Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

Coenocytic means _______

A. sharing of common cytoplasm
B. removal of plasma membrane
C. sharing of common nucleus
D. sharing of common hyphael wall
Answer» B. removal of plasma membrane
2.

During reproduction of fungus through fragmentation, ______

A. Mycelium separates into pieces which in turn form new one
B. Germ cells separate into pieces which in turn form new one
C. Zoospores are formed which further germinates to form new mycelium
D. Zygospores are formed which further germinates to form new mycelium
Answer» B. Germ cells separate into pieces which in turn form new one
3.

Budding is ________

A. sexual mode of reproduction
B. an asexual mode of reproduction where an outgrowth from the parent splits to form the daughter organism
C. an asexual mode of reproduction where the parent organisms splits into fragments and then develops into a new organism
D. an asexual mode of reproduction where cytoplasm and nuclei splits into two equal parts to form two daughter nuclei
Answer» C. an asexual mode of reproduction where the parent organisms splits into fragments and then develops into a new organism
4.

Diploid cell refers to __________

A. two set of chromosomes in a cell
B. germ cells in an organism
C. single set of chromosomes
D. double-membraned nuclei
Answer» D. double-membraned nuclei
5.

Karyogamy means ______

A. fusion of nuclei
B. removal of cell wall
C. formation of new cell wall
D. division of nucleus
Answer» B. removal of cell wall
6.

Which among the following is not a mode of asexual reproduction?

A. Budding
B. Fragmentation
C. Zoospores
D. Zygospores
Answer» E.
7.

Which among the following is incorrect about Dikaryon?

A. Dikaryon is formed by fusion of two nuclei
B. Dikaryon is haploid nuclei formed due to fusion of two nuclei
C. It further undergoes meiosis to form haploid cells
D. Dikaryon is formed only during adverse environmental conditions
Answer» C. It further undergoes meiosis to form haploid cells
8.

Which among the following statements are incorrect?

A. Some parasitic fungi can cause disease in humans
B. Lichens are an example of obligative symbiosis
C. Lice in humans are example for endo-symbiosis
D. Cell wall of fungi is made of polysaccharides
Answer» D. Cell wall of fungi is made of polysaccharides
9.

Symbiosis between honey bee and flowers is an example of _________

A. Obligative symbiosis
B. Facultative symbiosis
C. Commensalism
D. Parasitism
Answer» B. Facultative symbiosis
10.

Lichens are __________

A. symbiotic existence of blue-green algae and fungi
B. symbiotic existence of rhizobium bacteria in the roots of leguminous plants
C. co-existence of coral reef with zooxanthellae
D. existence of mycorrhiza along with leguminous plants
Answer» D. existence of mycorrhiza along with leguminous plants
11.

Which among the following is wrong about the following figure?

A. Mycelium is made up of light thread like structures called hyphae
B. Hypha sometimes reproduces by vegetative reproduction
C. Mycelium is septate and coenocytic
D. Cell wall of fungi is made of chitin and polysaccharides
Answer» C. Mycelium is septate and coenocytic
12.

Which among the following statements are incorrect about Fungi?

A. All the fungi are multi-cellular organisms except yeast
B. Fungi are heterotrophic and are either parasitic or saprophytic
C. Fungi prefer cold-dry conditions to grow
D. Fungi are immobile and this is the major difference between slime molds and that of fungi
Answer» D. Fungi are immobile and this is the major difference between slime molds and that of fungi
13.

The structure shown below is the interconnection of ______

A. Hyphae
B. Dendrites
C. Rootlets
D. Rootlets
Answer» D. Rootlets
14.

All fungi are multi-cellular.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
15.

Why do you think that food is protected from fungi when stored in refrigerator?

A. Fungi doesn’t grow in warm conditions
B. Refrigerator provides dry and cold conditions that don’t let fungi grow
C. Refrigerator contains CFC gas that is toxic and doesn’t let fungi to grow
D. Since the device works with electricity which doesn’t let fungus to grow
Answer» C. Refrigerator contains CFC gas that is toxic and doesn’t let fungi to grow