18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	Q1. Why Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchyma tissue? Q2. Why it is difficult to pull out the husk of coconut? Q3. Why do we get crunchy and granular feeling when we eat a pear?
Answer» Q1. Why Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchyma tissue? Q2. Why it is difficult to pull out the husk of coconut? Q3. Why do we get crunchy and granular feeling when we eat a pear?

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2.	Why UGG can't be a stop codon?
Answer» Why UGG can't be a stop codon?

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3.	Two linked genes a and b show 30%recombination.The individual of a dihybrid cross ++/++ ab/ab shall produce gametes as: 1. ++80 : ab 20 2. ++40 : ab 40 : a10 : b 10 3. ++35 : ab 35 : a15 : +b15 4.++50: ab Ans is (3) Can I get the solution how to approach this questions
Answer» Two linked genes a and b show 30%recombination.The individual of a dihybrid cross ++/++ ab/ab shall produce gametes as: 1. ++80 : ab 20 2. ++40 : ab 40 : a10 : b 10 3. ++35 : ab 35 : a15 : +b15 4.++50: ab Ans is (3) Can I get the solution how to approach this questions

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Two linked genes a and b show 30%recombination.The individual of a dihybrid cross ++/++ ab/ab shall produce gametes as: 1. ++80 : ab 20 2. ++40 : ab 40 : a10 : b 10 3. ++35 : ab 35 : a15 : +b15 4.++50: ab Ans is (3) Can I get the solution how to approach this questions

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Two linked genes a and b show 30%recombination.The individual of a dihybrid cross ++/++ ab/ab shall produce gametes as:

1. ++80 : ab 20

2. ++40 : ab 40 : a10 : b 10

3. ++35 : ab 35 : a15 : +b15

4.++50: ab

Ans is (3)

Can I get the solution how to approach this questions

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4.	Examples for stem tendrils and leaf tendrils
Answer» Examples for stem tendrils and leaf tendrils

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5.	During sleep the rate of RBC formation increases or decreases .Explain.
Answer» During sleep the rate of RBC formation increases or decreases .Explain.

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6.	Chromosome structure is clear during
Answer» Chromosome structure is clear during

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7.	Transpiration is manifestation of
Answer» Transpiration is manifestation of

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8.	Each species has a characteristic set of chromosome number called
Answer» Each species has a characteristic set of chromosome number called

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9.	Match the following columns column-Icolumn-IIA.shoot apical meristem1.base of grass leavesB.intercalary meristem2.Increase in girthC.Root apical meritem3.Primary meristemD. Lateral meritem4.Cork cambiumE.Secondary meritem5.Elongation of roots
Answer» Match the following columns $\begin{matrix} column-I & column-II A.shoot apical meristem & 1.base of grass leaves B.intercalary meristem & 2.Increase in girth C.Root apical meritem & 3.Primary meristem D. Lateral meritem & 4.Cork cambium E.Secondary meritem & 5.Elongation of roots \end{matrix}$

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Match the following columns column-Icolumn-IIA.shoot apical meristem1.base of grass leavesB.intercalary meristem2.Increase in girthC.Root apical meritem3.Primary meristemD. Lateral meritem4.Cork cambiumE.Secondary meritem5.Elongation of roots

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Match the following columns

$\begin{matrix} column-I & column-II A.shoot apical meristem & 1.base of grass leaves B.intercalary meristem & 2.Increase in girth C.Root apical meritem & 3.Primary meristem D. Lateral meritem & 4.Cork cambium E.Secondary meritem & 5.Elongation of roots \end{matrix}$

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10.	The end products of sexual reproduction in Phanerogamae are -
Answer» The end products of sexual reproduction in Phanerogamae are -

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11.	The restriction enzyme EcoRI from E.coli is expected to cleave DNA at the following sequence
Answer» The restriction enzyme EcoRI from E.coli is expected to cleave DNA at the following sequence

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12.	What is the cell theory ? Who propounded it and when ?
Answer» What is the cell theory ? Who propounded it and when ?

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13.	NADPH is generated through
Answer» NADPH is generated through

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NADPH is generated through

Answer»

NADPH is generated through

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14.	Number of groups or atoms which have higher priority than −OCH3 according to CIP rule.
Answer» Number of groups or atoms which have higher priority than $- O C H_{3}$ according to CIP rule.

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15.	Water in a stem rises due to
Answer» Water in a stem rises due to

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16.	Coelenterates are known for
Answer» Coelenterates are known for

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17.	A graphic representation of number of individuals of different species belonging to a particular trophic level in an ecosystem is known as:
Answer» A graphic representation of number of individuals of different species belonging to a particular trophic level in an ecosystem is known as:

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18.	What is the significance of time gap in the passage of action potential from sino-atrial node to the ventricle?
Answer» What is the significance of time gap in the passage of action potential from sino-atrial node to the ventricle?

