2

a. entropy b. enthalpy c. oxidation d. activation energy

15. The correct sequence in increasing order of organizational complexity is
a. Population-Variety-Species-Ecosystem
b. Population-Species-Community-Ecosystem
c. Population-Ecosystem-Species-Community
d. Community-Population-Biosphere-Ecosystem
16. Saline drip is given to patients suffering from
a. High blood pressure
b. Low blood pressure
c. Heart disease
d. Tuberculosis
17. Approximate number of chemicals present in the cells of living organisms is
a. 50
b. 500
c. 5000
d. 50000
18. In biological systems, the loss of energy is restored through the input of
a. Free energy
b. Entropy
c. Enthalpy
d. Activation energy
19. Secretion of sweat glands of mammals is primarily meant for
a. removal of excess water
b. regulation of body temperature
c. removal of excess salts
d. killing of bacteria
20. The ultimate source of energy for the biological world is
a. Food
b. Glucose
c. ATP
d. Sun
21. An interesting modification of flower shape for insect pollination occurs in some Orchids in
which the male insect mistakes the pattern on the orchid flower for the female species and
tries to mate with it, thereby pollinating the flower. This phenomenon is
a. Mimicry
b. Pseudocopulation
c. Pseudopollination
d. Pseudoparthenocarpy
22. If a person shows production of interferons in his body, the chances are that he has got an
infection of
a. Typhoid
b. Measles
c. Tetanus
d. Malaria