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10901.

Morgan was awarded Nobel Prize for

A. Gene theory
B. Nuclear theory
C. DNA theory
D. Cytoplasmic inheritance
Answer» B. Nuclear theory
10902.

Heteromorphic alternation of generation is commonly found in

A.            Algae       
B.            Fungi
C.            Bryophyta          
D.            All the above
Answer» D.            All the above
10903.

If living cells similar to those found on earth, were found on another planet where there was no oxygen. Which cell organelle would most probably be absent [CPMT 1989]

A. Cell membrane
B. Ribosomes
C. Mitochondria
D. Chromosomes
Answer» D. Chromosomes
10904.

Oryza sativa (rice) belongs to [MP PMT 1993]

A. Solanaceae
B. Malvaceae
C. Liliaceae
D. Poaceae
Answer» E.
10905.

The milch breed of cattle are [AMU 1992]

A. Hillikar, Nageri and Malvi
B. Gir, Sahiwal and Deoni
C. Kankrej, Haryana and Ongole
D. Tharpaker, Kangayan
Answer» C. Kankrej, Haryana and Ongole
10906.

Sea weeds are important source of   [AFMC 2004]

A.            Chlorine  
B.            Fluorine
C.            Iodine      
D.            Bromine
Answer» B.            Fluorine
10907.

One of the following is known as ?oil sardine? [EAMCET 1999]

A. Atropus surtensis
B. Harpodon recherius
C. Sardinella longiceps
D. Rastrelliger kanegunta
Answer» D. Rastrelliger kanegunta
10908.

Assertion   :            Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used to make the bread soft and spongy. Reason      :            \[C{{O}_{2}}\] and alcohol evaporate during the process.

A.            If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B.            If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C.            If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D.            If both the assertion and reason are false
E.            If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B.            If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
10909.

If the concentration of IAA is increased in the roots of a plant, the absorption of water would

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. First decrease then increase
D. Remain unaffected
Answer» B. Decrease
10910.

Eukaryotic cells possess a cytoskeleton of

A. Microtubules, microfilaments and cytoplasm
B. Microtubules, microfilaments and protoplasm
C. Microtubules, microfilaments and proteins
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Microtubules, microfilaments and protoplasm
10911.

Levitt performed experiments. He observed that auxin treated cells were able to absorb water even when kept in hypertonic solution. Which explains this observation best [Manipal 2005]

A. Auxin treated cells lose selective permeability
B. ATP production increases and therefore much energy is available for active absorption
C. Auxin lowers the water potential of cells
D. Auxin increases the solute potential of cells
Answer» D. Auxin increases the solute potential of cells
10912.

Assertion : Allosteric enzymes show feed back inhibition. Reason : The inhibitor is competitive.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» D. If both the assertion and reason are false
10913.

Which is correct [CBSE PMT 1994]

A. Legumes fix nitrogen through bacteria in their leaves ?
B. Legumes fix nitrogen through bacteria in their roots
C. Legumes fix nitrogen independent of bacteria
D. Legumes do not fix nitrogen
Answer» C. Legumes fix nitrogen independent of bacteria
10914.

Antibiotics occur from [MP PMT 2004]

A. Medicines
B. Toxins
C. Plants
D. Syrups
Answer» B. Toxins
10915.

Assertion : In electron transport chain, there is a gain of energy at each step. Reason : At each step of ETC, there are electron carriers.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» F.
10916.

Beer is obtained by the fermentation of seeds of

A. Hordeum vulgare
B. Rice
C. Maize
D. All the above
Answer» E.
10917.

Which one of the following groups consists of non-renewable organic resources

A. Air, sand and clay
B. Coal, oil and natural gas
C. Air, minerals and water
D. Water, wood and natural pastures
Answer» C. Air, minerals and water
10918.

If a bird is transfered from 30°C to 10°C. The body temperature will change to [CPMT 1982]

A. 10°C
B. 30°C
C. 15°C
D. Remain unchanged
Answer» E.
10919.

An inherited factor that determines a biological characteristic of an organism is called [DPMT 1991]

A. Gene
B. Chromosome
C. Allele
D. Chromatid
Answer» B. Chromosome
10920.

Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below: Assertion : Growth involves the synthesis of protoplasmic as well as a protoplasmic materials. Reason : During growth, catabolic activities are faster than anabolic activities.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» D. If both the assertion and reason are false
10921.

Endangered, vulnerable and rare animals are known as

A. Living fossils
B. Protected species
C. Threatened species
D. None
Answer» D. None
10922.

In old age problems like indigestion constipation and gases are caused because of

A. Number of taste buds are decreased
B. Amount of digestive juices decreases
C. Muscular strength reduces
D. All the above
Answer» C. Muscular strength reduces
10923.

