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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
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
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.
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
955.

Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the levels of

A. progesterone
B. relaxin
C. FSH
D. LH
Answer» B. relaxin
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
957.

Melvin calvin got Noble Prize for his studies on

A. Light reaction
B. Plant hormones
C. Carbon fixation
D. Photons
Answer» D. Photons
958.

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

A. 1
B.
C.
D.
Answer» B.
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
960.

Meibomian glands are located in

A. Eye
B. Ear
C. Nose
D. Skin
Answer» B. Ear
961.

Maximum fixation of solar energy is done by

A. Fungi
B. Protozoa
C. Bacteria
D. Green plants
Answer» E.
962.

Medulla oblongata is a part of which of the following?

A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Lungs
D. Stomach
Answer» C. Lungs
963.

Match the following._x005F_x000D_ Digestive Input                    Output_x005F_x000D_ I. Proteins                            1. GlycerolII. Carbohydrates                  2. AminoacidsIII. Fats                                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
964.

Match the following._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

A. I – 2, II – 3, III – 1_x005F_x000D_
B. I – 1, II – 3, III – 2_x005F_x000D_
C. I – 2, II – 1, III – 3_x005F_x000D_
D. I – 3, II – 2, III – 1
Answer» E.
965.

Match the following._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

A. I – 2, II – 3, III – 1
B. I – 1, II – 3, III – 2
C. I – 3, II – 1, III – 2
D. I – 3, II – 2, III – 1
Answer» D. I – 3, II – 2, III – 1
966.

Mangroves are plants that have

A. Modified Roots
B. Modified Stems
C. Respiratory Roots
D. Respiratory Stems
Answer» D. Respiratory Stems
967.

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of

A. Vitamins
B. Calories
C. Proteins
D. Fats
Answer» C. Proteins
968.

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

A. 4
B. 6
C. 3
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
969.

Man has _____ pairs of salivary glands

A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» B. 4
970.

Majority of the fungal bionts of lichens belong to

A. Baridiomycetes
B. Ascomycetes
C. Gomycetes
D. Deuteromycetes
Answer» C. Gomycetes
971.

Major fructose sources include

A. Fruit juices
B. Corn syrup
C. Honey
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
972.

Lysosome is formed from which of the following cell organelles?

A. Nucleus
B. Endoplasmic reticulum
C. Golgi bodies
D. Ribosomes
Answer» D. Ribosomes
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
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.
975.

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

A. Sedative
B. Hallucinogen
C. Steroid
D. Analgesic
Answer» C. Steroid
976.

Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from ______.

A. lungs
B. intestine
C. stomach
D. kidney
Answer» C. stomach
977.

Lungs are the primary organs of _________.

A. Digestion
B. Constipation
C. Perspiration
D. Respiration
Answer» E.
978.

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

A. Annelida
B. Chordata
C. Arthropoda
D. Platyhelminthes
Answer» D. Platyhelminthes
979.

Localized area of pus formation in the lungs?

A. Pleural effusion
B. Pulmonary abscess
C. Pleurisy
D. Pulmonary edema
Answer» C. Pleurisy
980.

Localized area of pus formation in the lungs is

A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Pulmonary abscess
C. Pleurisy
D. Pulmonary edema
Answer» C. Pleurisy
981.

Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as

A. Oils
B. Steroids
C. Fats
D. Triglyceroids
Answer» D. Triglyceroids
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
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
984.

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

A. Homogenous
B. Heterogeneous
C. Analogous
D. Homologous
Answer» E.
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
986.

Leukorrhea may be associated with

A. Cervicitis
B. Ovarian Cysts
C. Eclampsia
D. Menorrhagia
Answer» B. Ovarian Cysts
987.

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

A. Khesari Dal
B. Mustard oil
C. Mushrooms
D. Polished rice
Answer» B. Mustard oil
988.

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by

A. Virus
B. Fungus
C. Protozoa
D. None
Answer» E.
989.

Leprosy is also Known as

A. Angina
B. Hansen's disease
C. Gaucher disease
D. Hodgkin disease
Answer» C. Gaucher disease
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
991.

L-Dopa is used to treat_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. Pneumonia
B. Alzheimer's disease
C. Parkinson's disease
D. Breast cancer
Answer» D. Breast cancer
992.

Kyoto Protocol is associated with

A. Species conservation
B. Climate change
C. Wetland Conservation
D. Medicinal plants
Answer» C. Wetland Conservation
993.

Lacrymal glands are situated in the

A. Palms
B. Buccal cavity
C. Buccal cavity
D. Stomach
Answer» D. Stomach
994.

Kwashiorkor  disease  in  children  is  caused by

A. sufficient carbohydrates but less fats in diet
B. sufficient  carbohydrates  and  fats  but deficient proteins in diet
C. sufficient  vitamins  but  deficient  fats  in diet
D. sufficient  fats  but  deficient  vitamins  in diet
Answer» C. sufficient  vitamins  but  deficient  fats  in diet
995.

Kind of cell that does not have a nucleus

A. Eukaryotes
B. Prokaryotes
C. Erthrocytes
D. Platelets
Answer» C. Erthrocytes
996.

karl Landsteiner discovered

A. Blood corpuscles
B. Blood groups
C. Blood vessels
D. Proteins in Blood
Answer» C. Blood vessels
997.

Islets of Langerhans are present in

A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Trachea
Answer» D. Trachea
998.

Is a mushroom an autotroph?

A. 1
B.
C.
D.
Answer» C.
999.

Involuntary muscles are controlled by the

A. Central nervous system
B. Autonomic nervous system
C. Peripheral nervous system
D. All the above
Answer» C. Peripheral nervous system
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.