Biology MCQs

11. What is PRINT (Particle Replication in Non-wetting Templates)  Technology ?
[A] It’s a technology related to genetic engineering and refers to duplication of the DNA codes
[B] It’s a technology related to climate change and refers to a new technique of combating air pollution
[C] It’s a new technology related to synthesis of artificial blood
[D] None of them

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12. Entomology is associated with the study of which of the following?
[A] Behavior of human beings
[B] Insects
[C] The origin and history of technical and scientific terms
[D] The formation of rocks

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13. Which of the following micro-organism causes diseases like polio and chicken pox?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Protozoa
[C] Algae
[D] Virus

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14. How does a Unicellular Organism reproduce?
[A] Cell reproduction
[B] Cell division
[C] Fragmentation
[D] Cell synthesis

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15. What is the meaning of the term ‘Test Tube Baby’? (UPSC Prelims 1979).
[A] Fertilisation of ovum takes place in the test tube but it develops in uterus
[B] Fertilisation of ovum takes place in the test tube and develops in the test tube itself
[C] Fertilisation of the ovum takes place in the uterus but develops in the test tube
[D] Fertilisation takes place in uterus and embryo develops in uterus

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16. Which of the following is the most common wheat disease in India?
[A] Green ear
[B] Smut
[C] Loose smut
[D] Rust

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17. Which among the following blood groups is referred as the universal donor blood group?
[A] O -ve
[B] O +ve
[C] AB -ve
[D] AB +ve

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18. Which of the following branch of biology deals with the study and rearing of grasses?
[A] Agrostology
[B] Agronomy
[C] Dendrology
[D] Phenology

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19. Who was the father of DNA Fingerprinting?
[A] James Watson
[B] Hargobind Khurana
[C] Alec Jeffereys
[D] Nirenberg

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20. Which of the following protects the body from infectious disease?
[A] Leukocytes
[B] Red Blood Cells
[C] Endoplasmic Reticulum
[D] Golgi Bodies

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