Biology miscellaneous


  1. The number of chromosomes present in the somatic cell of the human cell is









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    Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes (22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes), giving a total of 46 per cell.

    Correct Option: C

    Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes (22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes), giving a total of 46 per cell.


  1. Which of the following animals has a clitellum ?









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    A clitellum is part of a of the reproductive system of clitellates, a subgroup of annelids which contains oligochaetes (earthworms) and hirudineans (leeches). The clitellum is a thick, saddle-like, ring found in the epidermis (skin) of the worm, usually with a light colored pigment. To form a cocoon for its eggs, the clitellum secretes a viscous fluid.

    Correct Option: C

    A clitellum is part of a of the reproductive system of clitellates, a subgroup of annelids which contains oligochaetes (earthworms) and hirudineans (leeches). The clitellum is a thick, saddle-like, ring found in the epidermis (skin) of the worm, usually with a light colored pigment. To form a cocoon for its eggs, the clitellum secretes a viscous fluid.



  1. Which of the following is a deficiency disease ?









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    Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C. Vitamin. This causes muscle weakness, joint pain and problems with wound healing. It can also lead to loose teeth, bleeding and swollen gums, easily bruised skin and fatigue, and sometimes depression.

    Correct Option: C

    Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C. Vitamin. This causes muscle weakness, joint pain and problems with wound healing. It can also lead to loose teeth, bleeding and swollen gums, easily bruised skin and fatigue, and sometimes depression.


  1. Which virus from the following combinations is contagious for human beings ?









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    A bird-adapted strain of H5N1, called HPAI A(H5N1) for "highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of type A of subtype H5N1", is the causative agent of H5N1 flu, commonly known as "avian influenza" or "bird flu". It is enzootic in many bird populations, especially in Southeast Asia. One strain of HPAI A(H5N1) is spreading globally after first appearing in Asia.

    Correct Option: A

    A bird-adapted strain of H5N1, called HPAI A(H5N1) for "highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of type A of subtype H5N1", is the causative agent of H5N1 flu, commonly known as "avian influenza" or "bird flu". It is enzootic in many bird populations, especially in Southeast Asia. One strain of HPAI A(H5N1) is spreading globally after first appearing in Asia.



  1. Drying oils contain a fairly large proportion of









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    They contain a high percentage of "polyunsaturates" (polyunsaturated fatty acids). Most drying oils owe their drying properties to the presence of a large percentage of linolenic acid (which derives its name from "linseed"), which is highly unsaturated.

    Correct Option: D

    They contain a high percentage of "polyunsaturates" (polyunsaturated fatty acids). Most drying oils owe their drying properties to the presence of a large percentage of linolenic acid (which derives its name from "linseed"), which is highly unsaturated.