18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	Cuboidal: Epithelial:: Cardiac: _______
Answer» Cuboidal: Epithelial:: Cardiac: _______

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2.	Two semi-permeable bags containing 2% sucrose placed in two beakers, 'P' containing water and 'Q' containing 10% sucrose. Which one of the following outcomes is true?
Answer» Two semi-permeable bags containing 2 $%$ sucrose placed in two beakers, 'P' containing water and 'Q' containing 10 $%$ sucrose. Which one of the following outcomes is true?

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3.	Which type of coelom is found in Hemichordata?
Answer» Which type of coelom is found in Hemichordata?

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4.	How do relative concentration of the oxygen and co2 affect the activity of the rubisco?
Answer» How do relative concentration of the oxygen and co2 affect the activity of the rubisco?

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5.	Heart beat initiates from
Answer» Heart beat initiates from

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Heart beat initiates from

Answer»

Heart beat initiates from

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6.	Markers are usually __ genes.
Answer» Markers are usually __ genes.

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7.	Pasteur effect is due to the inhibition of glycolysis by high concentration of
Answer» Pasteur effect is due to the inhibition of glycolysis by high concentration of

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8.	When a person is said to have B positive blood group, what does the "positive" refer to?
Answer» When a person is said to have B positive blood group, what does the "positive" refer to?

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9.	During a monohybrid cross involving a tall pea plant with a dwarf pea plant, the offspring populations were tall and dwarf in equal ratio. Work out a cross to show how it is possible. [3]
Answer» During a monohybrid cross involving a tall pea plant with a dwarf pea plant, the offspring populations were tall and dwarf in equal ratio. Work out a cross to show how it is possible. [3]

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10.	Disease of bone in which there is reduced bone mineral density is known as
Answer» Disease of bone in which there is reduced bone mineral density is known as

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11.	Biosphere Reserves are facing the threat of
Answer» Biosphere Reserves are facing the threat of

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12.	Which among the following are the components of phloem in angiosperms?
Answer» Which among the following are the components of phloem in angiosperms?

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13.	Give at least five differences between Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis.
Answer» Give at least five differences between Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis.

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14.	A person was saved from poisonous snake bite by antivenom injection. Which of the following immunity explains this form of protection?
Answer» A person was saved from poisonous snake bite by antivenom injection. Which of the following immunity explains this form of protection?

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15.	In which particular location phloem occur in bicollateral vascular bundles?
Answer» In which particular location phloem occur in bicollateral vascular bundles?

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16.	On which part of the stem will you find the leaves?
Answer» On which part of the stem will you find the leaves?

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17.	The tissue lining the alveoli is _____ epithelium
Answer» The tissue lining the alveoli is _____ epithelium

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18.	Medically it is advised to all young mothers that breastfeeding is the best for their newborn babies. Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer. [3]
Answer» Medically it is advised to all young mothers that breastfeeding is the best for their newborn babies. Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer. [3]

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19.	Deforestation is a primary cause for land erosion, climate change and loss of biodiversity. Identify the most prominent cause of deforestation from below mentioned options. Code:
Answer» Deforestation is a primary cause for land erosion, climate change and loss of biodiversity. Identify the most prominent cause of deforestation from below mentioned options. Code:

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Deforestation is a primary cause for land erosion, climate change and loss of biodiversity. Identify the most prominent cause of deforestation from below mentioned options. Code:

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Deforestation is a primary cause for land erosion, climate change and loss of biodiversity. Identify the most prominent cause of deforestation from below mentioned options.

Code:

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20.	A)mention the denoflagellate responsible for red tide? B)write the sole members of kingdom monera?
Answer» A)mention the denoflagellate responsible for red tide? B)write the sole members of kingdom monera?

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A)mention the denoflagellate responsible for red tide? B)write the sole members of kingdom monera?

Answer»

A)mention the denoflagellate responsible for red tide?

B)write the sole members of kingdom monera?

