Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
1. Production of erythrocytes
2. Storage of minerals
3. Production of body heat
4. Locomotion
Which one of the following is not applicable to RNA?
1. Complementary base pairing
2. 5' phosphoryl and 3' hydroxyl ends
3. Heterocyclic nitrogenous bases
4. Chargaff's rule
Which one is the wrong statement?
| 1. | Archegonia are found in Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Gymnosperms. |
| 2. | Mucor has biflagellate Zoospores |
| 3. | Haploid endosperm is a typical feature of gymnosperms. |
| 4. | Brown algae have chlorophyll a and c fucoxanthin. |
A childless couple can be assisted to have a child through a technique called GIFT. The full form of this technique is?
1. Gamete Inseminated Fallopian Transfer
2. Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer
3. Gamete Internal Fertilisation and Transfer
4. Germ Cell Internal Transfer
The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are:
| 1. | Homologous structures, represent divergent evolution |
| 2. | Analogous structures, represent convergent evolution |
| 3. | Phylogenetic structures, represent divergent evolution |
| 4. | Homologous structures, represent convergent evolution |
Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for the biosynthesis of:
| 1. | Vitamin-B | 2. | Vitamin-C |
| 3. | Omega 3 | 4. | Vitamin-A |
Outbreeding is an important strategy in animal husbandry because it:
| 1. | helps in the accumulation of superior genes. |
| 2. | is useful in producing pure lines of animals. |
| 3. | is useful in overcoming inbreeding depression. |
| 4. | exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection. |
Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland?
1. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
2. Antidiuretic hormone
3. Luteinizing hormone
4. Prolactin
An association of individuals of different species living in the same habitat and having functional interactions is known as:
| 1. | Ecological niche | 2. | Biotic community |
| 3. | Ecosystem | 4. | Population |
In which of the following, do both pairs have the correct combination?
| 1. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Carbon and nitrogen Sulphur and phosphorous |
| 2. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Carbon and sulphur Nitrogen and phosphorus |
| 3. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Nitrogen and sulphur Carbon and phosphorous |
| 4. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Sulphur and phosphorous Carbon and nitrogen |
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