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901.

Important factors which affect the capacity of haemoglobin to combine with oxygen is

A. Temperature
B. Carbon dioxide
C. pH
D. All of these
Answer» E.
902.

There are _________ stomata per square cm of leaf surface in Tobacco plants?

A. 1200
B. 12000
C. 100,000
D. 1000
Answer» D. 1000
903.

Functional units of lungs are called________?

A. Alveoli
B. Air sacs
C. Parabronchi
D. None of these
Answer» C. Parabronchi
904.

Lungs are covered with double layered thin membranous sac called___________?

A. Disphragm
B. Pleura
C. Pericardium
D. Rib cage
Answer» C. Pericardium
905.

Lungs are spongy due to the presence of million of___________?

A. Air sacs
B. Alveoli
C. Bronchioles
D. Parabronchi
Answer» C. Bronchioles
906.

Deficiency of ___________ causes yellowing in plants?

A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Chlorine
D. Oxygen
Answer» B. Iron
907.

___________ respiration is directly involved in the production of energy, necessary for all living activities?

A. Organismic
B. Cellular
C. Both of these
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both of these
908.

Chlorophylls mainly absorb _________ wavelengths?

A. Orange – blue
B. Violet – red
C. Yellow – orange
D. Orange – red
Answer» E.
909.

Any change in the environment of an organism is called___________?

A. Stimulus
B. Variation
C. Response
D. Reaction
Answer» B. Variation
910.

First Actions spectrum was obtained by using__________?

A. Algae
B. Fungi
C. Bacteria
D. Spirogyra
Answer» E.
911.

In alcoholic fermentation Pyruvic acid is broken down into?

A. Acetaldehyde
B. Methyl alcohol
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Lactic acid
Answer» D. Lactic acid
912.

The point at which there is no net exchange of gases between leaves and atmosphere is known as_____________?

A. Neutral point
B. Compensation point
C. Parallel point
D. Competitive point
Answer» C. Parallel point
913.

Of the following, which one causes higher production of food in green plants?

A. Blue
B. Orange
C. Red
D. Violet
Answer» D. Violet
914.

Which of the following statement about the head of a chlorophyll molecule is incorrect?

A. It is a porphyrin ring or tetrapyrrole ring structure
B. It is flat, square and light absorbing
C. Composed of carbon and nitrogen atoms with Magnesium as central metal ion, which is coordinated with nitrogen
D. It is hydrophobic
Answer» E.
915.

Chlorophyll is insoluble in_____________?

A. Carbon tetrachloride
B. Alcohol
C. Organic solvents
D. Water
Answer» E.
916.

Net yield of H2O in Photosynthesis is__________?

A. 1 molecule
B. 6 molecules
C. 3 molecules
D. 0 molecule
Answer» E.
917.

Air contains __________ % of CO2 ?

A. 0.02-0.03
B. 0.03-0.04
C. 0.04-0.05
D. 0.05-0.06
Answer» C. 0.04-0.05
918.

Van neil hypothesis about the production of oxygen during phosynthesis was based on the study and investigations on___________?

A. Bacteria
B. Algae
C. Protenema
D. Cyanobacteria
Answer» B. Algae
919.

PS I has chlorophyll a molecule which absorbs maximum light of _________ nm ?

A. 600
B. 650
C. 680
D. 700
Answer» E.
920.

At which times there is no net gaseous exchange between leaves and the atmosphere.

A. Day time
B. Night time
C. Dawn & Dusk
D. Mid night
Answer» D. Mid night
921.

C6H12O6 + 6O2 ? 6CO2 + 6H20 + ENERGY represents:____________?

A. Photosynthesis
B. Aerobic respiration
C. Anaerobic respiration
D. Respiration
Answer» C. Anaerobic respiration
922.

Molecular formula of chlorophyll b is_____________?

A. C55 H10 O4 N6 Mg
B. C55 H70 O6 N5 Mg
C. C55 H71 O6 N4 Mg
D. C55 H70 O6 N4 Mg
Answer» C. C55 H71 O6 N4 Mg
923.

Bacteriochlorophylls does not include________________?

A. Chlorophyll e
B. Chlorophyll d
C. Chlorophyll a
D. Chlorophyll c
Answer» D. Chlorophyll c
924.

Which of the following neuron has a single long dendron?

A. Sensory neuron
B. Motor neuron
C. Associative neuron
D. none of these
Answer» B. Motor neuron
925.

Which of the following cytoplasmic extensions carry the message toward the cell body___________?

A. Dendrites
B. Axon
C. Both of these
D. none of these
Answer» B. Axon
926.

Microscopic gaps between the neuron endings are called__________?

