100525 + Interview Questions in GENERAL QA IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 468 InterviewSolution

23351.	What are the functions of (i) methylated guanasine cap, (ii) poly-A “tail” in a mature on RNA?
Answer» Methylated Guanine cap helps in binding of mRNA to smaller ribosomal sub-unit during initiation of translation. Poly– A tail provides longevity tomRNA’s life. Tail length and longevity of mRNA are positively correlated.

23351.

What are the functions of (i) methylated guanasine cap, (ii) poly-A “tail” in a mature on RNA?

Answer»

Methylated Guanine cap helps in binding of mRNA to smaller ribosomal sub-unit during initiation of translation.

Poly– A tail provides longevity tomRNA’s life. Tail length and longevity of mRNA are positively correlated.

23352.	Define Axoneme
Answer» Axoneme is defined as the central strand of a cilium or flagellum. It is composed of an array of microtubules, typically in nine pairs around two single central ones.

Discussion

23353.	Complete the following words using ai, ea, ee, ia, ie, iu, oa, oo, ou, ua, ue, ui. 1. On the busy Bowbazaar (a) Str _ _ t in Calcutta there was an old (b) b _ _ lding. 2. A (a) y _ _ ng man named K.S. Krishnan.(b) ann _ _ nced, “Professor Compton, has won the Nobel Prize.” 3. “If this Compton Effect is (a) tr _ _ of X-rays, it must be true of light (b) t _ _ .” 4. Could light also change its nature when passed (a) thr _ _ gh a transparent (b) med _ _ m? 5. No sophisticated (a) eq _ _ pment was (b) av _ _ lable in his laboratory. 6. (a) F _ _ r months later, on March 16, 1928, Raman announced his discovery of ‘new (b) rad _ _ tion’. 7. For (a) sc _ _ ntific (b) res _ _ rch in this country, it was a red-letter day. 8. His parents were keen to send him (a) abr _ _ d for higher (b) stud _ _ s. 9. In his (a) y _ _ th, Raman was mainly interested in (b) ac _ _ sties. 10. He studied how stringed instruments like the violin (a) c _ _ ld produce” (b) harmoni _ _ s music.
Answer» 1. a) Street b) building 2. a) young b)announced 3. a) true b) too 4. a) through b) medium 5. a) equipment b) available 6. a) Four b) radiation 7. a) scientific b) research 8. a) abroad b) studies 9. a) youth b) acoustics 10. a) could b) harmonious

23353.

Complete the following words using ai, ea, ee, ia, ie, iu, oa, oo, ou, ua, ue, ui. 1. On the busy Bowbazaar (a) Str _ _ t in Calcutta there was an old (b) b _ _ lding. 2. A (a) y _ _ ng man named K.S. Krishnan.(b) ann _ _ nced, “Professor Compton, has won the Nobel Prize.” 3. “If this Compton Effect is (a) tr _ _ of X-rays, it must be true of light (b) t _ _ .” 4. Could light also change its nature when passed (a) thr _ _ gh a transparent (b) med _ _ m? 5. No sophisticated (a) eq _ _ pment was (b) av _ _ lable in his laboratory. 6. (a) F _ _ r months later, on March 16, 1928, Raman announced his discovery of ‘new (b) rad _ _ tion’. 7. For (a) sc _ _ ntific (b) res _ _ rch in this country, it was a red-letter day. 8. His parents were keen to send him (a) abr _ _ d for higher (b) stud _ _ s. 9. In his (a) y _ _ th, Raman was mainly interested in (b) ac _ _ sties. 10. He studied how stringed instruments like the violin (a) c _ _ ld produce” (b) harmoni _ _ s music.

Answer»

1. a) Street b) building

2. a) young b)announced

3. a) true b) too

4. a) through b) medium

5. a) equipment b) available

6. a) Four b) radiation

7. a) scientific b) research

8. a) abroad b) studies

9. a) youth b) acoustics

10. a) could b) harmonious

Discussion

23354.

