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SECTION - A [ZOOLOGY - MCQ]

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45 questions · 41 auto-graded MCQ + 4 self-marked written.

MCQ 14 Marks
Select the plant cells/tissue
Guard cell, Subsidiary cells, Leydig cells, Parenchyma, Leukocytes, Bulliform cells, Phloem, Podocytes, Mesophyll, Thrombocytes, Sertoli cells
  • A
    Seven
  • Six
  • C
    Five
  • D
    Eight
Answer
Correct option: B.
Six
(B) Six
The plant cells/tissue
Guard cell, Subsidiary cells, Parenchyma, Bulliform cells, Phloem, Mesophyll
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MCQ 34 Marks
On the basis of the mode of pouring of their secretions, glands are divided into two categories these categories are
  • A
    Simple and compound
  • B
    Dense and special
  • Exocrine and endocrine
  • D
    Loose and dense
Answer
Correct option: C.
Exocrine and endocrine
(C) Exocrine and endocrine
On the basis of the mode of pouring of their secretions, glands are divided into two categories these categories are Exocrine and endocrine
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Question 44 Marks
Answer
(C)
(a) Adhering junctions(ii) Functions like rivets and fasten cells together into strong sheets
(b) Tight junctions(i) Establish a barrier that prevents leakage of extracellular fluid across a layer of cells
(c) Gap junctions(iv) Provide cytoplasmic channels from one cell to an adjacent cell for communication
(d) Synaptic junctions(iii) Pass information through neurotransmitters from one cell to another
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MCQ 54 Marks
Ear wax secreting cells have which type of epithelium?
  • A
    Columnar epithelium
  • Exocrine glandular epithelium
  • C
    Compound epithelium
  • D
    Endocrine glandular epithelium
Answer
Correct option: B.
Exocrine glandular epithelium
(B) Exocrine glandular epithelium
Ear wax secreting cells have Exocrine glandular epithelium
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MCQ 64 Marks
Given below are two statements:One is labelled a Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) .
Assertion (A): With the help of several ommatidia, a cockroach can perceive several images of an object, i.e.,mosaic vision
Reason (R): Mosaic vision gives NO sensitivity but more resolution
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  • B
    (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
  • C
    Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • D
    Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Answer
Correct option: A.
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
A
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MCQ 74 Marks
Which of the following types of epithelium lines the walls of blood vessels ?
  • A
    Ciliated epithelium
  • Squamous epithelium
  • C
    Cuboidal epithelium
  • D
    Columnar epithelium
Answer
Correct option: B.
Squamous epithelium
(B) Squamous epithelium
Squamous epithelium– types of epithelium lines the walls of blood vessels
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MCQ 84 Marks
What would be the proportions of light and hybrid density DNA molecule, respectively if Meselson and Stahl's experiment was continued for 60 minutes :
  • A
    $50 \%, 50 \%$
  • B
    $25 \%, 75 \%$
  • $75 \%, 25 \%$
  • D
    $100 \%, 0 \%$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$75 \%, 25 \%$
(C) $75 \%, 25 \%$
The proportions of light and hybrid density DNA molecule, respectively if Meselson and Stahl's experiment was continued for 60 minutes – 75%, 25%
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MCQ 94 Marks
With respect to nucleosome, Which of the following statements is incorrect :
  • Nucleosome contains 120 bp of DNA helix
  • B
    Nucleosomes are seen as 'beads' on string' under Electron Microscope
  • C
    DNA is wrapped around positively charged histone octamer to form nucleosome
  • D
    Nucleosome is the repeating unit of chromatin
Answer
Correct option: A.
Nucleosome contains 120 bp of DNA helix
(A) Nucleosome contains 120 bp of DNA helix
With respect to nucleosome, The correct statements are
(1) Nucleosome contains 200 bp of DNA helix
(2) Nucleosomes are seen as 'beads' on string' under Electron Microscope
(3) DNA is wrapped around positively charged histone octamer to form nucleosome.
(4) Nucleosome is the repeating unit of chromatin
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MCQ 104 Marks
If a DNA molecule is shortened by 25 base pairs,how many helical turns will be reduced from its structure :
  • A
    1
  • B
    3
  • 2.5
  • D
    2
Answer
Correct option: C.
