Biology miscellaneous


  1. Which one of the following pairs belongs to cartilaginous fish ?









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    Chondrichthyes or cartilaginous fishes are jawed fish with paired fins, paired nares, scales, a twochambered heart, and skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone. The cartilaginous fish are so named because their skeleton is composed of cartilage which is not reinforced by the minerals that make bone. It includes elasmobranchs: sharks, rays and skates, etc.

    Correct Option: B

    Chondrichthyes or cartilaginous fishes are jawed fish with paired fins, paired nares, scales, a twochambered heart, and skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone. The cartilaginous fish are so named because their skeleton is composed of cartilage which is not reinforced by the minerals that make bone. It includes elasmobranchs: sharks, rays and skates, etc.


  1. Which one of the following is not a true fish ?









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    Lepisma saccharina, frequently called a silverfish or fishmoth is a small, wingless insect in the order Thysanura. Silverfish are always wingless and are silvery to brown in colour because their bodies are covered with fine scales. They are generally soft bodied. Its common name derives from the animal’s silvery light grey and blue colour, combined with the fish-like appearance of its movements, while the scientific name indicates the silverfish’s diet of carbohydrates such as sugar or starches.

    Correct Option: A

    Lepisma saccharina, frequently called a silverfish or fishmoth is a small, wingless insect in the order Thysanura. Silverfish are always wingless and are silvery to brown in colour because their bodies are covered with fine scales. They are generally soft bodied. Its common name derives from the animal’s silvery light grey and blue colour, combined with the fish-like appearance of its movements, while the scientific name indicates the silverfish’s diet of carbohydrates such as sugar or starches.



  1. Johann Gregor Mendel is famous for propounding









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    The Laws of Heredity are few; their implications for life are vast. The simplest genetic characteristics are those whose presence depends on the genotype at a single locus; i.e., one gene controls the expression of one characteristic. Such characters are known as Mendelian, after their original discoverer, the Austrian botanist Gregor Mendel. Over 10,000 Mendelian characters have been identified in humans. Mendelian laws of inheritance are statements about the way certain characteristics are transmitted from one generation to another in an organism.

    Correct Option: B

    The Laws of Heredity are few; their implications for life are vast. The simplest genetic characteristics are those whose presence depends on the genotype at a single locus; i.e., one gene controls the expression of one characteristic. Such characters are known as Mendelian, after their original discoverer, the Austrian botanist Gregor Mendel. Over 10,000 Mendelian characters have been identified in humans. Mendelian laws of inheritance are statements about the way certain characteristics are transmitted from one generation to another in an organism.


  1. Which of the following has no skeleton at all ?









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    Silverfish are always wingless and are silvery to brown in color because their bodies are covered with fine scales. They are generally soft bodied.

    Correct Option: D

    Silverfish are always wingless and are silvery to brown in color because their bodies are covered with fine scales. They are generally soft bodied.



  1. What is an endoscope ?









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    Endoscopymeans looking inside and typically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons using an endoscope, an instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike most other medical imaging devices, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. Endoscopy can also refer to using a borescope in technical situations where direct line of-sight observation is not feasible. The following conditions and illnesses are most commonly investigated or diagnosed with an endoscopy: breathing disorders; chronic diarrhea; internal bleeding; irritable bowel syndrome; stomach ulcers, etc.

    Correct Option: A

    Endoscopymeans looking inside and typically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons using an endoscope, an instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike most other medical imaging devices, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. Endoscopy can also refer to using a borescope in technical situations where direct line of-sight observation is not feasible. The following conditions and illnesses are most commonly investigated or diagnosed with an endoscopy: breathing disorders; chronic diarrhea; internal bleeding; irritable bowel syndrome; stomach ulcers, etc.