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Semiconservative mode of replication of DNA was proved by |
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Answer» Semiconservative mode of replication of DNA was proved by |
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Justify the following statements on the basis of external features: (i) Underground parts of a plant are not always roots (ii) Flower is a modified shoot |
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Answer» Justify the following statements on the basis of external features: (i) Underground parts of a plant are not always roots (ii) Flower is a modified shoot |
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The size of a standard herbarium sheet is |
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Answer» The size of a standard herbarium sheet is |
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Photorespiration is a characteristic feature of plants with |
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Answer» Photorespiration is a characteristic feature of plants with |
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Advantages of selecting drosophila as an experimental organisms in genetics |
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Answer» Advantages of selecting drosophila as an experimental organisms in genetics |
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In which one of the following pair the two items mean one and the same thing? |
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Answer» In which one of the following pair the two items mean one and the same thing? |
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Choose the incorrect match: |
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Answer» Choose the incorrect match: |
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Which among the following is/are residential birds of India? Codes : |
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Answer» Which among the following is/are residential birds of India? Codes : |
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difference between paneth cells and Goblet cells? |
| Answer» difference between paneth cells and Goblet cells? | |
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The first successfully cloned mammal (animal) that gained worldwide publicity was |
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Answer» The first successfully cloned mammal (animal) that gained worldwide publicity was |
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Question 42 Write briefly the significance of mitosis and meiosis in multicellular organism. |
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Answer» Question 42 |
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Chemicals of low molecular masses (~100u–500u) and which interact with macromolecular targets and produce a biological response are known as: |
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Answer» Chemicals of low molecular masses (~100u–500u) and which interact with macromolecular targets and produce a biological response are known as: |
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Why is buried groundnut a fruit? |
| Answer» Why is buried groundnut a fruit? | |
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Keeping in view the “fluid mosaic model” for the structure of cell membrane, which one of the following statements is correct w.r.t. the movement of lipids and proteins from one lipid monolayer to the other (described as flip-flop movement)? |
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Answer» Keeping in view the “fluid mosaic model” for the structure of cell membrane, which one of the following statements is correct w.r.t. the movement of lipids and proteins from one lipid monolayer to the other (described as flip-flop movement)? |
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What is pseudopeptidoglycan? |
| Answer» What is pseudopeptidoglycan? | |
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Name two areas related to reproductive health which have improved over the last 50 years |
| Answer» Name two areas related to reproductive health which have improved over the last 50 years | |
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Can you suggest a method to remove oil (hydrocarbon) from seeds based on your understanding of rDNA technology and chemistry of oil? |
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Answer» Can you suggest a method to remove oil (hydrocarbon) from seeds based on your understanding of rDNA technology and chemistry of oil? |
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IUDs work as contraceptive device as they |
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Answer» IUDs work as contraceptive device as they |
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The first atomic bomb was dropped on |
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Answer» The first atomic bomb was dropped on |
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Enzymes are class of substances belonging to |
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Answer» Enzymes are class of substances belonging to |
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Match the names of plant hormones mentioned under column I, with the physiological effects listed under column II. Choose the answer which gives the correct combinations of the alphabets Column IColumn IIPlant HormonesPhysiological EffectAGibberellineCell divisionBAuxinfInternodal elongationCKinetingRipening of fruitsDEthylenehAbscissioniApical dominance |
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Answer» Match the names of plant hormones mentioned under column I, with the physiological effects listed under column II. Choose the answer which gives the correct combinations of the alphabets Column IColumn IIPlant HormonesPhysiological EffectAGibberellineCell divisionBAuxinfInternodal elongationCKinetingRipening of fruitsDEthylenehAbscissioniApical dominance |
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Glomerular capsule and Convoluted tubules always lie within the _______. |
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Answer» Glomerular capsule and Convoluted tubules always lie within the _______. |
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What will be the pressure potential of a flaccid cell? |
| Answer» What will be the pressure potential of a flaccid cell? | |
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Define and understand the following terms: (i) Phylum (ii) Class (iii) Family (iv) Order (v) Genus |
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Answer» Define and understand the following terms: (i) Phylum (ii) Class (iii) Family (iv) Order (v) Genus |
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Choose the incorrect pair: |
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Answer» Choose the incorrect pair: |
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Heartwood helps in |
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Answer» Heartwood helps in |
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Mitochondira contain ribosomes . Where these ribosomes are synthesized in nucleolus or mitochondria itself |
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Is pre mRNA the same as hnRNA? |
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Answer» Is pre mRNA the same as hnRNA? |
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Question 22 Does moonlight support photosynthesis? Find out. |
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Answer» Question 22 |
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Fill in the blanks with a suitable conjunction. ………... he was ill, he went to college. |
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Answer» Fill in the blanks with a suitable conjunction. ………... he was ill, he went to college. |