A. Transmitters
B. Synapses
C. Pores
D. Nodes
Answer» C. Pores
927.

What is the function of synapse________________?

A. To allow nerve impulse to move in backward direction
B. To decrease the speed of nerve impulse
C. To stop the nerve impulse
D. To provide cytoplasmic connection between neurons
Answer» C. To stop the nerve impulse
928.

Which of the following ions are involved in the initiation of nerve impulse_______________?

A. Na+
B. K+
C. Fe
D. none of these
Answer» B. K+
929.

Under resting membrane potentials:

A. Outer surface of neuron is more positive
B. Inner surface of neuron is more positive
C. Both of these surfaces are equally positive
D. none of these
Answer» B. Inner surface of neuron is more positive
930.

Which of the following are responsible for the detection of changes in environment?

A. Receptors
B. Neurons
C. Effectors
D. All of these
Answer» B. Neurons
931.

Maximum speed of nerve impulse transmission is____________?

A. 100 m/sec
B. 110 m/sec
C. 120m/sec
D. 130 m/sec.
Answer» D. 130 m/sec.
932.

Oil body is found in the cells of___________?

A. Diatoms
B. Slime moulds
C. Chlorophycean forms
D. None of the these
Answer» B. Slime moulds
933.

Which one of the following is representing the group of diatoms?

A. Pinnularia, Navicula, Cymbella, Melosira
B. Euglenamorpha, Hedneria , Heteronema, Colacium
C. Nostoc, Anabaena, Aulosira, Cylindrospermum
D. Cochlodinium, Gymnodinium, Lenodinium, Peridinium
Answer» B. Euglenamorpha, Hedneria , Heteronema, Colacium
934.

____________ was first to propose an objective definition of instinct.

A. Thorpe
B. Darwin
C. Pavlov
D. Kohler
Answer» C. Pavlov
935.

Co-ordination results in_____________?

A. Regulation of body functions
B. Organization of body functions
C. Integration of body functions
D. All of these
Answer» E.
936.

At the induction of action potential opening of Na+ gate with influx of Na+ is a ___________ processes?

A. Active transport
B. Passive transport
C. Diffusion
D. none of these
Answer» C. Diffusion
937.

Which of the followings are effectors______________?

A. Muscles
B. Glands
C. Sensory organs
D. Both ‘a’ & ‘b’
Answer» E.
938.

Hydra has___________?

A. Brain
B. Nerves
C. Neuron-cells
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
939.

All insects have how many parts of legs?

A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
940.

Normal resting membrane potential of a neuron is_____________?

A. – 50 mv
B. – 60 mv
C. – 70 mv
D. – 80 mv
Answer» D. – 80 mv
941.

Types of behaviour enabling pillbugs to reach moist area is___________?

A. Kinesis
B. Taxes
C. Instinct
D. Learning
Answer» B. Taxes
942.

Which of the following is antagonist to Auxin in terms of promotion of stem growth______________?

A. Gibberellins
B. Cytokinins
C. Abscisic Acid
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
943.

Nissl’s granules are present in which part of the neuron_________________?

A. Axoplasm
B. Myelin sheath
C. Dendrite
D. Soma
Answer» E.
944.

All of the following are similarities between nervous and endocrine system except:_____________?

A. Produce chemical messengers
B. Release chemical messengers in extracellular space
C. Homestatic in function
D. Having slow but prolonged effects
Answer» E.
945.

Which of the following statement about neuron is incorrect___________________?

A. They not only conduct impulses but also generate them
B. They are not the only cellular component of nervous system
C. They may show limited regenerative capabilities
D. Like all the living cell, when they mature and divide to form similar cells
Answer» E.
946.

Gibberellins may be substituted for ___________ light, therefore promote flowering in long day plants?

A. White
B. Red
C. Blue
D. Green
Answer» C. Blue
947.

Which of the following statement about dicots is incorrect _________________?

A. They have 4 or 5 sepals and petals or their multiple
B. They have parallel vein pattern on their leaves
C. They are both herbaceous and woody
D. Vascular bundles are ring shaped in their stems
Answer» C. They are both herbaceous and woody
948.

Abscisic acid promotes flowering in short day plants and inhibits in long day plants, which of the following is antagonistic to abscisic acid in terms of flowering______________?

A. Gibberellins
B. Cytokinins
C. Auxins
D. Ethene
Answer» B. Cytokinins
949.

Which of the following is used in brewing industry to promote malting_______________?

A. Gibberellins
B. Cytokinins
C. Auxins
D. Abscisic Acid
Answer» B. Cytokinins
950.

The only promoter of leaf senescence in the following plant hormones is________________?

A. Gibberellins
B. Cytokinins
C. Auxins
D. Abscisic Acid
Answer» E.