1. Amflora is a genetically modified ______?
[A] Rose
[B] Potato
[C] Lotus
[D] Tomato
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Correct Answer: B [Potato]
Notes:
Amflora which is also known as EH92-527-1 is a genetically modified potato cultivar developed by BASF Plant Science. It is developed to produce a specific natural starch (amylopectin) needed for industrial applications.
2.What are the two categories of cell which nervous system is made up of__?
[A] Satellite cell and Boettcher cell
[B] neurons and glial cells
[C] Gastric chief cell, Parietal cell
[D] Tendon cell and Macula densa cell
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Correct Answer: B [neurons and glial cells]
Notes:
The Nervous system is made up of two types of cells: Glia, which regulate homeostasis, providing support and protection to the function of neurons and Neurons, which transmit signals between them and from one part of the body to another.
3.Which among the following organs open in small intestine through Pylorous?
[A] Stomach
[B] Liver
[C] Pancreas
[D] All the above
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Correct Answer: A [Stomach]
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The pylorus is the furthest part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum. It is divided into two parts, the antrum and the pyloric canal. The antrum connects to the body of the stomach, and the pyloric canal connects to the duodenum.
4.Which among the following is the correct location of Adrenal Glands in Human Body?
[A] Above kidneys
[B] Below kidneys
[C] Above Medulla Oblongata
[D] Near Pancreases
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Correct Answer: A [Above kidneys]
Notes:
Each adrenal gland is located on the top of each kidney (forming a hat-like structure on the top of the kidneys). Each adrenal gland has two parts viz. outer cortical portion and inner adrenal cortex. Further, there is a central part called adrenal medulla.
5.The reverse osmosis is the process of forcing a solvent from a region of high solute concentration through a membrane to a region of low solute concentration by applying a pressure on ________?
[A] Concentrated solution
[B] Dilute solution
[C] Membrane
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Concentrated solution]
Notes:
This process requires that a high pressure be exerted on the high concentration side of the membrane.
6.Which among the following controls the protein synthesis and heredity ?
[A] Amino acids
[B] Genes
[C] DNA
[D] RNA
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Correct Answer: B [Genes]
Notes:
Genes controls the protein synthesis and heredity. It is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity and are made up of DNA. Some genes act as instructions to make molecules called proteins.
7.Which among the following contributes to the replenishment of soil?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Fungi
[C] Algae
[D] Earthworm
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Correct Answer: D [Earthworm]
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Earthworm contributes to the replenishment of soil. As the earthworm moves through the soil, it creates burrows. This allows air and water to move more readily through the soil. The worms also feed on the decaying organic matter, which helps to improve soil fertility.
8.Which among the following is caused by Virus?
[A] Mumps
[B] Beri Beri
[C] Tuberculosis
[D] Dysentery
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Correct Answer: A [Mumps]
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Mumps is caused by Virus. Mumps is a viral infection that affects the salivary glands that’s easily preventable by a vaccine. Initial signs and symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache, poor appetite, and feeling generally unwell.
9.In which of the following Cloaca which is the posterior opening that serves as the only such opening for the intestinal, reproductive and urinary tracts is present?
[A] Aves only
[B] Aves & Amphibians
[C] Aves, Amphibians and Reptiles
[D] Pisces, Aves, Amphibians & Reptiles
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Correct Answer: C [Aves, Amphibians and Reptiles]
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Cloaca which is the posterior opening that serves as the only such opening for the intestinal, reproductive and urinary tracts is present in Aves, Amphibians and Reptiles. A cloaca is not present in placental mammals.
10.Which of the following organism grows on Common Bread?
[A] Bacterium
[B] Yeast
[C] Mucor
[D] Virus
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Correct Answer: C [Mucor]
Notes:
Mucor is a microbial genus of approximately 40 species of moulds commonly found in soil, digestive systems, plant surfaces. They also grow on common bread. Mucor may cause infections in man, frogs, amphibians, cattle, and swine.