2.5
C
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MCQ 114 Marks
A low frequency recombination indicates that the genes are: :
  • A
    Located far apart from each other
  • Located close to each other
  • C
    Not linked
  • D
    Loosely linked
Answer
Correct option: B.
Located close to each other
(B) Located close to each other
A low frequency recombination indicates that the genes are Located close to each other
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MCQ 124 Marks
Which one of the following is not an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) used by childless couples to have children?
  • A
    ZIFT
  • IUD
  • C
    IVF
  • D
    IUT
Answer
Correct option: B.
IUD
(B) IUD
IUD – a type of contraceptive
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MCQ 134 Marks
In human three layers give rise to all tissues/organs in adults, these three layers are
(a) Ectoderm
(b) Endoderm
(c) Mesoderm
(d) Middle layer
  • a, b, c
  • B
    a, b, d
  • C
    b, c, d
  • D
    a, c, d
Answer
Correct option: A.
a, b, c
(A) a, b, c
In human three layers give rise to all tissues/organs in adults these three layers are
(a) Ectoderm
(b) Endoderm
(c) Mesoderm
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MCQ 144 Marks
Which of the following hormones are secreted in women only during pregnancy :
(a) Relaxin
(b) Oxytocin
(c) hCG
(d) hPL
(e) Progesterone
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
  • A
    (c) , (d) and (e) only
  • B
    (b) and (e) only
  • C
    (b) , (c) and (d) only
  • (a) , (c) and (d) only
Answer
Correct option: D.
(a) , (c) and (d) only
(D) (a) , (c) and (d) only
The hormones are secreted in women only during pregnancy :
(a) Relaxin
(c) hCG
(d) hPL
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MCQ 154 Marks
How many Y-chromosomes are present in the 2nd polar body in human beings :
  • A
    01
  • 00
  • C
    23
  • D
    02
Answer
Correct option: B.
00
(B) 00
No Y-chromosomes are present in the 2nd polar body in human beings
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MCQ 164 Marks
Arrange the following male sex accessory ducts in the correct sequence for the transport of sperms from the tests
(a) Epididymis
(b) Ejaculatory duct
(c) Vasa efferentia
(d) Rete testis
(e) Vas deferens
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • A
    (d) , (a) , (c) , (e) , (b)
  • B
    (d) , (c) , (e) , (a) , (b)
  • (d) , (c) , (a) , (e) , (b)
  • D
    (d) , (e) , (a) , (c) , (b)
Answer
Correct option: C.
(d) , (c) , (a) , (e) , (b)
C
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MCQ 174 Marks
Endemism refers to:
  • A
    Species richness
  • B
    Species evenness
  • Species confined to that region
  • D
    Species diversity
Answer
Correct option: C.
Species confined to that region
(C) Species confined to that region
Endemism refers to Species confined to that region
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MCQ 184 Marks
Given below are two statements:
Statement - I: Pyramid of energy is always upright and is the most efficient
Statement-II: Pyramid of biomass in sea is generally inverted.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • A
    Statements-I is correct but statement-II is incorrect
  • B
    Statements-I is incorrect but statement-II is correct
  • Both statement-I and statements-II are correct
  • D
    Both statement-I and statement-II are incorrect
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both statement-I and statements-II are correct
(C) Both statement-I and statements-II are correct
Statement - I: Pyramid of energy is always upright and is the most efficient
Statement-II: Pyramid of biomass in sea is generally inverted.
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MCQ 194 Marks
A population with finite resources shows a logistic growth curve where the correct sequence of events will be :
  • A
    Stationary phase $\rightarrow$ Acceleration phase $\rightarrow$ Lag phase $\rightarrow$ Asymptote
  • B
    Acceleration phase $\rightarrow$ Deceleration $\rightarrow$ Asymptote
  • C
    Acceleration phase $\rightarrow$ Lag phase $\rightarrow$ Stationaryphase
  • Lag phase $\rightarrow$ Acceleration phase $\rightarrow$ Deceleration $\rightarrow$ Asymptote
Answer
Correct option: D.
Lag phase $\rightarrow$ Acceleration phase $\rightarrow$ Deceleration $\rightarrow$ Asymptote
(D)  Lag phase $\rightarrow$ Acceleration phase $\rightarrow$ Deceleration $\rightarrow$ Asymptote
A population with finite resources shows a logistic growth curve where the correct sequence of events will be
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MCQ 204 Marks
Give below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In human beings, insulin is synthesized as a pro-hormone which needs to be processed before it becomes fully mature and functional.
