Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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101.

Pyruvic acid is formed at the end of

A. Calvin cycle
B. Glycolysis
C. Kreb cycle
D. Pentose
Answer» C. Kreb cycle
102.

A cell placed in strong salt solution will shrink because

A. No auxin as in the stem
B. Less auxin as compared to stem
C. More auxin than the one present in the stem
D. Auxin concentration equal to that of stem
Answer» C. More auxin than the one present in the stem
103.

Leaves are Greenbecause they

A. Absorb green light
B. Do not absorb but reflect green light
C. Utilise green light
D. Absorb and reflect green light
Answer» C. Utilise green light
104.

In anaerobic respiration

A. Oxygen is absorbed
B. Oxygen is released
C. Carbon dioxide is released
D. Carbon dioxide is absorbed
Answer» D. Carbon dioxide is absorbed
105.

Mitochondria are store house of

A. Glycogen
B. Glucose
C. ATP
D. Fats
Answer» D. Fats
106.

Resins placed in water swell up due to

A. Plasmolysis
B. Adsorption
C. Diffusion
D. Endosmosis
Answer» E.
107.

Water will be absorbed by root hairs when the external medium is

A. Hypotonic
B. Hypertonic
C. isotonic
D. Viscous
Answer» B. Hypertonic
108.

Which of the following is essential for photosynthesis

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Chlorophyll
C. Sun light
D. All of these
Answer» E.
109.

Thigmotropism is best exhibited by

A. Lamina
B. Tendrils
C. Root apex
D. Thorn
Answer» C. Root apex
110.

Absorption of water by root occurs in the region of

A. Root cap
B. Cell elongation
C. Root hairs
D. Cell division
Answer» D. Cell division
111.

A Cell increases in volume if the external medium is

A. hypotonic
B. Hypertonic
C. Isotonic
D. None of these
Answer» B. Hypertonic
112.

Seeds swell when it is placed in water due to

A. Diffusion
B. Osmosis
C. Imbibition
D. Plasmolysis
Answer» D. Plasmolysis
113.

During rainy seasons doors made up of wood sell up due to

A. Diffusion
B. Osmosis
C. Imbibition
D. Plasmolysis
Answer» D. Plasmolysis
114.

Growth movement in plant due to light is called

A. Geotropism
B. Phototropism
C. Hydrotropism
D. Thigmotropism
Answer» C. Hydrotropism
115.

Two main function of leaves are

A. Transpiration and Respiration
B. Respiration and digestion
C. Photosynthesis and respiration
D. Photosynthesis and transpiration
Answer» E.
116.

Maximum transpiration occurs in

A. Algal cells
B. Xerophytic plants
C. Hydrophytic plants
D. Mesophytic plants
Answer» E.
117.

Hormone helping in cell divison

A. IAA
B. NAA
C. Cytokinin / Zeatin
D. Gibberellin
Answer» D. Gibberellin
118.

Movement in plant induced by external stimuli is

A. Tactic movement
B. Nastic movement
C. Autonomic movement
D. Paratonic movement
Answer» E.
119.

Movements of leaves of the sensitive plant Mimosa pundica are due to

A. Thermonnasty
B. Seismonasly
C. Photonasty
D. Nyctynasty
Answer» C. Photonasty
120.

Parthenocarpy fruit is obtained by sprying phytohormone

A. Zeafin
B. ABA
C. Auxins
D. Kinetin
Answer» D. Kinetin
121.

In mitochondria ATP synthesis occurs

A. At the oxter membrane
B. All the cristae
C. In the matrix
D. In the intra cristal space
Answer» C. In the matrix
122.

Incomplete break down of sugar in anaerobic respiration from

A. Fructose and water
B. Glucose and CO
C. Alcohol and CO
D. Water and CO
Answer» D. Water and CO
123.

In plant energy is produced during the process of

A. Photosynthesis
B. Transpiration
C. Respiration
D. Water absorption
Answer» D. Water absorption
124.

IAA was first isolated from

A. Corn germ oil
B. Gibberella
C. Human urine
D. Rhizopus
Answer» D. Rhizopus
125.

Leaf fall can be prevented with the help of

A. Abcisic acid
B. Auxins
C. Florigen
D. Cyfokinins
Answer» E.
126.

Highest concentration of auxin occurs

A. In growing tips
B. In leaves
C. At the base of plant organs
D. In xylem and phloem
Answer» B. In leaves
127.

Which one of the following is a weedicides

A. NAA
B. 2, f-D
C. ABA
D. G.A
Answer» C. ABA
128.

Gibberellin brings about

A. Yellowing of leaves
B. Promotion of rooting
C. Elongation of genetically dwarf plants
D. Dwarfing of genetically tall plants
Answer» D. Dwarfing of genetically tall plants
129.

