18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	The logistic population growth is expressed by the equation
Answer» The logistic population growth is expressed by the equation

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2.	Cerebrospinal fluid is present between:
Answer» Cerebrospinal fluid is present between:

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3.	Discuss the causes and effects of global warming. What measures need to be taken to control global warming ?
Answer» Discuss the causes and effects of global warming. What measures need to be taken to control global warming ?

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4.	Cells ‘left behind’ from shoot apical meristem, cannot modify into
Answer» Cells ‘left behind’ from shoot apical meristem, cannot modify into

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5.	Pneumatophores are similar to ____________in function.
Answer» Pneumatophores are similar to ____________in function.

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6.	In unilocular ovary with a single ovule, the placentation is
Answer» In unilocular ovary with a single ovule, the placentation is

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7.	Roundworms is a taxon that denotes
Answer» Roundworms is a taxon that denotes

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8.	Which of the following is least likely to be found in the glomerular filtrate?
Answer» Which of the following is least likely to be found in the glomerular filtrate?

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9.	With reference to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer» With reference to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer»

With reference to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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10.	What is meant by environment?
Answer» What is meant by environment?

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11.	The hydrogen donor for purple and green sulphur bacteria is
Answer» The hydrogen donor for purple and green sulphur bacteria is

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12.	Which cell organelle helps in the formation of bones by digesting cartilage cells?
Answer» Which cell organelle helps in the formation of bones by digesting cartilage cells?

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13.	Which of the following exhibits metamerism?
Answer» Which of the following exhibits metamerism?

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14.	Identify the correct statement from the following:
Answer» Identify the correct statement from the following:

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15.	Which photosynthetic pathway probably evolved early in the history of life?
Answer» Which photosynthetic pathway probably evolved early in the history of life?

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16.	The ori site of pBR322 is taken from a plasmid called __.
Answer» The ori site of pBR322 is taken from a plasmid called __.

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17.	The animals of Cold Countries have relatively shorter and poorly developed ears, eyes, hairs and other Phenotypic characters. This by which law.
Answer» The animals of Cold Countries have relatively shorter and poorly developed ears, eyes, hairs and other Phenotypic characters. This by which law.

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18.	What is the difference between the VIVIPAROUS ANIMALS and the OVIPAROUS ANIMALS ?
Answer» What is the difference between the VIVIPAROUS ANIMALS and the OVIPAROUS ANIMALS ?

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19.	Which one of the following cell types always divide by anticlinal cell division? (a) Fusiform inital cells (b) Root cap (c) Protoderm (d) Phellogen
Answer» Which one of the following cell types always divide by anticlinal cell division? (a) Fusiform inital cells (b) Root cap (c) Protoderm (d) Phellogen

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Which one of the following cell types always divide by anticlinal cell division? (a) Fusiform inital cells (b) Root cap (c) Protoderm (d) Phellogen

Answer»

Which one of the following cell types always divide by anticlinal cell division?

(a) Fusiform inital cells

(b) Root cap

(c) Protoderm

(d) Phellogen

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20.	First gene therapy was performed for the disease:
Answer» First gene therapy was performed for the disease:

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21.	Bioluminescence in Ctenophores is
Answer» Bioluminescence in Ctenophores is

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22.	Choose the odd one out among the following with respect to nitrogen fixation.
Answer» Choose the odd one out among the following with respect to nitrogen fixation.

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23.	Which of the following does not represent the correct product?
Answer» Which of the following does not represent the correct product?

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24.	Brush border surface can be taken as a characteristic feature of _______ and this part has a massive amount of _____.
Answer» Brush border surface can be taken as a characteristic feature of _______ and this part has a massive amount of _____.

