Branch of Zoology


  1. Which of the following blood group is called universal donor ?









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    A person containing O+ blood group does not possess any antigen to elicit any antibody reaction in the receiver. Thus, a person with O+ is the universal donor. AB+ on the other hand is a universal acceptor.

    Correct Option: C

    A person containing O+ blood group does not possess any antigen to elicit any antibody reaction in the receiver. Thus, a person with O+ is the universal donor. AB+ on the other hand is a universal acceptor.


  1. Which part of the human brain regulates sleep ?









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    The Pineal gland regulates the sleep patterns in humans by secreting melatonin and serotonin. It is a small endocrine gland resting in the middle of the brain.

    Correct Option: C

    The Pineal gland regulates the sleep patterns in humans by secreting melatonin and serotonin. It is a small endocrine gland resting in the middle of the brain.



  1. The leading probiotic drink yakult contains which of the following bacterium ?









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    Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota is the bacterium used in the probiotic drink Yakult, which is a fermented mixture of skimmed milk and the bacteria. Yakult has been created by Japanese scientist Minoru Shirota.

    Correct Option: B

    Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota is the bacterium used in the probiotic drink Yakult, which is a fermented mixture of skimmed milk and the bacteria. Yakult has been created by Japanese scientist Minoru Shirota.


  1. The organ of the human body which stores the carbohydrates in the form of glycogen is









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    Liver is the site of storage of extra carbohydrate or glucose by converting it into glycogen. When there is energy deficit, the stored glycogen is again broken down to glucose. The deprivation of the hormone insulin imbalances this carbohydrate homeostasis in the body.

    Correct Option: D

    Liver is the site of storage of extra carbohydrate or glucose by converting it into glycogen. When there is energy deficit, the stored glycogen is again broken down to glucose. The deprivation of the hormone insulin imbalances this carbohydrate homeostasis in the body.



  1. Which of the following is not a digestive enzyme in the human system?









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    Gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid (HCI) by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility. Trypsin, Ptyalin and Pepsin are digestive enzymes. Trypsin and pepsin are proteolytic enzymes, Ptyalin or amylase is a starch degrading enzyme.

    Correct Option: B

    Gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid (HCI) by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility. Trypsin, Ptyalin and Pepsin are digestive enzymes. Trypsin and pepsin are proteolytic enzymes, Ptyalin or amylase is a starch degrading enzyme.