Biology miscellaneous


  1. Stem is usually









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    Tropism is a growth movement whose direction is determined by the direction from which the stimulus strikes the plant. Most stems are positively phototropic, while most roots are said to be negatively phototropic.

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    Tropism is a growth movement whose direction is determined by the direction from which the stimulus strikes the plant. Most stems are positively phototropic, while most roots are said to be negatively phototropic.


  1. Fist is a first class protein as it contains









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    Animal proteins derived from meat and fish are called first class proteins. A first-class protein is one which contains all 8 essential amino acids (which cannot be made by the body). They are also called complete proteins. Plant proteins are called second class proteins.

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    Animal proteins derived from meat and fish are called first class proteins. A first-class protein is one which contains all 8 essential amino acids (which cannot be made by the body). They are also called complete proteins. Plant proteins are called second class proteins.



  1. Bulbils takes part in









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    Bulbil is a small bulblike organ of vegetative reproduction growing in leaf axils or on flower stalks of plants such as the onion and tiger lily. It is a reproductive organ that takes part in vegetative reproduction. The bulbils drop from the parent plant on to the ground, give out adventitious roots and develop into new plants.

    Correct Option: B

    Bulbil is a small bulblike organ of vegetative reproduction growing in leaf axils or on flower stalks of plants such as the onion and tiger lily. It is a reproductive organ that takes part in vegetative reproduction. The bulbils drop from the parent plant on to the ground, give out adventitious roots and develop into new plants.


  1. Water of coconut is









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    Coconut water, the clear liquid inside young green coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm), is liquid endosperm. In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during their nuclear phase of development. It contains sugars, vitamins, minerals, proteins, free amino acids and growth promoting factors.

    Correct Option: D

    Coconut water, the clear liquid inside young green coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm), is liquid endosperm. In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during their nuclear phase of development. It contains sugars, vitamins, minerals, proteins, free amino acids and growth promoting factors.



  1. Resin is a product of









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    Resin in the most specific use of the term is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. It is distinct from other liquid compounds found inside plants or exuded by plants, such as sap, latex, or mucilage.

    Correct Option: B

    Resin in the most specific use of the term is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. It is distinct from other liquid compounds found inside plants or exuded by plants, such as sap, latex, or mucilage.