bh refers to the transmission of genetic information from parental generation to next generation, (A) Variation (B) Heredity (C) Hybridization (D) Crossing over : were used by Friedrich Miescher for his experiments, (A) RBCs (B) Platelets (C) WBCs (D) Nerve cells Epiphytic plants like orchids absorb water vapours from air with the help of epiphytic roots having special tissue called (A) phloem (B) velamen (C) lenticels (D) hydathodes Which class of the following phytohormone does kinetin belong to? (A) ABA (B) Gibberellin (C) Auxin (D) Cytokinin refers to a biochemical process of oxidation of organic compounds in an orderly manner for the liberation of chemical energy in the form of ATP, (A) Transpiration (B) Respiration (C) Transcription (D) ReductionWhich of the following is CORRECT with respect to biofortification? (A) It is a method of developing disease resistance crops. _ (B) It is a method of breeding crops to increase nutritional value. (C) It is a method of developing semi-dwarf crops, (D) It is a method of developing insect resistance crops. refers to the development and utilization of biological forms, products or processes for obtaining maximum benefits to man and other forms of life. (A) Botany (B) Biotechnology (C) Zoology {D) Nanotechnology By which of the following process formation of glycosidic bond occurs? (A) Oxidation (B) Isomerization (C) Condensation (D) Reduction*9. #11. Respiration refers to (A) a reduction process that uses oxygen, produces carbon dioxide and converts released energy into ATP (B) an anabolic process that uses oxygen and carbon dioxide to form ATP (C) a catabolic process that uses carbon dioxide, produces oxygen and converts released energy to ATP (D) a catabolic process wherein complex organic substrate is oxidized to simple components to generate biological energy. Which of the following is diploid at the time of fertilization in a gametophyte of a normal angiosperm? (A) Antipodal cell and synergids (B) Generative cell (C) Secondary nucleus (D) Prothalial cell/vegetative cell Identify the process in which complex, non- diffusible and non-absorbable food substances are converted into simple, diffusible and assimilable substances. (A) Assimilation (B) Egestion (C) Digestion (D) Ingestion*12. Identify the INCORRECT match. 13. (A) (B) (C) (D) Potassium — Urine Carbon dioxide - Lungs Vitamins — Urine Volatile substances in spices — Sweat Which organs/ glands produce eggs and sperms? (A) (B) (C) (D) accessory sex glands - Cowper’s gland in males and Vestibular gland in females accessory sex glands - testis in males and ovary in females primary sex organs - testis in males and ovary in females secondary sex organs - testis in males and ovary in females Which theory provides explanation for both natural selection as well as mutation? (A) (B) (C) (D) Modern synthetic theory of evolution Theory of biogenesis Theory of panspermia Theory of special creationDiffuse type of nervous system is found in (A) Hydra (B) Planaria (C) Vertebrates (D) Sponges _____ is a foreign substance capable of stimulating an immune response. (A) Antigen (B) Paratope (C) APC (D) Antibody Identify the correct sequence of ecological hierarchy? (A) PopulationOrganisms—Community— Biome (B) Biome—Community—Organisms— Population (C) Organisms—Population—Biome— Community (D) Organisms—Population—Community— Biome What is the term used to denote the gradual and predictable change in the species composition of a given area? (A) Ecological succession (B) Stratification (C) Zonation (D) Speciation20. 21, Correlate the following. Intraspecific diversity: Genetic diversity:: Interspecific diversity: (A) Species diversity (B) Ecological diversity (C) Allelic diversity (D) Ecosystem diversity is interaction between two alleles which are present on the same gene locus of two homologous chromosomes. (A) — Intragenic interaction (B) — Intergenic interaction (C) Non-allelic interaction (D) Both (A) and (B) Which of the following is the CORRECT statement with respect to formation of nucleosome? (A) The positively charged DNA molecule is wrapped around the negatively charged histone tetramer. (B) The positively charged DNA molecule is wrapped around negatively charged histone octamer, (C) The neutral histone octamer is wrapped around negatively charged DNA molecule. (D) The negatively charged DNA is wrapped around the positively charged histone octamer.22. 