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25.	Which one of the following is not the product of transgenic experiments? [1 mark] (A) Pest-resistant crop variety (B) High nutritional value in grains (C) Production of insulin by rDNA technique (D) Drought-resistant crops
Answer» Which one of the following is not the product of transgenic experiments? [1 mark] (A) Pest-resistant crop variety (B) High nutritional value in grains (C) Production of insulin by rDNA technique (D) Drought-resistant crops

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26.	In metabolic processes of cell respiration and photosynthesis, prosthetic groups such as heme and iron – sulfur complexes are encountered. What do they do?
Answer» In metabolic processes of cell respiration and photosynthesis, prosthetic groups such as heme and iron – sulfur complexes are encountered. What do they do?

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27.	Which of the following is a possible symptom of an STD?
Answer» Which of the following is a possible symptom of an STD?

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28.	Which orgainsm is used to produce an immunosuppreasant? [1] (a) Trichoderma polysporum (b) Aspergillus niger (c) Monascus purpureus (d) Clostridium butylicum
Answer» Which orgainsm is used to produce an immunosuppreasant? [1] (a) Trichoderma polysporum (b) Aspergillus niger (c) Monascus purpureus (d) Clostridium butylicum

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Which orgainsm is used to produce an immunosuppreasant? [1] (a) Trichoderma polysporum (b) Aspergillus niger (c) Monascus purpureus (d) Clostridium butylicum

Answer»

Which orgainsm is used to produce an immunosuppreasant? [1]

(a) Trichoderma polysporum

(b) Aspergillus niger

(c) Monascus purpureus

(d) Clostridium butylicum

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29.	Rachel Carson's famous book "Silent Spring"is related to
Answer» Rachel Carson's famous book "Silent Spring"is related to

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30.	A population has more old individuals than young individuals. After some years, the population will a) Increase b) Decrease c) Stabilise d) Show no change [1 mark]
Answer» A population has more old individuals than young individuals. After some years, the population will a) Increase b) Decrease c) Stabilise d) Show no change [1 mark]

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31.	cell wall in higher plants is made up of??
Answer» cell wall in higher plants is made up of??

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32.	Identify the correct statements related to phenylketonuria: A. This disease is caused due to gene mutation B. The affected individuals exhibit mental retardation and stunted growth C. Pigmented patches are seen on the skin D. Non-pigmented hair and eyes occur
Answer» Identify the correct statements related to phenylketonuria: A. This disease is caused due to gene mutation B. The affected individuals exhibit mental retardation and stunted growth C. Pigmented patches are seen on the skin D. Non-pigmented hair and eyes occur

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Identify the correct statements related to phenylketonuria: A. This disease is caused due to gene mutation B. The affected individuals exhibit mental retardation and stunted growth C. Pigmented patches are seen on the skin D. Non-pigmented hair and eyes occur

Answer»

Identify the correct statements related to phenylketonuria:

A. This disease is caused due to gene mutation

B. The affected individuals exhibit mental retardation and stunted growth

C. Pigmented patches are seen on the skin

D. Non-pigmented hair and eyes occur

Discussion

33.	Which is correct about human embryonic development a)cleavage divisions brings about considerable increase in mass of protoplasm b)in the second division, one of the two blastomeres usually divides a little sooner than the second c)with more cleavage division, the resultant blastomeres becomes larger and larger d)cleavage division result in hollow ball of cells called morula
Answer» Which is correct about human embryonic development a)cleavage divisions brings about considerable increase in mass of protoplasm b)in the second division, one of the two blastomeres usually divides a little sooner than the second c)with more cleavage division, the resultant blastomeres becomes larger and larger d)cleavage division result in hollow ball of cells called morula

33.

Which is correct about human embryonic development a)cleavage divisions brings about considerable increase in mass of protoplasm b)in the second division, one of the two blastomeres usually divides a little sooner than the second c)with more cleavage division, the resultant blastomeres becomes larger and larger d)cleavage division result in hollow ball of cells called morula

Answer»

Which is correct about human embryonic development a)cleavage divisions brings about considerable increase in mass of protoplasm

b)in the second division, one of the two blastomeres usually divides a little sooner than the second

c)with more cleavage division, the resultant blastomeres becomes larger and larger

d)cleavage division result in hollow ball of cells called morula

Discussion

34.	Name the cells HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) gains entry into after infecting the human body. Explain the events that occur in these cells. [2]
Answer» Name the cells HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) gains entry into after infecting the human body. Explain the events that occur in these cells. [2]

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35.	Pickout the incorrect statements regarding sexual reproduction
Answer» Pickout the incorrect statements regarding sexual reproduction

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36.	In the event of depreciation of the country's currency, its exports tend to increase while imports tend to decrease.
Answer» In the event of depreciation of the country's currency, its exports tend to increase while imports tend to decrease.