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19.	In mechanism, photophosphorylation is most similar to
Answer» In mechanism, photophosphorylation is most similar to

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20.	The assimilatory power required in reduction phase of calvin cycle per one CO2 molecule is ________.
Answer» The assimilatory power required in reduction phase of calvin cycle per one $C O_{2}$ molecule is ________.

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21.	A ___ is a place where dried plant specimens are preserved.
Answer» A ___ is a place where dried plant specimens are preserved.

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22.	In which of the following process carbon dioxide is not released?
Answer» In which of the following process carbon dioxide is not released?

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23.	A resting neuron is (i)_____ and has a membrane potential of (ii)______.
Answer» A resting neuron is (i)_____ and has a membrane potential of (ii)______.

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A resting neuron is (i)_ and has a membrane potential of (ii)__.

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A resting neuron is (i)_____ and has a membrane potential of (ii)______.

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24.	The process based on the Greek root words for "sugar" and "splitting" is
Answer» The process based on the Greek root words for "sugar" and "splitting" is

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25.	Assertion (A): Dope test is used to estimate the level of blood alcohol by analysing the breath of persons drinking alcohol. Reason (R): A drunken person usually feels tense and less talkative.
Answer» Assertion (A): Dope test is used to estimate the level of blood alcohol by analysing the breath of persons drinking alcohol. Reason (R): A drunken person usually feels tense and less talkative.

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Assertion (A): Dope test is used to estimate the level of blood alcohol by analysing the breath of persons drinking alcohol. Reason (R): A drunken person usually feels tense and less talkative.

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Assertion (A): Dope test is used to estimate the level of blood alcohol by analysing the breath of persons drinking alcohol.

Reason (R): A drunken person usually feels tense and less talkative.

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26.	What are Gemmae cups?
Answer» What are Gemmae cups?

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27.	Do birds have earlobes?
Answer» Do birds have earlobes?

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28.	In what respect do you consider bacteria as a simple organism?
Answer» In what respect do you consider bacteria as a simple organism?

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29.	Special breeds of dogs are preserved by applying __.
Answer» Special breeds of dogs are preserved by applying __.

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30.	Which of the following is the correct sequence of the units of genetics arranged in descending order of size?
Answer» Which of the following is the correct sequence of the units of genetics arranged in descending order of size?

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31.	At a particular locus, frequency of “A” allele is 0.6 and that of “a” is 0.4. What would be the frequency of heterozygotes in a random mating population at equilibrium?
Answer» At a particular locus, frequency of “A” allele is 0.6 and that of “a” is 0.4. What would be the frequency of heterozygotes in a random mating population at equilibrium?

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32.	Which is a stress hormone?
Answer» Which is a stress hormone?

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33.	Are there only 20 types of amino acids? Or is it 21?
Answer» Are there only 20 types of amino acids? Or is it 21?

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34.	During chemiosmosis in aerobic respiration, protons are pumped
Answer» During chemiosmosis in aerobic respiration, protons are pumped

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35.	Epinephrine is
Answer» Epinephrine is

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36.	Pyrenoids contain
Answer» Pyrenoids contain

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37.	The enzyme found functional in lysosome is
Answer» The enzyme found functional in lysosome is

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38.	Polyblend is
Answer» Polyblend is

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39.	Benzene and formaldehyde are two among many volatile organic compounds that cause air pollution. Given below are a few negative effects of these volatile compounds on humans. Which of these is/are exclusively caused by the above mentioned compounds and not by other volatile compounds?
Answer» Benzene and formaldehyde are two among many volatile organic compounds that cause air pollution. Given below are a few negative effects of these volatile compounds on humans. Which of these is/are exclusively caused by the above mentioned compounds and not by other volatile compounds?

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40.	The first evolved diploblastic, radially symmetrical and sexually dimorphic animals with tentacles belong to the phylum _____.
Answer» The first evolved diploblastic, radially symmetrical and sexually dimorphic animals with tentacles belong to the phylum _____.

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41.	Choose the correct statement about animal breeding.
Answer» Choose the correct statement about animal breeding.

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42.	The sweet potato have tap root or fibrous root?
Answer» The sweet potato have tap root or fibrous root?

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43.	Researchers sometimes use chromatography as a method to separate biomolecules. Why is electrophoresis used and not chromatography for separating DNA molecules?
Answer» Researchers sometimes use chromatography as a method to separate biomolecules. Why is electrophoresis used and not chromatography for separating DNA molecules?

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44.	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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45.	Briefly mention the contribution of TH Morgan in genetics.
Answer» Briefly mention the contribution of TH Morgan in genetics.

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46.	Necessity of meiosis I is
Answer» Necessity of meiosis I is

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47.	Amyloplasts stores ______________.
Answer» Amyloplasts stores ______________.

