31. Which gland is responsible for the release of Neurohormone?
[A] Hypothalamus
[B] Pituitary
[C] Thyroid
[D] Pancreas
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Correct Answer: A [Hypothalamus]
Notes:
The Hypothalamus, positioned in the brain, is the gland responsible for the release of Neurohormone. Neurohormones are versatile and can perform various functions depending on the body’s needs, this can include releasing or inhibiting different hormones. This overall mechanism is critical to maintaining the body’s internal balance, or homeostasis, and oversees critical bodily functions, such as sleep, hunger, thirst, and body temperature.
32. The Leydig cells which are found in the human body are the secretory source of __
[A] Glucagon
[B] Intestinal mucus
[C] Androgens
[D] Progesterone
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Correct Answer: C [Androgens]
Notes:
The Leydig cells which are found in the human body are the secretory source of Androgens.
33. A connective tissue cord extending between the testis and the abdominal wall is known as?
[A] mesenteric cord
[B] gubernaculum
[C] testis cord
[D] spermatic cord
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Correct Answer: D [spermatic cord]
Notes:
A connective tissue cord extending between the testis and the abdominal wall is known as the spermatic cord.
34. What are the most common diseases in cows?
[A] Bovine Viral Diarrhoea
[B] Brucellosis
[C] Foot and Mouth disease.
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea, Brucellosis and Foot and Mouth disease are the most common diseases in cows.
35. Which organ is affected by typhoid?
[A] liver
[B] spleen
[C] muscles
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Typhoid is a bacterial infection that is caused by Salmonella typhi. The bacteria attack the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the liver, spleen, and muscles.
36. Klenow fragment is derived from which of the following?
[A] DNA Ligase
[B] DNA Pol-I
[C] DNA Pol-II
[D] Reverse Transcriptase
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Correct Answer: B [DNA Pol-I]
Notes:
Klenow fragment is derived from DNA Pol-I. A Klenow fragment is a large protein fragment. It is enzymatically cleaved by the protease subtilisin to DNA polymerase from E. coli.
37. Which organism’s plasmid was first used to construct recombinant DNA?
[A] Cyanobacteria
[B] Bacillus subtilis
[C] Saccharomyces cerevisiae
[D] Salmonella typhimurium
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Correct Answer: B [Bacillus subtilis]
Notes:
Bacillus subtilis organism’s plasmid was first used to construct recombinant DNA.
38. Which of the following is an enzyme that cleaves proteins?
[A] protease
[B] RNase
[C] lipase
[D] Dnase
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Correct Answer: A [protease]
Notes:
Protease is an enzyme that cleaves proteins. These enzymes are made by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria.
39. Which chemical is used to obtain a precipitate of pure DNA?
[A] Methanol
[B] Ether
[C] HCl
[D] Ethanol
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Correct Answer: D [Ethanol]
Notes:
Ethanol is used to obtain a precipitate of pure DNA. Renewable fuel made from corn and other plant materials is called ethanol.
40. Which of the following is not connective tissue?
[A] Bone
[B] Skeletal muscle
[C] Cartilage
[D] Blood
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Correct Answer: B [Skeletal muscle]
Notes:
Skeletal muscle is a form of striated muscle which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system. Most skeletal muscles are attached to bones by bundles of collagen fibres known as tendons. It is one of three major muscle types, the others being cardiac muscle and smooth muscle.