Biology miscellaneous


  1. The Particulate Matter (PM-10) exhaled from the polluted atmosphere is often filtered out during the process of









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    PM-10 is a particulate matter having an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 µm. Particles larger than 10 microns tend to be filtered out in the nose and therefore do not enter the respiratory tract.

    Correct Option: B

    PM-10 is a particulate matter having an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 µm. Particles larger than 10 microns tend to be filtered out in the nose and therefore do not enter the respiratory tract.


  1. Blood pressure may be increased by the excessive secretion of









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    With its excess secretion, also known as hypersecretion, thyroxin (T4) causes an increased heart rate, high blood pressure, possible palpitations, and could lead to heart failure. It is related to hyperthyroidism.

    Correct Option: A

    With its excess secretion, also known as hypersecretion, thyroxin (T4) causes an increased heart rate, high blood pressure, possible palpitations, and could lead to heart failure. It is related to hyperthyroidism.



  1. The outer skin most of the crustaceans are made up of a carbohydrate. This carbohydrate is









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    All crustaceans have a body covered with a protective shell composed of a horny substance called chiton. The outer skeleton is not continuous but made up of divided sections called somites.

    Correct Option: C

    All crustaceans have a body covered with a protective shell composed of a horny substance called chiton. The outer skeleton is not continuous but made up of divided sections called somites.


  1. Taxonomy is a science that deals with









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    Taxonomy is the academic discipline of defining groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics and giving names to those groups. Each group is given a rank and groups of a given rank can be aggregated to form a super group of higher rank and thus create a hierarchical classification.

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    Taxonomy is the academic discipline of defining groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics and giving names to those groups. Each group is given a rank and groups of a given rank can be aggregated to form a super group of higher rank and thus create a hierarchical classification.



  1. Emulsification is









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    Emulsification is the breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, uniformly distributed particles. It is accomplished mainly by bile acids in the small intestine. Emulsification is the first preparation of fat for chemical digestion by specific enzymes.

    Correct Option: A

    Emulsification is the breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, uniformly distributed particles. It is accomplished mainly by bile acids in the small intestine. Emulsification is the first preparation of fat for chemical digestion by specific enzymes.