1. Which part of the Human Body stores Glycogen?
[A] Liver
[B] Intestine
[C] Pancreas
[D] Skin
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Correct Answer: A [Liver]
Notes:
In liver Simple sugars (monosaccharides) which are in excess are converted into complex polysaccharides like glycogen
2. Which among the following is the most important role played by Ribosome in the cells?
[A] Synthesis of RNA
[B] Synthesis of DNA
[C] Synthesis of Proteins
[D] Metabolism of Carbohydrates
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Correct Answer: C [Synthesis of Proteins]
3. 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.
4. Which among the following fishes does not have Central Nervous System?
[A] Dog Fish
[B] Cuttle Fish
[C] Jelly Fish
[D] Star Fish
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Correct Answer: C [Jelly Fish]
5. “Minimata Disease ” is a severe neurological syndrome caused by eating fish and discovered in Japan. What was factor behind this disease?
[A] Arsenic Poisoning
[B] Mercury Poisoning
[C] Lead Poisoning
[D] Cadmium Poisoning
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Correct Answer: B [Mercury Poisoning]
6. Which among the following blood protein regulates the amount of water in plasma?
[A] Globulin
[B] Albumin
[C] Fibrin
[D] Fibulin
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Correct Answer: B [Albumin]
Notes:
Albumin is an energy storage protein and also an important osmoregulator of blood.
7. Ripening of fruits is because of which among the following plant hormones?
[A] Auxin
[B] Ethylene
[C] Gibberellins
[D] Carins
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Correct Answer: B [Ethylene]
8. A goitre is also called as
[A] Bronchocele
[B] Larynx
[C] autoimmune disease
[D] inflammation
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Correct Answer: A [Bronchocele]
9. Who is the father of Botany?
[A] Adam Smith
[B] Greco-Roman
[C] Theophrastus
[D] Carl Linnaeur
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Correct Answer: C [Theophrastus]
Notes:
Botany is the study of plants. Theophrastus (370-287 B.C.) is known as the father of Botany
10. Stapes, the smallest and the lightest bone in human body, is the part of which organ ?
[A] Ear
[B] Nose
[C] Neck
[D] hand
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Correct Answer: A [Ear]
Notes:
An adult human has 206 bones while a new born baby has 300 bones. 94 bones fuse as a baby grows. The total number of bones in human skull is 29. The face of a man is made up of 14 bones. Largest and longest bone is femur (thigh bone).The shortest bone in the human body is stapes or stirrup bone in the middle ear.
