Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

All information about function of a cell and its genetic structure is stored in

A. tissue
B. cell wall
C. cytosol
D. DNA
Answer» E.
2.

Potometer is used to measure

A. rate of root pressure
B. capillary action
C. transpiration pull
D. all of above
Answer» D. all of above
3.

Number of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) units in a starch (C₆H₁₀O₅)n molecule may be up to

A. 100
B. 200
C. 220
D. 300
Answer» C. 220
4.

Too little carbon dioxide (CO₂) in lungs leads to

A. no breathing
B. over breathing
C. under breathing
D. asthma
Answer» C. under breathing
5.

A nucleotide is combination of 3 subunits, i.e. a pentose sugar, a nitrogenous base and

A. acetic acid
B. phosphoric acid
C. maleic acid
D. alcohol
Answer» C. maleic acid
6.

Most simpler sugars which are sweet and highly soluble in water are called

A. Polysaccharides
B. Monosaccharide's
C. Disaccharides
D. Oligosaccharides
Answer» C. Disaccharides
7.

Name of nucleic acids reflected feature that they are isolated from their

A. chromosomes
B. nuclei
C. Golgi complex
D. mitochondria
Answer» C. Golgi complex
8.

Yielded compound by combination of a base and a pentose sugar is called

A. nucleotide
B. nucleoside
C. Nuclei
D. nucleolus
Answer» C. Nuclei
9.

Heterogeneous group of compounds which are linked with fatty acids are called as

A. lipids
B. proteins
C. glycerol
D. carbohydrates
Answer» B. proteins
10.

For synthesis of 10 g of a glucose, a plant may need amount of solar energy equals to

A. 712.6
B. 717.6
C. 716.2
D. 71.76
Answer» C. 716.2
11.

Ratio of mRNA of a total RNA in cell is

A. 3-4%
B. 3-6%
C. 3-8%
D. 3%
Answer» B. 3-6%
12.

Animal starch is called

A. glucose
B. glycogen
C. cellulose
D. fructose
Answer» C. cellulose
13.

Fruits and leaves have a natural protective coatings of fatty acids known as

A. waxes
B. oil
C. cutin
D. cell wall
Answer» B. oil
14.

Proteins which defend body against pathogens are called

A. antibiotics
B. antibodies
C. antifungal
D. anti-inflammatory
Answer» C. antifungal
15.

Due to its unique properties carbon can react with many known elements forming

A. covalent bond
B. ionic bond
C. coordinate covalent bond
D. hydrogen bond
Answer» B. ionic bond
16.

Transfer of genetic message from nucleus to ribosome in cytoplasm is done by

A. mRNA
B. tRNA
C. rRNA
D. nRNA
Answer» B. tRNA
17.

Substance which can alter or speed up the chemical reaction without itself being chemically unchanged is

A. saliva
B. pathology
C. catalyst
D. influenza
Answer» D. influenza
18.

Combination of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and fructose (C₆H₁₂O₆) molecules result in

A. maltose
B. sucrose
C. galactose
D. lactose
Answer» C. galactose
19.

Molecular formula of a disaccharide is

A. C12H22O12
B. C11H22O12
C. C12H22O11
D. C6H12O6
Answer» D. C6H12O6
20.

Glycogen cannot be mixed in aqueous solution therefore it is

A. insoluble
B. soluble
C. hydrolyzed
D. useless
Answer» B. soluble
21.

Specific arrangement of highly complex proteins and polypeptide tertiary chains is found in oxygen carrying protein of RBC called

A. Immunoglobulin
B. platelets
C. hemoglobin
D. keratin fiber
Answer» D. keratin fiber
22.

Most abundant compound also known as medium of life is

A. air
B. oxygen
C. water
D. food
Answer» D. food
23.

A mammalian cell contains 18% of

A. water
B. proteins
C. ions
D. fats
Answer» C. ions
24.

Clycylalanine is a

A. dipeptide
B. monopepttide
C. polypeptide
D. tertrapeptide
Answer» B. monopepttide
25.

Lipids which are composed of glycerol and fatty acids are called

A. Acylglycerols
B. waxes
C. phospholipids
D. glycolipids
Answer» B. waxes
26.

Utilization of carbon dioxide from air and water from soil to manufacture glucose, is done by

