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601.

The sigmoid colon is a part of

A. Small Intestine
B. Large Intestine
C. Pharynx
D. Rectum
Answer» C. Pharynx
602.

The skin, the lining of the mouth, the lining of the blood vessels, lung alveoli and kidney tubules are all made of which type of tissue?

A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscular tissue
D. Nervous tissue
Answer» B. Connective tissue
603.

The shape of the outer part of the ear is like a __________.

A. funnel
B. plate
C. drum
D. disc
Answer» B. plate
604.

The sexual reproductive organs of aspergillus are :

A. Spermatium and Oogonium
B. Antheridium and Oogonium
C. Spermatium and Ascogonium
D. Antheridium and Ascogonium
Answer» E.
605.

The sex of an offspring is determined by which of the following?_x005F_x000D_

A. DNA of the female gamete
B. DNA of the male gamete
C. Neither the DNA of the male nor the female gamete
D. DNA of the male and the female gamete
Answer» C. Neither the DNA of the male nor the female gamete
606.

The secretion from the prostate gland enters into the:

A. Kidney
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Testis
Answer» D. Testis
607.

The scientific name of human being is?

A. Homo Nigrum
B. Melongena Sapiens
C. Homo Sapiens
D. Tigris Solanum
Answer» C. Homo Sapiens
608.

The schwann cell forms a myelin sheath around the

A. nodes of Ranvier
B. dendrites
C. nucleus
D. axon
Answer» E.
609.

The sciatic nerve is a combination of which two nerves?

A. common fibular and tibial
B. pudendal and posterior femoral cutaneous
C. posterior femoral cutaneous and tibial
D. pudendal and common fibular
Answer» B. pudendal and posterior femoral cutaneous
610.

The saliva in human beings contains which enzyme?

A. Pepsin
B. Salivary Amylase_x005F_x000D_
C. Rennin
D. Trypsin
Answer» C. Rennin
611.

The right ventricle transports oxygenated blood to the lungs.

A. 1
B.
C.
D.
Answer» C.
612.

The right portion of human heart receives ______ blood.

A. pure
B. impure
C. mixed
D. none
Answer» C. mixed
613.

The renal medulla is composed of tissue called

A. Renal Sinus
B. Renal Pyramids
C. Vasa Recta
D. Renal Pelvis
Answer» C. Vasa Recta
614.

The reproductive parts of a flower are

A. Calyx and carpels
B. Calyx and corolla
C. Corolla and stamens
D. Stamens and carpels
Answer» E.
615.

The richest source of Vitamin D from food is

A. Cotton seed oil
B. Olive oil
C. Cod liver oil
D. Sunflower oil
Answer» D. Sunflower oil
616.

The renal corpuscle is made up of

A. Bowman's capsule
B. Glomerulus
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
617.

The rate of respiration per minute in a new born baby

A. 18 times
B. 32 times
C. 26 times
D. 16 times
Answer» C. 26 times
618.

The purpose of hydrogenating unsaturated fats is to_x005F_x000D_

A. to make them more solid at room temperature
B. to recommend daily intake as fiber
C. to make them more liquid
D. None of the above
Answer» B. to recommend daily intake as fiber
619.

The rate of heartbeat is accelerated by the harmone

A. adrenaline
B. acetylcholine
C. thyroxine
D. pituitrin
Answer» B. acetylcholine
620.

The process of taking up a permanent shape, size and function to form a permanent tissue is called

A. formation
B. differentiation
C. unification
D. calcification
Answer» C. unification
621.

The protoplasm of a child is exactly the same as that of its

A. mother
B. father
C. grandfather
D. identical twin
Answer» E.
622.

The process of releasing of an egg from the ovary is called .........._x005F_x000D_

A. Fertilisation
B. Reproduction
C. Gestation
D. Ovulation
Answer» E.
623.

The process of forming urine begins in the_x005F_x000D_

A. embryo
B. ureter
C. nephrons
D. urethra
Answer» D. urethra
624.

The process of copying genetic information from one strand of DNA into RNA is termed as

A. translation
B. transcription
C. replication
D. mutation
Answer» C. replication
625.

The process of copying dna is called

A. Copying
B. Replication
C. Repulsion
D. Replying
Answer» C. Repulsion
626.

The process of bones increasing in width is known as

A. appositional growth
B. closing of the epiphyseal plate
C. concentric growth
D. long bones reaching adult length and width
Answer» B. closing of the epiphyseal plate
627.

