Biology MCQs

11. Which is the largest muscle in the human body?
[A] Gluteus maximus
[B] Biceps brachii
[C] Masseter
[D] Pectorlis major

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12. Which branch of biology is known for the study of flowers?
[A] Dendrology
[B] Anatomy
[C] Agrostology
[D] Anthology

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13. Which of the following is the function of contractile vacuole?
[A] To carry out pinocytosis
[B] To carry out metabolic process
[C] To pump excess water out of the cell
[D] To carry out phagocytosis

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14. Which of the following is a characteristic of angiosperms?
[A] Seed-bearing plants
[B] Seeds are enclosed within fruits
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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15. Cholera disease is caused by_?

[A] Fungi
[B] Virus
[C] Bacteria
[D] Protozoa

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16. In which of the following part of leaves does photosynthesis takes place?
[A] chloroplasts
[B] Stomata
[C] Mitocondria
[D] None of these

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17. Which of the following serves as a storage room for starch in vegetables and fruits?
[A] parenchymatous
[B] collenchyma
[C] sclerenchyma
[D] All of the above

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18. Which of the following pigments gives the yellow colour to leaves, fruits and flowers?
[A] Chlorophyll
[B] Haemoglobin
[C] Anthocyanin
[D] Xanthophyll

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19. Where are the apical meristems found?
[A] apex
[B] roots
[C] buds
[D] All of the above

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20. Which of these carry water into a leaf?
[A] Leaf blade
[B] Veins
[C] Chlorophyll
[D] Roots

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