1330 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	The fovea is the point where visual activity is greatest. In Fovea:
Answer» The fovea is the point where visual activity is greatest. In Fovea:

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2.	Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding the endocrine system.
Answer» Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding the endocrine system.

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3.	The rooted supporting portion of the plant in grafting is known as
Answer» The rooted supporting portion of the plant in grafting is known as

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4.	The most unique feature of family Fabaceae is
Answer» The most unique feature of family Fabaceae is

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5.	The first ‘Project Tiger’ was set up in 1973 at
Answer» The first ‘Project Tiger’ was set up in 1973 at

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6.	Which of the following is the meiocyte in the ovule?
Answer» Which of the following is the meiocyte in the ovule?

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7.	Cell wall in bacteria is made up of __________.
Answer» Cell wall in bacteria is made up of __________.

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8.	Match the antibody in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II:ColumnIColumnII1.lgAa.Maximum antigen binding capacity2.lgDb.Predominant immunoglobulin in bodily secretions3.lgEc.Physiological role unknown4.lgGd.Mediates allergic response5.lgMe.Mediates opsonisation, can cross placenta
Answer» Match the antibody in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II: $\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I & C o l u m n I I 1. & l g A & a . & M a x i m u m a n t i g e n b i n d i n g c a p a c i t y 2. & l g D & b . & P r e d o m i n a n t i m m u n o g l o b u l i n i n b o d i l y s e c r e t i o n s 3. & l g E & c . & P h y s i o l o g i c a l r o l e u n k n o w n 4. & l g G & d . & M e d i a t e s a l l e r g i c r e s p o n s e 5. & l g M & e . & M e d i a t e s o p s o n i s a t i o n, c a n c r o s s p l a c e n t a \end{matrix}$

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Match the antibody in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II:ColumnIColumnII1.lgAa.Maximum antigen binding capacity2.lgDb.Predominant immunoglobulin in bodily secretions3.lgEc.Physiological role unknown4.lgGd.Mediates allergic response5.lgMe.Mediates opsonisation, can cross placenta

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Match the antibody in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II:

$\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I & C o l u m n I I 1. & l g A & a . & M a x i m u m a n t i g e n b i n d i n g c a p a c i t y 2. & l g D & b . & P r e d o m i n a n t i m m u n o g l o b u l i n i n b o d i l y s e c r e t i o n s 3. & l g E & c . & P h y s i o l o g i c a l r o l e u n k n o w n 4. & l g G & d . & M e d i a t e s a l l e r g i c r e s p o n s e 5. & l g M & e . & M e d i a t e s o p s o n i s a t i o n, c a n c r o s s p l a c e n t a \end{matrix}$

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9.	Which animals have developed capacity of regeneration?
Answer» Which animals have developed capacity of regeneration?

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10.	Plants typically store the sugar produced from photosynthesis in the form of ____
Answer» Plants typically store the sugar produced from photosynthesis in the form of ____

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11.	Blood pressure is controlled by
Answer» Blood pressure is controlled by

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12.	Which of the following does the pyramid of numbers indicate?
Answer» Which of the following does the pyramid of numbers indicate?

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13.	Which cranial nerve controls the heart muscle?
Answer» Which cranial nerve controls the heart muscle?

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14.	Neurofibromatosis is a disease that affects both males and females. It causes nerve endings to form a tumorous growth that swells up in size. There is no affinity towards any sex. Also, if one of the parents has it, there is 50% chance that the offspring will suffer from it. What kind of disease is this?
Answer» Neurofibromatosis is a disease that affects both males and females. It causes nerve endings to form a tumorous growth that swells up in size. There is no affinity towards any sex. Also, if one of the parents has it, there is 50% chance that the offspring will suffer from it. What kind of disease is this?

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15.	Growth and reproduction are not mutually exclusive events in:
Answer» Growth and reproduction are not mutually exclusive events in:

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16.	Edible part of mushroom is
Answer» Edible part of mushroom is

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17.	Match the following components of the glomerular filtration barrier with the type of cells they have:Column IColumn IIi. PCT Lumena. Principal and intercalated cellsii. Thin Loop of Henleb. Brush border cellsiii. DCTc. Simple Squamous epitheliumiv. Collecting Ductsd. Simple cuboidal cells
Answer» Match the following components of the glomerular filtration barrier with the type of cells they have: $\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I & C o l u m n I I i . PCT Lumen & a . Principal and intercalated cells i i . Thin Loop of Henle & b . Brush border cells i i i . DCT & c . Simple Squamous epithelium i v . Collecting Ducts & d . Simple cuboidal cells \end{matrix}$

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18.	Which one of these is not a characteristic feature of sponges?
Answer» Which one of these is not a characteristic feature of sponges?

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19.	Which process is used to separate suspended particles from a suspension using a porous medium which retains the particles but allows the liquid and gas to pass?
Answer» Which process is used to separate suspended particles from a suspension using a porous medium which retains the particles but allows the liquid and gas to pass?

