11. Which of the following is the name given to the Inspection and dissection of a body after death in human beings as for determination of cause of death?
[A] Autopsy
[B] Autotomy
[C] Autoesism
[D] Autograft
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Correct Answer: A [Autopsy]
Notes:
An autopsy is a surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode and manner of death or to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present for research or educational purposes.
12. Where is eustachian tube present in the human body?
[A] Heart
[B] Lungs
[C] Ear
[D] Small Intestine
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Correct Answer: C [Ear]
Notes:
Eustachian tube connects the middle ear and nasopharynx. This tube controls the pressure inside the ear and makes it equal to the pressure outside the body.
13. Which branch of biology is known for the study of internal body structure?
[A] Anatomy
[B] Biometrics
[C] Pathology
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Anatomy]
Notes:
Anatomy is the branch of biology that studies the structure and parts of organisms. Anatomy is a branch of natural science that deals with the structural organization of living things.
14. Lepidopterology is a branch of biology, which deals with the studies of which of the following?
[A] Lipids and fats
[B] Butterflies and moths
[C] Tongue
[D] Lakes and Ponds
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Correct Answer: B [Butterflies and moths]
Notes:
Lepidopterology is a branch of entomology that deals with the scientific study of moths and three superfamilies of butterflies.
15. Microfilaments are made up of which protein?
[A] Tubulin
[B] Actin
[C] Myosin
[D] Chitin
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Correct Answer: B [Actin]
Notes:
Microfilaments are composed of globular subunits of the protein actin. Actin monomers polymerize in the presence of ATP to form flexible helical filaments.
16. Cycas, Pinus, Ephedra are examples of which of the following?
[A] Gymnosperms
[B] Angiosperms
[C] Pteridophyta
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Gymnosperms]
Notes:
Cycas, Pinus, Ephedra are examples of Gymnosperms. Gymnosperms have a well differentiated plant body and vascular tissue. They bear naked seeds, (the seeds are not enclosed within a fruit).
17. What are the gametes produced by meiosis called?
[A] Coenogametes
[B] Meiogametes
[C] Mitogametes
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [Meiogametes]
Notes:
Coenogametes are gametes with multiple nuclei. Mitogametes are gametes produced by mitosis. The gametes produced by meiosis are called meiosis.
18. Which is the last stage of gametophytic generation?
[A] Gametes
[B] Zygote
[C] Spore mother cells
[D] Spores
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Correct Answer: A [Gametes]
Notes:
Gametes are the last stage of gametophytic generation. Gametes can be described as the sex cells of plants.
19. The male reproductive part of a flower, the stamens, is collectively known as __?
[A] Androecium
[B] Filament
[C] Anther
[D] Gynoecium
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Correct Answer: A [Androecium]
Notes:
The male reproductive part of a flower, the stamens, is collectively known as Androecium.
20. What are examples of climbing roots?
[A] Banyan tree
[B] Epiphytes orchids
[C] Money plant
[D] Bombax
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Correct Answer: C [Money plant]
Notes:
Climbing roots emerge from the knots and are attached to support for climbing them. Thus, they provide support to the plant. Money plant is a prime example of this.
