18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	how does B cells direct humoral immunity
Answer» how does B cells direct humoral immunity

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2.	Which of the following is a vestigial organ?
Answer» Which of the following is a vestigial organ?

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3.	Lysozyme that is present in perspiration, saliva and tears, destroy:
Answer» Lysozyme that is present in perspiration, saliva and tears, destroy:

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4.	Which one of the following has diploid set of chromosomes
Answer» Which one of the following has diploid set of chromosomes

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5.	Who is the father of Biotechnology in India?
Answer» Who is the father of Biotechnology in India?

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6.	Two ice cubes are pressed over each other and unite to form one cube. Which force is responsible for holding them together?
Answer» Two ice cubes are pressed over each other and unite to form one cube. Which force is responsible for holding them together?

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7.	In mitosis, terminalization process
Answer» In mitosis, terminalization process

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8.	The term lacunae in bone refers to
Answer» The term lacunae in bone refers to

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9.	The recessive genes located on X-chromosome of humans are always
Answer» The recessive genes located on X-chromosome of humans are always

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10.	Haemophilia is due to mutation in
Answer» Haemophilia is due to mutation in

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11.	During transcription, mRNA provide A, tRNA brings B and reads genetic code and rRNAs play C and catalytic role during D. Choose the correct option for A, B, C and D.
Answer» During transcription, mRNA provide A, tRNA brings B and reads genetic code and rRNAs play C and catalytic role during D. Choose the correct option for A, B, C and D.

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12.	Explain male and female reproductive systems in detail with diagrams.
Answer» Explain male and female reproductive systems in detail with diagrams.

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13.	Name the stage of the cell cycle at which one of the following events occur: (i) Chromosomes are moved to the spindle equator (ii) Centromere splits and chromatids separate (iii) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place (iv) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place
Answer» Name the stage of the cell cycle at which one of the following events occur: (i) Chromosomes are moved to the spindle equator (ii) Centromere splits and chromatids separate (iii) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place (iv) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place

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Name the stage of the cell cycle at which one of the following events occur: (i) Chromosomes are moved to the spindle equator (ii) Centromere splits and chromatids separate (iii) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place (iv) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place

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Name the stage of the cell cycle at which one of the following events occur:

(i) Chromosomes are moved to the spindle equator
(ii) Centromere splits and chromatids separate
(iii) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place
(iv) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place

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14.	___ helps in pulling chromatids apart during cell division in animal cells.
Answer» ___ helps in pulling chromatids apart during cell division in animal cells.

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15.	Select correct features w.r.t. trichomes in shoot system 1. Usually uni-celled 2. Branched or unbranched 3. May be secretory 4. Soft or stiff 5. Helps against transpiration
Answer» Select correct features w.r.t. trichomes in shoot system 1. Usually uni-celled 2. Branched or unbranched 3. May be secretory 4. Soft or stiff 5. Helps against transpiration

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Select correct features w.r.t. trichomes in shoot system 1. Usually uni-celled 2. Branched or unbranched 3. May be secretory 4. Soft or stiff 5. Helps against transpiration

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Select correct features w.r.t. trichomes in shoot system

1. Usually uni-celled

2. Branched or unbranched

3. May be secretory

4. Soft or stiff

5. Helps against transpiration

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16.	The hormone which acts on sertoli cells and stimulates the process of spermiogenesis is
Answer» The hormone which acts on sertoli cells and stimulates the process of spermiogenesis is

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17.	Pollen grain of large number of species can be stored in
Answer» Pollen grain of large number of species can be stored in

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18.	Read the following statements and choose the correct option. Statement I: The disease Chikungunya is transmitted by Aedes mosquito. Statement II: Female Anopheles is the vector for Chikungunya.
Answer» Read the following statements and choose the correct option. Statement I: The disease Chikungunya is transmitted by Aedes mosquito. Statement II: Female Anopheles is the vector for Chikungunya.

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19.	Stolon is a type of vegetative propagation that includes which of the following?
Answer» Stolon is a type of vegetative propagation that includes which of the following?