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20.	In India, human population has higher number of younger age group because of
Answer» In India, human population has higher number of younger age group because of

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21.	The cells present in a mature pollen grain after the first mitotic division are -
Answer» The cells present in a mature pollen grain after the first mitotic division are -

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22.	Animals having a built in thermostat to maintain constant body temperature are known as
Answer» Animals having a built in thermostat to maintain constant body temperature are known as

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23.	Which of the following are not antagonistic muscles?
Answer» Which of the following are not antagonistic muscles?

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24.	Which of the following is the first stage of labour?
Answer» Which of the following is the first stage of labour?

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25.	Match the following:Column-IColumn-IIA. Aquaporins 1. Transport two molecules inopposite direction B. Uniporters2. Use energy to carry substancesC. Symporters 3. Water channelsD. Antiporters 4. Transport two molecules in the same directionE. Pumps5. Transport one molecule
Answer» Match the following: $\begin{matrix} Column-I & Column-II A. Aquaporins & 1. Transport two molecules inopposite direction B. Uniporters & 2. Use energy to carry substances C. Symporters & 3. Water channels D. Antiporters & 4. Transport two molecules in the same direction E. Pumps & 5. Transport one molecule \end{matrix}$

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26.	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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27.	What would happen if in a gene encoding a polypeptide of 50 amino acids, the 25th codon UAU mutated to UAA:
Answer» What would happen if in a gene encoding a polypeptide of 50 amino acids, the 25th codon UAU mutated to UAA:

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28.	Read the statements A and B. Identify the correct option.Statement A: Diversity observed in an entire geographical area is called gamma diversity.Statement B: Biodiversity decreases as you move from a higher altitude towards a lower altitude.
Answer» Read the statements A and B. Identify the correct option. Statement A: Diversity observed in an entire geographical area is called gamma diversity. Statement B: Biodiversity decreases as you move from a higher altitude towards a lower altitude.

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29.	Animals in which phylum show triploblasty, bilateral symmetry and cephalisation for the first time?
Answer» Animals in which phylum show triploblasty, bilateral symmetry and cephalisation for the first time?

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30.	Siblings share ____% of their genes while fraternal twins share ____% and identical twins share ____% of their genes (on average).
Answer» Siblings share ____ $%$ of their genes while fraternal twins share ____ $%$ and identical twins share ____ $%$ of their genes (on average).

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31.	What is the connecting link between the uterus and the vagina?
Answer» What is the connecting link between the uterus and the vagina?

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32.	The rate of transpiration will be very less in a situation where
Answer» The rate of transpiration will be very less in a situation where

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33.	Taq polymerase is an enzyme which
Answer» Taq polymerase is an enzyme which

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34.	Of the following four metropolitan Indian cities, where does polluted air hang above like a cloud?
Answer» Of the following four metropolitan Indian cities, where does polluted air hang above like a cloud?

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35.	Production of isogametes is found in the sexual reproduction of
Answer» Production of isogametes is found in the sexual reproduction of

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36.	RQ of germinating Pisum sativum seed is ____.
Answer» RQ of germinating Pisum sativum seed is ____.

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37.	Identify different regions in the structure of myofibril
Answer» Identify different regions in the structure of myofibril

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Identify different regions in the structure of myofibril

Answer»

Identify different regions in the structure of myofibril

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38.	State the reason for the extinction of this species.
Answer» State the reason for the extinction of this species.

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39.	Millet varieties developed through breeding are
Answer» Millet varieties developed through breeding are

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40.	Match the followingColumn−IColumn−II(i) Anemophily(a) Sunflower(ii) Epihydrophily(b) Vallisneria(iii) Hypohydrophily (c) Corn(iv) Entomophily(d) Zostera
Answer» Match the following $\begin{matrix} C o l u m n - I & C o l u m n - I I (i) A n e m o p h i l y & (a) S u n f l o w e r (i i) E p i h y d r o p h i l y & (b) V a l l i s n e r i a (i i i) H y p o h y d r o p h i l y & (c) C o r n (i v) E n t o m o p h i l y & (d) Z o s t e r a \end{matrix}$

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41.	What does an ECG measure?
Answer» What does an ECG measure?

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42.	In the recent years, there has been increasing incidents of floods in the plains of northern India because:
Answer» In the recent years, there has been increasing incidents of floods in the plains of northern India because:

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43.	Which of the following represent(s) a heterozygous condition?
Answer» Which of the following represent(s) a heterozygous condition?

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44.	The unique features of bryophytes is that they produce _____
Answer» The unique features of bryophytes is that they produce _____

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45.	Which one of the following is not a male accessory gland?
Answer» Which one of the following is not a male accessory gland?

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46.	Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.Assertion [A]: Elephants have a very long gestation period and low growth rate, yet their population size remains stable.Reason [R]: Parental care is very high in elephants and the parents invest a long time in ensuring the survival of the offspring.
Answer» Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option. Assertion [A]: Elephants have a very long gestation period and low growth rate, yet their population size remains stable. Reason [R]: Parental care is very high in elephants and the parents invest a long time in ensuring the survival of the offspring.

