Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

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151.

Internal fertilization is advantageous because it protects the fertilized egg from

A. dehydration
B. predation
C. harsh environment
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
152.

The human embryo is referred to as the foetus from the beginning of

A. 1st month of pregnancy
B. 2nd month of pregnancy
C. 3rd month of pregnancy
D. 4th month of pregnancy
Answer» D. 4th month of pregnancy
153.

Parthenocarpy is sometime artificially induced for commercial purposes in

A. potato
B. cabbage
C. tomato
D. garlic
Answer» D. garlic
154.

The plant which flower without being influenced by photoperiod is a

A. long day plants
B. short day plants
C. day neutral plant
D. noble plants
Answer» D. noble plants
155.

The end or complete stop of menstrual cycle is called

A. menuend
B. infertilization
C. menupause
D. ovulation
Answer» D. ovulation
156.

The function of oxytocin hormone is to induce

A. secretion of sweat
B. labour pain
C. pupil dilation
D. high blood pressure
Answer» C. pupil dilation
157.

Testosterone is secreted by cells between the seminiferous tubules called

A. interstitial cells
B. spermatids
C. polar cells
D. epithelium cells
Answer» B. spermatids
158.

The phenomenon of releasing ovum from ovary is called

A. ejaculation
B. ejection
C. oocytation
D. ovulation
Answer» E.
159.

Labour pain is caused by contractions in the walls of

A. uterus
B. cervix
C. ovary
D. endometrium
Answer» B. cervix
160.

Only one of the follicle continues to grow while all other follicles break down by a process called

A. follicle suicide
B. follicle death
C. follicle atresia
D. follicle degeneration
Answer» D. follicle degeneration
161.

Reproduction is mainly divided into

A. two types
B. three types
C. four types
D. five types
Answer» B. three types
162.

Tobacco requires the length of dark period that is

A. 8.5 h
B. 7.5 h
C. 6.5 h
D. 5.5 h
Answer» B. 7.5 h
163.

Seed plants are predominantly seen all around us due to good characteristics like

A. modification of flower
B. infloresence for pollination
C. gamete transfer by pollen tubes
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
164.

Mature sperms are formed by differentiation in

A. spermatogonia
B. spermatids
C. primary spermatocytes
D. secondary spermatocytes
Answer» C. primary spermatocytes
165.

Phytochromes exists in

A. one form
B. two forms
C. three forms
D. four forms
Answer» C. three forms
166.

The sperm is carried out of the testes and towards the prostate and urethra by

A. epididymis
B. seminal vesicle
C. vas deferens
D. glans penis
Answer» D. glans penis
167.

The key feature of identical twins is that

A. they are genetically different
B. they are genetically identical
C. they are produced sexually
D. they are produced from two different eggs
Answer» C. they are produced sexually
168.

Average loss of blood during child birth is

A. 100 cm?
B. 350 cm?
C. 250 cm?
D. 150 cm?
Answer» C. 250 cm?
169.

The follicle cells after the release of egg are modified to form a special structure called

A. cell debris
B. corpus luteum
C. endometrium
D. epididymis
Answer» C. endometrium
170.

The primary male sex hormone produced by male reproductive system is

A. gibberellins
B. testosterone
C. adrenalin
D. thyroxine
Answer» C. adrenalin
171.

The fertilization of the ovum takes place in the proximal part of the

A. uterus
B. oviduct
C. vagina
D. cervix
Answer» C. vagina
172.

Despite the tape worm being bisexual, cross fertilization is ensured to maintain

A. genetic recombination
B. genetic variability
C. new combinations of traits
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
173.

The queen bee in honey bees

A. carries male gametes from male
B. lay unfertilized egg
C. keeps the sperms stored
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
174.

Tobacco is included in the category of

A. short day plants
B. long day plants
C. day neutral plants
D. neutral plants
Answer» B. long day plants
175.

In females the production of egg is a

A. continuous process
B. cyclic activity
C. never ending process
D. once in a life time event
Answer» C. never ending process
176.