Reason (R) : The extra stretch of C-peptide is to be removed from A-peptide and B-peptide chain of insulin.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below :
  • A
    (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  • B
    (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation or (A)
  • D
    Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation (A)
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation or (A)
C
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MCQ 214 Marks
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The nematode can not survive in a transgenic host which expresses specific interfering RNA.
Reason (R) : Nematode specific gene introduced in the host produces both sense and antisense complementary RNA which initiate RNA interference in the host cell.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer form the option given below:
  • A
    (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  • B
    (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • D
    Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C
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MCQ 224 Marks
In a cell, the separation of DNA strands is brought about by the enzyme DNA helicase, whereas in PCR, the separation of DNA strands is due to :
  • High temperature
  • B
    Two sets of Primers
  • C
    Taq DNA polymerase
  • D
    Deoxynucleotides
Answer
Correct option: A.
High temperature
(A) High temperature
In a cell, the separation of DNA strands is brought about by the enzyme DNA helicase, whereas in PCR, the separation of DNA strands is due to High temperature
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MCQ 234 Marks
Identify the properties of a good vector used in rDNA technology
(a) It should have origin of replication supporting a high copy number
(b) It should have preferably more than '2' recognition sites
(c) The restriction sites in vector should be in the antibiotic- resistant genes
(d) It should have suitable marker genes
(e) It should be easy to isolate and purify
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • A
    (a), (c) and (e) only
  • B
    (c), (d) and (e) only
  • (a), (b) and (c) only
  • D
    (a), (c) , (d) and (e) only
Answer
Correct option: C.
(a), (b) and (c) only
(C) (a), (b) and (c) only
the properties of a good vector used in rDNA technology
(a) It should have origin of replication supporting a high copy number
(c) The restriction sites in vector should be in the antibiotic- resistant genes
(d) It should have suitable marker genes
(e) It should be easy to isolate and purify
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MCQ 244 Marks
Select the incorrect match
  • A
    Dosa and idli – Fermented by bacteria
  • B
    Citric acid – Produced by multicellular organism
  • C
    Acetic acid – Produced by unicellular organism
  • Cyclosporin -A – Produced by unicellular organism
Answer
Correct option: D.
Cyclosporin -A – Produced by unicellular organism
(D) Cyclosporin -A – Produced by unicellular organism
(1) Dosa and idli – Fermented by bacteria
(2) Citric acid – Produced by multicellular organism
(3) Acetic acid – Produced by unicellular organism
(4) Cyclosporin -A – Produced by multicellular organism
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MCQ 254 Marks
Immuno-suppressants are administered to burn patients or during organ transplantation to suppress:
  • A
    Innate immunity
  • B
    Cytokine storm
  • C
    Humoral immunity
  • Cell-mediated immunity
Answer
Correct option: D.
Cell-mediated immunity
(D) Cell-mediated immunity
Immuno-suppressants are administered to burn patients or during organ transplantation to suppress Cell-mediated immunity
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MCQ 264 Marks
Give below are two statements :
Statement - I : When an infected female Anopheles mosquito bite, it release gametocytes of plasmodium into the healthy person.
Statement - II : The female Anopheles mosquito takes up sporozoites of Plasmodium with blood meal from an infected person, suffering form malaria.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the options give below :
  • A
    Statement - I is correct but Statement - II is incorrect
  • B
    Statement - I is incorrect but Statement - II is correct
  • C
    Both Statement - I and Statement - II are correct
  • Both Statement - I and Statement - II are incorrect
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both Statement - I and Statement - II are incorrect
(D) Both Statement - I and Statement - II are incorrect
Statement - I : When an infected female Anopheles mosquito bite, it release sporozoites of plasmodium into the healthy person.
Statement - II : The female Anopheles mosquito takes up gametocytes of Plasmodium with blood meal from an infected person, suffering form malaria.
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MCQ 274 Marks
Genetic Drift occurs due to :
  • A
    Natural selection
  • Sudden population migration
  • C
    Continuous gene migration
  • D
    Mutation
Answer
Correct option: B.
Sudden population migration
(B) Sudden population migration
Genetic Drift occurs due to Sudden population migration
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MCQ 284 Marks
Select the correct match regarding adaptive radiation of Australian marsupials corresponding to placental mammals
  • A
    Numbat – Flying Squirrel
  • B
    Tasmanian Wolf – Bobcat
  • C
    Marsupial mouse – Mole
  • Spotted Cuscus – Lemur
Answer
Correct option: D.
Spotted Cuscus – Lemur
D
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Question 294 Marks
Match List - I with List - II
List - IList - II
(a) Chromoplasts(i) Proteins
(b) Amyloplasts(ii) Oil and fats
(c) Elaioplasts(iii) Starch
(d) Aleuroplasts(iv) Carotene
Choose the correct answer from the option given below
Image
Answer
(B)
(a) Chromoplasts(iv) Carotene
(b) Amyloplasts(iii) Starch
(c) Elaioplasts(ii) Oil and fats
(d) Aleuroplasts(i) Proteins
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MCQ 304 Marks
Given below are two statements :
Statement - I : Membrane-bound organelles of the endomembrane system coordinate cellular functions.
Statement - II : Mitochondria and chloroplasts are not considered a part of the endomembrane system.
In the light of the above statements, choose the mostappropriate answer from the options given below :
  • A
    Statement - I is correct but Statement - II is incorrect
  • B
    Statement - I is incorrect but Statement - II is correct
  • Both Statement - I and Statement - II are correct
  • D
    Both Statement - I and Statement - II are incorrect
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both Statement - I and Statement - II are correct
(C) Both Statement - I and Statement - II are correct
Statement - I : Membrane-bound organelles of the endomembrane system coordinate cellular functions.
Statement - II : Mitochondria and chloroplasts are not considered a part of the endomembrane system.
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MCQ 314 Marks
Select the correct match
A. PantheraI. Tiger
B. CanisII. Dog
C. FelisIII. Cat
D. SolanumIV. Makoi
  • A
    A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • C
    A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  • D
    A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
Answer
Correct option: B.
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(B) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
A. PantheraI. Tiger
B. CanisII. Dog
C. FelisIII. Cat
D. SolanumIV. Makoi
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MCQ 324 Marks
Given below are two statements:
Statements-I: Amphibians and mostly reptiles have a 3-chambered heart with two atria and a single ventricle, and oviparous in nature
Statements-II: Crocodiles possess a 4 chambered heart with two ventricles and two atria: and viviparous in nature
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • Statements-I is correct but statements-II is incorrect
  • B
    Statement-I is incorrect but statements-II is correct
  • C
    Both statement-I and statement-II are correct
  • D
    Both statement-I and statements-II are incorrect
Answer
Correct option: A.
Statements-I is correct but statements-II is incorrect
(A) Statements-I is correct but statements-II is incorrect
Statements-I: Amphibians and mostly reptiles have a 3-chambered heart with two atria and a single ventricle, and oviparous in nature
Statements-II: Crocodiles possess a 4 chambered heart with two ventricles and two atria: and viviparous in nature
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MCQ 334 Marks
Air bladder is found in :
  • Osteichthyes
  • B
    Aves
  • C
    Cyclostomata
  • D
    Chondrichthyes
Answer
Correct option: A.
Osteichthyes
(A) Osteichthyes
Air bladder is found in Osteichthyes
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MCQ 344 Marks
Which one of the following features are not true for chordates :
(a) Heart is dorsal.
(b) Pharynx is perforated by gill slits.
(c) Central nervous system is ventral solid and single.
(d) post-anal tail is present.
(e) Notochord is present.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the option give below :
  • A
    (e) only
  • B
    (a), (d) and (c) only
  • C
    (b) and (c) only
  • (a) and (c) only
Answer
Correct option: D.
(a) and (c) only
(D) (a) and (c) only
The features are true for chordates :
(a) Heart is ventral
(b) Pharynx is perforated by gill slits.
(c) Central nervous system is dorsal hollow and single.
(d) post-anal tail is present.
(e) Notochord is present
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MCQ 364 Marks
An intestinal hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release a watery secretion that is rich in bicarbonate ions:
  • Cholecystokinin
  • B
    Gastric Inhibitory Peptide
  • C
    TCT
  • D
    PTH
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cholecystokinin
(A) Cholecystokinin
Cholecystokinin – An intestinal hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release a watery secretion that is rich in bicarbonate ions
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MCQ 374 Marks
Normal sleep-wake cycle in a human body is maintained by the secretion of:
  • A
    Thyroid gland
  • B
    Thymus gland
  • Pineal gland
  • D
    Pituitary gland
Answer
Correct option: C.