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21.	Question 28: 1)Does the growth pattern in plants differ from that in animals? Do all the parts of plant grow indefinitely? 2)If not, name the regions of a plant, which can grow indefinitely.
Answer» Question 28: 1)Does the growth pattern in plants differ from that in animals? Do all the parts of plant grow indefinitely? 2)If not, name the regions of a plant, which can grow indefinitely.

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Question 28: 1)Does the growth pattern in plants differ from that in animals? Do all the parts of plant grow indefinitely? 2)If not, name the regions of a plant, which can grow indefinitely.

Answer»

Question 28:

1)Does the growth pattern in plants differ from that in animals? Do all the parts of plant grow indefinitely?

2)If not, name the regions of a plant, which can grow indefinitely.

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22.	Patent foramen ovale _______
Answer» Patent foramen ovale _______

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23.	The cross section of an Adrenal gland has outer __(i)__ and secretes a group of hormones called __(ii)__ and __(iii)__.Inner portion is called __(iv)__ and secretes hormones called __(v)__ and __(vi)__ .
Answer» The cross section of an Adrenal gland has outer __(i)__ and secretes a group of hormones called __(ii)__ and __(iii)__.Inner portion is called __(iv)__ and secretes hormones called __(v)__ and __(vi)__ .

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24.	The gram positive bacterium has
Answer» The gram positive bacterium has

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25.	What is open circulatory system?
Answer» What is open circulatory system?

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26.	The most convenient way for easy identification of plants and animals by applying diagnostic features is the use of? 1) Botanical gardens 2) Herbaria 3) Museums 4) Taxonomic keys
Answer» The most convenient way for easy identification of plants and animals by applying diagnostic features is the use of? 1) Botanical gardens 2) Herbaria 3) Museums 4) Taxonomic keys

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The most convenient way for easy identification of plants and animals by applying diagnostic features is the use of? 1) Botanical gardens 2) Herbaria 3) Museums 4) Taxonomic keys

Answer»

The most convenient way for easy identification of plants and animals by applying diagnostic features is the use of?

1) Botanical gardens

2) Herbaria

3) Museums

4) Taxonomic keys

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27.	Define the following terms- fertilization, puberty, implantation.
Answer» Define the following terms- fertilization, puberty, implantation.

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28.	The active component of photosystem I is composed of
Answer» The active component of photosystem I is composed of

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29.	Why E.coli is used much more time as a host cell and why not any other bacteria?
Answer» Why E.coli is used much more time as a host cell and why not any other bacteria?

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30.	Difference between sporophylls and sporangia.
Answer» Difference between sporophylls and sporangia.

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31.	Is lysosome are the secretory product of Golgi bodies?
Answer» Is lysosome are the secretory product of Golgi bodies?

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32.	What is dikaryophase in fungi?
Answer» What is dikaryophase in fungi?

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33.	If Blood O can be mixed with Blood A i.e O donating to A, then why can't A be mixed with O i.e. A donating to O. Basically If we can put O into A then we must is able to put A into O. But we know the second case isn't possible. Why so? And if I kind of reframe my question then it goes as when Blood O is donated to A then why doesn't the antibody A in Blood O coagulate with Antigen A in Blood A?
Answer» If Blood O can be mixed with Blood A i.e O donating to A, then why can't A be mixed with O i.e. A donating to O. Basically If we can put O into A then we must is able to put A into O. But we know the second case isn't possible. Why so? And if I kind of reframe my question then it goes as when Blood O is donated to A then why doesn't the antibody A in Blood O coagulate with Antigen A in Blood A?

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34.	Why carbon is the central atom in CH3Cl instead of Cl as it is more electronegative than carbon and also has more electrons in its valance shell ?
Answer» Why carbon is the central atom in CH3Cl instead of Cl as it is more electronegative than carbon and also has more electrons in its valance shell ?

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35.	Tendrils of grapevines are homologous to the tendril of pumpkins, but are analogous to that of pea. Justify the above statement.
Answer» Tendrils of grapevines are homologous to the tendril of pumpkins, but are analogous to that of pea. Justify the above statement.

