Biology MCQs

1. Zebrafish, which has been genetically modified in Glofish to be sold as a pet is native to which among the following countries?
[A] India and Sri Lanka
[B] Australia & New Zealand
[C] India and Pakistan
[D] Japan

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2. Bile is secreted by which of the following cells?
[A] Hepatocytes
[B] Brown Fat Cells
[C] Lymphocytes
[D] Somatocytes

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3. “Karnal bunt” is a disease found in which if the following cereals?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Maize
[D] Pulses

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4. The Red color of Red wine is mainly because of _____?
[A] Chemicals in Wine
[B] Pigments
[C] Color blended
[D] Ageing

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5. Identify the organelle with the help of given information:

  1. It is a double membrane organelle.
  2. It is found only in eukaryotic cells.
  3. It is responsible for ATP production.

Select the correct option from codes given below:

[A] Centriole
[B] Lysosome
[C] Endoplasmic Reticulum
[D] Mitochondria

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6. Which organs have different basic structures, yet present a similarity in appearance and perform analogous functions?
[A] Kidney and liver
[B] Heart and lungs
[C] Wings of a bat and a bird
[D] Brain and spinal cord

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7. Why do the tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer?
[A] Leaves get dried up due to the excessive heat
[B] To prevent excessive loss of water through transpiration
[C] Because rainfall is inadequate
[D] Days are longer

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8. Which of the following glands control temperature in human beings?
[A] Pituitary gland
[B] Thyroid gland
[C] Hypothalamus gland
[D] Adrenal gland

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9. Which of the following correctly define Amniocentesis?
[A] Determination of foetal sex
[B] Separation of amino acids
[C] Determination of the sequence of amino acids in a protein
[D] Inducing abortion

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10. Which of the following contain a protein named Alpha-keratin?
[A] Blood
[B] skin
[C] wool
[D] eggs

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