18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	The diversity in the type of “Beaks of Finches” adapted to different feeding habits on the Galapagos islands, as observed by Darwin, provides evidence for.
Answer» The diversity in the type of “Beaks of Finches” adapted to different feeding habits on the Galapagos islands, as observed by Darwin, provides evidence for.

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2.	Difference between virus and viroid is
Answer» Difference between virus and viroid is

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3.	Which one of the following is an example of carrying out biological control of pests/diseases using microbes?
Answer» Which one of the following is an example of carrying out biological control of pests/diseases using microbes?

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4.	( a)Two scientists other than Linnaeus who contributed to the field of plant taxonomy? (b) Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division .Is this growth or reproduction . Explain.
Answer» ( a)Two scientists other than Linnaeus who contributed to the field of plant taxonomy? (b) Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division .Is this growth or reproduction . Explain.

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( a)Two scientists other than Linnaeus who contributed to the field of plant taxonomy? (b) Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division .Is this growth or reproduction . Explain.

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( a)Two scientists other than Linnaeus who contributed to the field of plant taxonomy?

(b) Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division .Is this growth or reproduction . Explain.

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5.	Mesarch type of xylem is seen in ____________
Answer» Mesarch type of xylem is seen in ____________

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6.	What were the exceptions for the the law of dominance , segregation and independent assortment respectively?
Answer» What were the exceptions for the the law of dominance , segregation and independent assortment respectively?

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7.	Which of the following statements is incorrect about the G0 phase?
Answer» Which of the following statements is incorrect about the G₀ phase?

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8.	The major difference(s) between an amphibian and a reptile is/are:
Answer» The major difference(s) between an amphibian and a reptile is/are:

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9.	The peripheral nervous system consists of ______.
Answer» The peripheral nervous system consists of ______.

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10.	Radiations are harmful because
Answer» Radiations are harmful because

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11.	Tidal volume is air ________.
Answer» Tidal volume is air ________.

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12.	If leaf cell of Oxalis has x2chromosomes, then what will be the number of chromosomes in a cell of its bulbil?
Answer» If leaf cell of Oxalis has $\frac{x}{2}$ chromosomes, then what will be the number of chromosomes in a cell of its bulbil?

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13.	In algae, aplanospores are produced during a)favourable conditions b)unfavourable conditions c)mild conditions d)both a) and b)
Answer» In algae, aplanospores are produced during a)favourable conditions b)unfavourable conditions c)mild conditions d)both a) and b)

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14.	All the cattle in your farm have been culled because of diseases. Which of the following scenario will you try to avoid when you start the farm again?
Answer» All the cattle in your farm have been culled because of diseases. Which of the following scenario will you try to avoid when you start the farm again?

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15.	How are chloroplasts similar to mitochondria?
Answer» How are chloroplasts similar to mitochondria?

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16.	Root nodules for nitrogen fixation of a non leguminous tree poses a)Frankia b)Rhizobium c)Azotobacter d)Thiobacillus
Answer» Root nodules for nitrogen fixation of a non leguminous tree poses a)Frankia b)Rhizobium c)Azotobacter d)Thiobacillus

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17.	What is meant by self incomapatability?
Answer» What is meant by self incomapatability?

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18.	A meromyosin molecule doesn’t contain :
Answer» A meromyosin molecule doesn’t contain :

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19.	A person suffers from punctures in his chest in an accident, without any damage to the lungs. Its effect could be
Answer» A person suffers from punctures in his chest in an accident, without any damage to the lungs. Its effect could be

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20.	The human brain is composed of about:
Answer» The human brain is composed of about:

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21.	Ripe fruits soften due to
Answer» Ripe fruits soften due to

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22.	A human female reaches menopause around the age of:
Answer» A human female reaches menopause around the age of:

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23.	Which two of the following changes (a–d) usually tend to occur in the plain dwellers when they move to high altitudes (3,500 m or more)? Changes occurring are
Answer» Which two of the following changes (a–d) usually tend to occur in the plain dwellers when they move to high altitudes (3,500 m or more)? Changes occurring are