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Read the following four statements (i) – (iv) with certain mistakes in two of them. (i) Adipose tissue is a type of dense connective tissue located beneath the skin. (ii) In each body segment of earthworm except the first, fifth and clitellum there are rows of S-shaped setae, embedded in the epidermal pits in the middle of each segment. (iii) Most of the cartilages in vertebrate embroys are replaced by bones in adults. (iv) Smooth muscles are ‘involuntary’ as their functioning cannot be directly controlled. Which of the above statements have mistakes? |
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Answer» Read the following four statements (i) – (iv) with certain mistakes in two of them. (ii) In each body segment of earthworm except the first, fifth and clitellum there are rows of S-shaped setae, embedded in the epidermal pits in the middle of each segment. (iii) Most of the cartilages in vertebrate embroys are replaced by bones in adults. (iv) Smooth muscles are ‘involuntary’ as their functioning cannot be directly controlled. Which of the above statements have mistakes? |
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Match the lists and find the correct option III(a) Colony hybridisation1. Transfer of recombinant DNA into host cell(b) Gel electrophoresis2. Selection of cells containing the desired gene(c) Gradient centrifugation3. Separation of DNA fragments(d) Polymerase chain reaction4. Purification of DNA 5. Gene cloning in thermocycler |
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Answer» Match the lists and find the correct option III(a) Colony hybridisation1. Transfer of recombinant DNA into host cell(b) Gel electrophoresis2. Selection of cells containing the desired gene(c) Gradient centrifugation3. Separation of DNA fragments(d) Polymerase chain reaction4. Purification of DNA 5. Gene cloning in thermocycler |
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All the bscteria have the following organelle a.Mesosome b. Chloroplast c.golgi bodies d. Mitochondria |
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Answer» All the bscteria have the following organelle a.Mesosome b. Chloroplast c.golgi bodies d. Mitochondria |
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They have a cavity that opens to the outside of the cell surface . This statement is true to A) flagellated protozoans B) ciliated protozoans C) sporozoans D) amoeboid protozoans |
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Answer» They have a cavity that opens to the outside of the cell surface . This statement is true to A) flagellated protozoans B) ciliated protozoans C) sporozoans D) amoeboid protozoans |
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The NCERT defines living organisms as self replicating , evolving , self regulating interactive systems capable of responding to external stimuli. However , patients in coma who cannot respond to external stimuli are living . How is this definition justified? |
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Answer» The NCERT defines living organisms as self replicating , evolving , self regulating interactive systems capable of responding to external stimuli. However , patients in coma who cannot respond to external stimuli are living . How is this definition justified? |
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The main difference in gram positive and gram negative bacteria resides in their : (1) Cell envelope (2) Flagella (3) Cell membrane (4) Cell wall |
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The ratio between the number of synergids and antipodals in an embryosac is |
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Answer» The ratio between the number of synergids and antipodals in an embryosac is |
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What is need of having endosperm layers in fruit |
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Answer» What is need of having endosperm layers in fruit |
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I want list of Latin names with Morden names with genus and species. ( Five Kingdom Classification) |
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Answer» I want list of Latin names with Morden names with genus and species. ( Five Kingdom Classification) |
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Examples of different types of tropisms |
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Answer» Examples of different types of tropisms |
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List out the characteristics that contribute to the success of reptiles on land |
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Answer» List out the characteristics that contribute to the success of reptiles on land |
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State the different modes of CO2 transport in blood. |
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Answer» State the different modes of CO2 transport in blood. |
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for a normal eye the cornea of eye provides a converging power of 40D and the least converging power of eye lens behind the cornea is 20D. using the information , the distance between the retina and the cornea-eye lens can be estimated to be - |
| Answer» for a normal eye the cornea of eye provides a converging power of 40D and the least converging power of eye lens behind the cornea is 20D. using the information , the distance between the retina and the cornea-eye lens can be estimated to be - | |
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Which of these groups vary from amino acid to another? |
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Answer» Which of these groups vary from amino acid to another? |
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The arrangement of ovules within the ovary is known as placentation. What does the term placenta refer to? Draw various types of placentations in the flower as seen in TS and VS. |
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Answer» The arrangement of ovules within the ovary is known as placentation. What does the term placenta refer to? Draw various types of placentations in the flower as seen in TS and VS. |
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Fungi are cosmopolitan, write the role of fungi in your daily life. Discuss the role of fungi, with respect to its economic importance to humans. |
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Answer» Fungi are cosmopolitan, write the role of fungi in your daily life. Discuss the role of fungi, with respect to its economic importance to humans. |
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The number of amino acids in insulin molecule: |
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Answer» The number of amino acids in insulin molecule: |
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State whether True /False SIV and HIV both infect humans. |
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Answer» State whether True /False SIV and HIV both infect humans. |
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Choose the correct statement from among the following: |
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Answer» Choose the correct statement from among the following: |
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Identify the set of natural auxins (A) and synthetic auxins (B) from the following. 1. 2,4 - B 2 .NAA 3. 4-chloro AA 4.PAA 5.2,4,5-T 6. IBA 7. IAA |
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Answer» Identify the set of natural auxins (A) and synthetic auxins (B) from the following. 1. 2,4 - B 2 .NAA 3. 4-chloro AA 4.PAA 5.2,4,5-T 6. IBA 7. IAA |
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