Biology miscellaneous


  1. Which of the following is used in the treatment of cancer ?









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    Chemotherapy (or CTX) is a category of cancer treatment that uses chemical substances, especially one or more anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents) that are given as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. Traditional chemotherapeutic agents are cytotoxic, that is to say they act by killing cells that divide rapidly, one of the main properties of most cancer cells.

    Correct Option: B

    Chemotherapy (or CTX) is a category of cancer treatment that uses chemical substances, especially one or more anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents) that are given as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. Traditional chemotherapeutic agents are cytotoxic, that is to say they act by killing cells that divide rapidly, one of the main properties of most cancer cells.


  1. The hydrophilic nature of DNA is due to the presence of :









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    The phosphate groups on DNA are ionic and charged. Each phosphate group on the DNA backbone is one unit of negative charge (-1). Charged molecules attract water and are hydrophilic. DNA has two hydrophilic polar external backbones made of sugars and phosphate groups joined by ester bonds.

    Correct Option: B

    The phosphate groups on DNA are ionic and charged. Each phosphate group on the DNA backbone is one unit of negative charge (-1). Charged molecules attract water and are hydrophilic. DNA has two hydrophilic polar external backbones made of sugars and phosphate groups joined by ester bonds.



  1. The resources which are obtained from bio sphere and have life are :









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    Biotic resources describe living or once living resources of a community; for example organisms, such as plants and animals. They are obtained from the biosphere and have life. The resources which are composed of non-living things are called Abiotic Resources. For example, water, minerals, metals, wind, solar energy etc.

    Correct Option: B

    Biotic resources describe living or once living resources of a community; for example organisms, such as plants and animals. They are obtained from the biosphere and have life. The resources which are composed of non-living things are called Abiotic Resources. For example, water, minerals, metals, wind, solar energy etc.


  1. Interferons are synthesized in response to









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    Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, or tumor cells. Interferon synthesis occurs primarily in response to viral single-stranded or double stranded RNA that are either the genetic material of RNA viruses or a product of viral transcription. Interferons are named for their ability to “interfere” with viral replication by protecting cells from virus infections.

    Correct Option: D

    Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, or tumor cells. Interferon synthesis occurs primarily in response to viral single-stranded or double stranded RNA that are either the genetic material of RNA viruses or a product of viral transcription. Interferons are named for their ability to “interfere” with viral replication by protecting cells from virus infections.



  1. What does the word ‘amphibian’ means ?









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    The word amphibian means two-lives. Amphibians spend their lives in the water and on land. All amphibians begin their life in water with gills and tails; as they grow, they develop lungs and legs for their life on land. Members of this animal class are frogs, toads, etc.

    Correct Option: C

    The word amphibian means two-lives. Amphibians spend their lives in the water and on land. All amphibians begin their life in water with gills and tails; as they grow, they develop lungs and legs for their life on land. Members of this animal class are frogs, toads, etc.