18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	A certain road accident patient with an unknown blood group needs an immediate blood transfusion. Which blood group could be administered immediately without matching the blood?
Answer» A certain road accident patient with an unknown blood group needs an immediate blood transfusion. Which blood group could be administered immediately without matching the blood?

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2.	Formation of acetyl CoA in the process of respiration constitutes the
Answer» Formation of acetyl CoA in the process of respiration constitutes the

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3.	In human brain two hemispheres are connected by bundle of fibers which is known as:
Answer» In human brain two hemispheres are connected by bundle of fibers which is known as:

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4.	The fruit which is chambered, developed from the inferior ovary and has seed with succulent testa is
Answer» The fruit which is chambered, developed from the inferior ovary and has seed with succulent testa is

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5.	The organisms dwelling at the bottom of a lake are called
Answer» The organisms dwelling at the bottom of a lake are called

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6.	In some plants ,anthers of stamens and pistil mature at the same time. This is called as
Answer» In some plants ,anthers of stamens and pistil mature at the same time. This is called as

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7.	___ cell shows flagellar movement in the human body.
Answer» ___ cell shows flagellar movement in the human body.

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8.	The bacterium that makes alcohol fuel by using hydrogen and carbon dioxide in presence of sunlight is ____________.
Answer» The bacterium that makes alcohol fuel by using hydrogen and carbon dioxide in presence of sunlight is ____________.

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9.	Which one is nucleotide ?
Answer» Which one is nucleotide ?

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10.	Almost all aquatic animals excrete ammonia as the nitrogenous waste product. Which of the following statements is not in agreement with this situation?
Answer» Almost all aquatic animals excrete ammonia as the nitrogenous waste product. Which of the following statements is not in agreement with this situation?

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11.	Choose the correct match similar to that of the given mutualistic interaction. Roots::Fungi
Answer» Choose the correct match similar to that of the given mutualistic interaction. Roots::Fungi

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12.	What do prokaryotic cells lack?
Answer» What do prokaryotic cells lack?

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13.	Compare the statements A and B Statement A: A monocistronic mRNA can produce several types of polypeptide chains. Statement B : The terminator codon is present on the mRNA. Select the correct description.
Answer» Compare the statements A and B Statement A: A monocistronic mRNA can produce several types of polypeptide chains. Statement B : The terminator codon is present on the mRNA. Select the correct description.

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14.	In the following flow chart, replace the symbols a, b, c and d with appropriate terms. Briefly explain the process and give any two application of it,
Answer» In the following flow chart, replace the symbols a, b, c and d with appropriate terms. Briefly explain the process and give any two application of it,

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In the following flow chart, replace the symbols a, b, c and d with appropriate terms. Briefly explain the process and give any two application of it,

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In the following flow chart, replace the symbols a, b, c and d with appropriate terms. Briefly explain the process and give any two application of it,

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15.	The structure of D-(+)-mannose is: The structure of L-(–)-mannose is:
Answer» The structure of D-(+)-mannose is: The structure of L-(–)-mannose is:

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The structure of D-(+)-mannose is: The structure of L-(–)-mannose is:

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The structure of D-(+)-mannose is:

The structure of L-(–)-mannose is:

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16.	Question 26 Differentiate between Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER).
Answer» Question 26 Differentiate between Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER).

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Question 26 Differentiate between Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER).

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Question 26

Differentiate between Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER).

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17.	A scientist synthesised a new plasmid for her research work. Her intention was to insert a human gene into the plasmid and harvest large amounts of protein. But in spite of several rounds of experimentation, she found that these bacteria did not produce the protein of choice. What could be the problem with the plasmid?
Answer» A scientist synthesised a new plasmid for her research work. Her intention was to insert a human gene into the plasmid and harvest large amounts of protein. But in spite of several rounds of experimentation, she found that these bacteria did not produce the protein of choice. What could be the problem with the plasmid?

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18.	Reaction given below is catalysed by oxidoreductase between two substates A and A', complete the reaction. A reduced + A' oxidised ⟶
Answer» Reaction given below is catalysed by oxidoreductase between two substates A and A', complete the reaction. A reduced + A' oxidised $⟶$

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Reaction given below is catalysed by oxidoreductase between two substates A and A', complete the reaction. A reduced + A' oxidised ⟶

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Reaction given below is catalysed by oxidoreductase between two substates A and A', complete the reaction.

A reduced + A' oxidised $⟶$

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19.	What is the function of companion cell?
Answer» What is the function of companion cell?

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20.	A person who is said to be heterozygous has
Answer» A person who is said to be heterozygous has

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21.	Two heterozygous parents are crossed. If the two loci are linked, what would be the distribution of phenotypic features in F1 generation for a dihybrid cross?
Answer» Two heterozygous parents are crossed. If the two loci are linked, what would be the distribution of phenotypic features in $F_{1}$ generation for a dihybrid cross?

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22.	What is gene therapy? Illustrate using the example of adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency.
Answer» What is gene therapy? Illustrate using the example of adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency.

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23.	Which is best experimental demonstration to prove natural selection-
Answer» Which is best experimental demonstration to prove natural selection-

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24.	What would happen if HCl were not secreted in the stomach?
Answer» What would happen if $H C l$ were not secreted in the stomach?

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25.	Name the mode of pollination in bisexual flowers.
Answer» Name the mode of pollination in bisexual flowers.

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26.	Cell membrane spends energy in
Answer» Cell membrane spends energy in

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27.	CAM plants keep stomata closed in daytime, thus reducing loss of water. They can do this because they
Answer» CAM plants keep stomata closed in daytime, thus reducing loss of water. They can do this because they

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28.	Which of the following is not due to transpiration?
Answer» Which of the following is not due to transpiration?

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29.	Which of the following organelles is present in a cell that is both eukaryotic and autotrophic?
Answer» Which of the following organelles is present in a cell that is both eukaryotic and autotrophic?

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30.	Cancer is
Answer» Cancer is

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31.	As a biologist, explain the technique to a dairy farmer for increasing the yield of herd size of cattle in a short time. [3]
Answer» As a biologist, explain the technique to a dairy farmer for increasing the yield of herd size of cattle in a short time. [3]

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32.	The productivity of soil in a particular region depends on the scarcest resource. The scarcest resource acts as the controlling or limiting factor. Which law states this?
Answer» The productivity of soil in a particular region depends on the scarcest resource. The scarcest resource acts as the controlling or limiting factor. Which law states this?

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33.	Which of the following is false regarding Cyanobacteria?
Answer» Which of the following is false regarding Cyanobacteria?

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34.	Study the following table PlantModified partName of modificationPurpose1.PistiaStemOffsetReproduction2.PeaStemTendrilClimbing3.OpuntiaLeafPhyllodePhotosynthesis4.BougainvlleaLeafSpineProtection Which of the above show the correct combination?
Answer» Study the following table $\begin{matrix} P l a n t & M o d i f i e d p a r t & N a m e o f m o d i f i c a t i o n & P u r p o s e 1. & P i s t i a & S t e m & O f f s e t & R e p r o d u c t i o n 2. & P e a & S t e m & T e n d r i l & C l i m b i n g 3. & O p u n t i a & L e a f & P h y l l o d e & P h o t o s y n t h e s i s 4. & B o u g a i n v l l e a & L e a f & S p i n e & P r o t e c t i o n \end{matrix}$ Which of the above show the correct combination?

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35.	Differentiate between parturition and lactation. [3]
Answer» Differentiate between parturition and lactation. [3]

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36.	Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is mainly found in a cell which is actively engaged in -
Answer» Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is mainly found in a cell which is actively engaged in -

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37.	Which type of connective tissues are categorised as innervated?
Answer» Which type of connective tissues are categorised as innervated?

