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951.	Molecular clocks are based on the idea that _____.
A.	On average neutral mutations arise at a constant rate
B.	Directional selection occurs at a constant rate
C.	Mutations occur once every generation
D.	Molecules resonate at a certain frequency that can be measured
Answer» D. Molecules resonate at a certain frequency that can be measured

Discussion

952.	Mitochondrial DNA analysis is best suited for
A.	analysis in which only a minute quantity of DNA material is available
B.	Forensic science analysis
C.	analysis requiring greater discriminatory power than STR
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. analysis requiring greater discriminatory power than STR

Discussion

953.	Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. The most common area affected in it is the lining of the ________.
A.	heart
B.	brain
C.	stomach
D.	lungs
Answer» E.

Discussion

954.	Metastasis is the process by which _________
A.	Cell divide rapidly under the influence of drugs
B.	Cancer cell spread through the blood or lymphatic system to other site or organs
C.	The Chromosome in cell nuclei are attached to the soindle before moving to the anaphase poles
D.	Cancer cells are successfully inhibited to divide any further
Answer» C. The Chromosome in cell nuclei are attached to the soindle before moving to the anaphase poles

Discussion

955.	Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the levels of
A.	progesterone
B.	relaxin
C.	FSH
D.	LH
Answer» B. relaxin

Discussion

956.	Membrane bound organelles are not found in the cells of
A.	Eukaryotes
B.	Prokaryotes
C.	Both A & B
D.	Nokaryotes
Answer» C. Both A & B

Discussion

957.	Melvin calvin got Noble Prize for his studies on
A.	Light reaction
B.	Plant hormones
C.	Carbon fixation
D.	Photons
Answer» D. Photons

Discussion

958.	Meiosis starts with a single diploid cell and produces 4 haploid cells.
A.	1
B.
C.
D.
Answer» B.

Discussion

959.	Meiosis ii is similar to mitosis in that
A.	the daughter cells are diploid
B.	sister chromatids separate during anaphase
C.	DNA replicates before the division
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

960.	Meibomian glands are located in
A.	Eye
B.	Ear
C.	Nose
D.	Skin
Answer» B. Ear

Discussion

961.	Maximum fixation of solar energy is done by
A.	Fungi
B.	Protozoa
C.	Bacteria
D.	Green plants
Answer» E.

Discussion

962.	Medulla oblongata is a part of which of the following?
A.	Heart
B.	Brain
C.	Lungs
D.	Stomach
Answer» C. Lungs

Discussion

963.	Match the following._x005F_x000D_ Digestive InputÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Output_x005F_x000D_ I. ProteinsÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1. GlycerolII. CarbohydratesÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2. AminoacidsIII. FatsÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3. Glucose_x005F_x000D_
A.	I-2, II-3, III-1
B.	I-1, II-3, III-2
C.	I-2, II-1, III-3
D.	I-3, II-2, III-1
Answer» B. I-1, II-3, III-2

Discussion

964.	Match the following._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_
A.	I â€“ 2, II â€“ 3, III â€“ 1_x005F_x000D_
B.	I â€“ 1, II â€“ 3, III â€“ 2_x005F_x000D_
C.	I â€“ 2, II â€“ 1, III â€“ 3_x005F_x000D_
D.	I â€“ 3, II â€“ 2, III â€“ 1
Answer» E.

Discussion

965.	Match the following._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_
A.	I â€“ 2, II â€“ 3, III â€“ 1
B.	I â€“ 1, II â€“ 3, III â€“ 2
C.	I â€“ 3, II â€“ 1, III â€“ 2
D.	I â€“ 3, II â€“ 2, III â€“ 1
Answer» D. I â€“ 3, II â€“ 2, III â€“ 1

Discussion

966.	Mangroves are plants that have
A.	Modified Roots
B.	Modified Stems
C.	Respiratory Roots
D.	Respiratory Stems
Answer» D. Respiratory Stems

Discussion

967.	Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of
A.	Vitamins
B.	Calories
C.	Proteins
D.	Fats
Answer» C. Proteins

