Biology MCQs

1. Which among the following cells is capable to develop in any of the type of cell?
[A] Endothelial
[B] Endodermal
[C] Stem
[D] None of the above

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2. The cultivation of which of the plants on wastelands has a potential to generate biofuel in large quantities?
[A] Jatropha curcas
[B] Copaifera langsdorffii
[C] Camelina sativa
[D] None of the above

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3. 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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4. Which among the following is essential for both activation and action of thrombin ?
[A] Na+
[B] Cl-
[C] Ca2+
[D] Mg2+

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5. What fraction of Body’s calcium is stored in Bones and teeth?
[A] 85%
[B] 90%
[C] 94%
[D] 99%

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6. Which of the following artificial sweeteners is not broken down by the body and therefore it is non-caloric (no-calorie sweetener)?
[A] Aspartame
[B] Saccharin
[C] Sucralose
[D] Cyclamate

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7. Which of following is the primary photosynthetic pigment?
[A] Chlorophyll-b
[B] Carotenoid
[C] Chlorophyll-a
[D] Anthocyanin

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8. Which of the following is the name given to the population of cells derived from a single parent cell?
[A] Haploid
[B] Diploid
[C] Symmetrical cell
[D] Clone

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9. Which one of the following is useful for biological control of pests?
[A] Honey bees and locusts
[B] Scorpions and spiders
[C] Wasps and birds
[D] Parrots and kites

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10. Which among the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?
[A] Vitamin A
[B] Vitamin B
[C] Vitamin K
[D] Vitamin D

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