18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	How can we describe the evolutionary history of a modern man in short?
Answer» How can we describe the evolutionary history of a modern man in short?

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2.	State two postulates of Oparin and Haldane with reference to origin of life. [1]
Answer» State two postulates of Oparin and Haldane with reference to origin of life. [1]

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3.	In five kingdom classification, blue green algae are included under Monera along with bacteria because
Answer» In five kingdom classification, blue green algae are included under Monera along with bacteria because

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4.	Chiasmata forms in which of these phases ?
Answer» Chiasmata forms in which of these phases ?

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5.	Increase in the blood pressure and heart beat is caused by the hormone
Answer» Increase in the blood pressure and heart beat is caused by the hormone

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6.	Question 17 Mention a single membrane bound organelle which is rich in hydrolytic enzymes.
Answer» Question 17 Mention a single membrane bound organelle which is rich in hydrolytic enzymes.

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Question 17 Mention a single membrane bound organelle which is rich in hydrolytic enzymes.

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Question 17

Mention a single membrane bound organelle which is rich in hydrolytic enzymes.

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7.	Write the short note on mental, intellectual and emotional changes at puberty. [3 MARKS]
Answer» Write the short note on mental, intellectual and emotional changes at puberty. [3 MARKS]

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8.	Which of the following terms does NOT apply to humans?
Answer» Which of the following terms does NOT apply to humans?

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9.	Describe the main chemical changes which occur during photosynthesis in (i) Light reaction (ii) Dark reaction.
Answer» Describe the main chemical changes which occur during photosynthesis in (i) Light reaction (ii) Dark reaction.

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Describe the main chemical changes which occur during photosynthesis in (i) Light reaction (ii) Dark reaction.

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Describe the main chemical changes which occur during photosynthesis in

(i) Light reaction (ii) Dark reaction.

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10.	Non–motile, thick and asexual spore in Chlamydomonas is
Answer» Non–motile, thick and asexual spore in Chlamydomonas is

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11.	Diploid chromosome number of a house fly is
Answer» Diploid chromosome number of a house fly is

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12.	The embryo sac is also known as
Answer» The embryo sac is also known as

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13.	All of the following are found in prokaryotic mRNA except
Answer» All of the following are found in prokaryotic mRNA except

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14.	What is true of a ecosystem?
Answer» What is true of a ecosystem?

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15.	The surface of an echinoderm body, where the mouth is formed is termed as ____.
Answer» The surface of an echinoderm body, where the mouth is formed is termed as ____.

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16.	The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveolar air and blood is governed by
Answer» The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveolar air and blood is governed by

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17.	Deficiency of which hormone leads to low level of calcium in blood:
Answer» Deficiency of which hormone leads to low level of calcium in blood:

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18.	What will happen if terminal buds are removed form the plant?
Answer» What will happen if terminal buds are removed form the plant?

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19.	What is the basic unit of gynoecium?
Answer» What is the basic unit of gynoecium?

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20.	Tobaco mosaic virus is a tubular filament of size :
Answer» Tobaco mosaic virus is a tubular filament of size :

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21.	In human eye, at the blind spot
Answer» In human eye, at the blind spot

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22.	Which one of the following fruits is parthenocarpic?
Answer» Which one of the following fruits is parthenocarpic?

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23.	The medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria shows different levels of potency depending on which area of the Himalayan ranges you pick them up from. This is an example of _________________.
Answer» The medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria shows different levels of potency depending on which area of the Himalayan ranges you pick them up from. This is an example of _________________.

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24.	Compare the statements A and B. Statement A: To counteract the increase in turgor pressure in plant cells, the cell wall produces an equal and opposite pressure, i.e. wall pressure. Statement B: When plant cells undergo endosmosis, they swell but do not burst.
Answer» Compare the statements A and B. Statement A: To counteract the increase in turgor pressure in plant cells, the cell wall produces an equal and opposite pressure, i.e. wall pressure. Statement B: When plant cells undergo endosmosis, they swell but do not burst.

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Compare the statements A and B. Statement A: To counteract the increase in turgor pressure in plant cells, the cell wall produces an equal and opposite pressure, i.e. wall pressure. Statement B: When plant cells undergo endosmosis, they swell but do not burst.

