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QUESTION ID:1

What is the sequence of the template DNA for an mRNA with the sequence?

5'-CAUUGGCCAAGG-3'

5'-CATTGGCCAAGG-3'

5'-CCTTGGCCAATG-3'

5'-GTAACCGGTTCC-3'

5'-CAUUGGCCAAGG-3'

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QUESTION ID:2

Which type of polymerase activity is shown by the enzyme telomerase?

DNA-dependent DNA polymerase

DNA-dependent RNA polymerase

RNA-dependent DNA polymerase

RNA-dependent RNA polymerase

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QUESTION ID:3

If the growth medium of a bacterial strain contains both glucose and lactose, how does it affect the lac operon?

A. CAP protein binds lac promoter

B. Repressor binds lac operator

C. CAP protein does not bind lac promoter

D. Repressor does not bind lac operator

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A and B

C and D

A and D

B and C

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QUESTION ID:4

Which one of the following correctly describes the role of signal recognition particles?

Aid in the decoding of the information carried by the signal peptide for the secretory protein.

Aid in recognizing the antigen for inflammatory response.

Aid in receiving coated vesicles for exocytosis.

Aid in deciphering the genetic code for protein synthesis.

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QUESTION ID:5

Which of the following is the most stable DNA configuration under normal physiological conditions?

A-DNA

B-DNA

C-DNA

Z-DNA

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QUESTION ID:6

Arrange the following cell cycle stages in the correct order of their occurrence:

A. S phase

B. M phase

C. G1 phase

D. G2 phase

D, B, C, A

A, C, B, D

C, A, D, B

B, C, D, A

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QUESTION ID:7

Match LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Types of Cancer)	LIST-II (Tissues involved)
A. Carcinoma	I. Muscle
B. Chondroma	II. Cartilage
C. Sarcoma	III. Blood
D. Myeloma	IV. Epithelial Tissue

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

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QUESTION ID:8

The approximate diameter of actin filaments is:

4 micrometer (µm)

8 micrometer (µm)

4 nanometer (nm)

8 nanometer (nm)

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QUESTION ID:9

Match LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Mitochondrial Compartments)	LIST-II (Enzymes present)
A. Matrix	I. ATP synthetase
B. Inner membrane	II. Monoamine oxidase
C. Space between inner and outer membranes	III. Citrate synthetase
D. Outer membrane	IV. Adenylate kinase

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

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QUESTION ID:10

Which of these are executioner caspases?

A. Caspase 3

B. Caspase 6

C. Caspase 8

D. Caspase 5

Choose the most appropriate answer:

A and B only

B and C only

C and D only

A and D only

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QUESTION ID:11

Which larval form of Fasciola hepatica has a motile tail?

Miracidium

Redia

Sporocyst

Cercaria

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QUESTION ID:12

In the life cycle of a Plasmodium, once the sporozoite enters the blood of the host, it invades the hepatic portal system, resulting in occurrence of change in the host body, leading to malaria

A. Sporozoite enters the hepatocytes and divides by schizogony leading to formation of cryptomerozoites

B. Inside RBCs, the micro-metacryptozoites become rounded and modify into a young trophozoites.

C. As the trophozoite grows in size, a central vacuole is developed so that the nucleus is pushed to one side into the peripheral cytoplasm, leading to amoeboid stage.

D. In Amoeboid stage the small red eosinophils granules appear in the cytoplasm of the host corpuscles as Schuffner's granules

Choose the most appropriate answer:

A, B and D only

A, B and C only

A, B, C and D

B, C and D only

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QUESTION ID:13

During the process of conjugation in Paramecium, how many daughter Paramecia are formed from 2 parents?

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QUESTION ID:14

Which one of the following is a larval forms of jelly fish?

Amphiblastula

Ephyra

Redia

Rhabditiform

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QUESTION ID:15

Match LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Type of cell in Porifera)	LIST-II (Functions)
A. Collar cells	I. Line the sphincters
B. Trophocytes	II. Special nurse cells
C. Pinacocytes	III. Help to form spermatocyst
D. Thesocytes	IV. Food storage

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

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QUESTION ID:16

In the life history and development of sea star, numerous larval forms are formed. Arrange them in the order of their occurrence:

A. Dipleurula

B. Branchiolaria

C. Bipinnaria

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A, B, C

A, C, B

B, A, C

C, B, A

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QUESTION ID:17

Which one of the following belongs to class-Diplopoda?

Balanus

Sacculina

Scolopendra

Julus

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QUESTION ID:18

How many somatic cells are present in C. elegans?

969

859

959

979

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QUESTION ID:19

How many different type of gametes can potentially be produced by an organism with the genotype aaBbccdd?

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QUESTION ID:20

What is the difference between gynandromorphs and intersexes in Drosophila?

Intersexes are genetically similar throughout their bodies, whereas gynandromorph consists of two genetically different tissues

Intersexes are not genetically similar throughout their bodies, whereas gynandromorph genetically similar throughout their bodies

Intersexes are sterile, whereas gynandromorphs are genetically similar throughout their bodies

Intersexes are genetically similar throughout their bodies, whereas gynandromorph consists of four genetically different tissues

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QUESTION ID:21

Match LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Law/Principle/Gene interaction)	LIST-II (Genes distribution/Ratio)
A. Law of segregation	I. 12:3:1
B. Principle of independent assortment	II. Genes are distributed without mixing.
C. Complementary gene interaction	III. Genes on different chromosomes are distributed independently during meiosis.
D. Dominant epistasis	IV. 9:7

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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QUESTION ID:22

Which of the following statements are true?

A. When two or more genes co-exist on the same chromosome, they may violate the principle of independent assortment during meiosis.

B. Positive interference occurs when the presence of one chiasma increases the possibility of another chiasma occurring in the immediate vicinity.

C. The proportion of crossovers never exceeds 50%.

D. The Chi-square test can be used for segregation ratios and detection of linkage.

Choose the most appropriate answer:

A, B and D only

A, B and C only

A, B, C and D

A, C and D only

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QUESTION ID:23

Based on the threshold range, at the X/A ratio of 0.67, the sex of Drosophila will be:

Intersex

Superfemale

Supermale

Male

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QUESTION ID:24

In a population under Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium, out of a total of 592 people, 44 people were affected by a rare autosomal recessive disorder whereas the rest of the population was normal. How many individuals in this population have the heterozygous and homozygous dominant genotypes for this trait?

233 and 315, respectively.

315 and 233, respectively.

0.27 and 0.73, respectively.

0.73 and 0.27, respectively.

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QUESTION ID:25

Match LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Period)	LIST-II (Genus of horse)
A. Pleistocene	I. Eohippus
B. Eocene	II. Mesohippus
C. Miocene	III. Equus
D. Oligocene	IV. Merychippus

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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QUESTION ID:26

Which of the following phenomena can lead to microevolution?

A. Natural Selection

B. Sexual Selection

C. Genetic Drift

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A and B only

B and C only

A and C only

A, B and C

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QUESTION ID:27

Which of the following statements are correct about the phenomenon of genetic drift?

A. It occurs in a small population.

B. It leads to the loss of genetic variation within population.

C. It doesn't change the allele frequency randomly.

D. It occurs in a large population.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A and B only

A and C only

B and D only

C and D only

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QUESTION ID:28

The increase in the beak depth of Galápagos finches with a relative abundance of large seeds, is an example of

Disruptive selection

Directional selection

Stabilizing selection

Balancing selection

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QUESTION ID:29

How many jaws are present in Aristotle's Lantern?

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QUESTION ID:30

The technique to mark, release and recapture is a practical method for

Estimating the endangered species in a population.

Estimating the population size of mobile animals

Estimating the population size of umbrella species.

Estimating the population size of indicator animals.

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QUESTION ID:31

Any species that have been accidentally or deliberately transferred from their usual habitat to a new habitat whose abiotic conditions are also suitable for them are known as:

Alien or invasive species

Indicator species

Threatened species

Endangered species

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QUESTION ID:32

The populations, showing relatively constant density around the carrying capacity of the environment, is called

r-selected

m-selected

k-selected

p-selected

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QUESTION ID:33

Which one of the following statements is correct for Mollisol?

It is the fertile soil found in low precipitation areas.

It is the infertile soil found in high precipitation areas.

It is the fertile soil found in high precipitation areas.

It is the infertile soil found in low precipitation areas.

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QUESTION ID:34

Match LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (ACT)	LIST-II (Year of Enactment)
A. Environmental Pollution Act	I. 1981
B. The Air (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act	II. 1986
C. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act	III. 1972
D. The Wildlife Protection and Conservation Act	IV. 1974

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

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QUESTION ID:35

Arrange the given events to correct sequence in relation to translation:

A. Adenylation of amino acid and aminoacyl-tRNA charging.

B. Formation of Peptide bond.

C. Recruitment of ribosome to the mRNA.

D. Correct positioning of charged tRNA into the P-site of the ribosome.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A, B, C, D

A, C, D, B

B, A, D, C

C, B, D, A

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QUESTION ID:36

The WBC count of a group of athletes in a team was estimated to be 7900, 9000, 7800, 8300, 2900, 4545, 5100, 3700, 9900 and 4545 per mm³ of blood. Calculate the median WBC count of this group of individuals.

2900 per mm³

4545 per mm³

6369 per mm³

6450 per mm³

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QUESTION ID:37

Which of the following statements is not applicable to the mode of a dataset?

There can be more than one mode for a particular dataset.

It is affected by extreme values in the dataset.

It represents the most frequently occurring value of the dataset.

It is calculated by inspection method and grouping method.

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QUESTION ID:38

The number of fish caught each day by a fisherman for 10 consecutive days was reported to be 62, 58, 56, 57, 62, 59, 62, 57, 64, 63. What is the standard deviation of this dataset?

2.9

8.44

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QUESTION ID:39

Which one of the following animals belongs to the oviparous mammal group?

Macropus

Pteropus

Rattus

Platypus

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QUESTION ID:40

How is the mean deviation calculated for a given dataset?

Adding all the values of the given dataset.

Dividing the sum of all the values of the given dataset by the number of observations in the dataset.

Dividing the sum of all the deviations from the mean by the number of observations in the dataset.

Dividing the sum of squares of all the deviations from mean by the number of observations in the dataset.

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QUESTION ID:41

Ciliated simple columnar epithelium located at: -

A. Lining of some bronchioles of the respiratory tract

B. Cover surface of ovary

C. Larger ducts of many glands

D. Ventricles of brain

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A and D only

B and C only

A, B, C and D

B, C and D only

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QUESTION ID:42

Which one of the following statements is applicable to satellite cells?

These cells encircle PNS axons. They form the myelin sheath around the axons.

These are the flat cells surrounding the cell bodies of neurons in PNS ganglia.

These are cuboidal to columnar cells arranged in a single layer that possess microvilli and cilia.

These are small cells with slender processes that give off numerous spinelike projections.

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QUESTION ID:43

The trigeminal nerve is the largest nerve with following branches:

A. Olfactory

B. Ophthalmic

C. Maxillary

D. Mandibular

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A, B and D only

B, C and D only

A, B, C and D

A, C and D only

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QUESTION ID:44

What is Ferritin?

It is an iron storage protein in muscle fibers, liver cells and macrophages of the spleen and liver. Iron detaches from transferrin and attaches to ferritin.

It is a non-iron portion of heme which is converted to biliverdin.

It is plasma protein which transfers free iron into the blood stream.

It is an iron-containing molecule which transports oxygen from the blood stream to the tissues.

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QUESTION ID:45

Calculate the Harmonic Mean of the following data: 10 20 40 60 120

27.5

32.5

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QUESTION ID:46

What is the correct sequence of four steps of the contraction cycle in muscles?

A. Power stroke

B. Attachment of myosin to actin

C. ATP hydrolysis

D. Detachment of myosin from actin

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A, B, C, D

A, C, B, D

C, B, A, D

C, B, D, A

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QUESTION ID:47

Arrange the following enzymes of the citric acid cycle in the correct sequence.

A. Aconitase

B. Fumarate

C. Malate dehydrogenase

D. Isocitrate dehydrogenase

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

D, A, B, C

B, D, C, A

C, D, A, B

A, D, B, C

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QUESTION ID:48

In Glycolipids and sphingolipids, glycerol is replaced by which amino alcohol?

Sphingomyelins

Gangoliosides

Sphingosine

Sulfatides

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QUESTION ID:49

At low substrate concentration, the initial velocity of reaction is described as However, as substrate concentration increases, the reaction saturates and reaches a

Hyperbola and Plateau

Plateau and Hyperbola

Straight line and Hyperbola

Straight line and straight line

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QUESTION ID:50

Cellulose is a homopolymer of:

Alpha glucose

Beta glucose

Alpha fructose

Beta fructose

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