18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	Metameric segmentation is the characteristic of
Answer» Metameric segmentation is the characteristic of

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2.	Cyclosporine is a drug that is used as:
Answer» Cyclosporine is a drug that is used as:

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3.	Carbohydrates present in the plasma membrane are in the form of
Answer» Carbohydrates present in the plasma membrane are in the form of

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4.	Assertion: Bats and whales are classified as mammals. Reason: Bats and whales have a four-chambered heart.
Answer» Assertion: Bats and whales are classified as mammals. Reason: Bats and whales have a four-chambered heart.

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5.	Why chromosome number doesn't increase in S phase eventhough DNA gets doubled?
Answer» Why chromosome number doesn't increase in S phase eventhough DNA gets doubled?

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6.	Insulin is secreted by
Answer» Insulin is secreted by

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7.	Which organelle looks like a stack of hollow pancakes?
Answer» Which organelle looks like a stack of hollow pancakes?

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8.	The first reaction in photorespiration is _____.
Answer» The first reaction in photorespiration is _____.

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9.	Aquatic organisms that maintain an internal environment that is isosmotic to their external environment are known as
Answer» Aquatic organisms that maintain an internal environment that is isosmotic to their external environment are known as

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10.	In female gametophyte of Cycas, number of archegonia present is:
Answer» In female gametophyte of Cycas, number of archegonia present is:

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11.	Seed habit first originated in ___________.
Answer» Seed habit first originated in ___________.

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12.	Identify the incorrect statements from the following 1. Young stem of vine plant show positive phototropism and positive thigmotropism 2. Sunflower position itself facing the sun is showing positive response to heat generated due to exposure to sunlight 3. Roots show negative thigmotropism and positive hydrotropism 4. Roots show positive chemotropism to some chemical and negative chemotropism to some other chemicals
Answer» Identify the incorrect statements from the following 1. Young stem of vine plant show positive phototropism and positive thigmotropism 2. Sunflower position itself facing the sun is showing positive response to heat generated due to exposure to sunlight 3. Roots show negative thigmotropism and positive hydrotropism 4. Roots show positive chemotropism to some chemical and negative chemotropism to some other chemicals

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Identify the incorrect statements from the following 1. Young stem of vine plant show positive phototropism and positive thigmotropism 2. Sunflower position itself facing the sun is showing positive response to heat generated due to exposure to sunlight 3. Roots show negative thigmotropism and positive hydrotropism 4. Roots show positive chemotropism to some chemical and negative chemotropism to some other chemicals

Answer»

Identify the incorrect statements from the following

1. Young stem of vine plant show positive phototropism and positive thigmotropism

2. Sunflower position itself facing the sun is showing positive response to heat generated due to exposure to sunlight

3. Roots show negative thigmotropism and positive hydrotropism

4. Roots show positive chemotropism to some chemical and negative chemotropism to some other chemicals

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13.	Fehling's test is not positive in case of _________.
Answer» Fehling's test is not positive in case of _________.

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14.	Differentiate between afferent and efferent arteriole. [4 MARKS]
Answer» Differentiate between afferent and efferent arteriole. [4 MARKS]

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15.	Gram negative bacteria are resistant to penicillin because..
Answer» Gram negative bacteria are resistant to penicillin because..

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16.	On the basis of chemical nature of estradiol and progesterone are
Answer» On the basis of chemical nature of estradiol and progesterone are

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17.	Enzymes are effective between the pH range of:
Answer» Enzymes are effective between the pH range of:

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18.	The method developed by Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl to separate heavy DNA with, 15N from DNA with l4N, for providing evidence for semi-conservative replication of DNA is
Answer» The method developed by Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl to separate heavy DNA with, 15N from DNA with l4N, for providing evidence for semi-conservative replication of DNA is

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19.	A diabetic is said to be a non insulin dependent because
Answer» A diabetic is said to be a non insulin dependent because

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20.	Hemoglobin retains oxygen and releases it in the ______.
Answer» Hemoglobin retains oxygen and releases it in the ______.

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21.	Largest flower is
Answer» Largest flower is

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22.	The dental formula of heterodont teeth in human is
Answer» The dental formula of heterodont teeth in human is

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23.	[MP PET 1991]
Answer» [MP PET 1991]

23.

[MP PET 1991]

Answer»

[MP PET 1991]

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24.	Plants are autotrophic. Can you think of some plants that are partially heterotrophic?
Answer» Plants are autotrophic. Can you think of some plants that are partially heterotrophic?

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25.	The percentage of oxygen in inhaled air is about
Answer» The percentage of oxygen in inhaled air is about

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26.	At each trophic level, in which form is the energy lost?
Answer» At each trophic level, in which form is the energy lost?