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48.	Copulatory pad in frog is present on the first digit of:
Answer» Copulatory pad in frog is present on the first digit of:

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Match the Column-I and Column-II: Column-I Column-II (i) Mo+2 (a) Carboxylases (ii) Mg+2 (b) Nitrogenase (iii) Zn+2 (c) Catalase (iv) Fe+3 (d) Pyruvate dehydrogenase

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Match the Column-I and Column-II:

Column-I	Column-II
(i) $M o^{+ 2}$	(a) Carboxylases
(ii) $M g^{+ 2}$	(b) Nitrogenase
(iii) $Z n^{+ 2}$	(c) Catalase
(iv) $F e^{+ 3}$	(d) Pyruvate dehydrogenase

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50.	The blood group with only a homozygous genotype and the one with only a heterozygous genotype respectively are
Answer» The blood group with only a homozygous genotype and the one with only a heterozygous genotype respectively are

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Q1. Why Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchyma tissue? Q2. Why it is difficult to pull out the husk of coconut? Q3. Why do we get crunchy and granular feeling when we eat a pear?

Why UGG can't be a stop codon?

Two linked genes a and b show 30%recombination.The individual of a dihybrid cross ++/++ ab/ab shall produce gametes as: 1. ++80 : ab 20 2. ++40 : ab 40 : a10 : b 10 3. ++35 : ab 35 : a15 : +b15 4.++50: ab Ans is (3) Can I get the solution how to approach this questions

Examples for stem tendrils and leaf tendrils

During sleep the rate of RBC formation increases or decreases .Explain.

Chromosome structure is clear during

Transpiration is manifestation of

Each species has a characteristic set of chromosome number called

Match the following columns column-Icolumn-IIA.shoot apical meristem1.base of grass leavesB.intercalary meristem2.Increase in girthC.Root apical meritem3.Primary meristemD. Lateral meritem4.Cork cambiumE.Secondary meritem5.Elongation of roots

The end products of sexual reproduction in Phanerogamae are -

The restriction enzyme EcoRI from E.coli is expected to cleave DNA at the following sequence

What is the cell theory ? Who propounded it and when ?

NADPH is generated through

Number of groups or atoms which have higher priority than −OCH3 according to CIP rule.

Water in a stem rises due to

Coelenterates are known for

A graphic representation of number of individuals of different species belonging to a particular trophic level in an ecosystem is known as:

What is the significance of time gap in the passage of action potential from sino-atrial node to the ventricle?

In mechanism, photophosphorylation is most similar to

The assimilatory power required in reduction phase of calvin cycle per one CO2 molecule is ________.

A ___ is a place where dried plant specimens are preserved.

In which of the following process carbon dioxide is not released?

A resting neuron is (i)_____ and has a membrane potential of (ii)______.

The process based on the Greek root words for "sugar" and "splitting" is

Assertion (A): Dope test is used to estimate the level of blood alcohol by analysing the breath of persons drinking alcohol. Reason (R): A drunken person usually feels tense and less talkative.

What are Gemmae cups?

Do birds have earlobes?

In what respect do you consider bacteria as a simple organism?

Special breeds of dogs are preserved by applying __.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the units of genetics arranged in descending order of size?

At a particular locus, frequency of “A” allele is 0.6 and that of “a” is 0.4. What would be the frequency of heterozygotes in a random mating population at equilibrium?

Which is a stress hormone?

Are there only 20 types of amino acids? Or is it 21?

During chemiosmosis in aerobic respiration, protons are pumped

Epinephrine is

Pyrenoids contain

The enzyme found functional in lysosome is

Polyblend is

Benzene and formaldehyde are two among many volatile organic compounds that cause air pollution. Given below are a few negative effects of these volatile compounds on humans. Which of these is/are exclusively caused by the above mentioned compounds and not by other volatile compounds?

The first evolved diploblastic, radially symmetrical and sexually dimorphic animals with tentacles belong to the phylum _____.

Choose the correct statement about animal breeding.

The​ sweet potato have tap root or fibrous root?

Researchers sometimes use chromatography as a method to separate biomolecules. Why is electrophoresis used and not chromatography for separating DNA molecules?

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

Briefly mention the contribution of TH Morgan in genetics.

Necessity of meiosis I is

Amyloplasts stores ______________.

Copulatory pad in frog is present on the first digit of:

Match the Column-I and Column-II: Column-I Column-II (i) Mo+2 (a) Carboxylases (ii) Mg+2 (b) Nitrogenase (iii) Zn+2 (c) Catalase (iv) Fe+3 (d) Pyruvate dehydrogenase

The blood group with only a homozygous genotype and the one with only a heterozygous genotype respectively are

A resting neuron is (i)_ and has a membrane potential of (ii)__.

The sweet potato have tap root or fibrous root?