Answer»

Compare the statements A and B.

Statement A: To counteract the increase in turgor pressure in plant cells, the cell wall produces an equal and opposite pressure, i.e. wall pressure.

Statement B: When plant cells undergo endosmosis, they swell but do not burst.

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25.	"Gametes must be produced by meiosis for sexual reproduction". Why is it so?
Answer» "Gametes must be produced by meiosis for sexual reproduction". Why is it so?

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26.	Which of the following DNA sequences qualifies to be designated as a palindrome?
Answer» Which of the following DNA sequences qualifies to be designated as a palindrome?

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27.	Define the term metamorphosis.
Answer» Define the term metamorphosis.

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28.	How many insects have we currently identified and classified?
Answer» How many insects have we currently identified and classified?

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29.	Which of the following organisms are in symbiosis in a mycorrhiza?
Answer» Which of the following organisms are in symbiosis in a mycorrhiza?

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30.	The acetabulum provides the articular surface for the
Answer» The acetabulum provides the articular surface for the

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31.	The term intercalated disc is used to describe special cell junctions in which tissue?
Answer» The term intercalated disc is used to describe special cell junctions in which tissue?

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32.	Microvilli are found on the ends of _____ cells.
Answer» Microvilli are found on the ends of _____ cells.

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33.	Which of the following is characteristic of meristematic cells?
Answer» Which of the following is characteristic of meristematic cells?

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34.	Sickle cell anaemia is an example of
Answer» Sickle cell anaemia is an example of

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35.	International Ozone day is observed on
Answer» International Ozone day is observed on

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36.	Argue in favour of the need for different forms of government intervention in the education and health sectors.
Answer» Argue in favour of the need for different forms of government intervention in the education and health sectors.

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37.	Common feature of Gonyaulax, Euglena, Amoeba and Pinnularia is that
Answer» Common feature of Gonyaulax, Euglena, Amoeba and Pinnularia is that

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38.	Explain the statement that Green Revolution enabled the government to procure sufficient foodgrains to build its stocks that could be used during times of shortage.
Answer» Explain the statement that Green Revolution enabled the government to procure sufficient foodgrains to build its stocks that could be used during times of shortage.

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Explain the statement that Green Revolution enabled the government to procure sufficient foodgrains to build its stocks that could be used during times of shortage.

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Explain the statement that Green Revolution enabled the government to procure sufficient foodgrains to build its stocks that could be used during times of shortage.

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39.	Study the following statements 1.It promotes abscission and senescence of plant organs 2.It stimulates flowering for synchronized fruit set in pineapple. 3.It induces apical hook formation in dicot seedlings 4.It enhances respiration rate during ripening of fruits The above are the physiological effects of a
Answer» Study the following statements 1.It promotes abscission and senescence of plant organs 2.It stimulates flowering for synchronized fruit set in pineapple. 3.It induces apical hook formation in dicot seedlings 4.It enhances respiration rate during ripening of fruits The above are the physiological effects of a

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Study the following statements 1.It promotes abscission and senescence of plant organs 2.It stimulates flowering for synchronized fruit set in pineapple. 3.It induces apical hook formation in dicot seedlings 4.It enhances respiration rate during ripening of fruits The above are the physiological effects of a

Answer»

Study the following statements

1.It promotes abscission and senescence of plant organs

2.It stimulates flowering for synchronized fruit set in pineapple.

3.It induces apical hook formation in dicot seedlings

4.It enhances respiration rate during ripening of fruits

The above are the physiological effects of a

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40.	Nitro group in nitrobenzene is a
Answer» Nitro group in nitrobenzene is a

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41.	How are genetically modified plants useful to mankind?
Answer» How are genetically modified plants useful to mankind?

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42.	Photolysis of water was first discovered by
Answer» Photolysis of water was first discovered by

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43.	From the given options, identify the palindromic sequence containing 5’ GTT sequence.
Answer» From the given options, identify the palindromic sequence containing 5’ GTT sequence.

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44.	Which of the following pair is tyrosine derivative?
Answer» Which of the following pair is tyrosine derivative?

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45.	How many sets of chromosomes are found in the sperm cell or egg cell?
Answer» How many sets of chromosomes are found in the sperm cell or egg cell?

