11. Serology is related to which of the following statements?
[A] Study of dietetics
[B] Study of snakes
[C] Study of serum
[D] Study of seeds
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Correct Answer: C [Study of serum]
Notes:
Serology is the study of blood serum (the clear fluid that separates when blood clots).
12. Who gave the theory of Five King of Classification?
[A] RH Whittaker
[B] Ernest Haeckel
[C] Copeland
[D] Carolus Linnaeus
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Correct Answer: A [RH Whittaker]
Notes:
The theory of Five Kingdom of classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia) is given by R. H. Whittaker in 1969.
13. What are plants without seeds having vascular tissue?
[A] Gymnosperms
[B] Bryophytes
[C] Angiosperm
[D] Pteridophytes
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Correct Answer: D [Pteridophytes]
Notes:
Pteridophyte is a type of vascular plant, which spreads spores. Pteridophytes produce neither flowers nor seeds, they are sometimes referred to as “cryptogams”.
14. Which of the following is a sexual spore?
[A] Ascospore
[B] Sporangiospore
[C] Conidia
[D] Zoospore
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Correct Answer: A [Ascospore]
Notes:
The ascospore is a spore contained in an ascus; this type of spore is typical of fungi classified as ascomycetes.
15. Which of the following statements about the cell wall is false?
[A] cell wall is mainly composed of lipid
[B] cell wall is mainly composed of starch
[C] cell wall is mainly composed of protein
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The cell wall is a structural layer surrounding cells, just outside the cell membrane. It can be hard, flexible and rigid.
16. Which of the following virus is covered?
[A] Adeno
[B] Herpes
[C] Polio
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [Herpes]
Notes:
The Herpesviridae are a large family of DNA viruses. It causes infections and some diseases in animals, including humans. Members of this family are also known as herpesviruses.
17. Which of the following is a plant without seed vascular tissue?
[A] Angiosperm
[B] Pteridophytes
[C] Bryophytes
[D] Gymnosperms
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Correct Answer: B [Pteridophytes]
Notes:
Pteridophytes are the most primitive vascular plants. It is a simple reproductive system that does not have flowers and seeds.
18. Lamina is part of which of the following?
[A] Leaf
[B] Flower
[C] Fruits
[D] Roots
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Correct Answer: A [Leaf]
Notes:
Lamina is part of Leaf. It is also known as leaf blades. This is the green, flat surface of the leaves and consists of a small branched vein and veins.
19. What does the lateral meristem provide to the plant?
[A] length of the plant
[B] thickness of the plant
[C] size of the internode
[D] strength to the plant
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Correct Answer: B [thickness of the plant]
Notes:
Lateral meristem upsurges the thickness of the plant. It is existent in the radial portion of the stem or root.
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.