24, 25. Identify the type of water that is available to the plants. (A) Combined water (B) Gravitational water (C) Hygroscopic water (D) Capillary water Why are gibberellins used to promote seed germination in monocotyledons? (A) They induce dedifferentiation. (B) They produce hydrolysing enzymes. (C) They induce cell division. (D) They soften the seed coat. is the uppermost part of pharynx. (A) Laryngo-pharynx (B) Oro-pharynx (C) Naso-pharynx (D) Vestibule Identify the example! of biofortification from the following. (A) Vitamin C — biofortification of bitter gourd, tomato (B) Vitamin A — biofortification of carrot and spinach (C) Amino acid- biofortification of Maize (D) All ofthese Which of the following term represents pairing of primers to the ssDNA segment during PCR? (A) Annealing (B) Polymerisation (C) Denaturation (D) De-annealing+27. *28. 29. *30. refers to enzymes that act at a site far away from the site of its synthesis. (A) Endoenzymes (B) Coenzymes (C) Apoenzymes (D) Exoenzymes Identify the statement that correctly describes phosphorylation. (A) Phosphorylation is the formation of AMP, by addition inorganic phosphate to ADP. (B) Phosphorylation is the formation of ADP, by addition inorganic phosphate to ATP. (C) Phosphorylation is the formation of ATP, by addition morganic phosphate to ADP. (D) Phosphorylation is the formation of GTP, by addition inorganic phosphate to AMP, Where does the endothecium layer of anther lobes is present? (A) In the middle region (B) Inner to epidermis (C) Outside the epidermis (D) In the innermost region The amount of heat liberated by combustion of 1g. of food in a bomb calorimeter is called (A) _ calorie (B) gross calorific value /gross energy (C) physiological value (D) heat energysh 32, 33. 34, The point where the ureter arises from the kidney to where it opens into the urinary bladder is about _em. (A) 25-30 (B) 50-70 (C) 30-40 (D) 10-20 What is the other term used for fallopian tube? (A) Endometrium (B) Fundus (C) Oviduct (D) Uterus Which of the following is TRUE for zygote mortality? (A) Egg is fertilized and zygote is formed. (B) Sperm transfer takes place but egg is not fertilized. (C) Egg is fertilized but zygote dies. (D) Hybrids are sterile. Neurotransmitters are removed from synaptic cleft by after transmission of impulse. (A) — calcium channels (B) hormones (C) cholinesterase (D) astrocytes35, 36. 37. 38, is released during rupture of oocyst of malarial parasite. (A) Gametocytes (B) Sporozoites (C) Hepatocyst (D) Ookinete Identify the type of growth in the given figure of age pyramid. Male Female Age pyramid (A) Zero (B) Slow (C) Negative (D) Rapid What is the sum total of all the population in a given habitat? (A) Community (B) Adaptations (C) Biological interactions (D) Ecosystem Acronym for IUCN is (A) International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. (B) International Union for Conservation of Natural habitat. (C) International Union for Conservation of Nature, (D) International Union for Conservation of Natural Resources.39. 41. 42. 43. Identify the scientists. who — proposed chromosomal theory of inheritance. (A) Mendel (B) Norman Borlaug (C) Sutton and Boveri (D) Watson and Crick DNA replication begins at specific sites situated on the molecule. Such sites are called (A) _ origin points (B) unzipping sites (C) binding sites (D) unwinding sites From the following which is NOT a property of water? (A) It is a best transporting medium for dissolved minerals and food molecules. (B) It provides energy necessary for most of the chemical reactions. (C) It is a best aqueous medium for all biochemical reactions occurring in the cells. (D) It is a best solvent for most of the solutes, Among the following which is a natural auxin? (A) NAA (B) 2.4-D (C) 2,4,5-T (D) IAA Into which of the following does the terminal bronchiole end? (A) Tertiary bronchioles (B) Bronchi (C) Primary bronchiole (D) AlveoliAd *47, Identify the CORRECT statements. (A) Some mushrooms and truffles produce edible fruiting bodies. (B) Some mushrooms and truffles have fruiting bodies that are rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. (C) Some mushrooms and truffles contain fruiting bodies that are sugar and fat free. (D) All of these Vectors are molecules that carry a foreign gene and replicate inside the host cell. (A) lipid (B) protein (C) DNA (D) RNA is NOT a simple protein. (A) Albumin (B) Histone (C) Haemoglobin (D) Both (B) and (C) From the following identify the correct description of anaerobic respiration. (A) It is the substrate level dephosphorylation that does not involve atmospheric oxygen. (B) It is the extracellular anabolic process that involves atmospheric oxygen. (C) It is the cellular respiration that does not involve atmospheric oxygen. (D) It is the extracellular respiration that involves atmospheric oxygen.48. *49. *50. 