A. animals
B. plants
C. humans
D. bacteria
Answer» C. humans
27.

Amylopectin starches are soluble in both hot and cold water and they have

A. branched chains
B. unbranched chains
C. glycosidic linkage
D. ring corners
Answer» B. unbranched chains
28.

Macromolecules helps in formation of cell because they are

A. soluble
B. insoluble
C. stable
D. instable
Answer» C. stable
29.

If an Oligosaccharides is hydrolyzed, it will yield up to two to ten

A. monosaccharides
B. disaccharides
C. oligosaccharides
D. polysaccharides
Answer» B. disaccharides
30.

Purine comprises of

A. adenine and guanine
B. cytosine and thiamine
C. adenine and uracil
D. guanine and thiamine
Answer» B. cytosine and thiamine
31.

Globular proteins are multiple folding of polypeptide chain hence their shape is

A. round
B. ellipsoidal
C. spiral
D. double helical
Answer» C. spiral
32.

Study of chemical components as well as chemical processes that take place in a living organism is

A. Microbiology
B. Biochemistry
C. Fresh water biology
D. Chemical biology
Answer» C. Fresh water biology
33.

People with gallstones in gall bladder should avoid

A. proteins
B. fiber
C. vitamins
D. fats
Answer» E.
34.

Two molecules which belong to different categories combine together to form

A. a complex molecule
B. conjugated molecule
C. compound molecule
D. double molecule
Answer» C. compound molecule
35.

Only 20 types of amino acids can give rise to over

A. 10,000 proteins
B. 10,500 proteins
C. 10,100 proteins
D. 11,500 proteins
Answer» B. 10,500 proteins
36.

Type of RNA which acts as a machinery for synthesis of proteins is

A. mRNA
B. tRNA
C. rRNA
D. RNA
Answer» D. RNA
37.

Number of nucleotide in a tRNA chain length is

A. 70-90
B. 75-95
C. 70-80
D. 75-90
Answer» E.
38.

A protein which act as a carrier and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in human body is known as

A. hemoglobin
B. immunoglobulin
C. lipids
D. antibody
Answer» B. immunoglobulin
39.

Amino acids are composed of

A. carbon, nitrogen and oxygen
B. carbon, oxygen and sulfur
C. carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
D. carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen
Answer» E.
40.

Lipids which are fats and oils are lighter, than water therefore have a specific gravity of about

A. 0.6
B. 0.8
C. 0.9
D. 0.1
Answer» C. 0.9
41.

Most important components of triglycerides are

A. fatty acids
B. C-H bonds
C. steroids
D. carotenoids
Answer» B. C-H bonds
42.

Derivatives of phosphatidic acid, which are composed of glycerol, fatty acids and phosphoric acids are known as

A. phospholipids
B. acylghycerols
C. triglycerides
D. esters
Answer» B. acylghycerols
43.

Proteins are classified into two groups, i.e. Fibrous proteins and

A. glandular proteins
B. globular proteins
C. Enzymatic proteins
D. Storage proteins
Answer» C. Enzymatic proteins
44.

Phosphoric acid can be joined with OH group of a pentose sugar with help of

A. phosphodiester bond
B. ionic bond
C. covalent bond
D. ester linkage
Answer» E.
45.

Sequence if amino acids in DNA can be determined by order of

A. mRNA
B. tRNA
C. rRNA
D. nucleotides
Answer» E.
46.

Anabolism and catabolism are types of

A. chemical reaction
B. chain reactions
C. metabolism
D. complex reactions
Answer» D. complex reactions
47.

According to Erwin Chargoff analysis, ratio of adenine and thiamine is

A. equal
B. unequal
C. less
D. more
Answer» B. unequal
48.

Sugars which are less sweet and less soluble in water are called

A. monosaccharides
B. polysaccharide
C. oligosaccharides
D. disaccharides
Answer» D. disaccharides
49.

Overall chemical reaction that takes place with in a cell are collectively called as

A. metabolism
B. anabolism
C. complex reaction
D. catabolism
Answer» B. anabolism
50.

Glycogen is found in excess quantity in animals' liver and

A. muscles
B. bones
C. skin
D. kidneys
Answer» B. bones