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Identify the correct statement related to gibberellins 1. Gibberellins are diterpenoid acids. 2. Gibberellins are synthesized from Acetyl CoA 3. GA3 is called gibberellic acid 4. Transport of gibberellins is polar |
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Answer» Identify the correct statement related to gibberellins 1. Gibberellins are diterpenoid acids. 2. Gibberellins are synthesized from Acetyl CoA 3. GA3 is called gibberellic acid 4. Transport of gibberellins is polar |
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Which of the following is the key intermediate compound linking glycolysis to the Krebs cycle? |
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Answer» Which of the following is the key intermediate compound linking glycolysis to the Krebs cycle? |
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In the fruit fly, red eye colour is ____ white eye colour. |
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Answer» In the fruit fly, red eye colour is ____ white eye colour. |
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Klinefelter's syndrome is due to |
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Answer» Klinefelter's syndrome is due to |
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Pseudopenis and titillatorare parts of |
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Answer» Pseudopenis and titillatorare parts of |
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If male plant is hexaploid and female plant is octaploid then trophomixis results into? 1. 11n embryo 2. 14n embryo 3. 11n endosperm 4. 14n endoapend |
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Answer» If male plant is hexaploid and female plant is octaploid then trophomixis results into? 1. 11n embryo 2. 14n embryo 3. 11n endosperm 4. 14n endoapend |
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Explain the term homeostasis. |
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Answer» Explain the term homeostasis. |
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Which of the following cannot be prepared by Kolbe's electrolysis process? |
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Answer» Which of the following cannot be prepared by Kolbe's electrolysis process? |
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Seedless fruits can be made by treating the unpollinated ovaries with |
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Answer» Seedless fruits can be made by treating the unpollinated ovaries with |
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Nature of defence mechanism in plants like Acacia and Cactus (Opuntia) is |
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Answer» Nature of defence mechanism in plants like Acacia and Cactus (Opuntia) is |
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An organism used as a biofertiliser for raising soyabean crop production is |
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Answer» An organism used as a biofertiliser for raising soyabean crop production is |
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Migration of cancerous cells from the site of origin to other parts of the body forming secondary tumours is called |
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Answer» Migration of cancerous cells from the site of origin to other parts of the body forming secondary tumours is called |
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Which of the following statements is wrong? |
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Answer» Which of the following statements is wrong? |
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The increase in water potential due to positive hydrostatic pressure is called |
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Answer» The increase in water potential due to positive hydrostatic pressure is called |
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Nitrite is converted to nitrate by |
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Answer» Nitrite is converted to nitrate by |
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Describe the roles of pituitary and ovarian hormones during the menstrual cycle in a human female. [5] |
| Answer» Describe the roles of pituitary and ovarian hormones during the menstrual cycle in a human female. [5] | |
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In flowers of guava and cucumber |
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Answer» In flowers of guava and cucumber |
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Which of the following is not a property of the mucous lining of the respiratory tract? |
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Answer» Which of the following is not a property of the mucous lining of the respiratory tract? |
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Which of the following is the smallest taxonomic group of animals having a cranium, vertebral column, ventral heart, pulmonary respiration and two pairs of legs? |
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Answer» Which of the following is the smallest taxonomic group of animals having a cranium, vertebral column, ventral heart, pulmonary respiration and two pairs of legs? |
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All the following are waterborne diseases except |
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Answer» All the following are waterborne diseases except |
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Alien species invasion happens when ________. |
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Answer» Alien species invasion happens when ________. |
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Read the following statements about muscle contraction in humans: i. Chemical energy is converted into mechanical energy during muscle contraction ii. Acetylcholineeasterase is an enzyme that catalyzes the production of acetylcholine iii. In a contracted muscle, volume remains the same. iv. A contracted muscle becomes shorter and thicker. |
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Answer» Read the following statements about muscle contraction in humans: i. Chemical energy is converted into mechanical energy during muscle contraction ii. Acetylcholineeasterase is an enzyme that catalyzes the production of acetylcholine iii. In a contracted muscle, volume remains the same. iv. A contracted muscle becomes shorter and thicker. |
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Choose the aspects which are common to sulphur and nitrogen oxides? |
Answer» Choose the aspects which are common to sulphur and nitrogen oxides?![]() |
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The loose connective tissue with modified fibroblasts that can store fat and act as a thermoregulator in mammals is____ |
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Answer» The loose connective tissue with modified fibroblasts that can store fat and act as a thermoregulator in mammals is____ |
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Compound (X) ,C3H8O on treatment with acidified potassium dichromate gives compound (Y), C3H6O which forms silver mirror with tollen's reagent and gives compound (Z) on reaction with semicarbazide. The compound (Z) is |
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Answer» Compound (X) ,C3H8O on treatment with acidified potassium dichromate gives compound (Y), C3H6O which forms silver mirror with tollen's reagent and gives compound (Z) on reaction with semicarbazide. The compound (Z) is |
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The connection between pulmonary and aortic arches in foetuses is |
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Answer» The connection between pulmonary and aortic arches in foetuses is |
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Which of the following is/ are responsible for the release of cytokines ? |