Match the column A, B & C Appropriately A B C(a) Mitochondria CisternaeCellular secretion(b) Golgi complexPolysomePhotosynthesis(c) ChloroplastCristaeProtein synthesis(d) RibosomeGranaRespiration

Answer»

A	B	C
(a) Mitochondria	Cristae	Respiration
(b) Golgi complex	Cisternae	Cellular secretion
(c) Chloroplast	Grana	Photosynthesis
(d) Ribosome	Polysome	Protein synthesis

Discussion

23355.	While looking through the microscope Ramesh saw few organisms. Help him to distinguish these organisms into Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.
Answer» Prokaryotic organisms are single celled but without definite nucleus. Eukaryotic organisms are many celled with definite nucleus.

Discussion

23356.	While studying the stages of meiosis following features observed at one stage. 1. Pairing of homologous chromosomes.2. Formation of synaptonemal complex. Identify the stage.
Answer» 1. Zygotene 2. Pachytene

23356.

While studying the stages of meiosis following features observed at one stage. 1. Pairing of homologous chromosomes.2. Formation of synaptonemal complex. Identify the stage.

Answer»

1. Zygotene

2. Pachytene

Discussion

23357.	Phospholipid bilayer with peripheral and integral proteins are arranged and forms quasi fluid nature is found in almost all organisms.1. Which is the best method explains the above statement? 2. Give its function.
Answer» 1. Fluid mosaic concept 2. Transport of molecules

23357.

Phospholipid bilayer with peripheral and integral proteins are arranged and forms quasi fluid nature is found in almost all organisms.1. Which is the best method explains the above statement? 2. Give its function.

Answer»

1. Fluid mosaic concept

2. Transport of molecules

Discussion

23358.	Briefly give the contributions of the following scientists in formulating the cell theory. 1. Robert Virchow 2. Schielden and Schwann
Answer» 1. Omnis cellula-e-cellular means new cells arise from pre-existing cells. It is the contribution of Rudolf Virchow. 2. They have independently formulated the concept of cell theory i.e all cells are composed of cells and their products. Schielden and Schwann-botanist and zoologist respectively.

23358.

Briefly give the contributions of the following scientists in formulating the cell theory. 1. Robert Virchow 2. Schielden and Schwann

Answer»

1. Omnis cellula-e-cellular means new cells arise from pre-existing cells. It is the contribution of Rudolf Virchow.

2. They have independently formulated the concept of cell theory i.e all cells are composed of cells and their products.

Schielden and Schwann-botanist and zoologist respectively.

Discussion

23359.	An organelle is called “The powerhouse of the cell” 1. Name the organelle. 2. Why is it said so?
Answer» 1. Mitochondria 2. Here the Energy (ATP) production, storage, and distribution takes place. So it is called a powerhouse of the cell.

23359.

An organelle is called “The powerhouse of the cell” 1. Name the organelle. 2. Why is it said so?

Answer»

1. Mitochondria

2. Here the Energy (ATP) production, storage, and distribution takes place. So it is called a powerhouse of the cell.

Discussion

23360.	Since the functions of certain membranous organelles are coordinated they are considered together as endomembrane system. Name the organelles included in this group.
Answer» Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, Lysosome, and vacuole.

Discussion

23361.	A diagram of typical cell cycle of a higher plant is shown here. Identify each stage of the cycle and explain what happens during these stages.
Answer» G₁ – pre mitotic gap -synthesis of RNA &Proteins S – phase of synthesis – DNA replication G₂ – Post mitotic Gap phase synthesis of RNA &Proteins continues M – Mitotic phase G₀ – Inactive phase

Discussion

23362.	Identify the stages of Mitosis in which the following events take place: 1. Synapsis 2. Terminalisation of chiasmata.
Answer» 1. Zygotene 2. Diakinesis

23362.

Identify the stages of Mitosis in which the following events take place: 1. Synapsis 2. Terminalisation of chiasmata.

Answer»

1. Zygotene

2. Diakinesis

Discussion

23363.	Cytokinesis differs in plant and animal cell. Substantiate this statement.
Answer» Plant cell – formation of cell plate. Animal cell – Invagination of cell membrane.

23363.

Cytokinesis differs in plant and animal cell. Substantiate this statement.

Answer»

Plant cell – formation of cell plate.

Animal cell – Invagination of cell membrane.