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20.	Regarding Assertion[A]: A peacock has a more vibrant and beautiful plumage when compared to a peahen. Reason[R]: Sexual selection leads to the exaggerated dimorphic traits that are used in competition over mates.
Answer» Regarding Assertion[A]: A peacock has a more vibrant and beautiful plumage when compared to a peahen. Reason[R]: Sexual selection leads to the exaggerated dimorphic traits that are used in competition over mates.

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Regarding Assertion[A]: A peacock has a more vibrant and beautiful plumage when compared to a peahen. Reason[R]: Sexual selection leads to the exaggerated dimorphic traits that are used in competition over mates.

Answer»

Regarding

Assertion[A]: A peacock has a more vibrant and beautiful plumage when compared to a peahen.

Reason[R]: Sexual selection leads to the exaggerated dimorphic traits that are used in competition over mates.

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21.	Which of the following statement(s) about DNA is/are correct?
Answer» Which of the following statement(s) about DNA is/are correct?

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22.	Read the following statements regarding absorption of fats in small intestine and select the incorrect option(s). I. Absorption takes place through the mucosal lining of the small intestine, and when these products pass through the mucosa, they enter the epithelial cells. II. Triglycerides are the major form of fat stored by the body. Triglycerides are coated by proteins to form chylomicrons. III. The lacteals are found in the fingerlike projections of the intestinal wall, called the villi. IV. Absorption of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids follow a similar path.
Answer» Read the following statements regarding absorption of fats in small intestine and select the incorrect option(s). I. Absorption takes place through the mucosal lining of the small intestine, and when these products pass through the mucosa, they enter the epithelial cells. II. Triglycerides are the major form of fat stored by the body. Triglycerides are coated by proteins to form chylomicrons. III. The lacteals are found in the fingerlike projections of the intestinal wall, called the villi. IV. Absorption of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids follow a similar path.

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Read the following statements regarding absorption of fats in small intestine and select the incorrect option(s). I. Absorption takes place through the mucosal lining of the small intestine, and when these products pass through the mucosa, they enter the epithelial cells. II. Triglycerides are the major form of fat stored by the body. Triglycerides are coated by proteins to form chylomicrons. III. The lacteals are found in the fingerlike projections of the intestinal wall, called the villi. IV. Absorption of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids follow a similar path.

Answer»

Read the following statements regarding absorption of fats in small intestine and select the incorrect option(s).

I. Absorption takes place through the mucosal lining of the small intestine, and when these products pass through the mucosa, they enter the epithelial cells.

II. Triglycerides are the major form of fat stored by the body. Triglycerides are coated by proteins to form chylomicrons.

III. The lacteals are found in the fingerlike projections of the intestinal wall, called the villi.

IV. Absorption of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids follow a similar path.

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23.	You should apologise for your bad behavior at a party by sending:
Answer» You should apologise for your bad behavior at a party by sending:

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24.	The diversity of insects ___.
Answer» The diversity of insects ___.

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25.	ADH is a hormone that helps in
Answer» ADH is a hormone that helps in

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26.	How many carbon atoms are in a molecule of RuBP?
Answer» How many carbon atoms are in a molecule of RuBP?

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27.	In the given compounds how many of them exhibit mutarotation ___ a) Glucose b) Maltose c) Fructose d) Galactose
Answer» In the given compounds how many of them exhibit mutarotation ___ a) Glucose b) Maltose c) Fructose d) Galactose

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28.	Identify from the following enzymes,which one is responsible for the DNA replication and repair of DNA?
Answer» Identify from the following enzymes,which one is responsible for the DNA replication and repair of DNA?

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29.	Replication of chromosomal DNA occurs during
Answer» Replication of chromosomal DNA occurs during

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30.	If 5 molecules of glucose respired aerobically and another 5 molecules anaerobically, how many ATP and CO2 are expected to form?
Answer» If 5 molecules of glucose respired aerobically and another 5 molecules anaerobically, how many ATP and CO2 are expected to form?

