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Q1. Amoeba moves from one place to another by means of

  • A. cilla
  • B. flagella
  • C. pseudopodia
  • D. tube feet.

Explanation: Amoebas move by extending and retracting pseudopodia, temporary projections of the cell membrane and cytoplasm. This process, known as amoeboid movement, allows them to propel themselves forward by flowing cytoplasm within the cell.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. No amoeba does not move by cilia.
  • B. No it is not correct because amoebas move by extending and retracting pseudopodia, temporary projections of the cell membrane and cytoplasm. This process, known as amoeboid movement, allows them to propel themselves forward by flowing cytoplasm within the cell.
  • D. Amoeba does not move by tube feet so it is not correct.

Q2. Depletion of glycogen ,accumulation of lactic acid cause deficit of oxygen , ATP and

  • A. rickets
  • B. cramps
  • C. tetany
  • D. fatigue

Explanation: Depletion of glycogen and accumulation of lactic acid can lead to fatigue, as there's a reduced capacity for muscles to produce ATP efficiently. However, tetany, which is characterized by sustained muscle contractions, is not directly caused by these factors.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. Rickets is not caused due to accumulation of lactic acid.
  • B. It is not correct .
  • C. It is not correct because tetany is caused by other causes.

Q3. The axon and the dendrons of the neuron are collectively called

  • A. nerve fiber
  • B. none of these
  • C. Impulses
  • D. nervous system

Explanation: The axon and dendrites collectively can be referred to as "nerve fibers." Nerve fibers are the main components of nerve cells (neurons) and are responsible for transmitting electrical impulses throughout the nervous system.

Why the other options are wrong
  • B. It is not correct because nerve fiber is correct option.
  • C. It is not correct because nerve fiber is correct option.
  • D. Nervous system refers to whole nervous coordination so it is not correct option.

Q4. Epinephrine, a hormone secreted by endocrine gland is called

  • A. pituitary
  • B. thyroid
  • C. adrenaline
  • D. parathyroid

Explanation: Epinephrine, a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, is also known as adrenaline.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It s not correct because pituitary is not a hormone.
  • B. It is secreted by thyroid glands so it is not correct option.
  • D. Parathyroid is not a hormone rather a gland.

Q5. The male gametes are sperms and process of their formation is called

  • A. gametogenesis
  • B. oogenesis
  • C. parthenogenesis
  • D. spermatogenesis

Explanation: The male gametes are sperm cells, and the process of their formation is called spermatogenesis. Spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes and involves a series of mitotic, meiotic, and morphological changes that ultimately result in the production of mature sperm cells capable of fertilizing an egg.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It includes formation of egg an sperm both so not correct.
  • B. It is formation of egg so it is not correct.
  • C. It is not correct because it is related to reproduction in plants.

Q6. In angiosperm the seeds are

  • A. absent
  • B. none of these.
  • C. inside the fruit
  • D. naked

Explanation: In angiosperms, seeds are typically enclosed within fruits.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. No seeds are not absent in the angiosperms.
  • B. The correct option is inside the fruit so it is not correct.
  • D. It is not correct because in angiosperms fruit is enclosed inside fruit not naked.

Q7. To understand the concept of differentiation, Hans Spemann carried out a series of experiments in.

  • A. 1924
  • B. 1926
  • C. 1925
  • D. 1921

Explanation: In 1924, Hans Spemann carried out a series of experiments in embryology, particularly focusing on amphibian embryos such as those of salamanders and frogs. His key experiments involved manipulating embryonic cells and studying their developmental outcomes.

Why the other options are wrong
  • B. It is not correct.
  • C. It is not correct.
  • D. It is not correct.

Q8. Gene mutation is the change in the sequence of

  • A. triplet
  • B. nucleotides
  • C. amino acid
  • D. histones

Explanation: Gene mutation is the alteration or change in the sequence of nucleotides within a gene. Genes are composed of DNA, which consists of four nucleotide bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It is not correct option.
  • C. Gene mutation is due to change in sequence of nucleotide which leads to change in amino acid.
  • D. It is not correct option. because mutation has nothing to do with histones.

Q9. Y linked genes directly pass through Y chromosome form

  • A. father to daughter
  • B. father to son
  • C. mother to daughter
  • D. mother to son

Explanation: Y-linked genes, also known as holandric genes, are genes that are found on the Y chromosome. These genes are passed directly from father to son, as the Y chromosome is inherited exclusively from the father in mammals.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. These cannot pass from father to daughter so it is not a correct option.
  • C. Y linked genes cannot be inherited from mother so it is not a correct option.
  • D. Y linked genes cannot be inherited from mother so it is not a correct option.

Q10. Which type of disease ADA is?

