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M.C.Q-[Bio-1M]

MCQ 1511 Mark
Epithelial tissue always has an exposed outer surface and an inner surface anchored to connective tissue by a thin, non- cellular structure called the:
  • A
    Nonstratified layer
  • B
    Stratified layer
  • C
    Basement membrane
  • D
    Fibroblast
Answer
  1. Basement membrane
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MCQ 1531 Mark
Endothelium of the inner surface of blood vessels in vertebrates is formed:
  • A
    Simple squamous epithelium.
  • B
    Columnar epithelium.
  • C
    Cuboidal epithelium.
  • D
    Ciliated cells.
Answer
  1. Simple squamous epithelium.
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MCQ 1541 Mark
Elongated lignified cells with pointed ends belong to:
  • A
    Collenchyma
  • B
    Parenchyma
  • C
    Sclerenchyma
  • D
    None of these
Answer
  1. Sclerenchyma
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MCQ 1551 Mark
During a performance, if a dancer wants to stop her dancing, which muscles will execute this decision?
  • A
    Striated
  • B
    Smooth
  • C
    Cardiac
  • D
    Involuntary
Answer
  1. Striated
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MCQ 1561 Mark
Due to the deposition of ______ the cell walls of collenchyma cells are irregularly thick.
  • A
    Pectin
  • B
    Cellulose
  • C
    Hemoglobin
  • D
    Lignin
Answer
  1. Pectin
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MCQ 1571 Mark
Dermal tissue is derived from:
  • A
    Periblem
  • B
    Dermatogen
  • C
    Procambium
  • D
    Pleurome
Answer
  1. Dermatogen

Explanation:

Dermatogen is also known as protoderm. It further divides to form the three dermal layers - epidermis, endodermis and hypodermis.These form the protective layers of the plant.

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MCQ 1581 Mark
Cylindrical muscle fibres which show alternate light and dark bands are:
  • A
    Smooth muscle.
  • B
    Cardiac muscle fibres.
  • C
    Tendons.
  • D
    Striated muscle fibres.
Answer
  1. Striated muscle fibres.

Explanation:

Under the microscope, striated muscles show alternate light and dark bands or striations when stained appropriately. As a result, they are also called striated muscles.

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MCQ 1591 Mark
Cuboidal tissue takes part in:
  • A
    Absorption.
  • B
    Secretion.
  • C
    Excretion.
  • D
    All the above.
Answer
  1. All the above.

Explanation:

It is composed of a single layer of cube-like cells. It is found in kidney tubules and salivary glands. It provides mechanical support to organs and helps in absorption and excretion.

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MCQ 1601 Mark
Cork cells are made impervious to water and gases by the presence of:
  • A
    Cellulose
  • B
    Lipids
  • C
    Suberin
  • D
    Lignin
Answer
  1. Suberin

Explanation:

The cork cells are dead and lack inter cellular spaces. Its cells, whose walls are impregnated with suberin, are arranged in radial rows and fit closely together except where the cork is interrupted by lenticles.

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MCQ 1611 Mark
Cork cambium is an example of-
  • A
    Lateral meristem
  • B
    Primary meristem
  • C
    Apical meristem
  • D
    Intercalary meristem
Answer
  1. Lateral meristem
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MCQ 1621 Mark
Contractile proteins are found in:
  • A
    Bones.
  • B
    Blood.
  • C
    Cartilage.
  • D
    Muscles.
Answer
  1. Muscles.

Explanation:

Muscles help in movement and therefore contains contractile proteins.

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MCQ 1631 Mark
Contractile proteins are found in:
  • A
    Bones.
  • B
    Blood.
  • C
    Muscles.
  • D
    Cartilage.
Answer
  1. Muscles.

Explanation:

Contractile proteins are found in the muscles. Contractile proteins of muscle are actin and myosin, the main components of the thin and thick filaments, respectively. The cytoplasm of cells is a colloidal network of contractile proteins. Actin filaments are the major components of this network.

