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12801.

Streptomycin is produced by or from which micro-organism streptomycin is prepared [DPMT 1982; MP PMT 1997, 2001,04; CPMT 2004]

A. Streptomyces venezuelae
B. Streptomyces griseus
C. Streptomyces scoleus
D. Streptomyces fradie
Answer» C. Streptomyces scoleus
12802.

Assertion : Plasmids are single stranded extra chromosomal DNA. Reason : Plasmids are found in Eukaryotic cells. [AIIMS 1997, 2002]

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» D. If both the assertion and reason are false
12803.

Which one of the following forms the spindle apparatus during cell division [Kerala CET 2002]

A. Chromosome
B. Centrosome
C. Ribosome
D. Chondriosome
Answer» C. Ribosome
12804.

Azolla enriches rice fields with nitrogen due to its association with [Wardha 2001, CET Chd.2001]

A. Anabaena
B. Nostoc
C. Rhizobium
D. Frankia
Answer» B. Nostoc
12805.

Which of the following pigments is present in all algae  [CPMT 1990, 98; J&K CET 2002]

A.   Chlorophyll\[-a\]   
B.   Chlorophyll\[-b\]
C.   Chlorophyll\[-c\]    
D.   Chlorophyll\[-d\]
Answer» B.   Chlorophyll\[-b\]
12806.

The possibility of being outermost layer of cell is highest for which of the following  [Bihar MDAT 1991]

A. Plasmalemma
B. Cell membrane
C. Middle lamella
D. Primary wall
Answer» E.
12807.

Which is a poisonous snake [EAMCET 1998]  

A. Enhydrina
B. Typhlops
C. Python
D. Eryx
Answer» B. Typhlops
12808.

Petroleum resource is [CBSE PMT 1992]

A. Renewable
B. Non-renewable
C. Synthetic and biodegradable
D. Infinite and unconventional
Answer» C. Synthetic and biodegradable
12809.

Among the following which is not characteristic feature of bryophyta        [DPMT 1983]

A.   Motile sperms
B.   Presence of archegonium
C.   Water essential for fertilization
D.   Photosynthetically independent sporophyte
Answer» E.
12810.

Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below: Assertion   :     Tranquillizers are called antipsychosis drug. Reason     :     Tranquillizers are used to treat psychosis.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
12811.

A clone is a group of individuals obtained through [DPMT 1986]

A. Self pollination
B. Hybridization
C. Vegetative propagation
D. Cross pollination
Answer» D. Cross pollination
12812.

Phototropism in shoots is attributed to [CPMT 1982; MP PMT 1987]

A. Auxin
B. Gibberellins
C. Cytokinins
D. Abscisic acid
Answer» B. Gibberellins
12813.

Which of the following enzyme digests other enzymes

A. Dehydrogenases
B. Lipases
C. Peptidases
D. Aldolases
Answer» D. Aldolases
12814.

Substances which originate at the tip of the stem and control growth elsewhere are [AFMC 1986; CPMT 1993]

A. Food material
B. Auxins or hormones
C. Vitamins
D. Enzymes
Answer» C. Vitamins
12815.

According to IUCN Red List, what is the statues of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) [CBSE PMT 2005]

A. Vulnerable species
B. Critically endangered species
C. Extinct species
D. Endangered species
Answer» E.
12816.

Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below: Assertion  :         HIV infection can be avoided by use of condoms. Reason    :         Condoms secrete anti-viral interferons.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false\
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» D. If both the assertion and reason are false\
12817.

The poisonous substances commonly produced by bacteria are known as  [Kerala CET 2002; AFMC 2003]

A.   Toxin (Exotoxins) 
B.   Auxins
C.   Antibiotic       
D.   Antitoxins
Answer» B.   Auxins
12818.

Meiosis is found at [MP PMT 2005]

A. Shoot apex
B. Reproductive part
C. Leaves bud
D. Vegetative parts
Answer» C. Leaves bud
12819.

Maize grains are rich in

A. Thiamine
B. Niacin
C. Lysine
D. Thymine
Answer» B. Niacin
12820.

Fire-belied toad is [CBSE PMT 1988]

A. Amphiuma
B. Necturus
C. Salamandra
D. Bombinator
Answer» E.
12821.

Read the assertion and reason carefully: Assertion   :     Ginger has a prostrate-growing rhizome. Reason     :     Shoot growth is not effected by gravity.        AIIMS 2004]

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
12822.

Assertion : Cytochromes are a group of copper containing electron transferring proteins. Reason : The terminal cytochrome reacts with oxygen.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» F.
12823.

Phosphorus of ocean becomes available to land plants due to

A. Sea birds
B. Deep sea activities
C. Ocean spray
D. All of these
Answer» B. Deep sea activities
12824.

Members of class Reptilia are

A. Homoiothermic and amniotic
B. Homoiothermic and anamniotic
C. Poikilothermic and amniotic
D. Poikilothermic and anamniotic
Answer» D. Poikilothermic and anamniotic
12825.