  • A. viral
  • B. environmental
  • C. genetic

Explanation: ADA, or Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency, is a genetic disorder that affects the immune system. Specifically, it is a type of primary immunodeficiency disorder. This condition is caused by mutations in the ADA gene, which leads to a deficiency in the enzyme adenosine deaminase. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the development and function of certain immune cells, particularly lymphocytes.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It is not correct.
  • B. It is not correct.

Q11. Which one of the following is the biotic component of our ecosystem?

  • A. temperature
  • B. water
  • C. light
  • D. consumer

Explanation: "Consumer" represents the biotic component of the ecosystem. Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms. They include herbivores (plant-eaters), carnivores (meat-eaters), omnivores (eating both plants and animals), and decomposers (which break down organic matter).

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It is abiotic component of ecosystem.
  • B. It is abiotic component of ecosystem.
  • C. It is abiotic factor of ecosystem.

Q12. The A blood group persons have normally

  • A. antibody A
  • B. antibody B
  • C. Both antibodies
  • D. no antibody

Explanation: The A blood group individuals normally have antibodies against the B antigen. This means they have antibodies in their blood plasma that recognize and can potentially attack red blood cells with the B antigen on their surface.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. No it is not the correct option.
  • C. It is not the correct option.
  • D. It is not the correct option.

Q13. Which of the following acts as host during the production of insulin by recombinant DNA technology?

  • A. bacterial cell
  • B. recombinant DNA
  • C. eukaryotic cell
  • D. plasmid

Explanation: In the production of insulin by recombinant DNA technology, bacterial cells such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) are often used as hosts. These bacterial cells are genetically engineered to contain the human gene that codes for insulin.

Why the other options are wrong
  • B. It is not correct because bacteria act as hosts.
  • C. Eukaryotic cell do not act as host.
  • D. It is not correct option.

Q14. Cell death due to tissue damage is called

  • A. necrosis
  • B. cyclosis
  • C. mitosis
  • D. apoptosis

Explanation: Cell death due to tissue damage is often referred to as necrosis. Necrosis can occur in response to various factors such as infection, trauma, toxins, or lack of oxygen. It typically involves cell swelling, rupture of cellular membranes, and inflammation in the surrounding tissue.

Why the other options are wrong
  • B. It is not correct because necrosis is the correct option.
  • C. It is not correct option because mitosis is type of cell death.
  • D. It is programmed cell death so it is not correct.

Q15. The inborn behavior that does not involve parental sign, training or experience is called

  • A. learned behaviour
  • B. none of these
  • C. conditional reflex
  • D. innate behaviour

Explanation: The inborn behavior that does not involve parental sign, training, or experience is called instinct or innate behavior. These behaviors are genetically programmed and are typically present from birth or shortly thereafter without requiring any learning or external influence. Examples of instinctual behaviors include reflex actions, migration, courtship rituals, and territorial behavior.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It is not correct option.
  • B. The correct option is innate behavior so this option is not correct.
  • D. The inborn behavior that does not involve parental sign, training, or experience is called instinct or innate behavior. These behaviors are genetically programmed and are typically present from birth or shortly thereafter without requiring any learning or external influence. Examples of instinctual behaviors include reflex actions, migration, courtship rituals, and territorial behavior.

Q16. Goiter is produced when the diet has deficiency of

  • A. iron
  • B. calcium
  • C. iodine
  • D. vitamin

Explanation: Goiter is typically associated with iodine deficiency in the diet. Iodine is an essential nutrient required for the production of thyroid hormones. When the body doesn't get enough iodine, the thyroid gland enlarges in an attempt to trap more iodine from the bloodstream, resulting in the characteristic swelling of the neck known as goiter.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It is not correct option because iron has nothing to do with goiter.
  • B. It is not correct option.
  • D. It is not correct option.

Q17. Which one of the following is non-renewable source of energy?

  • A. rivers
  • B. wild life
  • C. minerals
  • D. forests

Explanation: "minerals" is typically considered a non-renewable source of energy. While minerals themselves are not sources of energy like fossil fuels, they are often extracted and used in energy production processes, such as mining for coal or metals used in constructing power plants.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It is not correct.
  • B. It is not correct.
  • D. It is not correct.

Q18. When the weak organism gets benefits from the strong host and does not cause the immediate death of the host, it is called

  • A. predator
  • B. grazer
  • C. parasite
  • D. symbiont

Explanation: When a weak organism benefits from a strong host without causing immediate death, it is often referred to as a form of symbiosis known as parasitism. In parasitism, the weaker organism, called the parasite, benefits at the expense of the host organism, but typically does not cause immediate death. Instead, it may cause harm or discomfort to the host while deriving nutrients or other resources from it.

Why the other options are wrong
  • A. It is not correct.
  • B. No it is not correct.
  • D. It is not correct.

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