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24.	Passive immunity can be obtained by injecting:
Answer» Passive immunity can be obtained by injecting:

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25.	Match the crop with disease against which it has acquired resistance Crop Resistance to diseasesaWheatiBacterial blightbBrassicaiiLeaf and stripe rustcCaulifloweriiiBlack rotdCowpeaivWhite rusteChillivChilly mosaic virus, Tobacco mosaic virus, Leaf curl
Answer» Match the crop with disease against which it has acquired resistance $\begin{matrix} C r o p & R e s i s t a n c e t o d i s e a s e s a & W h e a t & i & B a c t e r i a l b l i g h t b & B r a s s i c a & i i & L e a f a n d s t r i p e r u s t c & C a u l i f l o w e r & i i i & B l a c k r o t d & C o w p e a & i v & W h i t e r u s t e & C h i l l i & v & C h i l l y m o s a i c v i r u s, T o b a c c o m o s a i c v i r u s, L e a f c u r l \end{matrix}$

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26.	An important function of the micronutrient, _______________ , is chlorophyll synthesis.
Answer» An important function of the micronutrient, _______________ , is chlorophyll synthesis.

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27.	Select the incorrect statement from the ones given below with respect to Periplanet aamericana
Answer» Select the incorrect statement from the ones given below with respect to Periplanet aamericana

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28.	Match the following methods of cell disintegration with the tools they use. i. Ultrasonication p. treating cells with organic solvents, alkalis and detergents ii. Enzymatic lysis q. passing cell through narrow tube iii. High pressure homogenization r. lysozyme treatment iv. Chemical disruption s. sound
Answer» Match the following methods of cell disintegration with the tools they use. i. Ultrasonication p. treating cells with organic solvents, alkalis and detergents ii. Enzymatic lysis q. passing cell through narrow tube iii. High pressure homogenization r. lysozyme treatment iv. Chemical disruption s. sound

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29.	Wet lab evidence for molecular evolution of life was given by whom?
Answer» Wet lab evidence for molecular evolution of life was given by whom?

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30.	The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by te abiotic fractors like availability of oxygen, pH of the soil substratum, temperature etc. Discuss.
Answer» The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by te abiotic fractors like availability of oxygen, pH of the soil substratum, temperature etc. Discuss.

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31.	Question 23.2 State whether true or false Pars distalis produces six trophic hormones.
Answer» Question 23.2 State whether true or false Pars distalis produces six trophic hormones.

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Question 23.2 State whether true or false Pars distalis produces six trophic hormones.

Answer»

Question 23.2

State whether true or false

Pars distalis produces six trophic hormones.

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32.	What is integrated organic farming? How did Ramesh Chandra Dagar, a farmer from Sonepat, Haryana effectively used this procedure and succeed with zero waste? [5 mark]
Answer» What is integrated organic farming? How did Ramesh Chandra Dagar, a farmer from Sonepat, Haryana effectively used this procedure and succeed with zero waste? [5 mark]

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33.	Enzyme required for joining DNA fragments is
Answer» Enzyme required for joining DNA fragments is

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34.	Define and design a test-cross.
Answer» Define and design a test-cross.

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35.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer. I. Carrier proteins are needed by both facilitated diffusion and active transport and are sensitive to inhibitors that react with the protein. II. Different types of proteins present in the membrane play a major role in both active as well as passive transport. III. The carrier proteins needed by facilitated and active transport are specific. IV. There is no need of energy to pump molecule against a concentration gradient in active transport. V. Transport rate reaches the saturation point when all the active proteins are used.
Answer» Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer. I. Carrier proteins are needed by both facilitated diffusion and active transport and are sensitive to inhibitors that react with the protein. II. Different types of proteins present in the membrane play a major role in both active as well as passive transport. III. The carrier proteins needed by facilitated and active transport are specific. IV. There is no need of energy to pump molecule against a concentration gradient in active transport. V. Transport rate reaches the saturation point when all the active proteins are used.