Assertion       :     Bacillus butschli is true bacterium. Reason          :       Its cell wall is composed of acetyl muramic acid.      

A.    If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B.    If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C.    If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D.    If both the assertion and reason are false
E.        If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B.    If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
12826.

The wall of cork cell is mostly impregnated with [CPMT 1993]

A. Cellulose
B. Suberin
C. Cutin
D. Lignin
Answer» C. Cutin
12827.

More fat is accumulated in the liver by using which of the following

A. Saturated fat
B. Starch
C. Alcohol
D. Egg and meat
Answer» D. Egg and meat
12828.

"Crown gall'' is caused by         [BHU 1995; CPMT 1998]

A.   Mycobacterium      
B.          Bacteria
C.   Erwinia 
D.   Clostridium
Answer» C.   Erwinia 
12829.

Read the assertion and reason carefully: Assertion   :     Thorns of Artabotrys are modified floral stalks. Reason     :     In Antigonon, the upper floral buds develop thorns.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» D. If both the assertion and reason are false
12830.

The total number of nitrogenous bases in human genome is estimated to be about  [AIIMS 2004]

A. 3.5 million
B. 35 thousand
C. 35 million
D. 3.1 billion
Answer» D. 3.1 billion
12831.

Assertion       :       Cycas has two types of root-tap root system and coralloid roots. Reason          :       Coralloid root contains Anabaena.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
12832.

Smallest known cell is [CBSE PMT 1988; RPMT 1999]

A. Acetabularia
B. Nostoc
C. Chlamydomonas
D. Pleuropneumonia like organism
Answer» E.
12833.

Which of the following enzyme is responsible for the conversion of oxaloacetic acid into malic acid

A. PEP oxidase
B. PEP reductase
C. PEP dismutase
D. Malate dehydrogenase
Answer» E.
12834.

Assertion : Survival of F. hepatica outside the hosts body is not so easy. Reason : Encysted body can survive outside the host body irrespective of the environment.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» D. If both the assertion and reason are false
12835.

The beak in birds is toothed in [BHU 1985; MP PMT 1993]

A. Ostrich
B. Kiwi
C. Archaeopteryx
D. Pelican
Answer» D. Pelican
12836.

Assertion : Baleen is an example of aquatic adapation. Reason : Baleen is a balloon like structure present beneath the skin of mammals.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» D. If both the assertion and reason are false
12837.

Read the assertion and reason carefully: Assertion   :     Spathe, a bract of spadix attracts pollinators. Reason     :     Spathe is often brightly cloloured.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
12838.

Which of the following is prototherian [BHU 1999]

A. Platypus
B. Macropus
C. Opposum
D. Bradypus
Answer» B. Macropus
12839.

The taxon likely to join the category of endangered category in near future is [Kerala 2003]

A. Extinct
B. Rare
C. Vulnerable
D. Living fossil
Answer» D. Living fossil
12840.

The principal protein of cilia and flagella is [BHU 1986, 88]

A. Tubulin
B. Albumin
C. Globulin
D. Gliadin
Answer» B. Albumin
12841.

Read the assertion and reason carefully: Assertion   :     The embryo which is capable to germinate should have well-developed radicle plumule and one or two cotyledons. Reason     :     In the Orobanchaceae and Orchidaceae the embryo never differentiates a true radicle, plumule and cotyledons, but can germinate.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
12842.

Leaf fall occurs on abscission layer is formed when the content of [CPMT 1981, 84; AIIMS 1990; MP PMT 1996]

A. Auxin increases
B. Auxin decreases
C. Abscisic acid decreases
D. Gibberellic acid decreases
Answer» C. Abscisic acid decreases
12843.

Formative hormone is

A. Calines
B. Traumatic acid
C. Both [a] and [b]
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Traumatic acid
12844.

Sir Archibald is associated with

A. Eugenics
B. Euthenics
C. Genetics
D. Human genetics
Answer» E.
12845.

The rate of cleavage is inversely proportional to the duration of

A. Anaphase
B. Metaphase
C. Interphase
D. Telophase
Answer» D. Telophase
12846.

Kangaroo is a member of which order [RPMT 1995; MP PMT 2000]

A. Monotremata
B. Marsupialia
C. Prototheria
D. Insectivora  
Answer» C. Prototheria
12847.

Which one of the following is a refuge for Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) [MP PMT 1994]

A. Kanha National Park (M.P.)
B. Corbett National Park (U.P.)
C. Kaziranga National Park (Assam)
D. Gir Forest (Gujarat)
Answer» E.
12848.

Assertion : The terms precocial and altricial is related with birds. Reason : Precocial and altricial types of development can seen in young birds.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 
12849.

Minerals and metals are [CBSE PMT 1992]

A. Renewable resources
B. Non-renewable resources
C. Renewable and non-renewable resources
D. Biodegradable resources
Answer» D. Biodegradable resources
12850.

Which one of the following is true moss  [BHU 1989]

A.   Club moss     
B.   Reindeer moss
C.   Irish moss      
D.   Bogg moss (Sphagnum)
Answer» E.