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38.	Name the functional segments of DNA.
Answer» Name the functional segments of DNA.

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39.	Fill in the blanks 1. ___(i) ___ is the rate at which new individuals are added to a population by reproduction. 2. ___ (ii) ___ is the rate at which individuals are lost by death. 3. ___ (iii) ___ refers to individuals moving away from each other. 4. ___ (iv) ___ refers to individuals moving out of a population. 5. ___ (v) ___ refers to individuals moving into a population.
Answer» Fill in the blanks 1. ___(i) ___ is the rate at which new individuals are added to a population by reproduction. 2. ___ (ii) ___ is the rate at which individuals are lost by death. 3. ___ (iii) ___ refers to individuals moving away from each other. 4. ___ (iv) ___ refers to individuals moving out of a population. 5. ___ (v) ___ refers to individuals moving into a population.

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40.	In a city no two persons have identical set of teeth and there is no person without a tooth. Also no person has more than 32 teeth. If we disregard the shape and size of tooth and consider only the positioning of the teeth, then the maximum population of the city
Answer» In a city no two persons have identical set of teeth and there is no person without a tooth. Also no person has more than 32 teeth. If we disregard the shape and size of tooth and consider only the positioning of the teeth, then the maximum population of the city

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41.	__________ is removing a portion of the stem and fixing in the soil to allow the growth of roots and buds growing into shoots.
Answer» __________ is removing a portion of the stem and fixing in the soil to allow the growth of roots and buds growing into shoots.

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__________ is removing a portion of the stem and fixing in the soil to allow the growth of roots and buds growing into shoots.

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__________ is removing a portion of the stem and fixing in the soil to allow the growth of roots and buds growing into shoots.

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42.	Cell elongation in plants is caused by
Answer» Cell elongation in plants is caused by

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43.	The process of photosynthesis says 6C02 + 12H2O ---- C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O (as given in the book) it is a balanced equation.. cant we rewrite it such that 6C02 + 7H2O ---- C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 + H2O consider the above equation. It is also balanced. Can we write photosynthesis in that way ?
Answer» The process of photosynthesis says 6C02 + 12H2O ---- C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O (as given in the book) it is a balanced equation.. cant we rewrite it such that 6C02 + 7H2O ---- C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 + H2O consider the above equation. It is also balanced. Can we write photosynthesis in that way ?

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44.	What is length of DNA found in whole human body?
Answer» What is length of DNA found in whole human body?

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45.	Which type of circulatory system does Urochordates exhibit ,open or closed?
Answer» Which type of circulatory system does Urochordates exhibit ,open or closed?

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46.	When the artificial insemination process takes place... Doesn't the mother's womb have the property of graph rejection to the injected semens?
Answer» When the artificial insemination process takes place... Doesn't the mother's womb have the property of graph rejection to the injected semens?

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47.	Human beings have a significant ability to maintain and moderate the respiratory rhythm to suit the demands of the body. If : Respiratory rhythm centre in medulla - R Pneumotaxic centre in pons - PT Chemosensitive area in medulla - C1 Peripheral chemoreceptors in aortic arch and carotid artery - C2 Find out the correct path for regulation of respiration.
Answer» Human beings have a significant ability to maintain and moderate the respiratory rhythm to suit the demands of the body. If : Respiratory rhythm centre in medulla - R Pneumotaxic centre in pons - PT Chemosensitive area in medulla - C1 Peripheral chemoreceptors in aortic arch and carotid artery - C2 Find out the correct path for regulation of respiration.

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48.	Purkinje coined the term protoplasm in
Answer» Purkinje coined the term protoplasm in

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49.	Which endocrine gland stores its secretion in extra cellular spaces before discharging into blood?
Answer» Which endocrine gland stores its secretion in extra cellular spaces before discharging into blood?