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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer. I. Carrier proteins are needed by both facilitated diffusion and active transport and are sensitive to inhibitors that react with the protein. II. Different types of proteins present in the membrane play a major role in both active as well as passive transport. III. The carrier proteins needed by facilitated and active transport are specific. IV. There is no need of energy to pump molecule against a concentration gradient in active transport. V. Transport rate reaches the saturation point when all the active proteins are used.

Answer»

Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer.

I. Carrier proteins are needed by both facilitated diffusion and active transport and are sensitive to inhibitors that react with the protein.

II. Different types of proteins present in the membrane play a major role in both active as well as passive transport.

III. The carrier proteins needed by facilitated and active transport are specific.

IV. There is no need of energy to pump molecule against a concentration gradient in active transport.

V. Transport rate reaches the saturation point when all the active proteins are used.

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36.	Vasectomy and tubectomy make the person
Answer» Vasectomy and tubectomy make the person

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37.	_________________ is called the Father of Genetics.
Answer» _________________ is called the Father of Genetics.

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38.	Explain the formation of urine.
Answer» Explain the formation of urine.

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39.	Explain the effect on the characteristics of a river when urban sewage is discharged into it. [3]
Answer» Explain the effect on the characteristics of a river when urban sewage is discharged into it. [3]

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40.	The defective gene responsible for the disease PKU is found on chromosome __
Answer» The defective gene responsible for the disease PKU is found on chromosome __

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41.	The action potential always moves in one direction because of _____.
Answer» The action potential always moves in one direction because of _____.

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42.	Given below is a diagram depicting the male reproductive system. Match the parts labelled with the description given alongside. i. The glands that add their fluid to the semen ii. Sperms leave the body through this duct iii. Conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra iv. Sperm is stored here
Answer» Given below is a diagram depicting the male reproductive system. Match the parts labelled with the description given alongside. i. The glands that add their fluid to the semen ii. Sperms leave the body through this duct iii. Conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra iv. Sperm is stored here

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Given below is a diagram depicting the male reproductive system. Match the parts labelled with the description given alongside. i. The glands that add their fluid to the semen ii. Sperms leave the body through this duct iii. Conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra iv. Sperm is stored here

Answer»

Given below is a diagram depicting the male reproductive system. Match the parts labelled with the description given alongside.

i. The glands that add their fluid to the semen

ii. Sperms leave the body through this duct

iii. Conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra

iv. Sperm is stored here

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43.	Which of the following is not a product of secondary growth activity of a plant?
Answer» Which of the following is not a product of secondary growth activity of a plant?

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44.	Tree frog is
Answer» Tree frog is

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45.	Sugars and amino acids are carried into the cell by means of
Answer» Sugars and amino acids are carried into the cell by means of

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46.	Does urochordata have open circulatory system ? ncert writes chordates have closed but does not mention any exception so what to answer in NEET?
Answer» Does urochordata have open circulatory system ? ncert writes chordates have closed but does not mention any exception so what to answer in NEET?

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47.	The production of complete animals from somatic cells of an animal is called
Answer» The production of complete animals from somatic cells of an animal is called

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48.	It is said that glucose has a cyclic stucture , then what about the formation of n-hexane when glucose was reacted with HI which indicated that it had a straight chain
Answer» It is said that glucose has a cyclic stucture , then what about the formation of n-hexane when glucose was reacted with HI which indicated that it had a straight chain

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49.	Which one of the following, won't be considered as a part of cytoplasm?
Answer» Which one of the following, won't be considered as a part of cytoplasm?

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50.	Sir/ Madam There is an question-Which serve as quick referral in taxonomic studies? Correct answer- Herbarium Why can't it be monograph or manuals?
Answer» Sir/ Madam There is an question-Which serve as quick referral in taxonomic studies? Correct answer- Herbarium Why can't it be monograph or manuals?

