1. In which of the following plants, you can find Leghemoglobin?
[A] Wheat
[B] Soyabean
[C] Potato
[D] Brinjal
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Correct Answer: B [Soyabean]
Notes:
Legume nodules possess special protein called LEGHEMOGLOBIN. The synthesis of leghemoglobin is the result of symbiosis because neither bacteria alone nor legume plant alone possess the protein
2. Which among the following diseases is characterized by “complete loss of memory”?
[A] Amnesia
[B] Schizophrenia
[C] Alzheimer’s disease
[D] Parkinson’s disease
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Correct Answer: A [Amnesia ]
Notes:
Amnesia refers to a loss of memory due to illness, injury, drug abuse or other causes.
3. MON 863 is a genetically engineered variety of which among the following?
[A] Soya Bean
[B] Maize
[C] Rice
[D] Tomato
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Correct Answer: B [Maize]
Notes:
MON 863 is a genetically engineered variety of maize produced by Monsanto. It was generated by transformation of Zea mays cell culture line AT824 with a MIuI restriction fragment from plasmid PV-ZMIR13 using particle acceleration technology.
4. Which antigen is present in O blood group?
[A] Either A or B
[B] Both A and B
[C] Neither A nor B
[D] O
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Correct Answer: C [Neither A nor B]
Notes:
There are no antigens present in Blood group O. It has both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma and also some special “anti-A,B” antibodies. Blood group AB has both A and B antigens, but no antibodies.
5. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase & telophase are the stages of which of the following process?
[A] Mitosis / Meiosis
[B] Asexual reproduction
[C] sexual reproduction
[D] Cell metabolism
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Correct Answer: A [Mitosis / Meiosis]
Notes:
Mitosis is a fundamental process for life. During mitosis, a cell splits to form two identical daughter cells by duplicating all of its contents, including its chromosomes. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase & telophase are the stages of
Mitosis.
6. Which one of the following pairings is inaccurate?
[A] Malleus – Middle Ear Bone
[B] Maxilla – Facial Bone
[C] Lunate Carpal Bone – Wrist Bone
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Maxilla – Facial Bone]
Notes:
The Maxilla is not a Cranial Bone as suggested in the original match. In fact, it is a significant bone of the facial structure. It assists in the formation of the orbit, roof of the mouth, and the shape and size of the upper dental arch. Its primary role includes facilitating mastication and communication.
7. From which part of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra , Liquorice or Mulethi is obtained?
[A] Leaves
[B] Roots
[C] Fruits
[D] Stem
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Correct Answer: B [Roots]
Notes:
Mulethi is powdered liquorice root and is an effective expectorant used since ancient times in Ayurvedic medicines. Its is also used in Jastimadhu which is a tooth powder. many cough syrups today contain Liquorice as an ingredient. It is also used in mouth ulcers and peptic ulcers.
8. What is the correct name of premature death of cells and living tissue?
[A] Neutrophilia
[B] Necrosis
[C] Neoplasia
[D] Nephrosis
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Correct Answer: B [Necrosis]
Notes:
Necrosis is the name of premature death of cells and living tissue. It refers to the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.
9. It has been demonstrated by the scientists that, certain wines such as Red Wine posses health benefits because they contain antioxidants, which work in the body as Free Radical Scavengers and slow the oxidation of other molecules by capturing the free radicals. Which among the following is the most common antioxidant found in Red Wine?
[A] Catechin
[B] Tetrodotoxin
[C] Polyphenol
[D] Tocopherol
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Correct Answer: C [Polyphenol]
Notes:
The most common antioxidant found in Red Wine is Polyphenol. It has been demonstrated by the scientists that, certain wines such as Red Wine posses health benefits because they contain antioxidants, which work in the body as Free Radical Scavengers and slow the oxidation of other molecules by capturing the free radicals.
10. For which of the following diseases first successful vaccination was devloped (it is caused by Variola virus)?
[A] Cow pox
[B] Chicken pox
[C] Small pox
[D] Polio
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Correct Answer: C [Small pox]
Notes:
Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by one of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. the World Health Organization (WHO) certified the global eradication of the disease in 1980.
