1. The web of the spider is made up of which among the following?
[A] Carbohydrate Polymers
[B] Proteins
[C] Lipids
[D] Polysaccharides
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Correct Answer: B [Proteins]
Notes:
Spiders use their silk to make web. Spider silk is made out of protein.
2. Deficiency of Tocopherol leads to sterility in males and females. The popular word for Tocopherol is ___?
[A] Vitamin B3
[B] Vitamin K
[C] Vitamin D
[D] Vitamin E
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Correct Answer: D [Vitamin E]
Notes:
Tocopherols are a class of organic chemical compounds, many of which have vitamin E activity. Deficiency of Tocopherol leads to sterility in males and females. Tocopherol exists in four different forms designated as α, β, δ, and γ.
3. Diabetes insipidus (DI) caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone is secreted by which endocrine gland?
[A] Thyroid Gland
[B] Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
[C] Pancreas
[D] Liver
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Correct Answer: B [Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)]
Notes:
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by Pituitary Gland which is also called Hypophysis.
4. Islets of langerhans are related to which of the following?
[A] Calcitonin
[B] Insulin
[C] Thyroxine
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Insulin]
Notes:
The pancreatic islets or islets of Langerhans are the regions of the pancreas that contain its endocrine which is also called as hormone-producing cells. They are also known as the insulin-producing tissue.
5. Which among the following is correct ?
[A] Caffeine which is a diuretic is a constituent of coffee but not found in tea
[B] Vitamin C which is also called ascorbic acid can be replaced with citric acid in our food
[C] Citric acid is used in Cola drinks
[D] All are wrong statements
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Correct Answer: B [Vitamin C which is also called ascorbic acid can be replaced with citric acid in our food]
Notes:
Vitamin C which is also called ascorbic acid can be replaced with citric acid. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin which is found in many foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. It is a potent antioxidant, and has a positive effects on skin health and immune function.
6. The human musculoskeletal system consists of
[A] human skeleton
[B] bones attached to other bones with joints
[C] skeletal muscle attached to the skeleton by tendons.
[D] All the above
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Correct Answer: D [All the above]
Notes:
The human musculoskeletal system consists of human skeleton, bones attached to other bones with joints and skeletal muscle attached to the skeleton by tendons. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture and circulates blood throughout the body.
7. Who among the following is called father of Modern Genetics ?
[A] William Bateson
[B] Robert Hooke
[C] E J Butler
[D] F O Bower
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Correct Answer: A [William Bateson]
Notes:
William Bateson was an English biologist who was the first person to use the term genetics to describe the study of heredity. He is considered as the father of Modern Genetics.
8. 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.
9. The cells of all living biological matter are made of four major elements. The elements are:
[A] Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Phosphorous
[B] Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen
[C] Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Sulphur
[D] Sodium, Chlorine, Potassium and Magnesium
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Correct Answer: B [ Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen]
Notes:
The four major elements are Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen.
10. Which of the following belongs to the Hypochondria?
[A] Disease of eyes
[B] Disease of sexual organs
[C] Disease of low blood pressure
[D] State of morbid anxiety about one’s own health, with complaint of imaginary disorders
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Correct Answer: D [State of morbid anxiety about one’s own health, with complaint of imaginary disorders]
Notes:
Hypochondria symptoms include a long-term and intense fear of having a serious condition and worry that minor symptoms indicate something serious. A person may frequently visit or switch doctors.