Discussion

23364.	A word processor would be used best to_________A. paint a pictureB. draw a diagramC. type a storyD. work out income and expenses
Answer» Correct Answer - C

Discussion

23365.	The cell wall of Bacterium is made up of (a) Cellulose (b) Hemi cellulose (c) Lignin (d) Peptidoglycan
Answer» (d) Peptidoglycan

Discussion

23366.	Observe the relationship between the first two terms and fill up the blanks. 1. Mitochondria: Cristae Chloroplast: ………. 2. Moss: Capsule Fern: ……
Answer» 1. Grana 2. Sporangium

23366.

Observe the relationship between the first two terms and fill up the blanks. 1. Mitochondria: Cristae Chloroplast: ………. 2. Moss: Capsule Fern: ……

Answer»

1. Grana

2. Sporangium

Discussion

23367.	Name the protein associated with chromosomes.
Answer» Histones the protein associated with chromosomes.

Discussion

23368.

Mitochondria are the centres of production, storage, and distribution of energy for various metabolic activities of cell.Types of Organism ...... ........ Nuclear envelope Absent PresentDNA ...(b) ....Combined with proteinsNucleolus ...(d) ....PresentMitochondria ...(e) .... ...(f) ....Ribosomes Present ...(g) ....

Answer»

Types of Organism	Prokaryote	Eukaryote
Nuclear envelope	Absent	Present
DNA	Present	Combined with proteins
Nucleolus	Absent	Present
Mitochondria	Absent	Present
Ribosomes	Present	Present

Discussion

23369.	Expand ESRD.
Answer» End Stage Renal Disease.

Discussion

23370.	Can you name the response shown by tendrils in the below figure ?
Answer» Thigmotropism.

Discussion

23371.	Choose the appropriate answers for the following questions.I am not going to be a doctor. A) Neither do I B) Neither did I C) Neither am I D) So am I E) Neither will I
Answer» Correct option is C) Neither am I

Discussion

23372.	Choose the appropriate answers for the following questions.Tom: My parents want to speak to you. A) So is she. B) So do my parents. C) So they do. D) My parents do.E) Neither they do
Answer» Correct option is B) So do my parents

Discussion

23373.	He has just said, “I want to speak to you”. He has just said ___ . A) he wants to speak to me B) he wanted to speak to me C) I want to speak to her D) he had wanted to speak to me E) he will want to speak to me
Answer» Correct option is B) he wanted to speak to me

Discussion

23374.	I look _____ him as a friend. A) about B) at C) over D) on
Answer» Correct option is D) on

Discussion

23375.	Explain gravitational force
Answer» The gravitational force is a force that attracts any two objects with mass. We call the gravitational force attractive because it always tries to pull masses together, it never pushes them apart. In fact, every object, including you, is pulling on every other object in the entire universe.

Discussion

23376.	The canteen provides the workers _____ meals. A) for B) in C) on D) with
Answer» Correct option is D) with

Discussion

23377.	“_____ dictionary is this?” “It’s _____.” A) Whose / him B) Who’s / his C) Whose / his D) Who’s / him
Answer» Correct option is C) Whose / his

Discussion

23378.	A man in prison longs _____ freedom. A) at B) for C) on D) about
Answer» Correct option is B) for

Discussion

23379.	Mike’s completely cured _____ smoking now. A) from B) of C) with D) without
Answer» Correct option is B) of

Discussion

23380.	My mother told me ___ . A) did not go there. B) that I can go there. C) not to go there. D) not going there. E) let not go there.
Answer» Correct option is C) not to go there.

Discussion

23381.	Look _____ this word in the dictionary. A) at B) for C) up D) into
Answer» Correct option is C) up

Discussion

23382.	How To Write a Proverb Expansion or Expansion of an idea?
Answer» The expansion of an idea or expansion of a proverb is simple and straightforward. It involves 5 easy steps. They are: Step 1: Understand the symbol of the words in the proverb. Step 2: Substitute the meaning in the idea or the proverb. Step 3: Look for a story or anecdote or example or illustration. Step 4: Look for similar proverbs or ideas. Step 5: Sum up the paragraph.

23382.

How To Write a Proverb Expansion or Expansion of an idea?

