The oxygenation activity of RuBisCO enzyme in photorespiration leads to the formation of:
| 1. | 1 molecule of the 3-C compound |
| 2. | 1 molecule of the 6-C compound |
| 3. | 1 molecule of a 4-C compound and 1 molecule of the 2-C compound |
| 4. | 2 molecules of the 3-C compound |
The number of substrate-level phosphorylations in one turn of a citric acid cycle is
| 1. | One | 2. | Two |
| 3. | Three | 4. | Four |
Which of the following is not an inhibitory substance governing seed dormancy?
1. Abscisic acid
2. Phenolic acid
3. Para-ascorbic acid
4. Gibberellic acid
Name the plant growth regulator which upon spraying on sugarcane crop, increases the length of stem, thus increasing the yield of sugarcane crop.
| 1. | Gibberellin | 2. | Ethylene |
| 3. | Abscisic acid | 4. | Cytokinin |
Identify the correct statement with reference to human digestive system
1. Serosa is the innermost layer of the alimentary canal
2. Ileum is a highly coiled part
3. Vermiform appendix arises from duodenum
4. Ileum opens into small intestine
The enzyme enterokinase helps in the conversion of
| 1. trypsinogen into trypsin | 2. caseinogen into casein |
| 3. pepsinogen into pepsin | 4. protein into polypeptides |
Select the correct events that occur during inspiration.
(a) Contraction of diaphragm
(b) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles
(c) Pulmonary volume decreases
(d) Intra pulmonary pressure increases
| 1. | (c) and (d) | 2. | (a), (b) and (d) |
| 3. | only (d) | 4. | (a) and (b) |
Identify the wrong statement with reference to the transport of oxygen.
| 1. | Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with O2 binding with haemoglobin. |
| 2. | Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin. |
| 3. | Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin. |
| 4. | Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is mainly related to partial pressure of O2. |
The QRS complex in a standard ECG represents:
1. Depolarisation of auricles
2. Depolarisation of ventricles
3. Reploarisation of ventricles
4. Repolarisation of auricles
Match the following columns and select the correct option.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Eosinophils | (i) | Immune response |
| (b) | Basophils | (ii) | Phagocytosis |
| (c) | Neutrophils | (iii) | Release histaminase, destructive enzymes |
| (d) | Lymphocytes | (iv) | Release granules containing histamine |
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| 1. | (iv) | (i) | (ii) | (iii) |
| 2. | (i) | (ii) | (iv) | (iii) |
| 3. | (ii) | (i) | (iii) | (iv) |
| 4. | (iii) | (iv) | (ii) | (i) |