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MCQ 1641 Mark
Contractile proteins are found in:
  • A
    Bones
  • B
    Blood
  • C
    Muscles
  • D
    Cartilage
Answer
  1. Muscles

Explanation:

Contractile proteins are found in muscles, as they are associated with the movement of body or limbs. The contraction and relaxation of contractile proteins, present in muscles bring about movements of limbs, internal organs, etc. The bones are the major supporting tissue which form the endoskeleton of a vertebrate body. Blood is a fluid connective tissue responsible for transport of oxygen, nutrients, hormones etc,, and for producing antitoxins and antibodies, etc.

Cartilage provides support and flexibility to the body parts and smoothens surface at joints.

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MCQ 1651 Mark
Complete the analogy given below and choose the correct option Cutin: Epidermis; Suberin:
  • A
    Cambium.
  • B
    Apical meristem.
  • C
    Sieve tube.
  • D
    Cork cells.
Answer
  1. Cork cells.

Explanation:

As epidermis is formed of cutin, suberin gives rise to cork cells which makes them impervious to gas and water. No other given option is formed from suberin.

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MCQ 1661 Mark
Collenchyma mainly forms:
  • A
    Hypodermis.
  • B
    Epidermis.
  • C
    Phloem.
  • D
    Inner cortex.
Answer
  1. Inner cortex.

Explanation:

The collenchyma is found in few layers below the epidermis of plant. It is generally absent in monocot stems and leaves. The cell wall is unevenly thickened.

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MCQ 1671 Mark
Collenchyma mainly forms __________.
  • A
    Hypodermis
  • B
    Epidermis
  • C
    Phloem
  • D
    Inner cortex
Answer
  1. Hypodermis

Explanation:

Collenchyma tissue are found below epidermis in leaves and stem.

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MCQ 1681 Mark
Choose the wrong statement:
  • A
    The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue.
  • B
    Fats are stored below the skin and in between the internal organs.
  • C
    Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces between them.
  • D
    Cells of striated muscles are multinucleate and unbranched.
Answer
  1. The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue.

Explanation:

The nature of matrix differs according to their function for, e.g. Cartilage has calcium salts as it provides support to bones whereas muscles passes contractile proteins for their function of movement.

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MCQ 1691 Mark
Choose the incorrectly matched pair from the options given below:
  • A
    Salivary gland-Glandular epithelium.
  • B
    Companion cells-Perforated walls.
  • C
    Collenchyma-Flexibility.
  • D
    Axon-Nerve cell.
Answer
  1. Companion cells-Perforated walls.

Explanation:

Sieve tubes have the perforated walls instead of the companion cells. Companion cells remain associated with the sieve tubes.

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MCQ 1701 Mark
Cells which lose their nucleus during differentiation are:
  • A
    Nerve cells
  • B
    Muscle cells
  • C
    Erythrocytes
  • D
    Leucocytes
Answer
  1. Erythrocytes

Explanation:

Erythrocytes are red blood cells, that are involved in delivering oxygen to various tissues.

In humans, these becomes anuclated as they get mature for providing more space for hemoglobin.

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MCQ 1711 Mark
Cells of squamous epithelium are:
  • A
    Tall with elongated nuclei
  • B
    Cube like
  • C
    Flat and tile-like
  • D
    Columnar or cuboidal in shape
Answer
  1. Flat and tile-like
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MCQ 1731 Mark
Cartilage is not found in:
  • A
    Nose
  • B
    Ear
  • C
    kidney
  • D
    Larynx
Answer
  1. kidney

Explanation:

Kidney is composed of different kinds of epithelial tissues.

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MCQ 1741 Mark
Cardiac muscles are:
  • A
    Smooth, multinucleate, involuntary.
  • B
    Striated, multinucleate, involuntary.
  • C
    Smooth, uninucleate, involuntary.
  • D
    Striated, uninucleate, involuntary.
Answer
  1. Smooth, multinucleate, involuntary.

Explanation:

Cardiac muscle (also called heart muscle or myocardium) is one of three types of vertebrate muscles, with the other two being skeletal and smooth muscles. It is an involuntary, striated muscle that constitutes the main tissue of the walls of the heart.

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MCQ 1751 Mark
Cardiac muscle fibres are:
  • A
    Branched
  • B
    Striated
  • C
    Involuntary
  • D
    All the above
Answer
  1. All the above

Explanation:

Cardiac muscle fibres are branched, striated and involuntary. These muscles are exclusively present in the heart.

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MCQ 1761 Mark
Bulliform or motor cells are present in:
  • A
    Dicot stem
  • B
    Upper epidermis of dicot leaves
  • C
    Lower epidermis of monocot leaves
  • D
    Upper epidermis of monocot leaves
Answer
  1. Upper epidermis of monocot leaves
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MCQ 1771 Mark
Brush-bordered epithelium is found in:
  • A
    Stomach.
  • B
    Small intestine.
  • C
    Fallopian tube.
  • D
    Trachea.
Answer
  1. Small intestine.

Explanation:

It is composed of a single layer of tall and slender cells. Their nuclei are located at the base. Free surface may have microvilli. It is generaly found in the lining of stomach and intestine and help in secretion and absorption.

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MCQ 1791 Mark
Bone matrix is rich in:
  • A
    Fluoride and calcium.
  • B
    Calcium and phosphorus.
  • C
    Calcium and potassium.
  • D
    Phosphorus and potassium.
Answer
  1. Calcium and phosphorus.

Explanation:

Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix which is composed of calcium and phosphorus.

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MCQ 1801 Mark
Bone marrow is important for:
  • A
    Breakdown of WBC
  • B
    Production of RBC
  • C
    Breakdown of RBC
  • D
    Production of WBC
Answer
  1. Production of RBC
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MCQ 1811 Mark
Bone and cartilage are types of:
  • A
    Nervous tissues
  • B
    Muscle tissues
  • C
    Connective tissues
  • D
    Epithelial tissues
Answer
  1. Connective tissues

Explanation:

Connective tissues are the tissues that connect the different parts of the body.

Bone and cartilage are the specialized supporting connective tissues.

They give shape and size to the external and internal structure of the body. Muscles, nerves and epithelium are separate types of tissues with distinct functions.

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MCQ 1821 Mark
Blubber of whale and hump of camel are:
  • A
    Areolar tissue.
  • B
    Muscular tissue.
  • C
    Tendon.
  • D
    Adipose tissue.
Answer
  1. Adipose tissue.

Explanation:

A dipose tissue is fat storing connective tissue which is found mainly beneath the skin. Blubber of whale and hump of camel are adipose tissue which store fat.

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MCQ 1831 Mark
Below the skin, the fat is in the form of ____________?
  • A
    Lipoproteins
  • B
    Adipose tissue
  • C
    Mucous layer
  • D
    Lymphoid tissue
Answer
  1. Adipose tissue
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MCQ 1841 Mark
Areolar connective tissue is found between:
  • A
    Blood vessels and nerves.
  • B
    Skin and muscles.
  • C
    In the bone marrow.
  • D
    All the three.
Answer
  1. All the three.

Explanation:

Areolar connective tissue is found between the skin and muscles, around blood vessels and nerves and in the bone marrow. It fills the space inside the organs, supports internal organs and helps in repair of tissues.

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MCQ 1851 Mark
Areolar connective tissue is found around:
  • A
    Blood vessels
  • B
    Nerves
  • C
    Bone marrow
  • D
    All of these
Answer
  1. All of these
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MCQ 1861 Mark
A person met with an accident in which two long bones of hand were dislocated. Which among the following may be the possible reason?
  • A
    Tendon break.
  • B
    Break of skeletal muscle.
  • C
    Ligament break.
  • D
    Areolar tissue break.
Answer
  1. Ligament break.

Explanation:

Ligaments join one bone to another bone and hence ligament break can result in dislocation.

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MCQ 1871 Mark
A permanent tissue is described as complex tissue when it has:
  • A
    One type of cells, performing two or more different functions.
  • B
    More than one type of cells, performing different functions.
  • C
    One type of cells, performing one function.
  • D
    More than one type of cells, performing one common function.
Answer
  1. One type of cells, performing one function.