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31.	Identify the correct match:
Answer» Identify the correct match:

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32.	Write chemical reactions to show that open structure of D-glucose contains the following : (i) Straight chain (ii) Five alcohol groups (iii) Aldehyde as carbonyl group
Answer» Write chemical reactions to show that open structure of D-glucose contains the following : (i) Straight chain (ii) Five alcohol groups (iii) Aldehyde as carbonyl group

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33.	The walls of ventricles are much thicker than atria. Explain.
Answer» The walls of ventricles are much thicker than atria. Explain.

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34.	Do you consider a person in coma-living or dead?
Answer» Do you consider a person in coma-living or dead?

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35.	It is commonly observed that parents feel embarrassed to discuss freely with their adolescent children about sexuality and reproduction. The result of this parental inhibition is that the children go astray sometimes. (a) Explain the reasons that you feel are behind such embarrassment amongst some parents to freely discuss such issues with their growing children. (b) By taking one example of a local plant and animal, how would you help these parents to overcome such inhibitions about reproduction and sexuality? [4]
Answer» It is commonly observed that parents feel embarrassed to discuss freely with their adolescent children about sexuality and reproduction. The result of this parental inhibition is that the children go astray sometimes. (a) Explain the reasons that you feel are behind such embarrassment amongst some parents to freely discuss such issues with their growing children. (b) By taking one example of a local plant and animal, how would you help these parents to overcome such inhibitions about reproduction and sexuality? [4]

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36.	Which one of the following is more affected by increased level of nutrients in the water?
Answer» Which one of the following is more affected by increased level of nutrients in the water?

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37.	In locomotion and movement, There is a sentence which is this - Cartilage has slightly pliable matrix due to chondroitin salts. In this sentence pliable matrix mins? and also what this sentence mean by pliable matrix?
Answer» In locomotion and movement, There is a sentence which is this - Cartilage has slightly pliable matrix due to chondroitin salts. In this sentence pliable matrix mins? and also what this sentence mean by pliable matrix?

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38.	Which of the following vaccines can be given to a new born? Code:
Answer» Which of the following vaccines can be given to a new born? Code:

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Which of the following vaccines can be given to a new born? Code:

Answer»

Which of the following vaccines can be given to a new born?

Code:

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39.	What are non-allelic genes?
Answer» What are non-allelic genes?

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40.	Match column A with column B and choose the correct option: Column−AColumn−BA. Poriferai. Canal systemB. Ctenophoraii. Water vascular systemC. Annelidaiii. Comb platesD. Arthropodaiv. Jointed appendagesE. Echinodermatav. Metameres
Answer» Match column A with column B and choose the correct option: $\begin{matrix} C o l u m n - A & C o l u m n - B A . P o r i f e r a & i . C a n a l s y s t e m B . C t e n o p h o r a & i i . W a t e r v a s c u l a r s y s t e m C . A n n e l i d a & i i i . C o m b p l a t e s D . A r t h r o p o d a & i v . J o i n t e d a p p e n d a g e s E . E c h i n o d e r m a t a & v . M e t a m e r e s \end{matrix}$

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41.	How many meiosis are required to produce 50 seeds of tobacco?(Steps)?
Answer» How many meiosis are required to produce 50 seeds of tobacco?(Steps)?

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42.	Radula is absent in:
Answer» Radula is absent in:

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43.	Which of the following statements is incorrect about the transport of gases?
Answer» Which of the following statements is incorrect about the transport of gases?

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44.	AIDS was first discovered in
Answer» AIDS was first discovered in

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45.	The Mendelian principles of inheritance were rediscovered by
Answer» The Mendelian principles of inheritance were rediscovered by

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46.	Which of the following is not a major contributor to the greenhouse effect?
Answer» Which of the following is not a major contributor to the greenhouse effect?

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47.	The concentration of DDT has increased alarmingly in organisms today. But the highest concentration of DDT is seen in the tertiary consumers. This phenomenon is called ___.
Answer» The concentration of DDT has increased alarmingly in organisms today. But the highest concentration of DDT is seen in the tertiary consumers. This phenomenon is called ___.

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48.	What are stomata ? What is the function of Stomata
Answer» What are stomata ? What is the function of Stomata

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49.	The glomerular filtrate in the looop of Henle gets concentrated in the descending and then gets diluted in the ascending limbs. Explain.
Answer» The glomerular filtrate in the looop of Henle gets concentrated in the descending and then gets diluted in the ascending limbs. Explain.