Discussion

968.	Man has...............pairs of salivary glands
A.	4
B.	6
C.	3
D.	8
Answer» D. 8

Discussion

969.	Man has _____ pairs of salivary glands
A.	3
B.	4
C.	6
D.	8
Answer» B. 4

Discussion

970.	Majority of the fungal bionts of lichens belong to
A.	Baridiomycetes
B.	Ascomycetes
C.	Gomycetes
D.	Deuteromycetes
Answer» C. Gomycetes

Discussion

971.	Major fructose sources include
A.	Fruit juices
B.	Corn syrup
C.	Honey
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

972.	Lysosome is formed from which of the following cell organelles?
A.	Nucleus
B.	Endoplasmic reticulum
C.	Golgi bodies
D.	Ribosomes
Answer» D. Ribosomes

Discussion

973.	Main function of white blood corpuscles is _______
A.	Transport of carbon dioxide
B.	Transport of oxygen
C.	To produce immune system of body
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

974.	Lysogeny can result in all of the following except
A.	Acquisition of new characteristics by the host cell
B.	Transduction of specific genes
C.	Immunity to reinfection by the same phage.
D.	Immunity to reinfection by any phage
Answer» E.

Discussion

975.	Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a drug used as a
A.	Sedative
B.	Hallucinogen
C.	Steroid
D.	Analgesic
Answer» C. Steroid

Discussion

976.	Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from ______.
A.	lungs
B.	intestine
C.	stomach
D.	kidney
Answer» C. stomach

Discussion

977.	Lungs are the primary organs of _________.
A.	Digestion
B.	Constipation
C.	Perspiration
D.	Respiration
Answer» E.

Discussion

978.	Locust, Butterfly, Scorpion and Prawn are all examples of which Phylum?
A.	Annelida
B.	Chordata
C.	Arthropoda
D.	Platyhelminthes
Answer» D. Platyhelminthes

Discussion

979.	Localized area of pus formation in the lungs?
A.	Pleural effusion
B.	Pulmonary abscess
C.	Pleurisy
D.	Pulmonary edema
Answer» C. Pleurisy

Discussion

980.	Localized area of pus formation in the lungs is
A.	Pulmonary embolism
B.	Pulmonary abscess
C.	Pleurisy
D.	Pulmonary edema
Answer» C. Pleurisy

Discussion

981.	Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as
A.	Oils
B.	Steroids
C.	Fats
D.	Triglyceroids
Answer» D. Triglyceroids

Discussion

982.	Lichen is an association between which of the two ?
A.	Algae and fungus
B.	Algae and tree
C.	Fungus and tree
D.	Bacteria and legume plant
Answer» B. Algae and tree

Discussion

983.	Lobar Pneumonia refers to a lung infection in which it affects
A.	large part of the lobe or lung
B.	small segment of the lung
C.	both lungs
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. small segment of the lung

Discussion

984.	Limbs of frog, lizard, bird and human are example of ______ organs.
A.	Homogenous
B.	Heterogeneous
C.	Analogous
D.	Homologous
Answer» E.

Discussion

985.	Light compensation zone refers to
A.	where light is available in plenty
B.	where light is maximum
C.	beyond which light does not penetrate
D.	where all light is used
Answer» D. where all light is used

Discussion

986.	Leukorrhea may be associated with
A.	Cervicitis
B.	Ovarian Cysts
C.	Eclampsia
D.	Menorrhagia
Answer» B. Ovarian Cysts

Discussion

987.	Lathyrism is caused by excess consumption of.......
A.	Khesari Dal
B.	Mustard oil
C.	Mushrooms
D.	Polished rice
Answer» B. Mustard oil

Discussion

988.	Leptospirosis is a disease caused by
A.	Virus
B.	Fungus
C.	Protozoa
D.	None
Answer» E.

Discussion

989.	Leprosy is also Known as
A.	Angina
B.	Hansen's disease
C.	Gaucher disease
D.	Hodgkin disease
Answer» C. Gaucher disease

Discussion

990.	Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characters was challenged by
A.	August Weismann
B.	Hugo de Vries
C.	Herbert Spencer
D.	Carl Linnaeus
Answer» D. Carl Linnaeus

