18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	Temperature range for maximum functioning of enzymes is
Answer» Temperature range for maximum functioning of enzymes is

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Temperature range for maximum functioning of enzymes is

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Temperature range for maximum functioning of enzymes is

2.	A collar like outgrowth developing from the base of ovule and forming a sort of the third integument:
Answer» A collar like outgrowth developing from the base of ovule and forming a sort of the third integument:

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3.	The gas used in the catalytic hydrogenation of poly-unsaturated fatty acids is
Answer» The gas used in the catalytic hydrogenation of poly-unsaturated fatty acids is

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4.	Statement 1: Cardamom is called the Queen of spices. Statement 2: Flowers of the cardamom plant are unisexual.
Answer» Statement 1: Cardamom is called the Queen of spices. Statement 2: Flowers of the cardamom plant are unisexual.

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Statement 1: Cardamom is called the Queen of spices. Statement 2: Flowers of the cardamom plant are unisexual.

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Statement 1: Cardamom is called the Queen of spices.

Statement 2: Flowers of the cardamom plant are unisexual.

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5.	In nature major quantity of nitrogen fixation takes place by
Answer» In nature major quantity of nitrogen fixation takes place by

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6.	Multicellular organisms are made of a large number of cells, wherein each cell performs a specific function. Which of the following organisms is not multicellular?
Answer» Multicellular organisms are made of a large number of cells, wherein each cell performs a specific function. Which of the following organisms is not multicellular?

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Multicellular organisms are made of a large number of cells, wherein each cell performs a specific function. Which of the following organisms is not multicellular?

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Multicellular organisms are made of a large number of cells, wherein each cell performs a specific function.

Which of the following organisms is not multicellular?

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7.	Embryo sac is to ovule, ___ is to anther
Answer» Embryo sac is to ovule, ___ is to anther

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8.	Which of the following is mismatched?
Answer» Which of the following is mismatched?

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9.	In the given equation relating to the species-area relationship, what does ‘z’ stands for? Log S = Log C + zlog A
Answer» In the given equation relating to the species-area relationship, what does ‘z’ stands for? Log S = Log C + zlog A

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In the given equation relating to the species-area relationship, what does ‘z’ stands for? Log S = Log C + zlog A

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In the given equation relating to the species-area relationship, what does ‘z’ stands for?

Log S = Log C + zlog A

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10.	Presence of which hormone (a) in urine determines pregnancy and the test is (b).
Answer» Presence of which hormone (a) in urine determines pregnancy and the test is (b).

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11.	The exchange of gases between the alveoli and blood in the lungs, as well as between blood and tissue, depends on
Answer» The exchange of gases between the alveoli and blood in the lungs, as well as between blood and tissue, depends on

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12.	Function of Haemoglobin is to -
Answer» Function of Haemoglobin is to -

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13.	Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?
Answer» Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?

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14.	The animals belonging to hemichordata are exclusively ___________
Answer» The animals belonging to hemichordata are exclusively ___________

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15.	Name the two main types of tropism.
Answer» Name the two main types of tropism.

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16.	How do you check for a viable pregnancy?
Answer» How do you check for a viable pregnancy?

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17.	Emphysema, a chronic disorder is high in cigarette smokers. In such cases the ______ of the personis /are found damaged
Answer» Emphysema, a chronic disorder is high in cigarette smokers. In such cases the ______ of the personis /are found damaged

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18.	In humans, blood passes from the ventricles to pulmonary artery and aorta due to
Answer» In humans, blood passes from the ventricles to pulmonary artery and aorta due to

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19.	When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of F1, the hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called:
Answer» When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of $F_{1}$ , the hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called:

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20.	Viral genomes also contain some cancer causing genes. What are these genes called?
Answer» Viral genomes also contain some cancer causing genes. What are these genes called?

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21.	___ had a cranial capacity of 1500cc.
Answer» ___ had a cranial capacity of 1500cc.

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22.	Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal
Answer» Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal

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23.	Which of the following are glial cells ?
Answer» Which of the following are glial cells ?

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24.	Define Juvenile phase
Answer» Define Juvenile phase

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25.	What is a glomerulus?
Answer» What is a glomerulus?

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26.	With a neat, labelled diagram, describe the parts of a typical angiosperm ovule.
Answer» With a neat, labelled diagram, describe the parts of a typical angiosperm ovule.

