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Selection of homozygous plant is:- |
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Answer» Selection of homozygous plant is:- |
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Select the mismatched pair |
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Answer» Select the mismatched pair |
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What do you understand by homeostasis and why does the cell maintain it? |
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Answer» What do you understand by homeostasis and why does the cell maintain it? |
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Menstrual cycle in females is regulated by |
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Answer» Menstrual cycle in females is regulated by |
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Question 05: The term synergistic action of hormones refers to (a) when two hormones act together but bring about opposite effects (b) when two hormones act together and contribute to the same function (c) when one hormone affects more than one function (d) when many hormones bring about any one function |
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Starting from the innermost part, the correct sequence of parts in an ovule are |
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Answer» Starting from the innermost part, the correct sequence of parts in an ovule are |
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Short note on Golgi Apparatus |
| Answer» Short note on Golgi Apparatus | |
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Statement: Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to the outskirts, far away from the main city? Arguments: I. Yes. This is an essential step for controlling pollution in the city. II. No. Such a step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well. |
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Answer» Statement: Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to the outskirts, far away from the main city? Arguments: I. Yes. This is an essential step for controlling pollution in the city. II. No. Such a step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well. |
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Which of the following category of animals will you place under homeotherms? |
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Answer» Which of the following category of animals will you place under homeotherms? |
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If the rate of premature deaths increases it will- |
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Answer» If the rate of premature deaths increases it will- |
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Grafting is successful in dicots but not in monocots because the dicots have |
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Answer» Grafting is successful in dicots but not in monocots because the dicots have |
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Which is matched correctly |
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Answer» Which is matched correctly |
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The test for unstauration is confirmed by decolorization of which of the following |
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Answer» The test for unstauration is confirmed by decolorization of which of the following |
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Egg apparatus consists of |
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Answer» Egg apparatus consists of |
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Name the following : (a) The repeating components of each DNA strand lengthwise. (b) The complex structure consisting of DNA strand and a core of histones. (c) The type of bond which joins the complementary nitrogenous bases. (d) The three components of a nucleotide. |
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Answer» Name the following : |
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Cell elongation in the internodal regions of green plants occurs due to |
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Answer» Cell elongation in the internodal regions of green plants occurs due to |
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The structure that helps the grape vines to hold on to a support is called _________ |
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Answer» The structure that helps the grape vines to hold on to a support is called _________ |
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What are jumping genes? |
| Answer» What are jumping genes? | |
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Polymerase chain reaction is used for |
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Answer» Polymerase chain reaction is used for |
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Which gland secretes insulin? |
| Answer» Which gland secretes insulin? | |
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Hinge region in antibodies is important because |
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Answer» Hinge region in antibodies is important because |
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Two plants can be conclusively said to belong to the same species, if they: |
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Answer» Two plants can be conclusively said to belong to the same species, if they: |
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Question 27 What is the basis for designating C3 and C4 pathways of photosynthesis? |
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Answer» Question 27 |
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Intrapulmonary pressure is the ________. |
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Answer» Intrapulmonary pressure is the ________. |
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A very small sample of tissue or a drop of blood can help determine paternity. Provide a scientific explanation to substantiate the statement. [3] |
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Answer» A very small sample of tissue or a drop of blood can help determine paternity. Provide a scientific explanation to substantiate the statement. [3] |
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What is responsible for change in the size of population of any particular area? |
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Answer» What is responsible for change in the size of population of any particular area? |
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How important is natural gas as a new resource? |
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Answer» How important is natural gas as a new resource? |
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Meselson and Stahl experimentally proved that DNA replication is ___ in nature. |
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Answer» Meselson and Stahl experimentally proved that DNA replication is |
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What measures, as an individual, you would take to reduce environmental pollution ? |
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Answer» What measures, as an individual, you would take to reduce environmental pollution ? |
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Genetically inactive and highly condensed region with tightly packed DNA is: |
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Answer» Genetically inactive and highly condensed region with tightly packed DNA is: |
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Sir/Mam, during DNA replication,what is tge role of a rna primer.Also why there is rna primer not dna primer? |
| Answer» Sir/Mam, during DNA replication,what is tge role of a rna primer.Also why there is rna primer not dna primer? | |
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Which one undergoes decarboxylation in hexose monophosphate shunt |
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Answer» Which one undergoes decarboxylation in hexose monophosphate shunt |
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Gene does not produce |
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Answer» Gene does not produce |
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There is a myth that immediately after heavy rains in the forest, mushrooms appear in large number and make a very large ring or cycle, which may be several metres in diameter. These are called as 'fairy rings'. Can you explain this myth of fairy rings in biological terms? Discuss the mycelial structure in Agaricus and its soil-borne nature. |
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Answer» There is a myth that immediately after heavy rains in the forest, mushrooms appear in large number and make a very large ring or cycle, which may be several metres in diameter. These are called as 'fairy rings'. Can you explain this myth of fairy rings in biological terms? Discuss the mycelial structure in Agaricus and its soil-borne nature. |
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Identify the benefits and limitations of organic farming. |
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Answer» Identify the benefits and limitations of organic farming. |
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What is ammoniafixation? |
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Answer» What is ammoniafixation? |
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What is progeny cells?? |
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Answer» What is progeny cells?? |
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Artificial ripening of fruits for commercial purpose is accomplished by |
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Answer» Artificial ripening of fruits for commercial purpose is accomplished by |
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Can you attempt building models of biomolecules using commercially available atomic models (Ball and Stick models)? |
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Answer» Can you attempt building models of biomolecules using commercially available atomic models (Ball and Stick models)? |
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_______ is the largest flightless bird. |
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Answer» _______ is the largest flightless bird. |
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Leptome is the name of |
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Answer» Leptome is the name of |
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The apneustic centre increases the depth of___(i)____ by acting directly on the ___(ii)____ centre. The pneumotaxic centre inhibits the ___(iii)____ centre, thus increasing the respiratory rate i.e the duration of inspiration and expiration___(iv)____. |
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Answer» The apneustic centre increases the depth of___(i)____ by acting directly on the ___(ii)____ centre. The pneumotaxic centre inhibits the ___(iii)____ centre, thus increasing the respiratory rate i.e the duration of inspiration and expiration___(iv)____. |
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A person was admitted to hospital as he had myocardial infarction. Cardiologist administers him with streptokinase. Why? |
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Answer» A person was admitted to hospital as he had myocardial infarction. Cardiologist administers him with streptokinase. Why? |
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What does the following reaction of glucose with HI elucidates about the structure of glucose? |
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Answer» What does the following reaction of glucose with HI elucidates about the structure of glucose? |
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A few species have evolved adaptations to reduce metabolism during unfavourable conditions. These adaptations are: |
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Answer» A few species have evolved adaptations to reduce metabolism during unfavourable conditions. These adaptations are: |
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In anatropous ovule, the micropyle is projected |
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Answer» In anatropous ovule, the micropyle is projected |
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True nucleus is absent in: |
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Answer» True nucleus is absent in: |
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Egg albumen is an example of |
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Answer» Egg albumen is an example of |
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The function of rennin is: |
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Answer» The function of rennin is: |
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Which of the following options describes the correct steps in artificial hybridisation? |
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Answer» Which of the following options describes the correct steps in artificial hybridisation? |
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