18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	Match the following. i.12 weeks a. In a male foetus testis migrates to scrotum ii.14 weeks b. Male or genitals develop accordingly iii. 24 weeks c. Covered with lanugo iv. 32 weeks d. Baby’s head will engage V. 40 weeks e. Organs are fully formed
Answer» Match the following. i.12 weeks a. In a male foetus testis migrates to scrotum ii.14 weeks b. Male or genitals develop accordingly iii. 24 weeks c. Covered with lanugo iv. 32 weeks d. Baby’s head will engage V. 40 weeks e. Organs are fully formed

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Match the following. i.12 weeks a. In a male foetus testis migrates to scrotum ii.14 weeks b. Male or genitals develop accordingly iii. 24 weeks c. Covered with lanugo iv. 32 weeks d. Baby’s head will engage V. 40 weeks e. Organs are fully formed

Answer»

Match the following.

i.12 weeks a. In a male foetus testis migrates to scrotum

ii.14 weeks b. Male or genitals develop accordingly

iii. 24 weeks c. Covered with lanugo

iv. 32 weeks d. Baby’s head will engage

V. 40 weeks e. Organs are fully formed

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2.	Lubb is associated with
Answer» Lubb is associated with

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3.	Explain the machanism of formatioin of concentrated urine in mammals.
Answer» Explain the machanism of formatioin of concentrated urine in mammals.

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4.	What happens when the rate of resource extraction exceeds that of their regeneration?
Answer» What happens when the rate of resource extraction exceeds that of their regeneration?

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5.	Mitochondria are called powerhouses of the cell. Which of the following observations support this statement? (a) Mitochondria synthesise ATP (b) Mitochondria have a double membrane (c) The enzymes of the Krebs cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria. (d) Mitochondria are found in almost all plants and animal cells.
Answer» Mitochondria are called powerhouses of the cell. Which of the following observations support this statement? (a) Mitochondria synthesise ATP (b) Mitochondria have a double membrane (c) The enzymes of the Krebs cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria. (d) Mitochondria are found in almost all plants and animal cells.

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6.	The linkage map of the X-chromosome of fruit flies has 66 units, with yellow body gene (y) at one end and bobbed hair (b) gene at the other end. The recombination frequency between these two genes (y and b) should be :
Answer» The linkage map of the X-chromosome of fruit flies has 66 units, with yellow body gene (y) at one end and bobbed hair (b) gene at the other end. The recombination frequency between these two genes (y and b) should be :

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The linkage map of the X-chromosome of fruit flies has 66 units, with yellow body gene (y) at one end and bobbed hair (b) gene at the other end. The recombination frequency between these two genes (y and b) should be :

Answer»

The linkage map of the X-chromosome of fruit flies has 66 units, with yellow body gene (y) at one end and bobbed hair (b) gene at the other end. The recombination frequency between these two genes (y and b) should be :

Discussion

7.	Match the following. Column - I Column - II (i). Epidermis (a). Nutritive layer (ii). Endothecium (b). Dehiscence of anther (iii). Tapetum (c). Protective layer (iv). Middle layers (d). Short-lived layer
Answer» Match the following. Column - I Column - II (i). Epidermis (a). Nutritive layer (ii). Endothecium (b). Dehiscence of anther (iii). Tapetum (c). Protective layer (iv). Middle layers (d). Short-lived layer

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Match the following. Column - I Column - II (i). Epidermis (a). Nutritive layer (ii). Endothecium (b). Dehiscence of anther (iii). Tapetum (c). Protective layer (iv). Middle layers (d). Short-lived layer

Answer»

Match the following.

Column - I Column - II
(i). Epidermis (a). Nutritive layer
(ii). Endothecium (b). Dehiscence of anther
(iii). Tapetum (c). Protective layer
(iv). Middle layers (d). Short-lived layer

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8.	'Little leaf' is caused due to the deficiency of
Answer» 'Little leaf' is caused due to the deficiency of

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9.	Which of the following is/are mainly responsible for the extinction of wildlife?
Answer» Which of the following is/are mainly responsible for the extinction of wildlife?

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10.	Transgenic animals have
Answer» Transgenic animals have

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11.	Biosystematics aims at:
Answer» Biosystematics aims at:

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12.	The cheetah has undergone extinction in
Answer» The cheetah has undergone extinction in

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13.	Phosphorus is a structural element in
Answer» Phosphorus is a structural element in

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14.	Predict from the following chart
Answer» Predict from the following chart

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15.	Write the features tha distinguish between the two. (i) Plasma and serum (ii) Open and closed circulatory system (iii) sino-atrial node and atrio-ventricular node
Answer» Write the features tha distinguish between the two. (i) Plasma and serum (ii) Open and closed circulatory system (iii) sino-atrial node and atrio-ventricular node

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Write the features tha distinguish between the two. (i) Plasma and serum (ii) Open and closed circulatory system (iii) sino-atrial node and atrio-ventricular node

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Write the features tha distinguish between the two.

