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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Exoskeleton of arthropods is composed of :

1.Glucosamine2.Cutin
3.Cellulose4.Chitin

Subtopic:  Carbohydrates: Cellulose, Chitin, Inulin & Agar |
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DNA polymorphism forms the basis of
1. Translation
2. Genetic mapping
3. DNA finger printing
4. Both genetic mapping and DNA fingerprinting

Subtopic:  DNA Fingerprinting |
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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Mendel studied seven pairs of contrasting traits in pea plants and proposed the Laws of Inheritance
Statement II: Seven characters examined by Mendel in his experiment on pea plants were seed shape and colour, flower colour, pod shape and colour, flower position and stem height


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

1. Statement I is 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:  Introduction to Genetics: 1 | Introduction to Genetics: 2 |
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While explaining interspecific interaction of population, (+) sign is assigned for beneficial interaction, (-) sign is assigned for detrimental interaction and (0) for neutral interaction. Which of the following interactions can be assigned (+) for one species and (-) for another species involved in the interaction?

 
1. Competition 2. Predation
3. Amensalism 4. Commensalism

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation |
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Which of the following occurs due to the presence of autosome linked dominant trait?

 
1. Thalessemia 2. Sickle cell anaemia
3. Myotonic dystrophy 4. Haemophilia

Subtopic:  Mendelian Disorders |
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Which one of the following will accelerate phosphorus cycle?

 
1. Rain fall and storms 2. Burning of fossil fuels
3. Volcanic activity 4. Weathering of rocks

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Read the following statements on lipids and find out correct set of statements:

(a) Lecithin found in the plasma membrane is a glycolipid
(b) Saturated fatty acids possess one or more c=c bonds
(c) Gingely oil has lower melting point, hence remains as oil in winter
(d) Lipids are generally insoluble in water but soluble in some organic solvents
(e) When fatty acid is esterified with glycerol, monoglycerides are formed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. (a), (b) and (d) only 2. (a), (b) and (c) only
3. (a), (d) and (e) only 4. (c), (d) and (e) only
Subtopic:  Lipids |
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Which part of the fruit, labelled in the given figure makes it a false fruit?

 
1. D-Seed 2. A-Mesocarp
3. B-Endocarp 4. C-Thalamus

Subtopic:  Seed |
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In the following palindromic base sequences of DNA, which one can be cut easily by particular restriction enzyme?
1. 5'GTATTC3' ; 3'CATAAG5'
2. 5'GATACT3' ; 3'CTATGA5'
3. 5'GAATTC3' ; 3'CTTAAG5'
4. 5'CTCAGT3' ; 3'GAGTCA5'

Subtopic:  Restriction Enzymes - Main Enzymes |
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