Pineal gland
(C) Pineal gland
Normal sleep-wake cycle in a human body is maintained by the secretion of Pineal gland
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MCQ 384 Marks
Which of the following is correct statement :
  • Actin and regulatory proteins are located in thin filament.
  • B
    Z-lines and myosin (thick) filament to the ends of the sarcomere.
  • C
    Sarcoplasmic reticulum stores acetylcholine.
  • D
    Myosin cross bridges contain calcium binding sites.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Actin and regulatory proteins are located in thin filament.
A
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MCQ 394 Marks
Which one of the following hormones reduces the blood pressure :
  • A
    Antidiuretic hormone
  • Atrial Natriuretic factor
  • C
    Aldosterone
  • D
    Angiotensin-II
Answer
Correct option: B.
Atrial Natriuretic factor
(B) Atrial Natriuretic factor
Atrial Natriuretic factor– hormones reduces the blood pressure
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MCQ 404 Marks
Terrestrial adaptations necessitated the production of :
  • A
    Highly toxic nitrogenous wastes like urea and uric acid
  • Lesser toxic nitrogenous wastes like urea and uric acid
  • C
    Lesser toxic nitrogenous wastes like ammonia and urea
  • D
    Highly toxic nitrogenous wastes like ammonia and urea
Answer
Correct option: B.
Lesser toxic nitrogenous wastes like urea and uric acid
(B) Lesser toxic nitrogenous wastes like urea and uric acid
Terrestrial adaptations necessitated the production of Lesser toxic nitrogenous wastes like urea and uric acid
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MCQ 414 Marks
Inadequate supply of oxygen to heart muscles leads to a symptom of acute chest pain. This disorder of the circulatory system is identified as:
  • Angina pectoris
  • B
    Cardiac arrest
  • C
    Heart failure
  • D
    Coronary Heart Disease
Answer
Correct option: A.
Angina pectoris
(A) Angina pectoris
Inadequate supply of oxygen to heart muscles leads to a symptom of acute chest pain. This disorder of the circulatory system is identified as Angina pectoris
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MCQ 424 Marks
In the regulation of respiration, a chemosensitive area adjacent to the rhythm centre in the medulla region of the brain, is highly sensitive to :
  • A
    $HCO _3^{-}$
  • $CO _2$
  • C
    $O _2$
  • D
    $N _2$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$CO _2$
(B) $CO _2$
In the regulation of respiration, a chemosensitive area adjacent to the rhythm centre in the medulla region of the brain, is highly sensitive to $HCO _3^{-}$
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MCQ 444 Marks
Select the correct sequence of events occurring during Prophase-I of Meiosis-I
(a) Nuclear envelope breakdown
(b) Synaptonemal complex formation
(c) Compaction of chromosomes
(d) Terminalisation of chiasmata
(e) Crossing over
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • (c) $\rightarrow$ (b) $\rightarrow$ (e) $\rightarrow$ (d) $\rightarrow$ (a)
  • B
    (c) $\rightarrow$ (a) $\rightarrow$ (b) $\rightarrow$ (d) $\rightarrow$ (e)
  • C
    (b) $\rightarrow$ (c) $\rightarrow$ (a) $\rightarrow$ (d) $\rightarrow$ (e)
  • D
    (c) $\rightarrow$ (a) $\rightarrow$ (b) $\rightarrow$ (e) $\rightarrow$ (d)
Answer
Correct option: A.
(c) $\rightarrow$ (b) $\rightarrow$ (e) $\rightarrow$ (d) $\rightarrow$ (a)
A
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MCQ 454 Marks
In a reaction catalyzed by an enzyme, which of the following statements is correct :
  • Enzymes decrease the activation energy for formation of transition state.
  • B
    Enzymes make transition from substrate to product more difficult.
  • C
    Enzymes increase the activation energy for formation of transition state.
  • D
    Enzyme-substrate complex formed during a reaction lasts for a very long time.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Enzymes decrease the activation energy for formation of transition state.
A
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