Biology MCQs

1. In which among the following categories, Nepenthes khasiana or Indian Pitcher Plant can be placed?
[A] Saprophyte
[B] Xerophyte
[C] Insectivorous
[D] Halophyte

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2. Which among the following cells is capable to develop in any of the type of cell?
[A] Endothelial
[B] Endodermal
[C] Stem
[D] None of the above

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3. Which of the following Vitamin is essential for the formation of collagen?
[A] Vitamin A
[B] Vitamin B
[C] Vitamin C
[D] Vitamin D

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4. Anesthesia which allows patients to undergo surgery without the distress and pain they would otherwise experience, has been practiced by man since ancient times. Which among the following plant is the most ancient source of anesthesia preparations?
[A] Opium (poppy)
[B] Cannabis
[C] Datura
[D] Coca

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5. Bubo bubo is the scientific name of which of the following species?
[A] Hen
[B] Peacock
[C] Eagle
[D] Owl

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6. Deposition of which among the following in the joints, causing inflammation is reason of Gout, one of the forms of arthritis?
[A] Lactic Acid
[B] Oxalic Acid
[C] Acetic Acid
[D] Uric Acid

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7. Which among the following are found in all viruses?
[A] DNA and proteins
[B] Nucleic acid and capsid
[C] DNA and cell membrane
[D] RNA and cell wall

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8. Chickpeas when soaked in water can swell up to three times their volume. The phenomenon involved in this is called _?
[A] Imbibition
[B] Osmosis
[C] Reverse Osmosis
[D] Diffusion

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9. Which among the following nitrogenous wastes requires the least water for its excretion?
[A] Ammonia
[B] Urea
[C] Nitrites
[D] Uric Acid

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10. Golden rice is a variety of rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene. This genetically engineered (GE) rice variety, can help to alleviate deficiency of _?
[A] Vitamin A
[B] Vitamin B
[C] Vitamin C
[D] Vitamin D

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