51. The intine of a pollen grain is made up of which of the following? (A) Cellulose and pectin (B) Lignin and cutin (C) Pectin and lignin (D) Lipid and protein The crown of the tooth is covered by the hardest substance of the body called the (A) dentine (B) pulp (C) enamel (D) dental tubules If a person is sweating and does not drink enough water, the concentration of urine is likely to be mOsm/L, (A) 300 (B) 1200 (C) 50 (D) 100 During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium thicken up to 8-10 mm? (A) Follicular phase (B) Secretory phase (C) Proliferative phase (D) Menstrual phase52, 53. 54. 55. 56. Identify the INCORRECT statement. (A) White winged moths camouflaged well with the lichen covered trees. (B) Black sooty smoke made black winged moths easy victims for predatory birds, (C) Industrial revolution was an advantage for black winged moths. (D) After industrial revolution the number of white winged moths reduced drastically. Which lobe ig responsible for somaesthetic sensation of pain? (A) Occipital lobe (B) Parietal lobe (C) Temporal lobe (D) Frontal lobe Identify the correct set of antiretroviral drugs for AIDS, (A) Efavirenz, Lamivudine, Tenofovir (B) Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Nystatin (C) Chloromycetin, Diethylcarbamazine, Nystatin (D) Penicillin, Chloramphenicol, Ampicillin All of the following are true with respect to Opuntia, EXCEPT (A) Stomata remains closed during day time. (B) Leaf spines perform the function of photosynthesis, (C) Opuntia show CAM pathway. (D) Leaves are reduced to spines. Extent of global diversity of invertebrates is shown in the pie diagram below. Choose the most appropriate alternative that the four portions (a-d) represent,| (A) | Molluses Crustaceans — Insects | animals | wh isnt OOM D2 L 7 Crustaceans | Insects /Molluses | Other | | animals coups (C) Insects Crustaceans ‘Other |Molluses | | | ‘animal | fe ups (D) Insects | Molluscs | Crustaceans | Other | animal [ob ioltocutiiccc sll tyy groups _ 57. Which of the following refers to 6 iting of genes to inherit together? (A) Crossing over (B) Chiasmata (C) Synapsis (D) Linkage 58. tefers to the process of copying of genetic information from one (template) strand of DNA into a single stranded RNA transcript. (A) Translocation (B) Transcription (C) Transformation (D) Translation59. 60. 61. 62, refers to water present in the form of hydrated oxides of silicon, aluminium, etc. (A) Hygroscopic water(B) Chemical water (C) Combined water (D) Capillary water In plant tissue culture auxin is used for (A) root initiation (B) ripening of fruits (C) delayed senescence (D) leaf senescence Which of the following is CORRECT with respect to vital capacity? (A) [tis the maximum amount of air that can be breathed out after a maximum inspiration. (B) [tis the volume of air inspired or expired during normal breathing. (C) [tis about 1100 to 1500 mL (D) It is the sum total of TV, ERV and RV. Which of the following is known as brewer's yeast? (A) Aspergillus niger (B) Propionibacterium shermanii (C) Penicillium roqueforti (D) Saccharomyces cerevisiae*64. “65, 66. Insect resistant plants contain either a gene from B. thuringiensis or the (A) Aspergillus niger (B) cowpea trypsin inhibitor gene (C) Acetobacter aceti (D) Raizopus arrhizus Repeating units of chromatin are known as (A) nucleosomes (B) nucleoids (C) nucleosides (D) nucleoplasm Identify the CORRECT statement/s with respect to aerobic respiration. (A) It involves glycolysis, acetyl CoA formation, Krebs cycle, electron transfer chain reaction and terminal oxidation. (B) It involves complete oxidation of glucose to CO; and H:O with release of large amount of energy. (C) Tt occurs in the presence of free molecular oxygen. (D) All of the above In which of the following manner the arrangement of megaspores in a tetrad is observed in angiosperms? (A) Isobilateral {B) Tetrahedral (C) Linear (D) Decussate*67, *68. 69. 