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451.

Compounds which tend to accumulate in bodies are

A. passed on to final consumers
B. are not excreted from the bodies
C. may contain lead and mercury
D. all of above
Answer» E.
452.

In guard cells, Potassium ions (K⁺) combined with sugars lead to

A. lower the water potential in guard cells
B. increase the water potential in guard cells
C. become turgid
D. increased temperature of guard cells
Answer» B. increase the water potential in guard cells
453.

All are gastric juices, but,

A. rennin
B. pepsin
C. mucin
D. hydrochloric acid
Answer» D. hydrochloric acid
454.

Loss of equilibrium in energy intake and energy expenditure results in

A. malnutrition
B. over-nutrition
C. kwashiorker
D. obesity
Answer» D. obesity
455.

In each villus, fats is transported through

A. lymphatic capillary
B. blood vessels
C. microvilli
D. vilus
Answer» B. blood vessels
456.

When blood starts mixing between two atria and that blood reaches new born baby it?s disease known as

A. pink babies
B. blue babies
C. abnormal babies
D. blue infants
Answer» C. abnormal babies
457.

Fungi stores carbohydrates (CₙH₂ₘOₘ) in the form of

A. spores
B. glucose
C. galactose
D. glycogen
Answer» E.
458.

Which one is right about Glycerol (C₃H₈O₃)

A. soluble starch
B. soluble in water
C. insoluble in water
D. deposited around kidneys and under the skin
Answer» C. insoluble in water
459.

Chlorophyll is a chemical substance, exists in chloroplasts of plants, with the property of

A. green in color
B. changeable through light spectrum.
C. not green in color
D. absorbing red and blue light more, then other colors.
Answer» B. changeable through light spectrum.
460.

Incomplete burning of fuel causes

A. decrease in annual rain fall
B. decay of fossil fuels
C. rapid sheet erosion
D. pollution
Answer» E.
461.

Harmful substances introduced in the air includes all, but

A. carbon dioxide
B. lead
C. zinc
D. nitrogen oxide
Answer» D. nitrogen oxide
462.

Exchange of gases in bark of plants Is attained by help of

A. stomata
B. roots
C. lenticels
D. cuticle
Answer» D. cuticle
463.

Upon entering through stomata, the leaves get damaged and plant dies. This pollutant is

A. carbon dioxide
B. lead
C. carbon monoxide
D. sulphur dioxide
Answer» E.
464.

After photosynthesis, the excess glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is converted into

A. cellulose
B. amino acids in leaves
C. sucrose
D. fats
Answer» D. fats
465.

If the trees are cleared, annual rain fall

A. increases causing flood
B. decreases and the area becomes dry
C. decreases but increases moisture
D. increases but decreases moisture
Answer» C. decreases but increases moisture
466.

Blood entering the lungs contain very

A. little oxygen (O₂) only
B. high carbon dioxide (CO₂) only
C. low carbon dioxide (CO₂)
D. little oxygen (O₂) and high carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Answer» E.
467.

Oxidation does not involve

A. gain of electrons
B. addition of oxygen
C. loss of hydrogen
D. gain of energy
Answer» B. addition of oxygen
468.

Functions of the carbohydrates (CₙH₂ₘOₘ) include all but production of

A. amino acids
B. fats
C. cellulose cell wall
D. antibodies to combat disease
Answer» E.
469.

Kingdom is further sub-divided into

A. genre
B. species
C. classes
D. phyla
Answer» E.
470.

Rickets is caused due to the deficiency of

A. Sodium
B. chlorine
C. Iodine
D. Calcium
Answer» E.
471.

Transport system to carry substances from one part of body to the other is called

A. blood system
B. lymphatic system
C. digestive system
D. blood and lymphatic system
Answer» E.
472.

Absence of cross-walls and protoplasm enable the water to move through

A. xylem
B. phloem
C. epithelial tissues
D. mesophyll layer
Answer» B. phloem
473.

Aluminum (Al) salts may become fatal to fish if allowed to react with

A. soil in the rivers
B. soil in the lakes
C. fossil fuel
D. gaseous pollutants like acid rains
Answer» E.
474.

Upon the completion of the life cycle, Spleen and liver destroy

A. erythrocytes
B. leucocytes
C. platelets
D. antibodies
Answer» B. leucocytes
475.

In protein structure, a hydrocarbon side chain is denoted through

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
Answer» D. S
476.