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46.	Question 16 Polluted water bodies have usually very high abundance of plants like Nostoc and Oscillitoria. Give reasons.
Answer» Question 16 Polluted water bodies have usually very high abundance of plants like Nostoc and Oscillitoria. Give reasons.

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Question 16 Polluted water bodies have usually very high abundance of plants like Nostoc and Oscillitoria. Give reasons.

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Question 16

Polluted water bodies have usually very high abundance of plants like Nostoc and Oscillitoria. Give reasons.

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47.	Which tissue provides mechanical strength to plant
Answer» Which tissue provides mechanical strength to plant

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48.	Can you list 10 recombinant proteins which are used in medical practice? Find out where they are used as therapeutic (use the internet).
Answer» Can you list 10 recombinant proteins which are used in medical practice? Find out where they are used as therapeutic (use the internet).

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49.	Cilia and flagella are:
Answer» Cilia and flagella are:

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50.	Name the type of immunity the mother provides the new born baby. How does it happen? [2 marks]
Answer» Name the type of immunity the mother provides the new born baby. How does it happen? [2 marks]

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How can we describe the evolutionary history of a modern man in short?

State two postulates of Oparin and Haldane with reference to origin of life. [1]

In five kingdom classification, blue green algae are included under Monera along with bacteria because

Chiasmata forms in which of these phases ?

Increase in the blood pressure and heart beat is caused by the hormone

Question 17 Mention a single membrane bound organelle which is rich in hydrolytic enzymes.

Write the short note on mental, intellectual and emotional changes at puberty. [3 MARKS]

Which of the following terms does NOT apply to humans?

Describe the main chemical changes which occur during photosynthesis in (i) Light reaction (ii) Dark reaction.

Non–motile, thick and asexual spore in Chlamydomonas is

Diploid chromosome number of a house fly is

The embryo sac is also known as

All of the following are found in prokaryotic mRNA except

What is true of a ecosystem?

The surface of an echinoderm body, where the mouth is formed is termed as ____.

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveolar air and blood is governed by

Deficiency of which hormone leads to low level of calcium in blood:

What will happen if terminal buds are removed form the plant?

What is the basic unit of gynoecium?

Tobaco mosaic virus is a tubular filament of size :

In human eye, at the blind spot

Which one of the following fruits is parthenocarpic?

The medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria shows different levels of potency depending on which area of the Himalayan ranges you pick them up from. This is an example of _________________.

Compare the statements A and B. Statement A: To counteract the increase in turgor pressure in plant cells, the cell wall produces an equal and opposite pressure, i.e. wall pressure. Statement B: When plant cells undergo endosmosis, they swell but do not burst.

"Gametes must be produced by meiosis for sexual reproduction". Why is it so?

Which of the following DNA sequences qualifies to be designated as a palindrome?

Define the term metamorphosis.

How many insects have we currently identified and classified?

Which of the following organisms are in symbiosis in a mycorrhiza?

The acetabulum provides the articular surface for the

The term intercalated disc is used to describe special cell junctions in which tissue?

Microvilli are found on the ends of _____ cells.

Which of the following is characteristic of meristematic cells?

Sickle cell anaemia is an example of

International Ozone day is observed on

Argue in favour of the need for different forms of government intervention in the education and health sectors.

Common feature of Gonyaulax, Euglena, Amoeba and Pinnularia is that

Explain the statement that Green Revolution enabled the government to procure sufficient foodgrains to build its stocks that could be used during times of shortage.

Nitro group in nitrobenzene is a

How are genetically modified plants useful to mankind?

Photolysis of water was first discovered by

From the given options, identify the palindromic sequence containing 5’ GTT sequence.

Which of the following pair is tyrosine derivative?

How many sets of chromosomes are found in the sperm cell or egg cell?

Question 16 Polluted water bodies have usually very high abundance of plants like Nostoc and Oscillitoria. Give reasons.

Which tissue provides mechanical strength to plant

Can you list 10 recombinant proteins which are used in medical practice? Find out where they are used as therapeutic (use the internet).

Cilia and flagella are:

Name the type of immunity the mother provides the new born baby. How does it happen? [2 marks]