(i) Plasma and serum

(ii) Open and closed circulatory system

(iii) sino-atrial node and atrio-ventricular node

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16.	What is the procedure advised for the correction of extreme renal failure ? Give a brief account of it.
Answer» What is the procedure advised for the correction of extreme renal failure ? Give a brief account of it.

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17.	Why are some molecules called bioactive molecules?
Answer» Why are some molecules called bioactive molecules?

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18.	MSH of intermediate lobe of pituitary is responsible for _____.
Answer» MSH of intermediate lobe of pituitary is responsible for _____.

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19.	Consider the following statements with reference to the Coastal Area Ecosystems: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer» Consider the following statements with reference to the Coastal Area Ecosystems: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Coastal Area Ecosystems: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer»

Consider the following statements with reference to the Coastal Area Ecosystems:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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20.	How many chambers does a cockroach heart have?
Answer» How many chambers does a cockroach heart have?

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21.	Which of the following groups of people will have identical fingerprints?
Answer» Which of the following groups of people will have identical fingerprints?

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Which of the following groups of people will have identical fingerprints?

Answer»

Which of the following groups of people will have identical fingerprints?

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22.	Microtubule is involved in the
Answer» Microtubule is involved in the

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23.	Which of the following is not true?
Answer» Which of the following is not true?

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24.	Water circulation in sponges does not help in
Answer» Water circulation in sponges does not help in

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25.	Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the law of dominance? A. Each character is controlled by pair of discrete units called factors B. In a dissimilar pair of factors one is dominant and the other is recessive C. It explains the expression of one character in F1 and both characters in F2 generation. D. Explains the proportion of 3:1 obtained in F2 generation
Answer» Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the law of dominance? A. Each character is controlled by pair of discrete units called factors B. In a dissimilar pair of factors one is dominant and the other is recessive C. It explains the expression of one character in $F_{1}$ and both characters in $F_{2}$ generation. D. Explains the proportion of 3:1 obtained in $F_{2}$ generation

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Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the law of dominance? A. Each character is controlled by pair of discrete units called factors B. In a dissimilar pair of factors one is dominant and the other is recessive C. It explains the expression of one character in F1 and both characters in F2 generation. D. Explains the proportion of 3:1 obtained in F2 generation

Answer»

Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the law of dominance?

A. Each character is controlled by pair of discrete units called factors

B. In a dissimilar pair of factors one is dominant and the other is recessive

C. It explains the expression of one character in $F_{1}$ and both characters in $F_{2}$ generation.

D. Explains the proportion of 3:1 obtained in $F_{2}$ generation

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26.	What are the means of reproduction in fungi? Write the steps involved in sexual cycle? For 5 marks
Answer» What are the means of reproduction in fungi? Write the steps involved in sexual cycle? For 5 marks

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What are the means of reproduction in fungi? Write the steps involved in sexual cycle? For 5 marks

Answer»

What are the means of reproduction in fungi? Write the steps involved in sexual cycle?

For 5 marks

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27.	What is the name of the main stain in gram staining?
Answer» What is the name of the main stain in gram staining?

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28.	The Y-chromosome of drosophila is
Answer» The Y-chromosome of drosophila is

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29.	Why is Meiosis II termed as Equational Division ?
Answer» Why is Meiosis II termed as Equational Division ?

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30.	What is Juvenile analogue hormone?
Answer» What is Juvenile analogue hormone?

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31.	Introduction of dna into bacteria by exposing the cell to the milli seconds jolts of ten thousand volt is
Answer» Introduction of dna into bacteria by exposing the cell to the milli seconds jolts of ten thousand volt is

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32.	Which of the following has the highest number of species in nature?
Answer» Which of the following has the highest number of species in nature?

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33.	Which one of the following organelles digests the old organelles that are no longer useful to the cells?
Answer» Which one of the following organelles digests the old organelles that are no longer useful to the cells?

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34.	The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for
Answer» The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for

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35.	At maturity, which of the following is non-nucleated?
Answer» At maturity, which of the following is non-nucleated?

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36.	Vitamin K is required for
Answer» Vitamin K is required for

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37.	Which of the following macronutrients are required for the synthesis of nucleic acids?
Answer» Which of the following macronutrients are required for the synthesis of nucleic acids?

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38.	Enzyme TPA or tissue plasminogen activator is used for:
Answer» Enzyme TPA or tissue plasminogen activator is used for:

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39.	A pea plant shows the genetic makeup TtRr. How will the plant appear externally?
Answer» A pea plant shows the genetic makeup TtRr. How will the plant appear externally?

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40.	Depolarization of axolemma during nerve conduction takes place because
Answer» Depolarization of axolemma during nerve conduction takes place because

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41.	The substrate which undergoes oxidation and phosphorylation in glycolysis is ______.
Answer» The substrate which undergoes oxidation and phosphorylation in glycolysis is ______.