Which of the following has high sugar contents

A. Flint corn
B. Dent corn
C. Sweet corn
D. Waxy corn
Answer» D. Waxy corn
10924.

Deforestation leads to [AMU 1998; MHCET 2003]

A. Soil erosion
B. Global warming
C. Soil protection
D. Both a and b
Answer» E.
10925.

Healing process is helped by

A. Heparin
B. Histamine
C. Serotonin
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
10926.

 Scorpion, spiders, lizards and rattle snake are inhabitants of

A. Tropical rain forest
B. Temperate forest
C. Grassland biome
D. Desert biome
Answer» E.
10927.

VAM is important for [Kerala PMT 2000]

A. Breaking of dormancy
B. Phosphate nutrition
C. Water uptake
D. Retarding flowering
E. Decrease in yield
Answer» C. Water uptake
10928.

Assertion : The shape of chromosomes is based on the position of centromere. Reason : During anaphase, the chromosome bends in the region of centromere.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
10929.

Nitrates are transformed into nitrogen by [CPMT 2003]

A. Ammonifying bacteria
B. Nitrifying bacteria
C. Denitrifying bacteria
D. Both a and b
Answer» D. Both a and b
10930.

Assertion : Histamine is related with allergic and inflammatory reactions. Reason : Histamine is a vasodilator.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
10931.

Which one of the following is the sweetest sugar [AFMC 2002]

A. Fructose
B. Glucose
C. Galactose
D. Sucrose
Answer» B. Glucose
10932.

Llamas and Alpacas are

A. Breeds of buffaloes
B. Breeds of Horses
C. Breeds of Camels
D. Breeds of Sheeps
Answer» D. Breeds of Sheeps
10933.

Which of the following is the major source of phosphorus

A. Plants
B. Animals
C. Crystalline rocks
D. Deserts
Answer» D. Deserts
10934.

Dichotomous branching is found in [CBSE PMT 1999]

A.            Fern         
B.            Funaria
C.          Liverworts          
D.            Marchantia
Answer» D.            Marchantia
10935.

Assertion : Exanthema disease occurs due to deficiency of manganese. Reason : Reclamation is a disease of cereals.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» F.
10936.

Which of the following amino acids is not optically active[ BHU 2005]

A. Glycine
B. Valine
C. Leucine
D. Isoleucine
Answer» B. Valine
10937.

Assertion : Hybrids are generally back crossed. Reason : Back cross is done to increase the traits of the parent.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
10938.

Read the assertion and reason carefully: Assertion :     Endosperm is a nutritive tissue and it is triploid. Reason   :     Endosperm is formed by fusion of secondary nucleus to second male gamete. It is used by developing embryo.   [AIIMS 1998]

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
10939.

Assertion : Parasitism prevails in several groups of crustacea. Reason : Parasites however, are not known among the Branchiopoda and Ostracoda.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
10940.

Energy plantations vary from energy cropping in being

A. Substitute for petroleum
B. Source of fuel wood
C. Renewable
D. None of these
Answer» C. Renewable
10941.

Conversion of pyruvic acid into lactic acid depends upon

A. Absence of oxygen
B. Presence of NAD
C. Presence of enzymes
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Presence of NAD
10942.

Typhlop is a [NCERT 1983; CBSE PMT 1988; BHU 2001]  

A. True snake
B. False snake
C. True worm
D. Shark
Answer» B. False snake
10943.

Which of the following photosynthetic bacteria have both PS-I and PS-II [CPMT 1990]

A. Green sulphur bacteria
B. Purple sulphur bacteria
C. Cyanobacteria
D. Purple non-sulphur bacteria
Answer» D. Purple non-sulphur bacteria
10944.

Raphides are needle-like crystals made up of [Bihar MDAT 1995; Orissa JEE 2004]

A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium sulphate
C. Calcium oxalate
D. Calcium pectate
Answer» D. Calcium pectate
10945.

Drinking of mineral water with very low level of pesticides (about 0.02 ppm) for long periods may [AIIMS 2003]

A. Produce immunity against mosquito
B. Cause leukemia (blood cancer) in most people
C. Cause cancer of the intestine
D. Lead to accumulation of pesticide residues in body fat
Answer» E.
10946.

Which ions are toxic in enzymatic activity

A. \[M{{n}^{++}}\]
B. \[{{K}^{+}}\]
C. \[N{{a}^{++}}\]
D. \[H{{a}^{++}}\]
Answer» E.
10947.

The fuel wood crisis can be overcome by [KCET 1997]

A. Efficient forest extractions
B. Afforestation
C. More efficient heat transfer
D. A combination of these
Answer» B. Afforestation
10948.

Milk glands are found in [CPMT 1982]

A. All vertebrates
B. All mammals
C. All placental mammals
D. All prototherians
Answer» C. All placental mammals
10949.

Which of the following pesticides is employed widely in antimalarial programmes

A. Aldrin
B. Malathion
C. BHC
D. None
Answer» C. BHC
10950.

Read the assertion and reason carefully: Assertion :     Onion leaves are centric and green. Reason   :     Aerial leaves of onion store food.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» D. If both the assertion and reason are false