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Sir/ Madam There is an question-Which serve as quick referral in taxonomic studies? Correct answer- Herbarium Why can't it be monograph or manuals?

Answer»

Sir/ Madam

There is an question-Which serve as quick referral in taxonomic studies?

Correct answer- Herbarium

Why can't it be monograph or manuals?

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The diversity in the type of “Beaks of Finches” adapted to different feeding habits on the Galapagos islands, as observed by Darwin, provides evidence for.

Difference between virus and viroid is

Which one of the following is an example of carrying out biological control of pests/diseases using microbes?

( a)Two scientists other than Linnaeus who contributed to the field of plant taxonomy? (b) Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division .Is this growth or reproduction . Explain.

Mesarch type of xylem is seen in ____________

What were the exceptions for the the law of dominance , segregation and independent assortment respectively?

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the G0 phase?

The major difference(s) between an amphibian and a reptile is/are:

The peripheral nervous system consists of ______.

Radiations are harmful because

Tidal volume is air ________.

If leaf cell of Oxalis has x2chromosomes, then what will be the number of chromosomes in a cell of its bulbil?

In algae, aplanospores are produced during a)favourable conditions b)unfavourable conditions c)mild conditions d)both a) and b)

All the cattle in your farm have been culled because of diseases. Which of the following scenario will you try to avoid when you start the farm again?

How are chloroplasts similar to mitochondria?

Root nodules for nitrogen fixation of a non leguminous tree poses a)Frankia b)Rhizobium c)Azotobacter d)Thiobacillus

What is meant by self incomapatability?

A meromyosin molecule doesn’t contain :

A person suffers from punctures in his chest in an accident, without any damage to the lungs. Its effect could be

The human brain is composed of about:

Ripe fruits soften due to

A human female reaches menopause around the age of:

Which two of the following changes (a–d) usually tend to occur in the plain dwellers when they move to high altitudes (3,500 m or more)? Changes occurring are

Passive immunity can be obtained by injecting:

Match the crop with disease against which it has acquired resistance Crop Resistance to diseasesaWheatiBacterial blightbBrassicaiiLeaf and stripe rustcCaulifloweriiiBlack rotdCowpeaivWhite rusteChillivChilly mosaic virus, Tobacco mosaic virus, Leaf curl

An important function of the micronutrient, _______________ , is chlorophyll synthesis.

Select the incorrect statement from the ones given below with respect to Periplanet aamericana

Wet lab evidence for molecular evolution of life was given by whom?

The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by te abiotic fractors like availability of oxygen, pH of the soil substratum, temperature etc. Discuss.

Question 23.2 State whether true or false Pars distalis produces six trophic hormones.

What is integrated organic farming? How did Ramesh Chandra Dagar, a farmer from Sonepat, Haryana effectively used this procedure and succeed with zero waste? [5 mark]

Enzyme required for joining DNA fragments is

Define and design a test-cross.

Vasectomy and tubectomy make the person

_________________ is called the Father of Genetics.

Explain the formation of urine.

Explain the effect on the characteristics of a river when urban sewage is discharged into it. [3]

The defective gene responsible for the disease PKU is found on chromosome __

The action potential always moves in one direction because of _____.

Given below is a diagram depicting the male reproductive system. Match the parts labelled with the description given alongside. i. The glands that add their fluid to the semen ii. Sperms leave the body through this duct iii. Conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra iv. Sperm is stored here

Which of the following is not a product of secondary growth activity of a plant?

Tree frog is

Sugars and amino acids are carried into the cell by means of

Does urochordata have open circulatory system ? ncert writes chordates have closed but does not mention any exception so what to answer in NEET?

The production of complete animals from somatic cells of an animal is called

It is said that glucose has a cyclic stucture , then what about the formation of n-hexane when glucose was reacted with HI which indicated that it had a straight chain

Which one of the following, won't be considered as a part of cytoplasm?

Sir/ Madam There is an question-Which serve as quick referral in taxonomic studies? Correct answer- Herbarium Why can't it be monograph or manuals?