option (D) Collenchyma Explanation: The stalk of plant leaf (petiole) is reinforced by collenchyma. |
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188. |
The path of passage of stimulus when you accidentally touch a hotplate is(A) Receptor → Brain → Muscles(B) Muscles → Spinal cord → Receptor(C) Muscles → Brain → Receptor(D) Receptor → Spinal cord → Muscles |
Answer» Correct option (D) Receptor → Spinal cord → Muscles Explanation: Reflex arch Receptor → Sensory Neuron → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Muscle [Effector] |
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189. |
Where are the proximal and distal convoluted tubules located within the human body?(a) Adrenal cortex(b) Adrenal medulla(c) Renal cortex(d) Renal medulla |
Answer» Answer is : (c) Renal cortex Proxima and distal convoluted tubules are located in renal cortex. Convoluted means the tubules one tightly coiled. Proximal convoluted tubules are associated with the reabsorption of filtered water, Na+, K+. glucose, amino acid, Cl−, HCO3−, Ca2+, Mg2+ and secretion of H+, NH+4, urea whereas distal convoluted tubules are associated with reabsorption of water, Na+, Cl− and Ca2+. |
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190. |
Aluminium reduces manganese dioxide to manganese at high temperature. The amount of aluminium required to reduce one gram mole of manganese dioxide is -(A) 1/2 gram mole (B) 1 gram mole (C) 3/4 gram mole (D) 4/3 gram mole |
Answer» Correct option: (D) 4/3 gram mole Explanation: 4Al + 3MnO2 → 3Mn + 2Al2O3 To reduce 3 moles of MnO2 required moles of Al = 4 So, for one mole of MnO2 required moles of Al will be = 4/3 |
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Which of the following metals will precipitate copper from copper sulphate solution?(A) Hg (B) Sn (C)Au (D) Pt |
Answer» Correct option(b) Explanation: E0red = Sn < Cu < Hg < Au |
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Codon degeneracy means that(a) several amino acids are coded by more than one codon(b) one codon can code for many amino acids(c) one amino acid can be coded by only one codon(d) the codons are triplet nucleotide sequences |
Answer» Answer is : (a) several amino acids are coded by more than one codon There are 64 codons present in each living organism, out of which, 61 codons represent or code for amino acids and rest three are stop codons. Thus, there are more codon combinations than there are amino acids. The genetic code is described as degenerate because more than one codon sequence can code for the same amino acid. |
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In cell cycle, during interphase(a) two daughter cells are produced(b) the nucleus is divided into two daughter nuclei(c) the chromosome condenses(d) the DNA is replicated |
Answer» Answer is : (d) the DNA is replicated In cell cycle, during interphase, the DNA is replicated. Interphase begins with G1 -phase. During this phase, the cell makes a variety of proteins that are needed for DNA replication. G1 -phase is followed by synthetic or S-phase. This phase is responsible for the synthesis or replication of DNA. The aim of this process is to produce double the amount of DNA, providing the basis for the chromosome sets of the daughter cells. |
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Transfer of genetic material between population is best defined as(a) gene flow(b) genetic drift(c) genetic shift(d) speciation |
Answer» Answer is : (a) gene flow Gene flow is the transfer of genetic variation from one population to another. Genetic drift is a change in the frequency of an allele within a population over time. Speciation is the formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution. Genetic shift is a major change within a population which changes the population altogether. |
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Which one of the following statements is incorrect about nucleosomes?(a) They contain DNA(b) They contain histones(c) They are membrane-bound organelle(d) They are a part of chromosomes |
Answer» Answer is : (c) They are membrane-bound organelle Nucleosome is a structural unit of a eukaryotic chromosome, consisting of a length of DNA coiled around a core histone. Thus, nucleosome is not a membrane bound organelle of a cell. |
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The products of light reaction during photosynthesis include(a) ATP and NADPH(b) O2 and NADP+(c) O2 and H2O(d) NADP+ and H2O |
Answer» Answer is : (a) ATP and NADPH The light dependent reaction of photosynthesis uses light energy to make two molecules needed for the next stage of photosynthesis. These include the energy storage molecule ATP and the reduced electron carrier NADPH. The light reaction takes place in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts. |
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A man inside a freely falling box throws a heavy ball towards a side wall. The ball keeps on bouncing between the opposite walls of the box. We neglect air resistance and friction. Which of the following figures depicts the motion of the centre of mass of the entire system (man, the ball and the box)? |
Answer» Answer is : (a) As centre of mass is subjected to a downward external force only, so its motion is along the direction of external force, i.e. downwards. Any internal force does not change position of centre of mass. |
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198. |
How many sex chromosomes does a normal human inherit from father?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 23(d) 46 |
Answer» Answer is : (a) 1 A normal human inherits only one sex chromosome (either X or Y chromosome) from father. Sex chromosomes, determine whether an individual is male or female. In human and other mammals these are designated by scientists as X and Y. In humans, the sex chromosomes comprise one pair of the total of 23 pairs of chromosomes. The other 22 pairs of chromosomes are called autosomes. |
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During meiosis, there is(a) one round of DNA replication and one division(b) two rounds of DNA replication and one division(c) two rounds of DNA replication and two divisions(d) one round of DNA replication and two divisions |
Answer» Answer is : (d) one round of DNA replication and two divisions For a complete meiotic cell division, there takes place one round of DNA replication during the S-phase and two divisions. This is because meiosis is a process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information. |
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The pair in which the first compound is ionic and the second compound is covalent, is(a) Fe(OH)2, CH3OH(b) Fe(OH)2, Cu(OH)2(c) CH3OH, CH3CH2OH(d) Ca(OH)2, Cu(OH)2 |
Answer» Answer is : (a) Fe(OH)2, CH3OH An ionic compound is formed when metal and a non-metal reacts whereas covalent compound is formed when 2 non-metals react with each other. In the given options, Fe(OH)2, Ca(OH)2 and Cu(OH)2 are ionic while CH3OH, CH3CH2OH are covalent. Thus, the correct pair in which first compound is ionic and the second compound is covalent is given in option (a). |
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