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#Question id: 124


What is the role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?

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  1. Blocks the association of the fatty acyl chains of phospholipids at high temperature.

  2. Aids in the transport of small hydrophobic molecules across the membrane.

  3. Is a receptor site for hormones on the surface of membranes.

  4. Broadens the temperature range of optimum membrane fluidity.

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#Question id: 40444

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Which of the following bacteria belong to the coliform group?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Streptococcus faecalis
C. Clostridium perfringens
D. Bacillus
Options:

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#Question id: 40445

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 choose the Correct statements:
1. Brown algae possess fucoxanthin pigment.
2. Red algae lack chlorophyll.
3. Cyanobacteria are prokaryotic.

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#Question id: 40446

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Assertion–Reason
Assertion: Red algae appear red.
Reason: Presence of phycoerythrin masks chlorophyll.

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#Question id: 40447

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Match the staining technique/structure in List-I with the correct chemical reagent in List-II.

List-I (Technique/Structure)List-II (Reagent/Stain)
A. Endospore StainingI. Crystal Violet
B. Gram Staining (Primary)II. Malachite Green
C. Fungal Cell WallIII. Chitin (Stains with Cotton Blue)
D. Bacterial TransformationIV. DNA (Identified by Avery et al.)

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#Question id: 40448

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Given below are two statements regarding bacterial genetics:
Statement I: F. Griffith discovered the phenomenon of transformation using Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Statement II: In Griffith's experiment, the heat-killed S-strain was virulent and caused the death of mice when injected alone.
Choose the correct answer:

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#Question id: 40449

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Nigella is not a member of the family Characeae.
Reason (R): Nigella is a genus of angiosperms (flowering plants) known for producing black cumin seeds, whereas Characeae is an algal family.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer: