Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biotechnology.

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351.

True for smooth muscle contraction is A/E -

A. Slow and prolonged contractile response independent of nerve supply
B. Length tension relationship does not exist
C. Catch bridge are less cycle less ATP bridge
D. Dephosphorylation causes definite relaxation
Answer» C. Catch bridge are less cycle less ATP bridge
352.

Alveolar-arterial tension gradient increases in all of the following conditions except:

A. Diffusion defect
B. Ventilation perfusion abnormality
C. Hypoventilation
D. Rt-Lt shunt
Answer» D. Rt-Lt shunt
353.

Epinephrine action in liver:

A. Glycogenolysis
B. Glycolysis
C. Gluconeogenesis
D. Lipolysis
Answer» B. Glycolysis
354.

All are synthesized by endothelium except:

A. NO
B. EDRF
C. Prostaglandin
D. Factor X
Answer» E.
355.

Danaparoid contains -

A. Keratin sulphate
B. Dermatan sulphate
C. Heparan sulphate
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
356.

All are associated with werincke's encephalopathy except -

A. VIth nerve palsy
B. Ataxia
C. Cog wheel rigidity
D. Alteration in mental function
Answer» D. Alteration in mental function
357.

Orexins are following in all except ?

A. Wajefykness
B. Sexual behaviour
C. Appitite
D. Alzherimer's disease
Answer» C. Appitite
358.

The following is suggestive of an organic cause of the behavioural symptoms:

A. Delusion of guilt
B. Prominent visual hallucination
C. Formal thought disorder
D. Auditory hallucinations
Answer» C. Formal thought disorder
359.

Key regulators of sleep are located in-

A. Putamen
B. Limbic cortex
C. Hypothalamus
D. Thalamus
Answer» D. Thalamus
360.

A 0.5 litre blood loss in 30 minutes will lead to

A. Slight increase in HR, normal BP
B. Increase in HR,decrease in BP
C. Prominent increase in HR
D. Decrease in HR and BP
Answer» B. Increase in HR,decrease in BP
361.

True is all except -

A. Renin substrate - liver
B. ACE lung endothelium
C. Renin - liver
D. Renin - kidney
Answer» D. Renin - kidney
362.

Colonic bacteria, on digestion of dietary fibres would given -

A. Glycerol
B. Free radicals
C. Sucrose
D. Butyrate
Answer» E.
363.

Dengue transmitted by:

A. Culex
B. Aedes
C. Anopheles
D. Mansonoides
Answer» C. Anopheles
364.

Protein filtration across cerebral capillaries in limited by -

A. Foot process of astrocytes
B. Fibrous tissue
C. High CSF pressure
D. Low BP
Answer» B. Fibrous tissue
365.

Bile acids are synthesized from -

A. Bilirubin
B. Protein
C. Cholesterol
D. Amino acids
Answer» D. Amino acids
366.

Total number of cases of guinea worm detected in 1999 are:

A. Zero
B. 7
C. 215
D. 315
Answer» B. 7
367.

A cardiologist asks for measurement of electromechanical systole(QS2)and left ventricular ejection time(LVET),and pre-ejection period(PEP).The cardiologist is informed by the technician that the carotid transducer is not functioning.Which of the

A. QS2
B. QS2and LVET
C. QS2and PEP
D. LVET and PEP
Answer» E.
368.

Sertoli cells have receptors for -

A. Inhibin
B. Progesterone
C. FSH
D. LH
Answer» D. LH
369.

Population of West Bengal(according to 2001 census)is:

A. 78.1 million
B. 80.22 million
C. 82.25 million
D. 96.75 million
Answer» C. 82.25 million
370.

Resting membrane potential of nerve is equal to equilibrium potential of -

A. Cl-
B. Na+
C. HCO3-
D. K+
Answer» B. Na+
371.

Conduction velocity is least in:

A. AV node
B. Purkinje fibers
C. Ventricles
D. Bundle of His
Answer» B. Purkinje fibers
372.

Physiological gastrectomy is -

A. Upper 1/3 of stoma resected
B. Ligation of 4-out of five arteries
C. Ligate all major arteries
D. Antrectomy
Answer» D. Antrectomy
373.

True statement about calcium -

A. Absorbed in upper small intestine
B. Absorbed in lower small intestine
C. Absorption increased by alkaine pH
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Absorbed in lower small intestine
374.

Central lymphoid organs are -

A. Bone marrow
B. Lymph node
C. Tonsil
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Lymph node
375.

All are caused by common vectors, except -

A. Dengue fever
B. Yellow fever
C. KFD
D. Japanese encephalitis
Answer» D. Japanese encephalitis
376.

ECG rhythm having lowest frequency is -

A. Beta
B. Alpha
C. Theta
D. Delta
Answer» E.
377.

Not a direct somatoforn disorder ?

A. Somatization
B. Fibromyalgia
C. Chronic fatigue syndrome
D. Irritable bowel syndrome
Answer» C. Chronic fatigue syndrome
378.