Discussion

991.	L-Dopa is used to treat_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_
A.	Pneumonia
B.	Alzheimer's disease
C.	Parkinson's disease
D.	Breast cancer
Answer» D. Breast cancer

Discussion

992.	Kyoto Protocol is associated with
A.	Species conservation
B.	Climate change
C.	Wetland Conservation
D.	Medicinal plants
Answer» C. Wetland Conservation

Discussion

993.	Lacrymal glands are situated in the
A.	Palms
B.	BuccalÂ cavity
C.	BuccalÂ cavity
D.	Stomach
Answer» D. Stomach

Discussion

994.	KwashiorkorÂ diseaseÂ inÂ childrenÂ isÂ caused by
A.	sufficient carbohydrates but less fats in diet
B.	sufficientÂ carbohydratesÂ andÂ fatsÂ but deficient proteins in diet
C.	sufficientÂ vitaminsÂ butÂ deficientÂ fatsÂ in diet
D.	sufficientÂ fatsÂ butÂ deficientÂ vitaminsÂ in diet
Answer» C. sufficientÂ vitaminsÂ butÂ deficientÂ fatsÂ in diet

Discussion

995.	Kind of cell that does not have a nucleus
A.	Eukaryotes
B.	Prokaryotes
C.	Erthrocytes
D.	Platelets
Answer» C. Erthrocytes

Discussion

996.	karl Landsteiner discovered
A.	Blood corpuscles
B.	Blood groups
C.	Blood vessels
D.	Proteins in Blood
Answer» C. Blood vessels

Discussion

997.	Islets of Langerhans are present in
A.	Kidney
B.	Liver
C.	Pancreas
D.	Trachea
Answer» D. Trachea

Discussion

998.	Is a mushroom an autotroph?
A.	1
B.
C.
D.
Answer» C.

Discussion

999.	Involuntary muscles are controlled by the
A.	Central nervous system
B.	AutonomicÂ nervous system
C.	PeripheralÂ nervous system
D.	All the above
Answer» C. PeripheralÂ nervous system

Discussion

1000.	Involuntary actions in human beings such as blood pressure, salivation and vomiting are controlled by the
A.	Spinal cord
B.	Hypothalamus
C.	Pons
D.	Medulla
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

Molecular clocks are based on the idea that _____.

Mitochondrial DNA analysis is best suited for

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. The most common area affected in it is the lining of the ________.

Metastasis is the process by which _________

Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the levels of

Membrane bound organelles are not found in the cells of

Melvin calvin got Noble Prize for his studies on

Meiosis starts with a single diploid cell and produces 4 haploid cells.

Meiosis ii is similar to mitosis in that

Meibomian glands are located in

Maximum fixation of solar energy is done by

Medulla oblongata is a part of which of the following?

Match the following._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

Match the following._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

Mangroves are plants that have

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of

Man has...............pairs of salivary glands

Man has _____ pairs of salivary glands

Majority of the fungal bionts of lichens belong to

Major fructose sources include

Lysosome is formed from which of the following cell organelles?

Main function of white blood corpuscles is _______

Lysogeny can result in all of the following except

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a drug used as a

Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from ______.

Lungs are the primary organs of _________.

Locust, Butterfly, Scorpion and Prawn are all examples of which Phylum?

Localized area of pus formation in the lungs?

Localized area of pus formation in the lungs is

Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as

Lichen is an association between which of the two ?

Lobar Pneumonia refers to a lung infection in which it affects

Limbs of frog, lizard, bird and human are example of ______ organs.

Light compensation zone refers to

Leukorrhea may be associated with

Lathyrism is caused by excess consumption of.......

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by

Leprosy is also Known as

Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characters was challenged by

L-Dopa is used to treat_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_

Kyoto Protocol is associated with

Lacrymal glands are situated in the

KwashiorkorÂ diseaseÂ inÂ childrenÂ isÂ caused by

Kind of cell that does not have a nucleus

karl Landsteiner discovered

Islets of Langerhans are present in

Is a mushroom an autotroph?

Involuntary muscles are controlled by the

Involuntary actions in human beings such as blood pressure, salivation and vomiting are controlled by the