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50.	Find out the appropriate word which fits the 2nd blank.
Answer» Find out the appropriate word which fits the 2nd blank.

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A certain road accident patient with an unknown blood group needs an immediate blood transfusion. Which blood group could be administered immediately without matching the blood?

Formation of acetyl CoA in the process of respiration constitutes the

In human brain two hemispheres are connected by bundle of fibers which is known as:

The fruit which is chambered, developed from the inferior ovary and has seed with succulent testa is

The organisms dwelling at the bottom of a lake are called

In some plants ,anthers of stamens and pistil mature at the same time. This is called as

___ cell shows flagellar movement in the human body.

The bacterium that makes alcohol fuel by using hydrogen and carbon dioxide in presence of sunlight is ____________.

Which one is nucleotide ?

Almost all aquatic animals excrete ammonia as the nitrogenous waste product. Which of the following statements is not in agreement with this situation?

Choose the correct match similar to that of the given mutualistic interaction. Roots::Fungi

What do prokaryotic cells lack?

Compare the statements A and B Statement A: A monocistronic mRNA can produce several types of polypeptide chains. Statement B : The terminator codon is present on the mRNA. Select the correct description.

In the following flow chart, replace the symbols a, b, c and d with appropriate terms. Briefly explain the process and give any two application of it,

The structure of D-(+)-mannose is: The structure of L-(–)-mannose is:

Question 26 Differentiate between Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER).

Reaction given below is catalysed by oxidoreductase between two substates A and A', complete the reaction. A reduced + A' oxidised ⟶

What is the function of companion cell?

A person who is said to be heterozygous has

Two heterozygous parents are crossed. If the two loci are linked, what would be the distribution of phenotypic features in F1 generation for a dihybrid cross?

What is gene therapy? Illustrate using the example of adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency.

Which is best experimental demonstration to prove natural selection-

What would happen if HCl were not secreted in the stomach?

Name the mode of pollination in bisexual flowers.

Cell membrane spends energy in

CAM plants keep stomata closed in daytime, thus reducing loss of water. They can do this because they

Which of the following is not due to transpiration?

Which of the following organelles is present in a cell that is both eukaryotic and autotrophic?

Cancer is

As a biologist, explain the technique to a dairy farmer for increasing the yield of herd size of cattle in a short time. [3]

The productivity of soil in a particular region depends on the scarcest resource. The scarcest resource acts as the controlling or limiting factor. Which law states this?

Which of the following is false regarding Cyanobacteria?

Study the following table PlantModified partName of modificationPurpose1.PistiaStemOffsetReproduction2.PeaStemTendrilClimbing3.OpuntiaLeafPhyllodePhotosynthesis4.BougainvlleaLeafSpineProtection Which of the above show the correct combination?

Differentiate between parturition and lactation. [3]

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is mainly found in a cell which is actively engaged in -

Which type of connective tissues are categorised as innervated?

Name the functional segments of DNA.

In a city no two persons have identical set of teeth and there is no person without a tooth. Also no person has more than 32 teeth. If we disregard the shape and size of tooth and consider only the positioning of the teeth, then the maximum population of the city

__________ is removing a portion of the stem and fixing in the soil to allow the growth of roots and buds growing into shoots.

Cell elongation in plants is caused by

The process of photosynthesis says 6C02 + 12H2O ---- C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O (as given in the book) it is a balanced equation.. cant we rewrite it such that 6C02 + 7H2O ---- C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 + H2O consider the above equation. It is also balanced. Can we write photosynthesis in that way ?

What is length of DNA found in whole human body?

Which type of circulatory system does Urochordates exhibit ,open or closed?

When the artificial insemination process takes place... Doesn't the mother's womb have the property of graph rejection to the injected semens?

Purkinje coined the term protoplasm in

Which endocrine gland stores its secretion in extra cellular spaces before discharging into blood?

Find out the appropriate word which fits the 2nd blank.