31. Where does the fertilization of the egg take place with the sperm?
[A] Ovaries
[B] Fallopian tubes
[C] Uterus
[D] Vagina
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Correct Answer: B [Fallopian tubes]
Notes:
The fertilization of the egg with the sperm occurs in the fallopian tube.
32. What disease is caused by Corynebacterium?
[A] Whooping cough
[B] Tuberculosis
[C] Diphtheria
[D] Gonorrhoea
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Correct Answer: C [Diphtheria]
Notes:
Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
33. Which of the following does not affect health?
[A] Genetic disorders
[B] Infections
[C] LifeStyle
[D] Health Insurance
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Correct Answer: D [Health Insurance]
Notes:
Genetic disorders, Infections, and LifeStyle always affect health. Whereas Health Insurance is a type of insurance that covers medical expenses caused by an illness.
34. The point mutation results in a change in the codon, which then codes for another amino acid is called __
[A] Silent mutation
[B] Nonsense mutation
[C] Missense mutation
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Missense mutation]
Notes:
The point mutation results in a change in the codon, which then codes for another amino acid is called Missense mutation.
35. Which of the following is VAM?
[A] Bioinsecticide
[B] Bioherbicide
[C] Endomycorrhiza
[D] Ectomycorrhiza
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Correct Answer: C [Endomycorrhiza]
Notes:
VAM is Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal. It is formed by the symbiotic association between certain phycomycetous fungi and angiosperm roots.
36. Sugar crops to produce __
[A] biomethane
[B] bioethanol
[C] biobutanol
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [bioethanol]
Notes:
Bioethanol is produced by fermentation of residues from corn, potatoes, cereals, sugar beets, sugarcane and vegetables.
37. The molecule which dissolves in water is called __
[A] hydrophilic molecule
[B] hydrophobic molecule
[C] soluble molecule
[D] insoluble molecule
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Correct Answer: A [hydrophilic molecule]
Notes:
A molecule whose interaction with water and other polar substances is more thermodynamically favorable than their interaction with oil or other hydrophobic solvents is called a hydrophilic molecule.
38. The part of brain which controls emotional reactions in our body is ____:
[A] Hypothalamus
[B] Meninges
[C] Cerebrum
[D] Thalamus
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Correct Answer: A [Hypothalamus]
Notes:
The brain’s limbic system controls emotional expression through the hypothalamus, which has control over the body’s emotional responses systems. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating hunger, thirst, response to pain, levels of pleasure, sexual satisfaction, anger and aggressive behavior, etc. It also regulates pulse, blood pressure, breathing, and arousal in response to emotional circumstances.
39. Jellyfish are an example of which type of phylum?
[A] Phylum -Protozoa
[B] Phylum -Porifera
[C] Phylum – Cnidaria
[D] Phylum -Ctenophora
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Correct Answer: C [Phylum – Cnidaria]
Notes:
Cnidarian, also called coelenterate, any member of the phylum Cnidaria (Coelenterata), a group made up of more than 9,000 living species. ? Mostly marine animals, the cnidarians include the corals, hydras, jellyfish, Portuguese men-of-war, sea anemones, sea pens, sea whips, and sea fans.
40. Meningitis is a disease which affects the ____:
[A] Kidneys
[B] Liver
[C] Heart
[D] Brain
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Correct Answer: D [Brain]
Notes:
Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with bacteria.
