1. Who among the following is considered to be the father of antiseptic surgery?
[A] Dr. Lineus Pauling
[B] Dr. Joseph Lister
[C] Robert Koch
[D] Louis pasteur
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Joseph Lister]
Notes:
Dr. Joseph Lister was a British surgeon and a pioneer of the antiseptic surgery. His research into bacteriology and infection in wounds, raised his skillful operative technique, that was similar to his peers.
2. Which among the following diseases is not caused by a virus ?
[A] Chickenpox
[B] Hepatitis
[C] Cholera
[D] Dengue
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Correct Answer: C [Cholera]
Notes:
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae
3. 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.
4. Among Globulin, Albumin, Glutein and collagen which protein is abundant in Eggs?
[A] Globulin
[B] Collagen
[C] Albumin
[D] Thaimine
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Correct Answer: C [Albumin]
Notes:
Albumin is most abundant in eggs. Albumin is a family of globular proteins are water-soluble, moderately soluble in concentrated salt solutions, and experience heat denaturation. Substances which contain albumins are called albuminoids.
5. “Clavicle” in the human body is a ________?
[A] collar bone
[B] rib
[C] upper limb bone
[D] Lower limb bone
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Correct Answer: A [collar bone]
Notes:
“Clavicle” in the human body is the collar bone. It is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum also known as breastbone. There are two clavicles, one on the left and one on the right.
6. Which among the following test is most suitable to judge paternity ?
[A] Blood Grouping
[B] Tissue Culture
[C] DNA Test
[D] Genetic Codes
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Correct Answer: C [DNA Test]
Notes:
DNA test is most suitable to judge paternity. It looks at specific locations of a person’s genome, in order to find or verify
ancestral genealogical relationships. It can also be used to estimate the ethnic mixture of an individual.
7. Which among the following is caused by Virus?
[A] Mumps
[B] Beri Beri
[C] Tuberculosis
[D] Dysentery
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Correct Answer: A [Mumps]
Notes:
Mumps is caused by Virus. Mumps is a viral infection that affects the salivary glands that’s easily preventable by a vaccine. Initial signs and symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache, poor appetite, and feeling generally unwell.
8. Which among the following conditions will give birth to Fraternal Twins?
[A] a single egg is fertilized to form one zygote which then divides into two separate embryos
[B] sperm cells fertilize both the ovum and the second polar body
[C] two eggs are independently fertilized by two different sperm cells
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: C [two eggs are independently fertilized by two different sperm cells]
Notes:
Fraternal twins are also called as dizygotic twins. In this type of pregnancy two eggs are independently fertilized by two different sperm cells. These types of twins may be of the same or different sexes.
9. What is the average life of the Red Blood corpuscles?
[A] 100-120 days
[B] 120-140 days
[C] 80-95 days
[D] 70-85 days
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Correct Answer: A [100-120 days]
Notes:
The average life of the Red Blood corpuscles is 100-120 days. Red blood cells are also known as red cells, red blood corpuscles, haematids, erythroid cells or erythrocytes.
10. Consider the following pairs:
- Nyctalopia – It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin A
- Pellagra – It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin B3
- Rickets – It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin D
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All of the above are correct