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27.	Environmentalist: The commissioner of the Fish and Game Authority would have the public believe that increases in the number of marine fish caught demonstrate that this resource is no longer endangered. This is a specious argument, as unsound as it would be to assert that the ever-increasing rate at which rain forests are being cut down demonstrates a lack of danger to that resource. The real cause of the increased fish-catch is a greater efficiency in using technologies that deplete resources. The environmentalist's statements, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?
Answer» Environmentalist: The commissioner of the Fish and Game Authority would have the public believe that increases in the number of marine fish caught demonstrate that this resource is no longer endangered. This is a specious argument, as unsound as it would be to assert that the ever-increasing rate at which rain forests are being cut down demonstrates a lack of danger to that resource. The real cause of the increased fish-catch is a greater efficiency in using technologies that deplete resources. The environmentalist's statements, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?

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28.	Which of the following will aid in the identification of a newly collected plant?
Answer» Which of the following will aid in the identification of a newly collected plant?

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29.	Which of the following proteins is a constituent of nails, hair and feathers?
Answer» Which of the following proteins is a constituent of nails, hair and feathers?

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30.	Gibberellic acid has been successfully employed to induce flowering
Answer» Gibberellic acid has been successfully employed to induce flowering

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31.	In Eichhornia, the purpose of stem modification is
Answer» In Eichhornia, the purpose of stem modification is

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32.	Double lines in pedigree analysis show
Answer» Double lines in pedigree analysis show

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33.	When we use SILVER IODIDE on cloud seeding rain pours down but what happens to that silver iodide and what are the bi-products.
Answer» When we use SILVER IODIDE on cloud seeding rain pours down but what happens to that silver iodide and what are the bi-products.

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34.	Question 19 What is the function of a polysome? (Gk. Poly = many, Soma = body)
Answer» Question 19 What is the function of a polysome? (Gk. Poly = many, Soma = body)

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Question 19 What is the function of a polysome? (Gk. Poly = many, Soma = body)

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Question 19

What is the function of a polysome? (Gk. Poly = many, Soma = body)

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35.	The tough tissue that provides a cushion between the bones of the vertebral column is _____ primarily.
Answer» The tough tissue that provides a cushion between the bones of the vertebral column is _____ primarily.

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36.	Active immunity is built due to the presence of
Answer» Active immunity is built due to the presence of

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37.	Pyrimidine bases in RNA are the _______ and _______.
Answer» Pyrimidine bases in RNA are the _______ and _______.

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38.	Identify the given pathway and label A, B, C, and D.
Answer» Identify the given pathway and label A, B, C, and D.

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Identify the given pathway and label A, B, C, and D.

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Identify the given pathway and label A, B, C, and D.

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39.	In a transcription unit the activity of RNA polymerase at a given promoter is in turn regulated by whose interaction with accessory proteins? which affect its ability to recognise start sites?
Answer» In a transcription unit the activity of RNA polymerase at a given promoter is in turn regulated by whose interaction with accessory proteins? which affect its ability to recognise start sites?

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40.	The cardiac activity could be moderated by the autonomous neural system. Tick the correct answer. (a) The parasympathetic system stimulates heart rate and stroke volume (b) The sympathetic system stimulates heart rate and stroke volume (c) The parasympathetic system decrease the heart rate but increase stroke volume (d) The sympathetic system decreases the heart rate but increases stroke volume
Answer» The cardiac activity could be moderated by the autonomous neural system. Tick the correct answer. (a) The parasympathetic system stimulates heart rate and stroke volume (b) The sympathetic system stimulates heart rate and stroke volume (c) The parasympathetic system decrease the heart rate but increase stroke volume (d) The sympathetic system decreases the heart rate but increases stroke volume

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41.	Function of sebaceous glands
Answer» Function of sebaceous glands

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42.	Who discovered the cell
Answer» Who discovered the cell

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43.	The papillary muscles are useful in
Answer» The papillary muscles are useful in

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44.	The potential energy of water is referred to as
Answer» The potential energy of water is referred to as