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27.	Match the followings and choose the correct option Group A Group B A. Aleurone layer (i) Without fertilisation B.Parthenocarpic fruit (ii) Nutrition C.Ovule (iii) Double fertilisation D.Endosperm (iv) Seed (a) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii),D-(iv) (b) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(lv), D-(iii) (c) A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iii) (d) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)
Answer» Match the followings and choose the correct option Group A Group B A. Aleurone layer (i) Without fertilisation B.Parthenocarpic fruit (ii) Nutrition C.Ovule (iii) Double fertilisation D.Endosperm (iv) Seed (a) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii),D-(iv) (b) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(lv), D-(iii) (c) A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iii) (d) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

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Match the followings and choose the correct option Group A Group B A. Aleurone layer (i) Without fertilisation B.Parthenocarpic fruit (ii) Nutrition C.Ovule (iii) Double fertilisation D.Endosperm (iv) Seed (a) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii),D-(iv) (b) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(lv), D-(iii) (c) A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iii) (d) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

Answer»

Match the followings and choose the correct option

Group A Group B
A. Aleurone layer (i) Without fertilisation
B.Parthenocarpic fruit (ii) Nutrition
C.Ovule (iii) Double fertilisation
D.Endosperm (iv) Seed

(a) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii),D-(iv)
(b) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(lv), D-(iii)
(c) A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iii)
(d) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

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28.	Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can cause infertility?
Answer» Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can cause infertility?

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29.	Auxin inhibits the growth of
Answer» Auxin inhibits the growth of

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30.	Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
Answer» Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?

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31.	Rahul exercises regularly by visiting a gymnasium. Of late he is gaining weight. What could be the reason? Choose the correct answer and elaborate. (a) Rahul has gained weight due to accumulation of fats in body (b) Rahul has gained weight due to increased muscle and less of fat (c) Rahul has gained weight because his muscle shape has improved (d) Rahul has gained weight because he is accumulating water in the body
Answer» Rahul exercises regularly by visiting a gymnasium. Of late he is gaining weight. What could be the reason? Choose the correct answer and elaborate. (a) Rahul has gained weight due to accumulation of fats in body (b) Rahul has gained weight due to increased muscle and less of fat (c) Rahul has gained weight because his muscle shape has improved (d) Rahul has gained weight because he is accumulating water in the body

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Rahul exercises regularly by visiting a gymnasium. Of late he is gaining weight. What could be the reason? Choose the correct answer and elaborate. (a) Rahul has gained weight due to accumulation of fats in body (b) Rahul has gained weight due to increased muscle and less of fat (c) Rahul has gained weight because his muscle shape has improved (d) Rahul has gained weight because he is accumulating water in the body

Answer»

Rahul exercises regularly by visiting a gymnasium. Of late he is gaining weight. What could be the reason? Choose the correct answer and elaborate.

(a) Rahul has gained weight due to accumulation of fats in body

(b) Rahul has gained weight due to increased muscle and less of fat

(c) Rahul has gained weight because his muscle shape has improved

(d) Rahul has gained weight because he is accumulating water in the body

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32.	Which of the following, if true, most logically completes the argument below? Manufacturers are now required to make all cigarette lighters child-resistant by equipping them with safety levers. But this change is unlikely to result in a significant reduction in the number of fires caused by children playing with lighters, because children given the opportunity can figure out how to work the safety levers and ___.
Answer» Which of the following, if true, most logically completes the argument below? Manufacturers are now required to make all cigarette lighters child-resistant by equipping them with safety levers. But this change is unlikely to result in a significant reduction in the number of fires caused by children playing with lighters, because children given the opportunity can figure out how to work the safety levers and ___.

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33.	What is the significance of the slope of regression in a species-area relationship?
Answer» What is the significance of the slope of regression in a species-area relationship?

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34.	Denaturation of proteins leads to loss of biological activity by
Answer» Denaturation of proteins leads to loss of biological activity by

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35.	Meristematic tissue needs a constant supply of nutrient to keep growing. Why?
Answer» Meristematic tissue needs a constant supply of nutrient to keep growing. Why?

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36.	Question 40 Complete the flow chart for cyclic photophosphorylation of the photosystem-I.
Answer» Question 40 Complete the flow chart for cyclic photophosphorylation of the photosystem-I.

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37.	Which of the following is not true, about the extracellular fluids?
Answer» Which of the following is not true, about the extracellular fluids?

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38.	The antibody which can cross placental barrier is
Answer» The antibody which can cross placental barrier is

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39.	Chromosomes duplicate during A–– and increase in number of chromosomes is observed first during B––. Fill the blanks correctly.
Answer» Chromosomes duplicate during $A - -$ and increase in number of chromosomes is observed first during $B - -$ . Fill the blanks correctly.

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40.	Discuss the role of women and communities in protection and conservation of forests.
Answer» Discuss the role of women and communities in protection and conservation of forests.

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41.	Differentiate between the genetic codes given below: (a) Unambiguous and Universal. (b) Degenerate and Initiator. [2]
Answer» Differentiate between the genetic codes given below: (a) Unambiguous and Universal. (b) Degenerate and Initiator. [2]

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42.	What is the common name of Solanum nigrum ?
Answer» What is the common name of Solanum nigrum ?

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43.	In polygonum plant, only 10% of the pollen grains are viable. How many meiotic divisions would be required to produce 250 viable seeds?
Answer» In polygonum plant, only 10% of the pollen grains are viable. How many meiotic divisions would be required to produce 250 viable seeds?

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44.	Read following statement and identify correct option (i) Egg apparatus consist of 2 Synergids and one Oosphere (ii) In synergids nucleus is present at chalazal end (iii) Coenocytic megaspore is formed in monosporic condition (iv) 3-Antipodals at chalazal end are present in Oenothera
Answer» Read following statement and identify correct option (i) Egg apparatus consist of 2 Synergids and one Oosphere (ii) In synergids nucleus is present at chalazal end (iii) Coenocytic megaspore is formed in monosporic condition (iv) 3-Antipodals at chalazal end are present in Oenothera

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45.	Difference between phyllodes and phylloclades with there example ?
Answer» Difference between phyllodes and phylloclades with there example ?

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46.	can you explain zoospores in a simple manner
Answer» can you explain zoospores in a simple manner

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47.	Match the column-I with column-II:
Answer» Match the column-I with column-II:

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48.	Herbaceous plants are generally not classified under ________.
Answer» Herbaceous plants are generally not classified under ________.

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49.	Mention two advantages for preferring CNG over diesel as an automobile fuel. [1]
Answer» Mention two advantages for preferring CNG over diesel as an automobile fuel. [1]

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50.	How would you explain the emergence of marsupials in Australia? [2 marks]
Answer» How would you explain the emergence of marsupials in Australia? [2 marks]

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Metameric segmentation is the characteristic of

Cyclosporine is a drug that is used as:

Carbohydrates present in the plasma membrane are in the form of

Assertion: Bats and whales are classified as mammals. Reason: Bats and whales have a four-chambered heart.

Why chromosome number doesn't increase in S phase eventhough DNA gets doubled?

Insulin is secreted by

Which organelle looks like a stack of hollow pancakes?

The first reaction in photorespiration is _____.

Aquatic organisms that maintain an internal environment that is isosmotic to their external environment are known as

In female gametophyte of Cycas, number of archegonia present is:

Seed habit first originated in ___________.

Fehling's test is not positive in case of _________.

Differentiate between afferent and efferent arteriole. [4 MARKS]

Gram negative bacteria are resistant to penicillin because..

On the basis of chemical nature of estradiol and progesterone are

Enzymes are effective between the pH range of:

The method developed by Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl to separate heavy DNA with, 15N from DNA with l4N, for providing evidence for semi-conservative replication of DNA is

A diabetic is said to be a non insulin dependent because

Hemoglobin retains oxygen and releases it in the ______.

Largest flower is

The dental formula of heterodont teeth in human is

[MP PET 1991]

Plants are autotrophic. Can you think of some plants that are partially heterotrophic?

The percentage of oxygen in inhaled air is about

At each trophic level, in which form is the energy lost?

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can cause infertility?

Auxin inhibits the growth of

Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?

What is the significance of the slope of regression in a species-area relationship?

Denaturation of proteins leads to loss of biological activity by

Meristematic tissue needs a constant supply of nutrient to keep growing. Why?

Question 40 Complete the flow chart for cyclic photophosphorylation of the photosystem-I.

Which of the following is not true, about the extracellular fluids?

The antibody which can cross placental barrier is

Chromosomes duplicate during A–– and increase in number of chromosomes is observed first during B––. Fill the blanks correctly.

Discuss the role of women and communities in protection and conservation of forests.

Differentiate between the genetic codes given below: (a) Unambiguous and Universal. (b) Degenerate and Initiator. [2]

What is the common name of Solanum nigrum ?

In polygonum plant, only 10% of the pollen grains are viable. How many meiotic divisions would be required to produce 250 viable seeds?

Read following statement and identify correct option (i) Egg apparatus consist of 2 Synergids and one Oosphere (ii) In synergids nucleus is present at chalazal end (iii) Coenocytic megaspore is formed in monosporic condition (iv) 3-Antipodals at chalazal end are present in Oenothera

Difference between phyllodes and phylloclades with there example ?

can you explain zoospores in a simple manner

Match the column-I with column-II:

Herbaceous plants are generally not classified under ________.

Mention two advantages for preferring CNG over diesel as an automobile fuel. [1]

How would you explain the emergence of marsupials in Australia? [2 marks]