Which of the following is not a method of ex situ conservation?
1. Cryopreservation 2. In vitro fertilization
3. National Parks 4. Micropropagation
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.
Statement II: Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. Statement I is correct incorrect but Statement II is correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect 
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
 71%
Level 2: 60%+
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Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements: 
(a) Euchromatin is loosely packed chromatin
(b) Heterochromatin is transcriptionally active
(c) Histone octomer is wrapped by negatively charged DNA in nucleosome
(d) Histones are rich in lysine and arginine
(e) A typical nucleosome contains 400 bp of DNA helix

Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1. (a), (c), (e) only 2. (b), (d), (e) only
3. (a), (c), (d) only 4. (b), (e) only
Subtopic:  DNA Double Helix |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Identify the correct set of statements:

(a) The leaflets are modified into pointed hard thorns in Citrus and Bougainvillea
(b) Axillary buds form slender and spirally coiled tendrils in cucumber and pumpkin
(c) Stem is flattened and fleshy in  Opuntia and modified to perform the function of leaves
(d) Rhizophora shows vertically upward growing roots that help to get oxygen for respiration
(e) Subaerially growing stems in grasses and strawberry help in vegetative propagation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (a), (b), (d) and (e) only 2. (b), (c) only
3. (a), (d) only 4. (b), (c), (d) and (e) only
Subtopic:   Modifications of Stem |
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Which one of the following produces nitrogen fixing nodules on the roots of Alnus ??
1.Beijernickia2.Rhizobium
3.Frankia4.Rhodospirillum
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Which one of the following plants shows vexillary aestivation and diadelphous stamens ?
1. Solanum nigrum
2. Colchicum autumnale
3. Pisum sativum
4. Allium cepa

Subtopic:  Flower & Parts of Flower |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
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Given below are two statements:

I:  Cleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamous
II: Cleistogamy is disadvantageous as there is no chance for cross pollination

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. I is incorrect but II is correct
2. Both I and II are correct
3. Both I and II are incorrect
4. I is correct but II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Pollination & Outbreeding Devices |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
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The process of translation of mRNA to proteins begins as soon as:

1. The tRNA is activated and the larger subunit of ribosome encounters mRNA
2. The small subunit of ribosome encounters mRNA
3. The larger subunit of ribosome encounters mRNA
4. Both the subunits join together to bind with mRNA
Subtopic:  Translation |
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The device which can remove particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant is : 

1.Catalytic Convertor2.STP
3.Incinerator4.Electrostatic Precipitator

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Level 2: 60%+
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Exoskeleton of arthropods is composed of :

1.Glucosamine2.Cutin
3.Cellulose4.Chitin

Subtopic:  Carbohydrates: Cellulose, Chitin, Inulin & Agar |
 91%
Level 1: 80%+
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