Denatured protein enzymes are but

A. more soluble
B. low coagulation
C. easily affected by acids and alkaline substances
D. sparingly insoluble
Answer» D. sparingly insoluble
477.

Blood enters glomerulus through

A. afferent arteriole
B. efferent arteriole
C. convoluted tubules
D. blood capillaries
Answer» B. efferent arteriole
478.

Use of fossil fuels causes

A. pollution
B. conservation of resources
C. global warming
D. infections
Answer» B. conservation of resources
479.

In each villus, the sugars and amino acids are diffused in

A. lymphatic capillary
B. blood vessels
C. microvilli
D. large intestines
Answer» C. microvilli
480.

Enzyme to digest starch (C₆H₁₀O₅)n to sugar maltose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is

A. protease
B. amylase
C. pepsin
D. maltase
Answer» C. pepsin
481.

Passive immunity is developed by injecting antibodies in form of

A. anti-bacterial
B. anti-fungal
C. anti-serum
D. antis era
Answer» E.
482.

Granulocytes include

A. neutrophills
B. eosinophills
C. basophills
D. All of the Above
Answer» E.
483.

In ethanol (C₂H₅OH) emulsion test, the resulting emulsion is of

A. sky blue color
B. cloudy white color
C. cranberry pink color
D. violet color
Answer» C. cranberry pink color
484.

Few enlarged alveoli vs. many minute alveoli pose the risk of

A. production of mucus in air passages
B. inefficient exchange of gases
C. blood clotting
D. dull and insensitive brain
Answer» C. blood clotting
485.

The function of photosynthesis is taken up by green shoots in

A. hydrophytes
B. xerophytes
C. herbaceous
D. cortex
Answer» C. herbaceous
486.

In a healthy lung, the air spaces or air sacs are

A. few
B. in the form of large air sacs
C. too fine to be visible
D. carcinogenic
Answer» D. carcinogenic
487.

Most fertile layer of soil is

A. top layer
B. organic layer
C. middle layer
D. lower layer
Answer» B. organic layer
488.

During respiration, the carbon dioxide (CO₂) is

A. produced
B. released in the environment
C. absorbed
D. depleted
Answer» C. absorbed
489.

Common name of glycogen (C₂₄H₄₂O₂₁) is

A. plant starch
B. animal starch
C. fungal starch
D. algae starch
Answer» C. fungal starch
490.

Ions in apoplast path way are further prevented for progress by

A. endodermis
B. ectodermis
C. casparian strips
D. xylem
Answer» D. xylem
491.

Antibodies are manufactured by

A. antigens
B. B-lymphocyte
C. T-lymphocytes
D. A-lymphocytes
Answer» C. T-lymphocytes
492.

Excretion is similar to

A. defecation
B. egestion
C. removal of metabolic wastes
D. absorption of useful minerals
Answer» D. absorption of useful minerals
493.

Enzymes are largely composed of

A. fat
B. carbohydrates
C. proteins
D. minerals
Answer» D. minerals
494.

Many freshwater fish

A. can live in oceans
B. cannot live in oceans
C. cannot live in the river
D. cannot live in streams
Answer» C. cannot live in the river
495.

Pellets are made from

A. dead plants
B. dead animals
C. through fungal action
D. through mixing ethanol and bacteria
Answer» C. through fungal action
496.

An increase in water potential refers to

A. more osmotic pressure
B. a drop in osmotic pressure
C. more active transport
D. excessive selective reabsorption
Answer» C. more active transport
497.

Fructose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is commonly found in

A. animals
B. plants
C. insects
D. fish
Answer» C. insects
498.

Profuse growth of algae occurs due to

A. hydrogen sulphide in water
B. nitrates and phosphates in water
C. carbon dioxide in water
D. chlorine in water
Answer» C. carbon dioxide in water
499.

High concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO)

A. reduces capacity of blood transport
B. reduces capacity of oxygen transportation through blood in the body
C. is caused due to incomplete fossil decay
D. is caused due to smog formation
Answer» C. is caused due to incomplete fossil decay
500.

As compared to carbohydrates, fats are lower in the proportion of

A. hydrogen
B. oxygen
C. carbon
D. nitrogen
Answer» C. carbon