11. Which branch of biology is deal with the study of seeds?
[A] Embryology
[B] Spermatology
[C] Gerontology
[D] Histology
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Correct Answer: B [Spermatology]
Notes:
The study of seeds is known as spermatology. It involves the study in terms of morphology, characteristics and interactions with the environment.
12. Which of the following studies deals with muscles?
[A] Sarcology
[B] Syndesmology
[C] Tectology
[D] Kinesiology
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Correct Answer: A [Sarcology]
Notes:
The definition of sarcology is the study or treatment of the fleshly parts of the body.
13. In which part of the body cholesterol is synthesized?
[A] Pancreas
[B] Liver
[C] Spleen
[D] Stomach
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Correct Answer: B [Liver]
Notes:
Cholesterol is a type of Lipid or the fat present in blood. The majority of the cholesterol consumed by the human body on a daily basis is synthesised by Liver.
14. Volvox is a common example of which of the following?
[A] Thallophyta
[B] Bryophyta
[C] Pteridophyta
[D] Angiosperms
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Correct Answer: A [Thallophyta]
Notes:
Volvox is a common example of Thallophyta.
15. Which of the following occurs in Bryophytes?
[A] Great economic value
[B] No value at all
[C] Great ecological importance
[D] A lot of aesthetic value
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Correct Answer: C [Great ecological importance]
Notes:
They are called pollution indicators. These prevent soil erosion by running water.
16. Sterile stamens are called which of the following?
[A] Epipetalous
[B] Monadelphous
[C] Staminode
[D]
Epiphyllous
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Correct Answer: C [Staminode]
Notes:
A staminode often has rudimentary, sterile or abortive stamens that do not produce pollen.
17. What are the vegetative parts of a flower?
[A] Sepals
[B] petals
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Sepals and petals are the vegetative parts of a flower.
18. Which of the following transports the food through the leaf to the rest of the plant?
[A] Xylem
[B] Phloem
[C] Photosynthesis
[D] Guttation
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Correct Answer: B [Phloem]
Notes:
The veins of the leaves are provided with vascular tissue called xylem and phloem. The xylem transports water from the roots to the leaves and the phloem transports food through the leaf to the rest of the plant.
19. In the process of photosynthesis, light energy is converted into __.
[A] Thermal
[B] Chemical
[C] Kinetic
[D] Physical
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Correct Answer: B [Chemical]
Notes:
In the process of photosynthesis, light energy is converted into chemical energy. During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide, water and sunlight and release oxygen.
20. What is the meaning of abscission among the following?
[A] Dropping of Leaves
[B] Dropping of Fruits
[C] Dropping of Flowers
[D] All of these
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Correct Answer: D [All of these]
Notes:
In plants, abscission is the process of discarding old or unwanted organs such as leaves, flowers, floral organs, and fruits.
