Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding sodium and potassium ions?

A. Responsible for maintenance of extracellular and intracellular fluids
B. Responsible for transmission of electrical impulses
C. Responsible for the maintenance of membrane potential
D. Responsible for nitrogen fixation in animals
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following is the most abundant element in the cell?

A. Oxygen
B. Iron
C. Magnesium
D. Copper
Answer» B. Iron
3.

Mitochondria are rich in which of the following ions?

A. Manganese
B. Molybdenum
C. Copper
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Molybdenum
4.

Which of the following is an essential oil?

A. Monoterpene
B. Lemongrass oil
C. Vinblastin
D. Abrin
Answer» C. Vinblastin
5.

Carotenoids and anthocyanins are some of the primary metabolites.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following is not a secondary metabolite?

A. Amino acids
B. Gum
C. Perfume
D. Spices
Answer» B. Gum
7.

Which of the following cells are not responsible for the formation of secondary metabolites?

A. Plant cells
B. Fungal cells
C. Animal cells
D. Bacterial cells
Answer» D. Bacterial cells
8.

What are the secondary metabolites?

A. Compounds formed in all kinds of cells
B. Compounds formed only in plants
C. Compounds formed only in animals
D. By-products of the cell
Answer» E.
9.

What are the primary metabolites?

A. Compounds formed in every kind of cells
B. Compounds present in only plants
C. Compounds formed only in animals
D. Compounds formed only by fungus
Answer» B. Compounds present in only plants
10.

All the elements present in a sample of earth s crust are also present in a sample of living tissue.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

How many fractions do we obtain while straining a thick slurry of living tissue through the cheesecloth?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» C. Three
12.

Which of the following is a peculiar property of amino acids?

A. Basic nature
B. Acidic nature
C. Ionisable nature
D. Neutral nature
Answer» D. Neutral nature
13.

Based on which of the following, amino acids are classified?

A. Based on the number of hydrogen
B. Based on the number of carbon atoms
C. Based on the number of ions
D. Based on the number of amino and carboxyl groups
Answer» E.