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1.

Temperature range for maximum functioning of enzymes is

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Temperature range for maximum functioning of enzymes is


2.

A collar like outgrowth developing from the base of ovule and forming a sort of the third integument:

Answer» A collar like outgrowth developing from the base of ovule and forming a sort of the third integument:
3.

The gas used in the catalytic hydrogenation of poly-unsaturated fatty acids is

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The gas used in the catalytic hydrogenation of poly-unsaturated fatty acids is


4.

Statement 1: Cardamom is called the Queen of spices. Statement 2: Flowers of the cardamom plant are unisexual.

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Statement 1: Cardamom is called the Queen of spices.

Statement 2: Flowers of the cardamom plant are unisexual.


5.

In nature major quantity of nitrogen fixation takes place by

Answer» In nature major quantity of nitrogen fixation takes place by
6.

Multicellular organisms are made of a large number of cells, wherein each cell performs a specific function. Which of the following organisms is not multicellular?

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Multicellular organisms are made of a large number of cells, wherein each cell performs a specific function.

Which of the following organisms is not multicellular?


7.

Embryo sac is to ovule, ___ is to anther

Answer» Embryo sac is to ovule, ___ is to anther
8.

Which of the following is mismatched?

Answer» Which of the following is mismatched?
9.

In the given equation relating to the species-area relationship, what does ‘z’ stands for? Log S = Log C + zlog A

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In the given equation relating to the species-area relationship, what does ‘z’ stands for?

Log S = Log C + zlog A


10.

Presence of which hormone (a) in urine determines pregnancy and the test is (b).

Answer» Presence of which hormone (a) in urine determines pregnancy and the test is (b).
11.

The exchange of gases between the alveoli and blood in the lungs, as well as between blood and tissue, depends on

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The exchange of gases between the alveoli and blood in the lungs, as well as between blood and tissue, depends on


12.

Function of Haemoglobin is to -

Answer» Function of Haemoglobin is to -
13.

Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?

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Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?


14.

The animals belonging to hemichordata are exclusively ___________

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The animals belonging to hemichordata are exclusively ___________


15.

Name the two main types of tropism.

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Name the two main types of tropism.


16.

How do you check for a viable pregnancy?

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How do you check for a viable pregnancy?


17.

Emphysema, a chronic disorder is high in cigarette smokers. In such cases the ______ of the personis /are found damaged

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Emphysema, a chronic disorder is high in cigarette smokers. In such cases the ______ of the personis /are found damaged


18.

In humans, blood passes from the ventricles to pulmonary artery and aorta due to

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In humans, blood passes from the ventricles to pulmonary artery and aorta due to


19.

When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of F1, the hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called:

Answer» When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of F1, the hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called:
20.

Viral genomes also contain some cancer causing genes. What are these genes called?

Answer» Viral genomes also contain some cancer causing genes. What are these genes called?
21.

___ had a cranial capacity of 1500cc.

Answer» ___ had a cranial capacity of 1500cc.
22.

Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal

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Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal

23.

Which of the following are glial cells ?

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Which of the following are glial cells ?

24.

Define Juvenile phase

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Define Juvenile phase

25.

What is a glomerulus?

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What is a glomerulus?


26.

With a neat, labelled diagram, describe the parts of a typical angiosperm ovule.

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With a neat, labelled diagram, describe the parts of a typical angiosperm ovule.

27.

Environmentalist: The commissioner of the Fish and Game Authority would have the public believe that increases in the number of marine fish caught demonstrate that this resource is no longer endangered. This is a specious argument, as unsound as it would be to assert that the ever-increasing rate at which rain forests are being cut down demonstrates a lack of danger to that resource. The real cause of the increased fish-catch is a greater efficiency in using technologies that deplete resources. The environmentalist's statements, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?

Answer» Environmentalist: The commissioner of the Fish and Game Authority would have the public believe that increases in the number of marine fish caught demonstrate that this resource is no longer endangered. This is a specious argument, as unsound as it would be to assert that the ever-increasing rate at which rain forests are being cut down demonstrates a lack of danger to that resource. The real cause of the increased fish-catch is a greater efficiency in using technologies that deplete resources.

The environmentalist's statements, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?
28.

Which of the following will aid in the identification of a newly collected plant?

