Biology miscellaneous


  1. Which one of the following features is absent in a virus ?









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    A virus has a simple structure. It has no internal cellular structure, no cell wall or cell membrane, just the protein coat that holds the string of nucleic acid. It is made only of a nucleic acid + a protein coat. A cell wall is a layer located outside the cell membrane found in plants, fungi, bacteria, algae, and archaea.

    Correct Option: B

    A virus has a simple structure. It has no internal cellular structure, no cell wall or cell membrane, just the protein coat that holds the string of nucleic acid. It is made only of a nucleic acid + a protein coat. A cell wall is a layer located outside the cell membrane found in plants, fungi, bacteria, algae, and archaea.


  1. Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution ?









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    Most of environmental (air) pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, and gasoline to produce electricity and power. All these produce harmful CO2 or its variants. On the contrary, when hydrogen burns in air, it produces nothing but water vapor. It is therefore the cleanest possible as it doesn’t produce CO2.

    Correct Option: D

    Most of environmental (air) pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, and gasoline to produce electricity and power. All these produce harmful CO2 or its variants. On the contrary, when hydrogen burns in air, it produces nothing but water vapor. It is therefore the cleanest possible as it doesn’t produce CO2.



  1. The sense of balance is achieved by :









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    The cerebellum equilibrium controls the aspects of balance, equilibrium, and muscle tone, which are factors that provide for smooth movement and activity. Electrical impulses from the cerebellum stimulate muscles that are responsible for voluntary movement, and it works in coordination with the motor cortices of the cerebrum for this overall function.

    Correct Option: C

    The cerebellum equilibrium controls the aspects of balance, equilibrium, and muscle tone, which are factors that provide for smooth movement and activity. Electrical impulses from the cerebellum stimulate muscles that are responsible for voluntary movement, and it works in coordination with the motor cortices of the cerebrum for this overall function.


  1. The fleshy thalamus is edible in









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    Apple is a pome, a simple, fleshy but false fruit as it is surrounded by a fleshy thalamus which is edible while actual fruit lies within. Other examples are pear, loquat, etc.

    Correct Option: B

    Apple is a pome, a simple, fleshy but false fruit as it is surrounded by a fleshy thalamus which is edible while actual fruit lies within. Other examples are pear, loquat, etc.



  1. Red rot of sugarcane is caused by :









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    Red rot disease is caused by the fungus Glomerella tucumanensis. An older name, Colletotrichum falcatum, is still preferred by some pathologists. Red rot occurs in various parts of the cane plant but it is usually considered a stalk and a seed-piece disease. Its symptoms are highly variable depending upon the susceptibility of the sugarcane variety and the environment.

    Correct Option: C

    Red rot disease is caused by the fungus Glomerella tucumanensis. An older name, Colletotrichum falcatum, is still preferred by some pathologists. Red rot occurs in various parts of the cane plant but it is usually considered a stalk and a seed-piece disease. Its symptoms are highly variable depending upon the susceptibility of the sugarcane variety and the environment.