Biology MCQs

31. Who proposed rDNA technology?
[A] Herbert W. Boyer
[B] Stanley N
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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32. Which one of the following endocrine gland is situated in the neck?
[A] Pituitary
[B] Thyroid
[C] Pancreas
[D] Adrenals

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33. Symbiotic Bacteria responsible for the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen are present in ____:
[A] Peas
[B] Oats
[C] Corn
[D] Wheat

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34. Which one of the following forms the base of vegetable fibres?
[A] Fats
[B] Oils
[C] Cellulose
[D] Proteins

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35. Columba livia is the scientific name of _____:
[A] Pigeon
[B] Shark
[C] Snake
[D] Rabbit

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36. The pouch connected to the junction of the small intestine and the large intestine is called ___:
[A] Condyle
[B] Coccyx
[C] Caecum
[D] Axilla

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37. Eyes must be removed within ___ hours after the death for eye donation:
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 12
[D] 24

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38. Which muscles in the skin contract to make the hairs on our skin stand up straight (goose bumps) when we are cold or frightened?

[A] Epidermis
[B] Collagen
[C] Elastin
[D] Arrector pili

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39. White lung disease is prevalent among the workers of ____:
[A] Cotton industry
[B] Cement industry
[C] Pesticide industry
[D] Paper industry

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40. The largest part of our brain is ____:
[A] Cerebrum
[B] Hypothalamous
[C] Cerebellum
[D] Medulla oblongata

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