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Answer» Which of the following is/ are responsible for the release of cytokines ? |
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Question 51 What can we conclude from the statement that the action and absorption spectrum of photosynthesis overlap? At which wavelength do they show peaks? |
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Answer» Question 51 |
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When proteins and fats are used in respiration, the RQ value is less than one as they |
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Answer» When proteins and fats are used in respiration, the RQ value is less than one as they |
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Which of the following are functions of components of the respiratory system? |
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Answer» Which of the following are functions of components of the respiratory system? |
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Name the type of joint between the following: (a) atlas/axis (b) carpal/metacarpal of the thumb (c) between phalanges (d) femur/acetabulum (e) between cranial bones (f) between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle |
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Answer» Name the type of joint between the following: (a) atlas/axis (b) carpal/metacarpal of the thumb (c) between phalanges (d) femur/acetabulum (e) between cranial bones (f) between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle |
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Two closed vessels of equal volume containing air at pressure p1 and temperature T1 are connected to temperature in one of the vessels is now maintained at T1 and that in the other at T2. What will be the pressure in the vessels? |
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Answer» Two closed vessels of equal volume containing air at pressure p1 and temperature T1 are connected to temperature in one of the vessels is now maintained at T1 and that in the other at T2. What will be the pressure in the vessels? |
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Gibberellins differ from auxins because these cause |
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Answer» Gibberellins differ from auxins because these cause |
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Pyruvic acid is the end product of glycolysis. What are the three metabolic fates of pyruvic acid under aerobic and anaerobic conditions? Write in the space provided in the diagram. |
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Answer» Pyruvic acid is the end product of glycolysis. What are the three metabolic fates of pyruvic acid under aerobic and anaerobic conditions? Write in the space provided in the diagram.
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Alveoli of lungs are lined by _____________ epithelium: |
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Answer» Alveoli of lungs are lined by _____________ epithelium: |
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Given below is the diagram of L.S of bark region of a plant. Choose the answer with the correct combination of parts and alphabets. |
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Answer» Given below is the diagram of L.S of bark region of a plant. Choose the answer with the correct combination of parts and alphabets.
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Over 140 countries have agreed on the first international treaty that aims to reduce the emission and release of mercury into the air, water and land. Treaty is named as the Minamata convention. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to this treaty? Code: |
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Answer» Over 140 countries have agreed on the first international treaty that aims to reduce the emission and release of mercury into the air, water and land. Treaty is named as the Minamata convention. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to this treaty? Code: |
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Animals giving birth to young ones after deriving nourishment from the parent, are called as |
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Answer» Animals giving birth to young ones after deriving nourishment from the parent, are called as |
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Select the correct option |
Answer» ![]() Select the correct option |
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Following figure shows different transport mechanisms used by a cell. If the circles represents transport proteins then choose the correct option showing type of transport. |
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Answer» Following figure shows different transport mechanisms used by a cell. If the circles represents transport proteins then choose the correct option showing type of transport. |
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Which organ pumps blood throughout our body ? |
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Answer» Which organ pumps blood throughout our body ? |
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What functions of liver and Gall bladder? |
| Answer» What functions of liver and Gall bladder? | |
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Cell is the basic unit of life. Discuss in brief. |
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Answer» Cell is the basic unit of life. Discuss in brief. |
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Besides better aeration and mixing properties, what other advantages do stirred tank bioreactors to have over shake flasks? |
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Answer» Besides better aeration and mixing properties, what other advantages do stirred tank bioreactors to have over shake flasks? |
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A man and a women who both appear normal have a child together who has sickle cell anaemia. Sickle cell anaemia is an autosomal recessive trait. The women becomes pregnant again and is told that she is carrying fraternal twins. What is the probability that both of the couple's twins will develop sickle cell anaemia? |
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Answer» A man and a women who both appear normal have a child together who has sickle cell anaemia. Sickle cell anaemia is an autosomal recessive trait. The women becomes pregnant again and is told that she is carrying fraternal twins. What is the probability that both of the couple's twins will develop sickle cell anaemia? |
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Define Enzymes, co factors , co enzymes and apoenzyme. |
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Answer» Define Enzymes, co factors , co enzymes and apoenzyme. |
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Name and explain the type of interaction that exists in mycorrhizae and between cattle egret and cattle. [3] |
| Answer» Name and explain the type of interaction that exists in mycorrhizae and between cattle egret and cattle. [3] | |
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Leydig cells produce a group of hormones called (a) androgens (b) estrogens (c) aldosterone (d) gonadotropins |
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Answer» Leydig cells produce a group of hormones called (a) androgens (b) estrogens (c) aldosterone (d) gonadotropins |
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Which one of the following is not a disorder of bone? (a) Arthritis (b) Osteoporosis (c) Rickets (d) Atherosclerosis |
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Answer» Which one of the following is not a disorder of bone? (a) Arthritis (b) Osteoporosis (c) Rickets (d) Atherosclerosis |
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Anemophily type of pollination is found in |
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Answer» Anemophily type of pollination is found in |
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