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45.	Paleontological studies use fossil pollen because A. Pollen retains viability for long periods of time unlike male gametes in animals B. The intine of pollen is very hard and stable and can be used in rescuing plant populations on a decline C. The exine of pollen retains its structure for long periods of time D. Soil pollen banks, unlike soil seed banks, stay dormant for long periods of time
Answer» Paleontological studies use fossil pollen because A. Pollen retains viability for long periods of time unlike male gametes in animals B. The intine of pollen is very hard and stable and can be used in rescuing plant populations on a decline C. The exine of pollen retains its structure for long periods of time D. Soil pollen banks, unlike soil seed banks, stay dormant for long periods of time

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46.	The hormone which increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by the kidneys is
Answer» The hormone which increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by the kidneys is

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47.	A lymph node has many afferent vessels entering but a single efferent vessel leaving the node. Why is this important?
Answer» A lymph node has many afferent vessels entering but a single efferent vessel leaving the node. Why is this important?

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48.	The elements involved in delay of flowering if their concentration is low are
Answer» The elements involved in delay of flowering if their concentration is low are

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49.	In the given figure curve shows percentage saturation of haemoglobin with O2 is plottedagainst pO2. This curve is highly useful instudying the effect of which factors on binding of O2 with haemoglobin?
Answer» In the given figure curve shows percentage saturation of haemoglobin with $O_{2}$ is plottedagainst $p O_{2}$ . This curve is highly useful instudying the effect of which factors on binding of $O_{2}$ with haemoglobin?

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50.	Calcium deficiency leads to decreased growth because:
Answer» Calcium deficiency leads to decreased growth because:

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Temperature range for maximum functioning of enzymes is

A collar like outgrowth developing from the base of ovule and forming a sort of the third integument:

The gas used in the catalytic hydrogenation of poly-unsaturated fatty acids is

Statement 1: Cardamom is called the Queen of spices. Statement 2: Flowers of the cardamom plant are unisexual.

In nature major quantity of nitrogen fixation takes place by

Multicellular organisms are made of a large number of cells, wherein each cell performs a specific function. Which of the following organisms is not multicellular?

Embryo sac is to ovule, ___ is to anther

Which of the following is mismatched?

In the given equation relating to the species-area relationship, what does ‘z’ stands for? Log S = Log C + zlog A

Presence of which hormone (a) in urine determines pregnancy and the test is (b).

The exchange of gases between the alveoli and blood in the lungs, as well as between blood and tissue, depends on

Function of Haemoglobin is to -

Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?

The animals belonging to hemichordata are exclusively ___________

Name the two main types of tropism.

How do you check for a viable pregnancy?

Emphysema, a chronic disorder is high in cigarette smokers. In such cases the ______ of the personis /are found damaged

In humans, blood passes from the ventricles to pulmonary artery and aorta due to

When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of F1, the hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called:

Viral genomes also contain some cancer causing genes. What are these genes called?

___ had a cranial capacity of 1500cc.

Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal

Which of the following are glial cells ?

Define Juvenile phase

What is a glomerulus?

With a neat, labelled diagram, describe the parts of a typical angiosperm ovule.

Which of the following will aid in the identification of a newly collected plant?

Which of the following proteins is a constituent of nails, hair and feathers?

Gibberellic acid has been successfully employed to induce flowering

In Eichhornia, the purpose of stem modification is

Double lines in pedigree analysis show

When we use SILVER IODIDE on cloud seeding rain pours down but what happens to that silver iodide and what are the bi-products.

Question 19 What is the function of a polysome? (Gk. Poly = many, Soma = body)

The tough tissue that provides a cushion between the bones of the vertebral column is _____ primarily.

Active immunity is built due to the presence of

Pyrimidine bases in RNA are the _______ and _______.

Identify the given pathway and label A, B, C, and D.

In a transcription unit the activity of RNA polymerase at a given promoter is in turn regulated by whose interaction with accessory proteins? which affect its ability to recognise start sites?

Function of sebaceous glands

Who discovered the cell

The papillary muscles are useful in

The potential energy of water is referred to as

The hormone which increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by the kidneys is

A lymph node has many afferent vessels entering but a single efferent vessel leaving the node. Why is this important?

The elements involved in delay of flowering if their concentration is low are

In the given figure curve shows percentage saturation of haemoglobin with O2 is plottedagainst pO2. This curve is highly useful instudying the effect of which factors on binding of O2 with haemoglobin?

Calcium deficiency leads to decreased growth because:

Pyrimidine bases in RNA are the _ and _.