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37.	Pancreas are also called as _____ gland.
Answer» Pancreas are also called as _____ gland.

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38.	What is capillary action?
Answer» What is capillary action?

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39.	Name a gymnosperm that has mycorrhizae .
Answer» Name a gymnosperm that has mycorrhizae .

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40.	Q84. With reference to Bio-toilet, which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 1. It involves the anaerobic process of decomposition of human excreta. 2. Anaerobic bacteria are abundantly available in cow dung. Select the correct code.
Answer» Q84. With reference to Bio-toilet, which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 1. It involves the anaerobic process of decomposition of human excreta. 2. Anaerobic bacteria are abundantly available in cow dung. Select the correct code.

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Q84. With reference to Bio-toilet, which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 1. It involves the anaerobic process of decomposition of human excreta. 2. Anaerobic bacteria are abundantly available in cow dung. Select the correct code.

Answer»

Q84. With reference to Bio-toilet, which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

1. It involves the anaerobic process of decomposition of human excreta.

2. Anaerobic bacteria are abundantly available in cow dung.

Select the correct code.

Discussion

41.	Iodine-125 has significant applications in medicines. Consider the following statements: Identify the correct statements:
Answer» Iodine-125 has significant applications in medicines. Consider the following statements: Identify the correct statements:

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Iodine-125 has significant applications in medicines. Consider the following statements: Identify the correct statements:

Answer»

Iodine-125 has significant applications in medicines. Consider the following statements:

Identify the correct statements:

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42.	2. Match column I with column II Column I Column II(a)Bilirubin and biliverdin(i)Parotid(b)Hydrolysis of starch(ii)Bile(c)Digestion of fat(iii)Lipases(d)Salivary gland(iv)Amylases
Answer» 2. Match column I with column II $\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I & C o l u m n I I (a) & B i l i r u b i n a n d b i l i v e r d i n & (i) & P a r o t i d (b) & H y d r o l y s i s o f s t a r c h & (i i) & B i l e (c) & D i g e s t i o n o f f a t & (i i i) & L i p a s e s (d) & S a l i v a r y g l a n d & (i v) & A m y l a s e s \end{matrix}$

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2. Match column I with column II Column I Column II(a)Bilirubin and biliverdin(i)Parotid(b)Hydrolysis of starch(ii)Bile(c)Digestion of fat(iii)Lipases(d)Salivary gland(iv)Amylases

Answer»

2. Match column I with column II

$\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I & C o l u m n I I (a) & B i l i r u b i n a n d b i l i v e r d i n & (i) & P a r o t i d (b) & H y d r o l y s i s o f s t a r c h & (i i) & B i l e (c) & D i g e s t i o n o f f a t & (i i i) & L i p a s e s (d) & S a l i v a r y g l a n d & (i v) & A m y l a s e s \end{matrix}$

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43.	Photoperiod affects reproduction in seasonal breeders in both plants and animals why
Answer» Photoperiod affects reproduction in seasonal breeders in both plants and animals why

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44.	The theory of spontaneous generation stated that:
Answer» The theory of spontaneous generation stated that:

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45.	MSH is secreted by
Answer» MSH is secreted by

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46.	A dry single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary of which one develops into a seed is
Answer» A dry single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary of which one develops into a seed is

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47.	How would you characterise the business environment? Explain with examples the difference between specific and general environment.
Answer» How would you characterise the business environment? Explain with examples the difference between specific and general environment.

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48.	Gyanandromorphs appear in Drosophila because of
Answer» Gyanandromorphs appear in Drosophila because of

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49.	What is the meaning of lactation all amenorrhoea.
Answer» What is the meaning of lactation all amenorrhoea.