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47.	The process by which a cell secretes macro-molecules through fusion of transport vesicle to the plasma membrane is called ___________.
Answer» The process by which a cell secretes macro-molecules through fusion of transport vesicle to the plasma membrane is called ___________.

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48.	Which of the following is not a character common to all chordates?
Answer» Which of the following is not a character common to all chordates?

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49.	Myoglobin is i.An iron- and oxygen-binding proteinii. found mainly in muscle tissue.iii. same as hemoglobin iv. Myoglobin is a monomeric heme
Answer» Myoglobin is i.An iron- and oxygen-binding protein ii. found mainly in muscle tissue. iii. same as hemoglobin iv. Myoglobin is a monomeric heme

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Myoglobin is i.An iron- and oxygen-binding proteinii. found mainly in muscle tissue.iii. same as hemoglobin iv. Myoglobin is a monomeric heme

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Myoglobin is

i.An iron- and oxygen-binding protein

ii. found mainly in muscle tissue.

iii. same as hemoglobin

iv. Myoglobin is a monomeric heme

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50.	The joint between metacarpals and phalanges is_____
Answer» The joint between metacarpals and phalanges is_____

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The fovea is the point where visual activity is greatest. In Fovea:

Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding the endocrine system.

The rooted supporting portion of the plant in grafting is known as

The most unique feature of family Fabaceae is

The first ‘Project Tiger’ was set up in 1973 at

Which of the following is the meiocyte in the ovule?

Cell wall in bacteria is made up of __________.

Match the antibody in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II:ColumnIColumnII1.lgAa.Maximum antigen binding capacity2.lgDb.Predominant immunoglobulin in bodily secretions3.lgEc.Physiological role unknown4.lgGd.Mediates allergic response5.lgMe.Mediates opsonisation, can cross placenta

Which animals have developed capacity of regeneration?

Plants typically store the sugar produced from photosynthesis in the form of ____

Blood pressure is controlled by

Which of the following does the pyramid of numbers indicate?

Which cranial nerve controls the heart muscle?

Growth and reproduction are not mutually exclusive events in:

Edible part of mushroom is

Match the following components of the glomerular filtration barrier with the type of cells they have:Column IColumn IIi. PCT Lumena. Principal and intercalated cellsii. Thin Loop of Henleb. Brush border cellsiii. DCTc. Simple Squamous epitheliumiv. Collecting Ductsd. Simple cuboidal cells

Which one of these is not a characteristic feature of sponges?

Which process is used to separate suspended particles from a suspension using a porous medium which retains the particles but allows the liquid and gas to pass?

In India, human population has higher number of younger age group because of

The cells present in a mature pollen grain after the first mitotic division are -

Animals having a built in thermostat to maintain constant body temperature are known as

Which of the following are not antagonistic muscles?

Which of the following is the first stage of labour?

Match the following:Column-IColumn-IIA. Aquaporins 1. Transport two molecules inopposite direction B. Uniporters2. Use energy to carry substancesC. Symporters 3. Water channelsD. Antiporters 4. Transport two molecules in the same directionE. Pumps5. Transport one molecule

Choose the aspects which are common to sulphur and nitrogen oxides?

What would happen if in a gene encoding a polypeptide of 50 amino acids, the 25th codon UAU mutated to UAA:

Read the statements A and B. Identify the correct option.Statement A: Diversity observed in an entire geographical area is called gamma diversity.Statement B: Biodiversity decreases as you move from a higher altitude towards a lower altitude.

Animals in which phylum show triploblasty, bilateral symmetry and cephalisation for the first time?

Siblings share ____% of their genes while fraternal twins share ____% and identical twins share ____% of their genes (on average).

What is the connecting link between the uterus and the vagina?

The rate of transpiration will be very less in a situation where

Taq polymerase is an enzyme which

Of the following four metropolitan Indian cities, where does polluted air hang above like a cloud?

Production of isogametes is found in the sexual reproduction of

RQ of germinating Pisum sativum seed is ____.

Identify different regions in the structure of myofibril​

State the reason for the extinction of this species.

Millet varieties developed through breeding are

Match the followingColumn−IColumn−II(i) Anemophily(a) Sunflower(ii) Epihydrophily(b) Vallisneria(iii) Hypohydrophily (c) Corn(iv) Entomophily(d) Zostera

What does an ECG measure?

In the recent years, there has been increasing incidents of floods in the plains of northern India because:

Which of the following represent(s) a heterozygous condition?

The unique features of bryophytes is that they produce _____

Which one of the following is not a male accessory gland?

The process by which a cell secretes macro-molecules through fusion of transport vesicle to the plasma membrane is called ___________.

Which of the following is not a character common to all chordates?

Myoglobin is i.An iron- and oxygen-binding proteinii. found mainly in muscle tissue.iii. same as hemoglobin iv. Myoglobin is a monomeric heme

The joint between metacarpals and phalanges is_____

Siblings share % of their genes while fraternal twins share % and identical twins share % of their genes (on average).

Identify different regions in the structure of myofibril