The process of acquiring oxygen from outside the body and to use it in the process of breakdown of food sources for cellular needs is commonly called______.

A. respiration
B. nutrition
C. digestion
D. transportation
Answer» B. nutrition
628.

The process in which energy stored in carbohydrates is released

A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Reproduction
D. Excretion
Answer» C. Reproduction
629.

The process in which the organism can be cut into any number of pieces and each piece grows into a complete organism is called ______._x005F_x000D_

A. Regeneration
B. Budding
C. Spore formation
D. No option is correct.
Answer» B. Budding
630.

The primary motor cortex is located in the_x005F_x000D_

A. frontal lobe
B. temporal lobe
C. occipital lobe
D. Parietal lobe
Answer» B. temporal lobe
631.

The principle of dominance states that

A. Some alleles are dominant, while others are recessive
B. All alleles are recessive
C. All alleles are dominant
D. Alleles are neither dominant nor recessive
Answer» B. All alleles are recessive
632.

The presence of air bubble in blood stream is dangerous to life because

A. Air combines with blood forming a complex
B. The flow of blood increases manifold
C. The flow of blood is obstructed
D. The pressure of blood increases manifold
Answer» D. The pressure of blood increases manifold
633.

The primary goal of conservation biology is to

A. counter the loss of biodiversity
B. estimate the total number of species that exist
C. integrate human culture back into nature
D. catalogue species
Answer» B. estimate the total number of species that exist
634.

The primary function of RNA is

A. Photosynthesis
B. Protein Synthesis
C. Replication
D. Translation
Answer» C. Replication
635.

The predominant stage of the life cycle of a moss is the gametophyte which consists of two stages. The first stage is the ___________ stage.

A. Agar
B. Leafy
C. Chlorella
D. protonema
Answer» E.
636.

The predominant stage of the life cycle of a moss is the gametophyte which consists of two stages. The second stage is the ___________ stage.

A. Agar
B. Leafy
C. Chlorella
D. protonema
Answer» C. Chlorella
637.

The plasma of the blood contains which among the following constituents?_x005F_x000D_ I. Proteins_x005F_x000D_ II. Salts_x005F_x000D_ III. Hormones

A. Only I and II
B. Only I and III
C. Only II and III
D. All I, II and III
Answer» E.
638.

The plant growth regulators are small, simple molecules of diverse chemical composition. They are

A. carbohydrates, fats and proteins
B. indole compounds, adenine derivatives, carotenoids and terpenes
C. fatty acids, glucose and vitamins
D. vitamin C, vitamin D and glucose
Answer» C. fatty acids, glucose and vitamins
639.

The plant dye Henna imparts orangered colour to skin and hairs due to its reaction with which of the following?

A. Protein and amino acids
B. Lipids
C. Carbohydrates
D. Amino acids
Answer» B. Lipids
640.

The peripheral nervous system consists of

A. Nerves from eyes to CNS
B. Nerves from ears to CNS
C. Nerves from skin to CNS
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
641.

The pair of spinal nerves in main are

A. 30
B. 31
C. 32
D. 33
Answer» C. 32
642.

The pale yellow colour of urine is due to the presence of which pigment?

A. Urochrome
B. Urophyll
C. Chlorophyll
D. Chloroplast
Answer» B. Urophyll
643.

The oval window is connected directly to which passageway?

A. scala tympani
B. external auditory meatus
C. scala vestibuli
D. pharyngotympanic tube
Answer» D. pharyngotympanic tube
644.

The outermost layer of skin is

A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Tissues
D. Hypodermis
Answer» B. Dermis
645.

The outer membrane that covers the lungs

A. Dura mater
B. pleura
C. Pia mater
D. Myelin sheath
Answer» C. Pia mater
646.

The organs that have the same basic structure (or same basic design) but different functions are called

A. homologous organs
B. biogenetic law
C. analogous organs
D. fossils
Answer» B. biogenetic law
647.

The organs protected by the thoracic cage include the

A. lungs
B. heart
C. both a & b
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
648.

The organs of the urinary system are

A. Kidney
B. Urinary bladder
C. Ureter
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
649.

The organ that stores bile is the

A. Gall bladder
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen
Answer» B. Liver
650.

The olfactory receptors in human beings detect ______._x005F_x000D_

A. taste
B. smell
C. touch
D. hear
Answer» C. touch