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42.	Unit of distance between genes in a chromosome is known as
Answer» Unit of distance between genes in a chromosome is known as

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43.	The detailed structure of the membrane was studied after the advent of the electron microscope during
Answer» The detailed structure of the membrane was studied after the advent of the electron microscope during

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44.	Most abundant organelles of the cell are
Answer» Most abundant organelles of the cell are

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45.	Identify the following Epithelial Tissue and select the correct option by name :
Answer» Identify the following Epithelial Tissue and select the correct option by name :

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Identify the following Epithelial Tissue and select the correct option by name :

Answer»

Identify the following Epithelial Tissue and select the correct option by name :

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46.	What are the reasons for superbugs to be formed?
Answer» What are the reasons for superbugs to be formed?

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47.	Which of the following is lack of blood supply? 1) Bone 2)Cartilage 3)Connective Tissue 4)All of given options
Answer» Which of the following is lack of blood supply? 1) Bone 2)Cartilage 3)Connective Tissue 4)All of given options

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Which of the following is lack of blood supply? 1) Bone 2)Cartilage 3)Connective Tissue 4)All of given options

Answer»

Which of the following is lack of blood supply?

1) Bone 2)Cartilage 3)Connective Tissue 4)All of given options

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48.	'Opportunity costs of negative environmental impact are high.' Elaborate.
Answer» 'Opportunity costs of negative environmental impact are high.' Elaborate.

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49.	Assertion(A): ABA helps seed to withstand desiccation and other factors unfavorable for growth. Reason(R): ABA induces seed dormancy.
Answer» Assertion(A): ABA helps seed to withstand desiccation and other factors unfavorable for growth. Reason(R): ABA induces seed dormancy.

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Assertion(A): ABA helps seed to withstand desiccation and other factors unfavorable for growth. Reason(R): ABA induces seed dormancy.

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Assertion(A): ABA helps seed to withstand desiccation and other factors unfavorable for growth.

Reason(R): ABA induces seed dormancy.

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50.	Explain in-vitro fertilization? [2 MARKS]
Answer» Explain in-vitro fertilization? [2 MARKS]

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Match the following. i.12 weeks a. In a male foetus testis migrates to scrotum ii.14 weeks b. Male or genitals develop accordingly iii. 24 weeks c. Covered with lanugo iv. 32 weeks d. Baby’s head will engage V. 40 weeks e. Organs are fully formed

Lubb is associated with

Explain the machanism of formatioin of concentrated urine in mammals.

What happens when the rate of resource extraction exceeds that of their regeneration?

The linkage map of the X-chromosome of fruit flies has 66 units, with yellow body gene (y) at one end and bobbed hair (b) gene at the other end. The recombination frequency between these two genes (y and b) should be :

Match the following. Column - I Column - II (i). Epidermis (a). Nutritive layer (ii). Endothecium (b). Dehiscence of anther (iii). Tapetum (c). Protective layer (iv). Middle layers (d). Short-lived layer

'Little leaf' is caused due to the deficiency of

Which of the following is/are mainly responsible for the extinction of wildlife?

Transgenic animals have

Biosystematics aims at:

The cheetah has undergone extinction in

Phosphorus is a structural element in

Predict from the following chart

Write the features tha distinguish between the two. (i) Plasma and serum (ii) Open and closed circulatory system (iii) sino-atrial node and atrio-ventricular node

What is the procedure advised for the correction of extreme renal failure ? Give a brief account of it.

Why are some molecules called bioactive molecules?

MSH of intermediate lobe of pituitary is responsible for _____.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Coastal Area Ecosystems: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

How many chambers does a cockroach heart have?

Which of the following groups of people will have identical fingerprints?

Microtubule is involved in the

Which of the following is not true?

Water circulation in sponges does not help in

What are the means of reproduction in fungi? Write the steps involved in sexual cycle? For 5 marks

What is the name of the main stain in gram staining?

The Y-chromosome of drosophila is

Why is Meiosis II termed as Equational Division ?

What is Juvenile analogue hormone?

Introduction of dna into bacteria by exposing the cell to the milli seconds jolts of ten thousand volt is

Which of the following has the highest number of species in nature?

Which one of the following organelles digests the old organelles that are no longer useful to the cells?

The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for

At maturity, which of the following is non-nucleated?

Vitamin K is required for

Which of the following macronutrients are required for the synthesis of nucleic acids?

Enzyme TPA or tissue plasminogen activator is used for:

A pea plant shows the genetic makeup TtRr. How will the plant appear externally?

Depolarization of axolemma during nerve conduction takes place because

The substrate which undergoes oxidation and phosphorylation in glycolysis is ______.

Unit of distance between genes in a chromosome is known as

The detailed structure of the membrane was studied after the advent of the electron microscope during

Most abundant organelles of the cell are

Identify the following Epithelial Tissue and select the correct option by name :

What are the reasons for superbugs to be formed?

Which of the following is lack of blood supply? 1) Bone 2)Cartilage 3)Connective Tissue 4)All of given options

'Opportunity costs of negative environmental impact are high.' Elaborate.

Assertion(A): ABA helps seed to withstand desiccation and other factors unfavorable for growth. Reason(R): ABA induces seed dormancy.

Explain in-vitro fertilization? [2 MARKS]