Answer»

The expansion of an idea or expansion of a proverb is simple and straightforward. It involves 5 easy steps.

They are:

Step 1: Understand the symbol of the words in the proverb.

Step 2: Substitute the meaning in the idea or the proverb.

Step 3: Look for a story or anecdote or example or illustration.

Step 4: Look for similar proverbs or ideas.

Step 5: Sum up the paragraph.

Discussion

23383.	_____ the first sign of illness, see your doctor. A) With B) On C) In D) At
Answer» Correct option is D) At

Discussion

23384.	She had been looking forward _____ leaving the hospital wards for a holiday in Turkey. A) to B) at C) on D) over
Answer» Correct option is A) to

Discussion

23385.	Mother told me “Don’t stay out long’’. Mother told me ___ . A) did not stay out long B) not to stay out long C) that I mustn’t stay out long D) I shouldn’t stay out long E) stay out long
Answer» Correct option is B) not to stay out long

Discussion

23386.	The meal _____ you cooked was delicious. A) which B) whose C) who D) where
Answer» Correct option is A) which

Discussion

23387.	Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:1. Gopi is one of the tallest boy.2. He did not listen to his father’s advices .3. He is a M.Sc student.4. He made an universal appeal to all.5. He wears a HMT watch presented by his uncle.
Answer» 1. Gopi is one of the tallest boys . 2. He did not listen to his father’s advice. 3. He is an M.Sc student. 4. He made a universal appeal to all. 5. He wears an HMT watch presented by his uncle.

23387.

Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:1. Gopi is one of the tallest boy.2. He did not listen to his father’s advices .3. He is a M.Sc student.4. He made an universal appeal to all.5. He wears a HMT watch presented by his uncle.

Answer»

1. Gopi is one of the tallest boys .

2. He did not listen to his father’s advice.

3. He is an M.Sc student.

4. He made a universal appeal to all.

5. He wears an HMT watch presented by his uncle.

Discussion

23388.	Rewrite using reported speech1. The mother told her son, “Don’t pluck the leaves from the decorative plants”.2. Minister said to the security officer, “Send away the contractor from here right now.”3. Trevor said, “Is he an amazing model”?4. Ramesh said to his mother, “How can I study if you are quarrelling with dad all the time?”5. Prabu said to Soundar, “Can you please lend me your Math note book for copying?”
Answer» 1. The mother advised her son not to pluck the leaves from the decorative. 2. Minister ordered the security officer to send away the contractor from there right then. 3. Trevor asked whether he was an amazing model. 4. Ramesh asked his mother how he could study if she was quarrelling with dad all the time 5. Prabu requested Soundar if he could lend his Math note book for copying.

23388.

Rewrite using reported speech1. The mother told her son, “Don’t pluck the leaves from the decorative plants”.2. Minister said to the security officer, “Send away the contractor from here right now.”3. Trevor said, “Is he an amazing model”?4. Ramesh said to his mother, “How can I study if you are quarrelling with dad all the time?”5. Prabu said to Soundar, “Can you please lend me your Math note book for copying?”

Answer»

1. The mother advised her son not to pluck the leaves from the decorative.

2. Minister ordered the security officer to send away the contractor from there right then.

3. Trevor asked whether he was an amazing model.

4. Ramesh asked his mother how he could study if she was quarrelling with dad all the time

5. Prabu requested Soundar if he could lend his Math note book for copying.

Discussion

23389.	Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:1. I regard Ram my friend2. It is her who came to see us.3. The mobile phone neither went dead or worked properly .4. One must finish his work in time.5. He absented from the class.6. Whom do you think won the prize?7. What book do you read?8. When learning how to dance, technique is of utmost importance.9. Unless you do not work hard, you will not excel in the examination.10. She is seventy but her hairs are not grey.
Answer» 1. I regard Ram as my friend. 2. It is she who came to see us 3. The mobile phone neither went dead nor worked properly. 4. One must finish one’s work in time. 5. He absented himself from the class. 6. Who do you think won the prize? 7. Which book do you read? 8. While learning how to dance, technique is of utmost importance. 9. Unless you work hard, you will not excel in the examination. 10. She is seventy but her hairs is not grey.