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50.	Economic benefits of biodiversity include provision of:
Answer» Economic benefits of biodiversity include provision of:

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The logistic population growth is expressed by the equation

Cerebrospinal fluid is present between:

Discuss the causes and effects of global warming. What measures need to be taken to control global warming ?

Cells ‘left behind’ from shoot apical meristem, cannot modify into

Pneumatophores are similar to ____________in function.

In unilocular ovary with a single ovule, the placentation is

Roundworms is a taxon that denotes

Which of the following is least likely to be found in the glomerular filtrate?

With reference to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is meant by environment?

The hydrogen donor for purple and green sulphur bacteria is

Which cell organelle helps in the formation of bones by digesting cartilage cells?

Which of the following exhibits metamerism?

Identify the correct statement from the following:

Which photosynthetic pathway probably evolved early in the history of life?

The ori site of pBR322 is taken from a plasmid called __.

The animals of Cold Countries have relatively shorter and poorly developed ears, eyes, hairs and other Phenotypic characters. This by which law.

What is the difference between the VIVIPAROUS ANIMALS and the OVIPAROUS ANIMALS ?

Which one of the following cell types always divide by anticlinal cell division? (a) Fusiform inital cells (b) Root cap (c) Protoderm (d) Phellogen

First gene therapy was performed for the disease:

Bioluminescence in Ctenophores is

Choose the odd one out among the following with respect to nitrogen fixation.

Which of the following does not represent the correct product?

Brush border surface can be taken as a characteristic feature of _______ and this part has a massive amount of _____.

Which one of the following is not the product of transgenic experiments? [1 mark] (A) Pest-resistant crop variety (B) High nutritional value in grains (C) Production of insulin by rDNA technique (D) Drought-resistant crops

In metabolic processes of cell respiration and photosynthesis, prosthetic groups such as heme and iron – sulfur complexes are encountered. What do they do?

Which of the following is a possible symptom of an STD?

Which orgainsm is used to produce an immunosuppreasant? [1] (a) Trichoderma polysporum (b) Aspergillus niger (c) Monascus purpureus (d) Clostridium butylicum

Rachel Carson's famous book "Silent Spring"is related to

A population has more old individuals than young individuals. After some years, the population will a) Increase b) Decrease c) Stabilise d) Show no change [1 mark]

cell wall in higher plants is made up of??

Identify the correct statements related to phenylketonuria: A. This disease is caused due to gene mutation B. The affected individuals exhibit mental retardation and stunted growth C. Pigmented patches are seen on the skin D. Non-pigmented hair and eyes occur

Name the cells HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) gains entry into after infecting the human body. Explain the events that occur in these cells. [2]

Pickout the incorrect statements regarding sexual reproduction

In the event of depreciation of the country's currency, its exports tend to increase while imports tend to decrease.

Pancreas are also called as _____ gland.

What is capillary action?

Name a gymnosperm that has mycorrhizae .

Q84. With reference to Bio-toilet, which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 1. It involves the anaerobic process of decomposition of human excreta. 2. Anaerobic bacteria are abundantly available in cow dung. Select the correct code.

Iodine-125 has significant applications in medicines. Consider the following statements: Identify the correct statements:

2. Match column I with column II Column I Column II(a)Bilirubin and biliverdin(i)Parotid(b)Hydrolysis of starch(ii)Bile(c)Digestion of fat(iii)Lipases(d)Salivary gland(iv)Amylases

Photoperiod affects reproduction in seasonal breeders in both plants and animals why

The theory of spontaneous generation stated that:

MSH is secreted by

A dry single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary of which one develops into a seed is

How would you characterise the business environment? Explain with examples the difference between specific and general environment.

Gyanandromorphs appear in Drosophila because of

What is the meaning of lactation all amenorrhoea.

Economic benefits of biodiversity include provision of:

Brush border surface can be taken as a characteristic feature of ___ and this part has a massive amount of _.