11. What is the scientific name of human beings?
[A] Melongena sapiens
[B] Tigris solanum
[C] Homo sigrum
[D] Homo sapiens
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Correct Answer: D [Homo sapiens]
Notes:
In taxonomy, Homo sapiens is the only extant human species. The name is Latin for “wise man” and was introduced in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus. Humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina.
12. What is the full form of RNA?
[A] Reverse Nucleic Acid
[B] Ribonitric Acid
[C] Ribonutrient Acid
[D] Ribonucleic Acid
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Correct Answer: D [Ribonucleic Acid]
Notes:
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a polymeric molecule essential in various biological roles in coding, decoding, regulation and expression of genes. An example of RNA is a chain of cells that carries genetic information of many viruses from the cell to the cytoplasm.
13. The vocal cords in men are about how many mm long?
[A] 40mm
[B] 20mm
[C] 10mm
[D] 30mm
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Correct Answer: B [20mm]
Notes:
The vocal cord in women is about 15 mm long; in men vocal cords are about 20 mm long and children have very short vocal cords.
14. Which of the following is the main constituent of the Gobar gas?
[A] Carbon dioxide
[B] Methane
[C] Ethylene
[D] Carbon monoxide
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Correct Answer: B [Methane]
Notes:
Biogas or Gobar gas is produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. It can be produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, green waste or food waste. It is a renewable energy source. It comprises primarily methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) and may have small amounts of hydrogen sulphide (H2S), moisture and siloxanes. It is produced by anaerobic digestion.
15. BCG vaccination is to be given to a new born child after what time?
[A] Immediately after birth
[B] Within 48 hours
[C] Within seven days
[D] Within six months
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Correct Answer: A [Immediately after birth]
Notes:
Bacillus Calmette Guérin or BCG is usually given around birth to prevent severe TB in infants. The neonatal immune system is immature. Delaying BCG vaccination from birth to 10 weeks of age would enhance the vaccine-induced immune response. The BCG vaccine is an injection given to children who have a higher risk of catching TB. The BCG vaccine helps your child’s immune system fight the germs that cause TB and helps stop them from getting serious TB disease.
16. Which one of the following statements is correct?
[A] Prions are the smallest free-living cells
[B] The cell wall of Mycoplasmas is made up of amino sugars
[C] Viroids consist of a single-stranded RNA molecule
[D] Rickettsias lack cell wall
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Correct Answer: C [Viroids consist of a single-stranded RNA molecule]
Notes:
Viroids are the smallest infectious pathogens known. They are composed solely of a short strand of circular, single-stranded RNA that has no protein coating. All known viroids are inhabitants of higher plants, in which most cause diseases, ranging in economic importance.
17. How many bones are present in healthy adult human being?
[A] 205
[B] 207
[C] 206
[D] 208
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Correct Answer: C [206]
Notes:
An adult human skeleton comprises of 206 bones which is greater than the number of bones present at birth. This is due to the fusing of bones as one grows up. The bone density in the human body reaches maximum at the age of 21.
18. Which of the following branch of biology deals with the study of pollen grains?
[A] Psychology
[B] Palynology
[C] Pathology
[D] Parasitology
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Correct Answer: B [Palynology]
Notes:
Palynology is the study of pollen grains produced by seed plants and spores. It represents the land flora and can be used in many different disciplines.
19. Who among the following has given four kingdom classifications?
[A] Ernest Haeckel
[B] Copeland
[C] RH Whittaker
[D] Carolus Linnaeus
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Correct Answer: B [Copeland]
Notes:
Copeland introduced the Four kingdom of classifications(Monera, Protista, Plantae and Animalia).
20. What is the translucent fluid part of the cytoplasm called?
[A] Cell protein
[B] Cytosol
[C] Matrix
[D] Organelles
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Correct Answer: B [Cytosol]
Notes:
Cytosol is the liquid found inside cells. It is a water-based solution that floats organelles, proteins, and other cell structures.