Explanation:

They can be thin walled or thick walled and have permanent shape. Permanent tissues can be simple or permanent complex tissues. Complex permanent tissue is made up of a group of same type of cells which have common origin and function. Xylem and phloem are complex tissues and form vascular tissue of the plant.

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MCQ 1881 Mark
A nail is inserted in the trunk of a tree at a height of 1 metre from the ground level. After 3 years the nail will:
  • A
    Move downwards.
  • B
    Move upwards.
  • C
    Remain at the same position.
  • D
    Move sideways.
Answer
  1. Remain at the same position.

Explanation:

Longitudinal growth in stem takes place at the top. So, portion below the apical meristem will remain at a constant level even after growth.

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MCQ 1891 Mark
A long tree has several branches. The tissue that helps in the side ways conduction of water in the branches is:
  • A
    Collenchymas.
  • B
    Xylem parenchyma.
  • C
    Parenchyma.
  • D
    Xylem vessels.
Answer
  1. Xylem vessels.

Explanation:

Xylem vessels are very long tube-like structures formed by a row of cells placed end to end. The transverse wails between these cells are partially or completely dissolved to form continous water channels.

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MCQ 1901 Mark
A long tree has several branches. The tissue that helps in the side ways conduction of water in the branches is:
  • A
    Collenchyma.
  • B
    Xylem parenchyma.
  • C
    Parenchma.
  • D
    Xylem vessels.
Answer
  1. Xylem vessels.

Explanation:

Collenchyma has no role in transport of water. Parenchyma is a supportive tissue and has nothing to do with conduction of water. The xylem vessels also known as xylem tracheae are the most active water conducting elements.

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MCQ 1911 Mark
All phloem cells are living except.
  • A
    Phloem fibres.
  • B
    Companion cells.
  • C
    Sieve tubes.
  • D
    Phloem parenchyma.
Answer
  1. Phloem fibres.

Explanation:

All cells are living except the Phloem fibres (Phloem fibres are dead cells).

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MCQ 1921 Mark
A group of similar cells with the same functions and origin is called ___________?
  • A
    Organ
  • B
    Organelle
  • C
    Tissue
  • D
    Organ system
Answer
  1. Tissue

Explanation:

Are groups of similar cells with the same functions and origin.

Organelles are small bodies within a cell with specific functions.

Organs are made of a group of tissues that function together.

Organ systems are made up of a group of organs that functions together.

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MCQ 1931 Mark
A group of cells alike in form, function and origin are called __________.
  • A
    Tissue
  • B
    Organ
  • C
    Organelle
  • D
    None of these
Answer
  1. Tissue

Explanation:

A group of cells that are similar in structure and/ or work together to achieve a particular function forms a tissue.

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MCQ 1941 Mark
A fat person is less affected by the cold wheather because of the presence of more.
  • A
    Areolar tissue.
  • B
    Striated muscles.
  • C
    Adipose tissue.
  • D
    Platelets.
Answer
  1. Adipose tissue.

Explanation:

Adipose tissue stores fat and since fat is a bad conductor it acts as an insulator and prevents loss of heat from the body. Therefore, a fatty person is less affected by cold.

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MCQ 1961 Mark
Actively dividing cells are present in:
  • A
    Xylem.
  • B
    Cambium.
  • C
    Phloem.
  • D
    Collenchymas.
Answer
  1. Cambium.

Explanation:

The cambium is the zone where the woody stem of a plant will thicken over time (ie. tree rings) and is the site of cell division of new vascular tissue as a woody stemmed plants grow wider (lateral growth).

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MCQ 1971 Mark
Active divisions take place in the cells of:
  • A
    Xylem.
  • B
    Phloem.
  • C
    Sclerenchyma.
  • D
    Cambium.
Answer
  1. Cambium.

Explanation:

Active divisions take place in the cells of cambium. Cambium is a meristematic tissue.

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