All of the following symptoms are commonly seen in mania except -

A. Grandise delusion
B. Decreased need for sleep
C. Decreased motor activity
D. Elated mood
Answer» D. Elated mood
379.

Habits and customs are conducive to cancer as evident below except -

A. Kangri cancer in kashmir due to hot pot in winter
B. Oral cancer due to pan chewing in India
C. Penile cancer and cervical cancer following circumcision
D. Lung cancer due to smoking
Answer» D. Lung cancer due to smoking
380.

Clozapine is a -

A. Atypical antipsychotic drug
B. Antianxiety drug
C. Used in dementia
D. Also known as disulfiram
Answer» B. Antianxiety drug
381.

True about thymus gland is ?

A. Size increases after puberty
B. Red and white cell mass
C. Consitis of Hassalls corpuscles
D. Forms immunoglobulins
Answer» D. Forms immunoglobulins
382.

Chlorine demand of water is measured by-

A. Double pot
B. Berkfeld filter
C. Horrock's apparatus
D. Chlorimeter
Answer» D. Chlorimeter
383.

cAMP action mediates all except -

A. LH
B. Estrogen
C. Glucagon
D. FSH
Answer» C. Glucagon
384.

Which of the following is the most common cause of premature death in schizophrenia:

A. Suicide
B. Homicide
C. Hospital acquired infection
D. Toxicity of antipsychotic drug
Answer» B. Homicide
385.

Functions of estrogen are all except -

A. Secretory function on endometrium
B. Synthetic function on endometrium
C. Cause secondary sexual characters in female
D. Breast enlargement during puberty
Answer» B. Synthetic function on endometrium
386.

'Sucrose space' a body fluid compartment is about -

A. 09 L
B. 14 L
C. 28 L
D. 40 L
Answer» C. 28 L
387.

The minimum recommended level of residual chlorine in the drinking water is for one hour -

A. 0.25 mg/L
B. 0.5 mg/L
C. 1.0 mg/L
D. 2.0 mg/L
Answer» C. 1.0 mg/L
388.

Spermatogenesis occurs at:

A. Temperature lower than core body temperature
B. Body temperature
C. Temperature does not play a role
D. Temperature higher than core body temperature
Answer» B. Body temperature
389.

Structure without any membrane is ?

A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Nucleolus
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer» D. Endoplasmic reticulum
390.

Yellow fever certificate of vaccination is valid for ?

A. 6 years, starting from 6 days after vaccination
B. 10 years, starting from 10 days after vaccination
C. 10 years, starting from 6 days after vaccination
D. 6 years, starting from 10 days after vaccination
Answer» C. 10 years, starting from 6 days after vaccination
391.

True statements are -

A. Extra cellular water constitutes about 40% of body weight
B. Total plasma constitutes about 10% body weight
C. Totally body water constitutes 60% of body weight
D. Most intracellular water is the Musculoskeletal system
Answer» D. Most intracellular water is the Musculoskeletal system
392.

Rate of firing of axons depends on ?

A. K+ channels
B. Refractory period
C. Na+ channels opening
D. Na+ channels closing
Answer» D. Na+ channels closing
393.

Elemental iron and folic acid contents of iron and folic acid adult tablets supplied under the 'National Programme for Anaemia Prophylaxis' are:

A. 100 mg of elemental iron and 500 micrograms of folic acid
B. 60 mg of elemental iron and 250 micrograms of folic acid
C. 200 mg of elemental iron and 1000 micrograms of folic acid
D. 120 mg of elemental iron and 750 micrograms of folic acid
Answer» B. 60 mg of elemental iron and 250 micrograms of folic acid
394.

The extended sickness benefit is given for ?

A. 309 days
B. 365 days
C. 409 days
D. 2 years
Answer» B. 365 days
395.

Various cells respond differentially to a second messenger(such as increased cAMP)because they have different

A. Receptors
B. Enzymatic composition
C. Nuclei
D. Membrane lipids
Answer» C. Nuclei
396.

All of the following statements about leprosy are true except:

A. New case detection rate is an indicator for incidence of leprosy
B. Multibacillary leprosy is diagnosed when there are more than 5 skin patches
C. The target for elimation of leprosy is to reduce the prevalence to less than 1 per 10,000 population
D. A defaulter is defined as a patient who has not taken treatment for 6 months or more
Answer» E.
397.

The latest WHO protocol for classification and measurement of disability is:

A. ICF
B. ICIDH
C. DALY
D. WHO DAS
Answer» B. ICIDH
398.

Square root of deviation is also called as:

A. Mean deviation
B. Range
C. Standard deviation
D. Standard error
Answer» D. Standard error
399.

Spraying of mosquito larvicidal oil on stagnant water is useful for the control of

A. Anopheles stephensi
B. Culex quingefasciatus
C. Mansonia annulifers
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
400.

Most important regulator of PTH hormone secretion is:

A. Calcitonin
B. Vitamin D3
C. Ca2+
D. Mg++
Answer» D. Mg++