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36.	What is the excretory product from kidneys of reptiles?
Answer» What is the excretory product from kidneys of reptiles?

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37.	On which day will ovulation occur in a 32 days cycle?
Answer» On which day will ovulation occur in a 32 days cycle?

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38.	Removal of the introns and joining of the exons in a defined order in a transcription unit is called
Answer» Removal of the introns and joining of the exons in a defined order in a transcription unit is called

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39.	Ovary is half-inferior in the flowers of :
Answer» Ovary is half-inferior in the flowers of :

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40.	A candidate studied the importance of certain factors in photosynthesis. He took a potted plant and kept it in the dark for over 24 hours. In the early hours of the next morning, he covered one of the leaves with dark paper in the centre only. Then he placed the plant in sunlight for a few hours and tested the leaf which was covered with black paper for starch. (a) What aspect of photosynthesis was being investigated ? (b) Is there any control in this experiment ? If so, state it. (c) Why was the plant kept in the dark before the experiment ? (d) Describe step by step, how the candidate proceeded to test leaf for the presence of starch.
Answer» A candidate studied the importance of certain factors in photosynthesis. He took a potted plant and kept it in the dark for over 24 hours. In the early hours of the next morning, he covered one of the leaves with dark paper in the centre only. Then he placed the plant in sunlight for a few hours and tested the leaf which was covered with black paper for starch. (a) What aspect of photosynthesis was being investigated ? (b) Is there any control in this experiment ? If so, state it. (c) Why was the plant kept in the dark before the experiment ? (d) Describe step by step, how the candidate proceeded to test leaf for the presence of starch.

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A candidate studied the importance of certain factors in photosynthesis. He took a potted plant and kept it in the dark for over 24 hours. In the early hours of the next morning, he covered one of the leaves with dark paper in the centre only. Then he placed the plant in sunlight for a few hours and tested the leaf which was covered with black paper for starch. (a) What aspect of photosynthesis was being investigated ? (b) Is there any control in this experiment ? If so, state it. (c) Why was the plant kept in the dark before the experiment ? (d) Describe step by step, how the candidate proceeded to test leaf for the presence of starch.

Answer»

A candidate studied the importance of certain factors in photosynthesis. He took a potted plant and kept it in the dark for over 24 hours. In the early hours of the next morning, he covered one of the leaves with dark paper in the centre only. Then he placed the plant in sunlight for a few hours and tested the leaf which was covered with black paper for starch.

(a) What aspect of photosynthesis was being investigated ?

(b) Is there any control in this experiment ? If so, state it.

(c) Why was the plant kept in the dark before the experiment ?

(d) Describe step by step, how the candidate proceeded to test leaf for the presence of starch.

Discussion

41.	What are stem cells?
Answer» What are stem cells?

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42.	The 'lock and key' model of enzyme action illustrates that a particular enzyme molecule
Answer» The 'lock and key' model of enzyme action illustrates that a particular enzyme molecule

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The 'lock and key' model of enzyme action illustrates that a particular enzyme molecule

Answer»

The 'lock and key' model of enzyme action illustrates that a particular enzyme molecule

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43.	During alcoholic fermentation by yeast, two molecules of glucose produce
Answer» During alcoholic fermentation by yeast, two molecules of glucose produce

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44.	Almost all enzymes are proteins, so which enzyme is not a protein?
Answer» Almost all enzymes are proteins, so which enzyme is not a protein?

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45.	The tissue which is derived from the mesoderm and covers almost 50% of our body is_____.
Answer» The tissue which is derived from the mesoderm and covers almost 50% of our body is_____.

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46.	Addison's disease is caused due to:
Answer» Addison's disease is caused due to:

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47.	10. How is a key helpful in the identification and classification of an organism?
Answer» 10. How is a key helpful in the identification and classification of an organism?

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48.	Which of the following statements about circulatory systems is true?
Answer» Which of the following statements about circulatory systems is true?