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50.	In winter nights, feel warmer when cloud covers the sky than when the sky is clear. Why?
Answer» In winter nights, feel warmer when cloud covers the sky than when the sky is clear. Why?

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how does B cells direct humoral immunity

Which of the following is a vestigial organ?

Lysozyme that is present in perspiration, saliva and tears, destroy:

Which one of the following has diploid set of chromosomes

Who is the father of Biotechnology in India?

Two ice cubes are pressed over each other and unite to form one cube. Which force is responsible for holding them together?

In mitosis, terminalization process

The term lacunae in bone refers to

The recessive genes located on X-chromosome of humans are always

Haemophilia is due to mutation in

During transcription, mRNA provide A, tRNA brings B and reads genetic code and rRNAs play C and catalytic role during D. Choose the correct option for A, B, C and D.

Explain male and female reproductive systems in detail with diagrams.

Name the stage of the cell cycle at which one of the following events occur: (i) Chromosomes are moved to the spindle equator (ii) Centromere splits and chromatids separate (iii) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place (iv) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place

___ helps in pulling chromatids apart during cell division in animal cells.

Select correct features w.r.t. trichomes in shoot system 1. Usually uni-celled 2. Branched or unbranched 3. May be secretory 4. Soft or stiff 5. Helps against transpiration

The hormone which acts on sertoli cells and stimulates the process of spermiogenesis is

Pollen grain of large number of species can be stored in

Read the following statements and choose the correct option. Statement I: The disease Chikungunya is transmitted by Aedes mosquito. Statement II: Female Anopheles is the vector for Chikungunya.

Stolon is a type of vegetative propagation that includes which of the following?

Regarding Assertion[A]: A peacock has a more vibrant and beautiful plumage when compared to a peahen. Reason[R]: Sexual selection leads to the exaggerated dimorphic traits that are used in competition over mates.

Which of the following statement(s) about DNA is/are correct?

You should apologise for your bad behavior at a party by sending:

The diversity of insects ___.

ADH is a hormone that helps in

How many carbon atoms are in a molecule of RuBP?

In the given compounds how many of them exhibit mutarotation ___ a) Glucose b) Maltose c) Fructose d) Galactose

Identify from the following enzymes,which one is responsible for the DNA replication and repair of DNA?

Replication of chromosomal DNA occurs during

If 5 molecules of glucose respired aerobically and another 5 molecules anaerobically, how many ATP and CO2 are expected to form?

Identify the correct match:

Write chemical reactions to show that open structure of D-glucose contains the following : (i) Straight chain (ii) Five alcohol groups (iii) Aldehyde as carbonyl group

The walls of ventricles are much thicker than atria. Explain.

Do you consider a person in coma-living or dead?

Which one of the following is more affected by increased level of nutrients in the water?

In locomotion and movement, There is a sentence which is this - Cartilage has slightly pliable matrix due to chondroitin salts. In this sentence pliable matrix mins? and also what this sentence mean by pliable matrix?

Which of the following vaccines can be given to a new born? Code:

What are non-allelic genes?

Match column A with column B and choose the correct option: Column−AColumn−BA. Poriferai. Canal systemB. Ctenophoraii. Water vascular systemC. Annelidaiii. Comb platesD. Arthropodaiv. Jointed appendagesE. Echinodermatav. Metameres

How many meiosis are required to produce 50 seeds of tobacco?(Steps)?

Radula is absent in:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the transport of gases?

AIDS was first discovered in

The Mendelian principles of inheritance were rediscovered by

Which of the following is not a major contributor to the greenhouse effect?

The concentration of DDT has increased alarmingly in organisms today. But the highest concentration of DDT is seen in the tertiary consumers. This phenomenon is called ___.

What are stomata ? What is the function of Stomata

The glomerular filtrate in the looop of Henle gets concentrated in the descending and then gets diluted in the ascending limbs. Explain.

In winter nights, feel warmer when cloud covers the sky than when the sky is clear. Why?