11. Which of the following is an example of Symbiotic bacteria?
[A] Rhizobium
[B] Protozoa
[C] Flat worms
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rhizobium]
Notes:
Rhizobium is a kind of symbiotic bacteria. Many legumes have root nodules that provide a home for symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria called rhizobia. This relationship is particularly common in nitrogen-limited conditions. The Rhizobia convert nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into ammonia.
12. Which of the following causes Dysentery and Influenza?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Viruses
[C] Bacteria and Viruses respectively
[D] Viruses and Bacteria respectively
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Correct Answer: C [Bacteria and Viruses respectively]
Notes:
Causes range from bacteria, viruses, and parasites to food reactions and unclean water. The flu comes with symptoms like fever, congestion, muscle aches, and fatigue. The cause is the influenza virus. More severe cases can lead to life-threatening illnesses like pneumonia.
13. Which among the following is responsible for the red colour of blood?
[A] Haemoglobin
[B] Platelets
[C] Plasma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Haemoglobin]
Notes:
Haemoglogin pigment is responsible for the red colour of the blood. Haemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen from lungs to the tissues of the body.
14. What does D stand for in the term HDL which is related with Lipoproteins ?
[A] Dopamine
[B] Density
[C] Distribution
[D] Dissolution
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Correct Answer: B [Density]
Notes:
The High- Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is one of the five major groups of Lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are complex particles which are composed of multiple proteins that transport all fat molecules around the body within the water outside the cells.
15. Which of the following contains an anticodon?
[A] tRNA
[B] mRNA
[C] rRNA
[D] DNA
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Correct Answer: A [tRNA]
Notes:
An anticodon is found at one end of the transfer RNA (tRNA) molecule. During protein synthesis, each time an amino acid is added to the growing protein. A tRNA forms base pairs with its complementary sequence on the mRNA molecule and ensures that the appropriate amino acid is inserted into the protein.
16. Which of the following is required by viruses for growth?
[A] bacteria
[B] plants
[C] animals
[D] living cells
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Correct Answer: D [living cells]
Notes:
Virus, infectious agent of small size and simple structure that can multiply only in living cells of animals, plants or bacteria.
17. What is the shape of enveloped viruses?
[A] icosahedral
[B] helical
[C] roughly spherical
[D] complex
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Correct Answer: C [roughly spherical]
Notes:
The shape of enveloped viruses is roughly spherical. Enveloped virus have glyco-protein spikes that arise from their envelopes.
18. Which of the following is not an auxiliary pigment?
[A] Chlorophyll ‘a’
[B] Chlorophyll ‘e’
[C] Phycocyanin
[D] Xanthophyll
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Correct Answer: A [Chlorophyll ‘a’]
Notes:
Chlorophyll ‘a’ is an essential pigment, it is not helpful.
19. Which of the following is an example of epiphilous stamen?
[A] Lily
[B] Hibiscus
[C] Pea
[D] Bombax
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Correct Answer: A [Lily]
Notes:
Lily is an example of an epiphyllous stamen. Hibiscus is an example of a Monadelphous. Pea is an example of a Diadelphous. Bombax is an example of a Polyadelphous.
20. Euphorbiaceae, Apocynaceae, Composites come under which tissue?
[A] Laticiferous
[B] Glandular
[C] Sclerenchyma
[D] Collenchyma
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Correct Answer: A [Laticiferous]
Notes:
Euphorbiaceae, Apocynaceae, Composites come under Laticiferous tissues.