21. Which of the following is the formation of male and female gametes?
[A] Gametogenesis
[B] Gamete transfer
[C] Megasporogenesis
[D] Microgametogensis
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Correct Answer: A [Gametogenesis]
Notes:
Gametogenesis is the formation of male and female gametes while Gamete transfer brings the male and female gametes together.
22. Salamander belongs to which of the following class?
[A] Pisces
[B] Aves
[C] Reptiles
[D] Amphibian
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Correct Answer: D [Amphibian]
Notes:
Salamander belongs to the Amphibian class. All living amphibians belong to the group Lissamphibia. Most amphibians have complex life cycles with time on land and in the water.
23. Which of the following is a limbless amphibian?
[A] Salamander
[B] Ichthyophis
[C] Amphioxus
[D] Balanoglossus
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Correct Answer: B [Ichthyophis]
Notes:
Ichthyophis is a limbless amphibian. They are commonly known as caecilians. Their eyes may be covered by skin or even bone.
24. Which protein is commonly found in mammalian milk?
[A] Keratin
[B] Casein
[C] Caffeine
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [Casein]
Notes:
Casein protein is commonly found in mammalian milk. Casein is a family of related phosphoproteins. Milk is a good source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc.
25. What is an abnormal thickening of stratum Corneum called?
[A] Dandruff
[B] Callus
[C] Comedo
[D] Abrasion
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Correct Answer: B [Callus]
Notes:
An abnormal thickening of stratum Corneum called Callus. It develops from repeated friction, rubbing or irritation, and pressure on the skin.
26. The persistence of vision for the human eye is __
[A] 1/6th of a second
[B] 1/10th of a second
[C] 1/16th of a second
[D] 1/18th of a second
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Correct Answer: C [1/16th of a second]
Notes:
The persistence of vision for the human eye is 1/16th of a second. The process of seeing begins when light rays from the objects you see pass through the cornea, the clear, dome-like structure that covers your eyes.
27. What is a joint?
[A] A hinge
[B] A ball and socket
[C] The place where two bones are joined
[D] The place where tendons are fastened together
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Correct Answer: C [The place where two bones are joined]
Notes:
The place where bones meet is called a joint.
There are two basic types of joints:
1. Movable joints, such as the elbow, knee, and shoulder joints, allow varying degrees of motion.
2. Fixed joints do not allow any movement of bones. The bones of the skull, except the jawbones, join in stable joints.
28. The ribs, sternum, and scapulae are all what type of bone?
[A] Long
[B] Flat
[C] Short
[D] Irregular
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Correct Answer: B [Flat]
Notes:
Flat bones are thin and have a broad surface, including the scapula (wing bone), ribs, and sternum (breastbone).
29. What does the liver do to help digestion?
[A] Makes important enzymes
[B] Neutralizes stomach acid
[C] Produces bile
[D] Regulates insulin
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Correct Answer: C [Produces bile]
Notes:
The liver makes a digestive juice called bile that helps digest fats and certain vitamins.
30. Albumin is the most important protein in blood serum. It is produced by which of the following organs?
[A] Heart
[B] Lungs
[C] Liver
[D] Endocrine glands
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Correct Answer: C [Liver]
Notes:
Albumin is the most important protein in blood serum. It is produced by Liver.