23389.

Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:1. I regard Ram my friend2. It is her who came to see us.3. The mobile phone neither went dead or worked properly .4. One must finish his work in time.5. He absented from the class.6. Whom do you think won the prize?7. What book do you read?8. When learning how to dance, technique is of utmost importance.9. Unless you do not work hard, you will not excel in the examination.10. She is seventy but her hairs are not grey.

Answer»

1. I regard Ram as my friend.

2. It is she who came to see us

3. The mobile phone neither went dead nor worked properly.

4. One must finish one’s work in time.

5. He absented himself from the class.

6. Who do you think won the prize?

7. Which book do you read?

8. While learning how to dance, technique is of utmost importance.

9. Unless you work hard, you will not excel in the examination.

10. She is seventy but her hairs is not grey.

Discussion

23390.	Observe the diagram1. Name the above connective tissue. Where they found in our body? 2. Name any two principle cell found in it.
Answer» 1. Areolar connective tissue, present beneath the skin. 2. Fibroblast and macrophage

23390.

Observe the diagram1. Name the above connective tissue. Where they found in our body? 2. Name any two principle cell found in it.

Answer»

1. Areolar connective tissue, present beneath the skin.

2. Fibroblast and macrophage

Discussion

23391.	Write the scientific name of the source organism for citric acid.
Answer» Aspergillus niger.

Discussion

23392.	Adaptive radiation is Australian marsupials are example of(a) Divergent evolution(b) Convergent evolution(c) Saltation(d) None of these
Answer» Answer (a) Divergent evolution

Discussion

23393.	Apart from those three very cold weeks in January, it has been a very ________ winter. A) plain B) soft C) pale D) mild E) calm
Answer» Correct option is D) mild

Discussion

23394.	Copy the diagram and label the numbered parts.
Answer» 1. Pharynx 2. Gizzard 3. Intestinal caecum 4. Typhlosole

23394.

Copy the diagram and label the numbered parts.

Answer»

1. Pharynx

2. Gizzard

3. Intestinal caecum

4. Typhlosole

Discussion

23395.	Give an example for an inter-specific hybrid animal.
Answer» Example for an inter-specific hybrid animal: Mule.

Discussion

23396.	Sickle cell anaemia shows(a) Epistrasis(b) Co-dominance(c) Pleiotropy(d) Incomplete dominance
Answer» Answer (a) Epistrasis

Discussion

23397.	Write the infectious forms of Plasmodium which enter human body through mosquito bite.
Answer» Sporozoites.

Discussion

23398.	The human chromosome with highest and least number of genes are(a) Chromosome 21 and Y(b) Chromosome 1 and X(c) Chromosome 1 and Y(d) Chromosome X and Y
Answer» Answer (b) Chromosome 1 and X

Discussion

23399.	Recent studies have indicated that one of the possible reasons behind male infertility is certain mutations in the mitochondrial DNA of the sperms that affect the way mitochondria in the sperms function. What could be a possible effect of such a mutation on the sperm? A. It lowers the sperm count. B. It lowers the sperm motility. C. It lowers the ability to penetrate the egg. D. It lowers the ability to produce hormones.
Answer» B. It lowers the sperm motility.

Discussion

23400.	Which chromosome of man has the least number of genes?
Answer» Y chromosome.

Discussion

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What are the functions of (i) methylated guanasine cap, (ii) poly-A “tail” in a mature on RNA?

Define Axoneme

Match the column A, B &amp; C Appropriately A B C(a) Mitochondria CisternaeCellular secretion(b) Golgi complexPolysomePhotosynthesis(c) ChloroplastCristaeProtein synthesis(d) RibosomeGranaRespiration

While looking through the microscope Ramesh saw few organisms. Help him to distinguish these organisms into Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

While studying the stages of meiosis following features observed at one stage. 1. Pairing of homologous chromosomes.2. Formation of synaptonemal complex. Identify the stage.

Phospholipid bilayer with peripheral and integral proteins are arranged and forms quasi fluid nature is found in almost all organisms.1. Which is the best method explains the above statement? 2. Give its function.

