A population of a species invades a new area. Which of the following condition will lead to adaptive radiation?

1. Area with a large number of habitats having very low food supply
2. Area with a single type of vacant habitat
3. Area with many types of vacant habitats
4. Area with many habitats occupied by a large number of species
Subtopic:  Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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A selectable marker is used to:

1.  help in eliminating the non-transformants so that the transformants can be regenerated.
2.  identify the gene for the desired trait in an alien organism.
3.  select a suitable vector for transformation in a specific crop.
4.  mark a gene on a chromosome for isolation using a restriction enzyme.
Subtopic:  Tools: Vectors: I | Selectable Markers: I | Selectable Markers |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Prosthetic groups differ from co-enzymes, in which:

1. they require metal ions for their activity.
2. they (prosthetic groups) are tightly bound to apoenzymes.
3. their association with apoenzymes is transient.
4. they can serve as co-factors in a number of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
Subtopic:  Enzyme Cofactors |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Match the following joints with the bones involved:

Column-I Column-II
(a) Gliding joint (i) Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
(b) Hinge joint (ii) Between Atlas and Axis
(c) Pivot joint (iii) Between the Carpals
(d) Saddle joint (iv) Between Humerus and Ulna


Select the correct option from the following:

(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
2. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
3. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
4. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Select the correct statement:

1. Expiration occurs due to external intercostal muscles.
2. Intrapulmonary pressure is lower than atmospheric pressure during inspiration.
3. Inspiration occurs when atmospheric pressure is less than intrapulmonary pressure.
4. Expiration is initiated due to the contraction of the diaphragm.

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation |
 84%
Level 1: 80%+
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The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is known as:

1. Expiratory Capacity

2. Vital Capacity

3. Inspiratory Capacity

4. Total Lung Capacity

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Which of the following hormones is responsible for both the milk ejection reflex and the foetal ejection reflex?

1. Estrogen 2. Prolactin
3. Oxytocin 4. Relaxin
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Match the following genera with their respective phylum:

Column-I Column-II
(a) Ophiura  (i) Mollusca
(b) Physalia  (ii) Platyhelminthes
(c) Pinctada  (iii) Echinodermata
(d) Planaria (iv) Coelenterata

Select the correct option:
Options: (a) (b) (c) (d)
1. iv i iii ii
2. iii iv i ii
3. i iii iv ii
4. iii iv ii i
Subtopic:  Phylum Coelenterata | Phylum Ctenophora | Phylum Mollusca | Phylum Echinodermata |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

1. Cockroaches exhibit mosaic vision with less sensitivity and more resolution
2. A mushroom-shaped gland is present in the 6th-7th abdominal segments of male
3. A pair of spermatheca is present in the 6th segment of female cockroach
4. Female cockroach possesses sixteen ovarioles in the ovaries

Subtopic:  Cockroach: Compound Eye |
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Level 2: 60%+
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The exploitation of bioresources of a nation by multinational companies without authorization from the concerned country is referred to as:

1. Bioweapon 2. Biopiracy
3. Bioethics 4. Biowar
Subtopic:  Ethical Issues |
 96%
Level 1: 80%+
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