In Plant water is transported through

A. Campium
B. Phloem
C. Wylem
D. Epidermis
Answer» D. Epidermis
130.

Translocation of food occur through

A. Sieve tube / phloen cell
B. Tracheids
C. Xylem vessels
D. Letex duct
Answer» B. Tracheids
131.

Which of the following tree require highest amount of water for growth

A. Mango
B. Babool
C. Guava
D. Euclyptus
Answer» E.
132.

Which one of the following gas comes out during photosynthesis?

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Hydrogen
D. Chlorine
Answer» B. Carbon dioxide
133.

The principle pathway of water translocation in angiosperms is

A. Sieve cell
B. Sieve tube elements
C. Xylem vessel system
D. Xylem and phloem
Answer» D. Xylem and phloem
134.

Different steps in respiration are controlled by

A. Auxins
B. Sugar
C. Enzymes
D. Kinins
Answer» D. Kinins
135.

Growth in plant occurs

A. Whole life
B. For definite period
C. Growth does hot takes place in plant
D. None of these
Answer» B. For definite period
136.

Nastic movements differ from tropic movement in being

A. Movement of variation
B. Non directional
C. Directional
D. Stimulated by chemicals
Answer» C. Directional
137.

An instrument for measuring the rate of transpiration is

A. Porometer
B. Hygroment
C. Potometer
D. Psychrometer
Answer» D. Psychrometer
138.

When a Potato piece is kept in a highly concentrated salt solution, then

A. Potato cell is plasumlysed
B. Potato cell cell deplasmhysed
C. Potato cells get buxed
D. All of the above may occur
Answer» B. Potato cell cell deplasmhysed
139.

Consider the following statements
1. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process.
2. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for factories.
3. Sugar can only be produced from sugar cane as the raw material.
Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3
140.

Which one is semipermeable?

A. Plasmalemma
B. Cell Wall
C. Endoplasmis
D. Golgi body
Answer» B. Cell Wall
141.

Which one of the following statements is/are correct about harmone

A. It is a organic compound which control the growth of plant
B. It is a special kind of organic compound found in small amount which control metabolic activity and growth of plant
C. It is different concentration have different effect on different organ
D. All of these
Answer» E.
142.

Root hair absorb water from soil when

A. Osmotic concentration is same in the two
B. Solute concentration is higher in soil solution
C. Solute concentration is higher in root hair
D. Absorpton is active
Answer» D. Absorpton is active
143.

If the stem grows toward sunlight, and root grow just opposite to it, stem movement is called

A. negative phototrophic movement
B. Phototrophic movement
C. Positive phototrophic movement
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
144.

The leaves of Mimosa pudica droop down on touch because

A. Plant have nervous system
B. The leaf are very tender
C. The leaf tissue are injured
D. The turgor pressure of leaf base changes
Answer» E.
145.

Fruit ripening is accelerated by

A. Warm surroundings
B. Increased nitrogen supply
C. Reduced water supply
D. Ethylene rich atmosphere
Answer» E.
146.

First step of photosynthesis is

A. Activation of chlorophyll by sunlight
B. Oxygen comes out from water
C. Formation of carbohydrate
D. Fixation of carbon dioxide
Answer» B. Oxygen comes out from water
147.

Leaf of Mimosa droops down on touching because of

A. Water loss from leaflet base
B. Change in water concentration
C. Loss of water from cell to intercellular space in paulvinus and pulvinules
D. All of above
Answer» D. All of above
148.

Food products are kept in cold storage or refrigeration in order to

A. Make them tasty
B. Use in off season
C. maintenance of freshness, longevity and teste due
D. Keep them cool
Answer» D. Keep them cool
149.

Growth rate of plant when plolted on the paper against time then "S" shaped curve is obtained, it is called

A. Sigmoid curve
B. Respiration curve
C. Excretion curve
D. Osmotic curve
Answer» B. Respiration curve
150.

A twing kept in water having some salt remain fresh for longer period due to

A. Decrease in bacterial degradation
B. Exosmosis
C. Decrease in transpiration rate
D. Absorption of more water
Answer» D. Absorption of more water