1. In context with biology, which among the following is a Zoophyte?
[A] A plant that resembles an animal
[B] An animal that resembles a plant
[C] A plant that grows on an animal
[D] An animal that grows on a plant
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Correct Answer: B [An animal that resembles a plant]
Notes:
A zoophyte is an animal that visually resembles a plant.
2. The elements which are found in Haemoglobin, Chlorophyll, Chalcopyrite & Vitamin B12 are respectively as follows__________?
[A] Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Cobalt
[B] Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Cobalt
[C] Iron, Cobalt, Copper, Magnesium
[D] Magnesium, Iron, Cobalt, Copper
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Correct Answer: B [Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Cobalt]
Notes:
The elements which are found in Haemoglobin, Chlorophyll, Chalcopyrite & Vitamin B12 are respectively as follows: Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Cobalt.
3. “Rumen” is a part of ____?
[A] Stomach
[B] Small Intestine
[C] Large Intestine
[D] Liver
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Correct Answer: A [Stomach]
Notes:
The rumen which is also known as a paunch, forms the larger part of the reticulorumen, which is the first chamber in the alimentary canal of ruminant animals. Hence it is a part of stomach.
4. Which among the following is a Mollusc?
[A] Cuttle fish
[B] Silver fish
[C] Dog fish
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Cuttle fish]
Notes:
Cuttle fish or cuttles are marine molluscs of the order Sepiida. Molluscs are an important phylum of invertebrate animals. It is the second-largest phylum of invertebrate animals after the Arthropoda.
5. Which among the following correctly defines Hypoglycemia ?
[A] Lower than normal level of thyroxin secretion
[B] Lower than normal level of protein
[C] Lower than normal secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland
[D] Lower than normal level of blood glucose
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Correct Answer: D [Lower than normal level of blood glucose]
Notes:
Hypoglycemia is a condition in which your blood sugar which is also called as glucose is lower than normal in human body. Diabetes treatment and other conditions can cause hypoglycaemia.
6. A health problem which is characterized by inability of the bone marrow to produce the red blood cells is placed in which among the following groups?
[A] Anuria
[B] Aplastic Anemia
[C] Pernicious Anemia
[D] Aplasia
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Correct Answer: B [Aplastic Anemia]
Notes:
A health problem which is characterized by inability of the bone marrow to produce the red blood cells is placed in Aplastic Anemia. It causes a deficiency of all blood cell types: red blood cells, white blood cells, and also platelets.
7. In humans, fertilization normally occurs in __?
[A] Ovary
[B] Fallopian Tube
[C] Uterus
[D] Placenta
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Correct Answer: B [ Fallopian Tube]
Notes:
In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tube. The ovary is the female gonad that contains the eggs. The uterus is the organ that houses the developing embryo. The placenta is the structure that nourishes the embryo.
8. Which among the following is NOT a primary nutrient for plants?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Phosphorus
[C] Magnesium
[D] Potassium
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Correct Answer: C [ Magnesium]
Notes:
Apart from air, 15 of the essential nutrients are supplied by the soil to plants. Out of them, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium are called primary nutrients or macronutrients. Three more elements viz. Calcium, Magnesium and Sulphur are known as secondary nutrients because the deficiency of them is less likely to be a growth limiting factor.
9. Which one of the following is a useful functional association between fungi and the roots of higher plants?
[A] Mycorrhyza
[B] Lichen
[C] Root Nodules
[D] Cluster roots
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Correct Answer: A [ Mycorrhyza]
Notes:
A Mycorrhyza is a composite organism consisting of a fungus (the mycobiont) and a photosynthetic partner (the photobiont or phycobiont) growing together in a symbiotic relationship.
10. Which blood group is universal acceptor?
[A] O+
[B] AB+
[C] AB-
[D] O-
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Correct Answer: B [AB+]
Notes:
AB +ve is the universal acceptor blood group or the universal receptors. Because AB+ individuals have all of the possible antigens and therefore are the universal acceptors as their immune system is used to seeing each of the antigens.