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Which of the following statements about circulatory systems is true?

Answer»

Which of the following statements about circulatory systems is true?

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49.	In human, blood passes from the inferior vena cava to the diastolic right atrium of heart due to
Answer» In human, blood passes from the inferior vena cava to the diastolic right atrium of heart due to

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50.	The French army were defeated by ___________
Answer» The French army were defeated by ___________

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Cuboidal: Epithelial:: Cardiac: _______

Two semi-permeable bags containing 2% sucrose placed in two beakers, 'P' containing water and 'Q' containing 10% sucrose. Which one of the following outcomes is true?

Which type of coelom is found in Hemichordata?

How do relative concentration of the oxygen and co2 affect the activity of the rubisco?

Heart beat initiates from

Markers are usually __ genes.

Pasteur effect is due to the inhibition of glycolysis by high concentration of

When a person is said to have B positive blood group, what does the "positive" refer to?

During a monohybrid cross involving a tall pea plant with a dwarf pea plant, the offspring populations were tall and dwarf in equal ratio. Work out a cross to show how it is possible. [3]

Disease of bone in which there is reduced bone mineral density is known as

Biosphere Reserves are facing the threat of

Which among the following are the components of phloem in angiosperms?

Give at least five differences between Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis.

A person was saved from poisonous snake bite by antivenom injection. Which of the following immunity explains this form of protection?

In which particular location phloem occur in bicollateral vascular bundles?

On which part of the stem will you find the leaves?

The tissue lining the alveoli is _____ epithelium

Medically it is advised to all young mothers that breastfeeding is the best for their newborn babies. Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer. [3]

Deforestation is a primary cause for land erosion, climate change and loss of biodiversity. Identify the most prominent cause of deforestation from below mentioned options. Code:

A)mention the denoflagellate responsible for red tide? B)write the sole members of kingdom monera?

Question 28: 1)Does the growth pattern in plants differ from that in animals? Do all the parts of plant grow indefinitely? 2)If not, name the regions of a plant, which can grow indefinitely.

Patent foramen ovale _______

The cross section of an Adrenal gland has outer __(i)__ and secretes a group of hormones called __(ii)__ and __(iii)__.Inner portion is called __(iv)__ and secretes hormones called __(v)__ and __(vi)__ .

The gram positive bacterium has

What is open circulatory system?

The most convenient way for easy identification of plants and animals by applying diagnostic features is the use of? 1) Botanical gardens 2) Herbaria 3) Museums 4) Taxonomic keys

Define the following terms- fertilization, puberty, implantation.

The active component of photosystem I is composed of

Why E.coli is used much more time as a host cell and why not any other bacteria?

Difference between sporophylls and sporangia.

Is lysosome are the secretory product of Golgi bodies?

What is dikaryophase in fungi?

Why carbon is the central atom in CH3Cl instead of Cl as it is more electronegative than carbon and also has more electrons in its valance shell ?

Tendrils of grapevines are homologous to the tendril of pumpkins, but are analogous to that of pea. Justify the above statement.

What is the excretory product from kidneys of reptiles?

On which day will ovulation occur in a 32 days cycle?

Removal of the introns and joining of the exons in a defined order in a transcription unit is called

Ovary is half-inferior in the flowers of :

What are stem cells?

The 'lock and key' model of enzyme action illustrates that a particular enzyme molecule

During alcoholic fermentation by yeast, two molecules of glucose produce

Almost all enzymes are proteins, so which enzyme is not a protein?

The tissue which is derived from the mesoderm and covers almost 50% of our body is_____.

Addison's disease is caused due to:

10. How is a key helpful in the identification and classification of an organism?

Which of the following statements about circulatory systems is true?

In human, blood passes from the inferior vena cava to the diastolic right atrium of heart due to

The French army were defeated by ___________

The cross section of an Adrenal gland has outer (i) and secretes a group of hormones called (ii) and (iii).Inner portion is called (iv) and secretes hormones called (v) and (vi) .