31. Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the __
[A] Pasteurella pestis
[B] Bacillus anthracis
[C] Bordetella pertussis
[D] Varicella zoster
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Correct Answer: D [Varicella zoster ]
Notes:
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus.
32. Which of the following are bacterial diseases in Humans?
[A] Pulmonary Tuberculosis
[B] Cholera
[C] Leprosy
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Cholera, and Leprosy are bacterial diseases in Humans.
33. Which of the following test is used to diagnose Roundworm Infection?
[A] Widal Test
[B] Pap smear’s Test
[C] Gravidex Test
[D] Stool Test
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Correct Answer: D [Stool Test]
Notes:
Stool Test is used to diagnose Roundworm Infection.
34. 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.
35. Which of the following is an important objective of biotechnology in the field of agriculture?
[A] to decrease seed number
[B] to produce pest-resistant varieties of plants
[C] to increase phosphorous, nitrogen production
[D] to reduce the number of plants
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Correct Answer: B [to produce pest-resistant varieties of plants]
Notes:
An important objective of biotechnology in the field of agriculture is to produce pest-resistant varieties of plants.
36. Crossing-over occurs during ____:
[A] Diplotene
[B] Pachytene
[C] Leptotene
[D] Zygotene
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Correct Answer: B [Pachytene]
Notes:
Chromosomal crossover (or crossing over) is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that results in recombinant chromosomes. It is one of the final phases of genetic recombination, which occurs during prophase I of meiosis (pachytene) during a process called synapsis.
37. Who among the following is known as Father of Biology?
[A] Edward Jenner
[B] Darwin
[C] Aristotle
[D] Heckle
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Correct Answer: C [Aristotle]
Notes:
Greek philosopher Aristotle is regarded as the Father of Biology. According to him, grouping of organisms had to be done on the basis of a number of characteristics and not just one. He is considered to be the first person to come up with a classification that still stands. His text ‘History of Animals’ is a landmark in the history of biology.
38. During inhalation, the ribs ____:
[A] Move inwards
[B] Move sideways
[C] Move upwards
[D] Move downwards
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Correct Answer: C [Move upwards]
Notes:
The ribs help in the expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity (though that is primarily the function of the diaphragm). When we inhale, the ribs move up and outwards while the diaphragm moves down. An exact opposite movement occurs during exhalation when the ribs move down and inwards while the diaphragm moves up. The outward movement of the ribs during inhalation expands our chest cavity increasing the space to accommodate air that rushes to lungs, whereas the inward movement of the ribs helps the carbon dioxide filled the air to be pushed out of the lungs.
39. Emulsification is ____:
[A] Absorption of fats
[B] Breaking fats into small globules
[C] Storage of fats
[D] Digestion of fats
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Correct Answer: B [Breaking fats into small globules]
Notes:
Emulsification is the breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, uniformly distributed particles. It is accomplished mainly by bile acids in the small intestine. Emulsification prepares fats and oils for chemical digestion by lipase. Into fatty acid and glycerol.
40. How many canine teeth does an adult human have?
[A] 8
[B] 4
[C] 3
[D] 2
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Correct Answer: B [4]
Notes:
A normal adult mouth has 32 teeth, which (except for wisdom teeth) have erupted by about age 13. The canines are situated at the ‘corners’ of the dental arches. They have a sharp, pointed biting surface. Their function is to grip and tear food. There are four canine teeth in both primary and permanent dentitions.