Briefly give the contributions of the following scientists in formulating the cell theory. 1. Robert Virchow 2. Schielden and Schwann

An organelle is called “The powerhouse of the cell” 1. Name the organelle. 2. Why is it said so?

Since the functions of certain membranous organelles are coordinated they are considered together as endomembrane system. Name the organelles included in this group.

A diagram of typical cell cycle of a higher plant is shown here. Identify each stage of the cycle and explain what happens during these stages.

Identify the stages of Mitosis in which the following events take place: 1. Synapsis 2. Terminalisation of chiasmata.

Cytokinesis differs in plant and animal cell. Substantiate this statement.

A word processor would be used best to_________A. paint a pictureB. draw a diagramC. type a storyD. work out income and expenses

The cell wall of Bacterium is made up of (a) Cellulose (b) Hemi cellulose (c) Lignin (d) Peptidoglycan

Observe the relationship between the first two terms and fill up the blanks. 1. Mitochondria: Cristae Chloroplast: ………. 2. Moss: Capsule Fern: ……

Name the protein associated with chromosomes.

Expand ESRD.

Can you name the response shown by tendrils in the below figure ?

Choose the appropriate answers for the following questions.I am not going to be a doctor. A) Neither do I B) Neither did I C) Neither am I D) So am I E) Neither will I

Choose the appropriate answers for the following questions.Tom: My parents want to speak to you. A) So is she. B) So do my parents. C) So they do. D) My parents do.E) Neither they do

He has just said, “I want to speak to you”. He has just said ___ . A) he wants to speak to me B) he wanted to speak to me C) I want to speak to her D) he had wanted to speak to me E) he will want to speak to me

I look _____ him as a friend. A) about B) at C) over D) on

Explain gravitational force

The canteen provides the workers _____ meals. A) for B) in C) on D) with

“_____ dictionary is this?” “It’s _____.” A) Whose / him B) Who’s / his C) Whose / his D) Who’s / him

A man in prison longs _____ freedom. A) at B) for C) on D) about

Mike’s completely cured _____ smoking now. A) from B) of C) with D) without

My mother told me ___ . A) did not go there. B) that I can go there. C) not to go there. D) not going there. E) let not go there.

Look _____ this word in the dictionary. A) at B) for C) up D) into

How To Write a Proverb Expansion or Expansion of an idea?

_____ the first sign of illness, see your doctor. A) With B) On C) In D) At

She had been looking forward _____ leaving the hospital wards for a holiday in Turkey. A) to B) at C) on D) over

Mother told me “Don’t stay out long’’. Mother told me ___ . A) did not stay out long B) not to stay out long C) that I mustn’t stay out long D) I shouldn’t stay out long E) stay out long

The meal _____ you cooked was delicious. A) which B) whose C) who D) where

Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:1. Gopi is one of the tallest boy.2. He did not listen to his father’s advices .3. He is a M.Sc student.4. He made an universal appeal to all.5. He wears a HMT watch presented by his uncle.

Observe the diagram1. Name the above connective tissue. Where they found in our body? 2. Name any two principle cell found in it.

Write the scientific name of the source organism for citric acid.

Adaptive radiation is Australian marsupials are example of(a) Divergent evolution(b) Convergent evolution(c) Saltation(d) None of these

Apart from those three very cold weeks in January, it has been a very ________ winter. A) plain B) soft C) pale D) mild E) calm

Copy the diagram and label the numbered parts.

Give an example for an inter-specific hybrid animal.

Sickle cell anaemia shows(a) Epistrasis(b) Co-dominance(c) Pleiotropy(d) Incomplete dominance

Write the infectious forms of Plasmodium which enter human body through mosquito bite.

The human chromosome with highest and least number of genes are(a) Chromosome 21 and Y(b) Chromosome 1 and X(c) Chromosome 1 and Y(d) Chromosome X and Y

Which chromosome of man has the least number of genes?

Match the column A, B & C Appropriately A B C(a) Mitochondria CisternaeCellular secretion(b) Golgi complexPolysomePhotosynthesis(c) ChloroplastCristaeProtein synthesis(d) RibosomeGranaRespiration

“_ dictionary is this?” “It’s _.” A) Whose / him B) Who’s / his C) Whose / his D) Who’s / him