In plants the detection of either light or darkness is the responsibility of

A. chlorophylls
B. carotenes
C. phytochromes
D. xanthophylls
Answer» D. xanthophylls
177.

The technique in which cambium tissue is provided nutrients to grow and differentiate into a new plant is called

A. gene sequencing
B. tissue culture technique
C. gene therapy
D. genetic engineering
Answer» C. gene therapy
178.

The pituitary gland on the onset of puberty releases

A. somatotrophin hormone (STH)
B. thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
C. follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. oxytocin
Answer» D. oxytocin
179.

Premature birth or miscarriage is caused by disturbances in the secretion of

A. progesterone
B. oxytocin
C. estrogen
D. testosterone
Answer» B. oxytocin
180.

The blue light sensitive pigments found in plants are called

A. phytochromes
B. chlorophylls
C. anthocyanins
D. carotenes
Answer» B. chlorophylls
181.

The female body is prepared for lactation by

A. luteotropic hormone (LTH)
B. human placental lactogen
C. oxytocin
D. both a and b
Answer» E.
182.

Spermatogonia are produced by repeated division by the cells of

A. vas deferens
B. symphysis pubis
C. germinal epithelium
D. rectum
Answer» D. rectum
183.

The process of development of a haploid offspring from a haploid egg is called

A. haploid parthenogenesis
B. diploid parthenogenesis
C. single parthenogenesis
D. none of above
Answer» B. diploid parthenogenesis
184.

The twins which are produced asexually are

A. dizygotic twins
B. non-identical twins
C. identical twins
D. none of above
Answer» D. none of above
185.

Through internal fertilization offspring are produced by

A. two different methods
B. three different methods
C. four different methods
D. five different methods
Answer» C. four different methods
186.

A warm spell in winter for seed is

A. permanent favourable
B. temporary favourable
C. apparently favourable
D. not favourable
Answer» C. apparently favourable
187.

Certain very precise environmental cues are required for

A. seed dormancy
B. pollination
C. seed germination
D. seed formation
Answer» D. seed formation
188.

External Fertilization occurs in

A. terrestrial environment
B. air
C. aquatic environment
D. both land and water
Answer» D. both land and water
189.

The sperm fertilizes the

A. primary oocyte
B. oogonia
C. secondary oocyte
D. polar body
Answer» D. polar body
190.

THE_PROCESS_OF_FUSION_OF_NUCEUS_OF_TWO_MATING_TYPES_IS_KNOWN_AS_PLASMOGAMY.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
191.

Which of the following spores are formed by disjointing of hyphal cells?$

A. Conidiospores
B. Chlamydospores
C. Oidia
D. Zoospores
Answer» D. Zoospores
192.

In_which_of_the_following_process_does_the_male_nucleus_migrates_through_a_fertilization_tube_into_the_female_gametangium?$

A. Gametic copulation
B. Gamete-gametangial copulation
C. Gametangial copulation
D. Somatic copulation
Answer» C. Gametangial copulation
193.

Which of the following spores are formed at the tips of sterigmata?

A. Zygospores
B. Oospores
C. Basidiospores
D. Blastospores
Answer» D. Blastospores
194.

How many ascospores are present in each ascus?

A. Four
B. Six
C. Two
D. Eight
Answer» E.
195.

There are one or more oospheres in each oogonium.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
196.

Asexual fruiting bodies have name such as ________________

A. perithecium
B. pycnidium
C. antheridium
D. apothecium
Answer» C. antheridium
197.

Spores formed by sexual reproduction on a club-shaped structure are _______________

A. Ascospores
B. Zygospores
C. Basidiospores
D. Oospores
Answer» D. Oospores
198.

Which among the following are spores formed by budding?

A. Arthrospores
B. Chlamydospores
C. Blastospores
D. Conidiospores
Answer» D. Conidiospores
199.

Aplanospores are ___________________

A. motile sporangiospores
B. nonmotile sporangiospores
C. oidia
D. chlamydospores
Answer» C. oidia
200.

Which among the following are asexual spores?

A. Blastospores
B. Ascospores
C. Basidiospores
D. Zygospores
Answer» B. Ascospores