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Which of the following will aid in the identification of a newly collected plant?


29.

Which of the following proteins is a constituent of nails, hair and feathers?

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Which of the following proteins is a constituent of nails, hair and feathers?


30.

Gibberellic acid has been successfully employed to induce flowering

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Gibberellic acid has been successfully employed to induce flowering


31.

In Eichhornia, the purpose of stem modification is

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In Eichhornia, the purpose of stem modification is


32.

Double lines in pedigree analysis show

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Double lines in pedigree analysis show



33.

When we use SILVER IODIDE on cloud seeding rain pours down but what happens to that silver iodide and what are the bi-products.

Answer» When we use SILVER IODIDE on cloud seeding rain pours down but what happens to that silver iodide and what are the bi-products.
34.

Question 19 What is the function of a polysome? (Gk. Poly = many, Soma = body)

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Question 19

What is the function of a polysome? (Gk. Poly = many, Soma = body)

35.

The tough tissue that provides a cushion between the bones of the vertebral column is _____ primarily.

Answer» The tough tissue that provides a cushion between the bones of the vertebral column is _____ primarily.
36.

Active immunity is built due to the presence of

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Active immunity is built due to the presence of


37.

Pyrimidine bases in RNA are the _______ and _______.

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Pyrimidine bases in RNA are the _______ and _______.


38.

Identify the given pathway and label A, B, C, and D.

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Identify the given pathway and label A, B, C, and D.


39.

In a transcription unit the activity of RNA polymerase at a given promoter is in turn regulated by whose interaction with accessory proteins? which affect its ability to recognise start sites?

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In a transcription unit the activity of RNA polymerase at a given promoter is in turn regulated by whose interaction with accessory proteins? which affect its ability to recognise start sites?

40.

The cardiac activity could be moderated by the autonomous neural system. Tick the correct answer. (a) The parasympathetic system stimulates heart rate and stroke volume (b) The sympathetic system stimulates heart rate and stroke volume (c) The parasympathetic system decrease the heart rate but increase stroke volume (d) The sympathetic system decreases the heart rate but increases stroke volume

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The cardiac activity could be moderated by the autonomous neural system.
Tick the correct answer.
(a) The parasympathetic system stimulates heart rate and stroke volume
(b) The sympathetic system stimulates heart rate and stroke volume
(c) The parasympathetic system decrease the heart rate but increase stroke volume
(d) The sympathetic system decreases the heart rate but increases stroke volume

41.

Function of sebaceous glands

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Function of sebaceous glands

42.

Who discovered the cell

Answer» Who discovered the cell
43.

The papillary muscles are useful in

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The papillary muscles are useful in


44.

The potential energy of water is referred to as

Answer» The potential energy of water is referred to as
45.

Paleontological studies use fossil pollen because A. Pollen retains viability for long periods of time unlike male gametes in animals B. The intine of pollen is very hard and stable and can be used in rescuing plant populations on a decline C. The exine of pollen retains its structure for long periods of time D. Soil pollen banks, unlike soil seed banks, stay dormant for long periods of time

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Paleontological studies use fossil pollen because
A. Pollen retains viability for long periods of time unlike male gametes in animals
B. The intine of pollen is very hard and stable and can be used in rescuing plant populations on
a decline
C. The exine of pollen retains its structure for long periods of time
D. Soil pollen banks, unlike soil seed banks, stay dormant for long periods of time

46.

The hormone which increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by the kidneys is

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The hormone which increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by the kidneys is


47.

A lymph node has many afferent vessels entering but a single efferent vessel leaving the node. Why is this important?

Answer» A lymph node has many afferent vessels entering but a single efferent vessel leaving the node. Why is this important?
48.

The elements involved in delay of flowering if their concentration is low are

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The elements involved in delay of flowering if their concentration is low are


49.

In the given figure curve shows percentage saturation of haemoglobin with O2 is plottedagainst pO2. This curve is highly useful instudying the effect of which factors on binding of O2 with haemoglobin?

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In the given figure curve shows percentage saturation of haemoglobin with O2 is plottedagainst pO2. This curve is highly useful instudying the effect of which factors on binding of O2 with haemoglobin?


50.

Calcium deficiency leads to decreased growth because:

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Calcium deficiency leads to decreased growth because: