Q. Which of the following structures is found in plant cells but not in animal cells? (2020)
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A.
Cell membrane
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B.
Nucleus
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C.
Chloroplast
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D.
Mitochondria
Solution
Chloroplasts are found in plant cells and are responsible for photosynthesis, while animal cells do not have them.
Correct Answer: C — Chloroplast
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Q. Which of the following structures is found only in plant cells? (2022)
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A.
Cell membrane
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B.
Mitochondria
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C.
Chloroplast
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D.
Ribosome
Solution
Chloroplasts are found only in plant cells and are responsible for photosynthesis.
Correct Answer: C — Chloroplast
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Q. Which of the following structures is involved in pollen production? (2021)
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A.
Ovary
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B.
Anther
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C.
Style
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D.
Stigma
Solution
The anther is the part of the stamen that produces pollen.
Correct Answer: B — Anther
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Q. Which of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory system? (2021)
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A.
Trachea
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B.
Larynx
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C.
Esophagus
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D.
Bronchi
Solution
The esophagus is part of the digestive system, while the trachea, larynx, and bronchi are components of the respiratory system.
Correct Answer: C — Esophagus
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Q. Which of the following structures is responsible for the production of red blood cells? (2019)
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A.
Liver
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B.
Spleen
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C.
Bone marrow
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D.
Thymus
Solution
Bone marrow is the primary site for the production of red blood cells in the human body.
Correct Answer: C — Bone marrow
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Q. Which of the following structures is responsible for the storage of calcium ions in muscle cells? (2023)
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A.
Mitochondria
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B.
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
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C.
Nucleus
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D.
Golgi apparatus
Solution
The sarcoplasmic reticulum is responsible for storing calcium ions, which are crucial for muscle contraction.
Correct Answer: B — Sarcoplasmic reticulum
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Q. Which of the following structures is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses to muscle fibers? (2023)
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A.
Motor neuron
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B.
Sensory neuron
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C.
Interneuron
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D.
Glial cell
Solution
Motor neurons transmit nerve impulses to muscle fibers, initiating muscle contraction.
Correct Answer: A — Motor neuron
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Q. Which of the following structures is responsible for transmitting the action potential in muscle fibers? (2023)
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A.
A. Sarcoplasmic reticulum
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B.
B. T-tubules
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C.
C. Myofibrils
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D.
D. Endomysium
Solution
T-tubules (transverse tubules) are responsible for transmitting the action potential deep into the muscle fiber.
Correct Answer: B — B. T-tubules
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Q. Which of the following structures prevents backflow of blood in the heart? (2023)
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A.
Valves
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B.
Aorta
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C.
Vena cavae
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D.
Septum
Solution
Valves in the heart prevent the backflow of blood, ensuring it flows in one direction through the heart chambers.
Correct Answer: A — Valves
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Q. Which of the following substances is NOT typically found in urine? (2022)
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A.
Urea
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B.
Glucose
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C.
Creatinine
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D.
Uric acid
Solution
Glucose is not typically found in urine unless there is a condition such as diabetes mellitus.
Correct Answer: B — Glucose
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Q. Which of the following techniques is used for the production of genetically modified plants? (2023)
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A.
Polymerase chain reaction
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B.
Gene cloning
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C.
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
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D.
Electrophoresis
Solution
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation is a common technique used to introduce foreign genes into plant cells.
Correct Answer: C — Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
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Q. Which of the following techniques is used for the production of monoclonal antibodies? (2020)
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A.
Hybridoma technology
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B.
Gene editing
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C.
CRISPR-Cas9
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D.
Fermentation
Solution
Hybridoma technology is used to produce monoclonal antibodies by fusing myeloma cells with specific B cells.
Correct Answer: A — Hybridoma technology
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Q. Which of the following techniques is used for the separation of DNA fragments? (2019)
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A.
PCR
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B.
Gel electrophoresis
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C.
Cloning
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D.
Transformation
Solution
Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size, allowing for analysis and purification.
Correct Answer: B — Gel electrophoresis
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Q. Which of the following techniques is used to separate DNA fragments based on size? (2022)
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A.
PCR
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B.
Gel electrophoresis
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C.
DNA sequencing
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D.
Cloning
Solution
Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size, allowing for analysis and purification of DNA.
Correct Answer: B — Gel electrophoresis
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Q. Which of the following terms describes the maximum population size that an environment can sustain? (2018)
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A.
Carrying capacity
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B.
Biotic potential
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C.
Population density
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D.
Ecological footprint
Solution
Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.
Correct Answer: A — Carrying capacity
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Q. Which of the following terms describes the physical appearance of an organism? (2023)
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A.
Genotype
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B.
Phenotype
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C.
Allele
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D.
Locus
Solution
The term 'phenotype' refers to the physical appearance of an organism.
Correct Answer: B — Phenotype
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Q. Which of the following tissues is responsible for the growth in length of a plant? (2022)
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A.
Lateral meristem
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B.
Apical meristem
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C.
Parenchyma
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D.
Sclerenchyma
Solution
Apical meristem is responsible for the growth in length of a plant, found at the tips of roots and shoots.
Correct Answer: B — Apical meristem
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Q. Which of the following tissues is responsible for the transmission of electrical impulses? (2022)
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A.
Epithelial tissue
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B.
Connective tissue
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C.
Muscle tissue
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D.
Nervous tissue
Solution
Nervous tissue is responsible for the transmission of electrical impulses throughout the body.
Correct Answer: D — Nervous tissue
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Q. Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom will emit the highest energy photon? (2019)
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A.
n=2 to n=1
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B.
n=3 to n=2
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C.
n=4 to n=3
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D.
n=5 to n=4
Solution
The energy of the emitted photon is highest for the transition from n=2 to n=1, as it involves the largest difference in energy levels.
Correct Answer: A — n=2 to n=1
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Q. Which of the following types of solids has the highest melting point? (2019)
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A.
Ionic solids
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B.
Covalent network solids
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C.
Molecular solids
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D.
Metallic solids
Solution
Covalent network solids, such as diamond, have the highest melting points due to the strong covalent bonds throughout the structure.
Correct Answer: B — Covalent network solids
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Q. Which of the following units is used to measure electric current? (2021)
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A.
Volt
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B.
Ohm
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C.
Ampere
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D.
Coulomb
Solution
The unit used to measure electric current is Ampere (A).
Correct Answer: C — Ampere
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Q. Which of the following wavelengths of light is least effective for photosynthesis? (2020)
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A.
Red light
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B.
Blue light
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C.
Green light
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D.
Yellow light
Solution
Green light is least effective for photosynthesis because it is mostly reflected by chlorophyll.
Correct Answer: C — Green light
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Q. Which of the following waves requires a medium for propagation? (2022)
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A.
Electromagnetic waves
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B.
Sound waves
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C.
Light waves
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D.
Radio waves
Solution
Sound waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) for propagation, while electromagnetic waves do not.
Correct Answer: B — Sound waves
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Q. Which of the following waves requires a medium to travel? (2023)
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A.
Electromagnetic waves
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B.
Sound waves
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C.
Radio waves
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D.
Light waves
Solution
Sound waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel, while electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
Correct Answer: B — Sound waves
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Q. Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood? (2021)
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A.
Liver
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B.
Heart
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C.
Kidneys
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D.
Lungs
Solution
The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excess substances, maintaining homeostasis in the body.
Correct Answer: C — Kidneys
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Q. Which organ is primarily responsible for the excretion of urea? (2020)
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A.
Liver
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B.
Kidneys
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C.
Lungs
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D.
Skin
Solution
The kidneys are primarily responsible for filtering blood and excreting urea in urine.
Correct Answer: B — Kidneys
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Q. Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of blood cells? (2021)
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A.
Liver
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B.
Spleen
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C.
Bone marrow
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D.
Kidneys
Solution
Bone marrow is the primary site of blood cell production, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Correct Answer: C — Bone marrow
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Q. Which organelle contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials? (2020)
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A.
Peroxisome
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B.
Lysosome
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C.
Vesicle
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D.
Ribosome
Solution
Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.
Correct Answer: B — Lysosome
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Q. Which organelle is involved in the digestion of waste materials in the cell? (2023)
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A.
Lysosome
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B.
Peroxisome
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C.
Ribosome
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D.
Vesicle
Solution
Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.
Correct Answer: A — Lysosome
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Q. Which organelle is involved in the modification and packaging of proteins? (2020)
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A.
Lysosome
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B.
Golgi Apparatus
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C.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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D.
Nucleus
Solution
The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles.
Correct Answer: B — Golgi Apparatus
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