70. Match the Column [ with Column II and select the correct option. i. | Heterodont | a. | Teeth embedded in | | separate sockets in- _ - _jaw bone I ii, | Diphyodont |b. | Foursets ofteeth iii. | Thecodont | c. | Two sets of teeth in | __| lifetime | (A) i-a, ii-b, iii-c (B) i-e, ii-a,iii—b (C) i-b, ii-c, iii-a (D) i-c, ii—b,iii-a Glucose is reabsorbed from the glomerular filtrate mainly in the (A) _ collecting tube (B) loop of Henle (C) proximal convoluted tubule (D) distal convoluted tubule Which of the following is a hormone releasing IUD? (A) Cu7 (B) Cu-T (C) Multiload 375 (D) LNG-20 The ‘eye muscles’ are controlled by which cranial nerves? (A) Ill, V and VII (B) IV, Vand VII (C) W,IVandVI (D) IL, IVandV71. #3: 74. Sensitized helper T-cells produce (A) (C) lymphokines (B) lysine perforins (D) lysozyme Identify the correct set of biomes, (A) (B) (C) (D) Rainforests, Deserts, Thermal springs Rainforests and Deserts Thermal springs and compost pits Rainforests, Deserts, Thermal springs and Compost pits refers to transmission of body characters other than the sex linked traits from parents to their offsprings through autosomes. (A) (B) (C) (D) Polygenic inheritance Incomplete inheritance Autosomal inheritance Sex linked inheritance From the following identify the features of “Genetic code”. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (A) (B) (C) (D) It is a triplet or three letter code. The code is overlapping. The code is commaless. The genetic code was deciphered by Watson and Crick The statements (i), (ii), (iii) are correct but (iv) is wrong. The statements (i) and (iii) are correct, but (ii) and (iv) are wrong. All are wrong. All are correct.75. 76. Or, Approximately what percent of carbon dioxide released by tissue cells diffuses into the plasma and then into RBCs? (A) 7% (B) 30% (C) 10% (D) 70% Study the following statements regarding proteins that are being produced by transgenic crop plants and select the correct option. i. Human testosterone hormone is produced by gene inserted into the chloroplast DNA of tobacco plants. il, Protein antigens to be used in vaccines for e.g. Patient-specific antilymphoma (a cancer) vaccines. iii, %In transgenic plants, Humanized antibodies can be produced against HIV, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Herpes simplex virus (HSV). (A) ii and iii are correct, (B) i, ii and iii are correct. (C) iand iii are correct (D) i and ii are correct. From the following identify an example of disaccharides, (A) Fructose (B) Sedoheptulose (C) Erythrose (D) Maltose*78. 79. For which of the following reasons stepwise cellular respiration is useful? (A) The energy produced can be regulated according to needs. (B) The wastage of energy is avoided. (C) It prevents sudden increase in temperature. (D) All of these Identify the term that correctly describes the transfer of pollen grains through wind. (A) Omithophily (B) Anemophily (C) Hydrophily (D) Entomophily Identify the CORRECT combinations in the given table. Location —- Function | Malpighian | Cortex Filtering = | = blood ii. | Proximal | Cortex Absorption of | convoluted | useful | tubule substances iii. | Distal | Only Absorption of convoluted | Medulla urea by action | _ tubule | of ADH liv. | Collecting | Either Collection of duct Cortex or urine - | Medulla (A) iii (B) ii, iii (C) iii, iv (D) ijiv81. &2. 83. 84. Complete the analogy. | primary spermatocyte : 4 spermatozoa :: 1 primary oocyte : (A) 2ova (B) lovum (C) 4ova (D) 6 ova Downward extension of is called neurohypophysis. (A) hypothalamus (B) thalamus (C) diencephalon (D) thyroid gland Which type of cells are responsible for humoral immunity? (A) B-lymphocytes (B) T-lymphocytes (C) Neutrophils (D) Both (A) and (B) Complete the given analogy. Mortality: No. of deaths in a population during a given period:: Emigration: _ (A) No. of individuals who have left the particular habitat at a given period of time. (B) No. of births during a given period in a population.85. 86. 87. (C) No. of individuals of same species who have come into a particular habitat in a given time. (D) None of these Inheritance of hypertrichosis occurs directly from (A) mother to daughter (B) father to daughter (C) father to son (D) mother to son refers to the mechanism in which codons of mRNA are translated and specific amino acids in a sequence form a polypeptide on ribosomes. (A) Transcription (B) Translation (C) Transformation (D) Translocation By which of the following emphysema is characterized? (A) Breakdown of alveoli (B) Constriction of bronchioles (C) Inflammation of larynx (D) Inflammation of trachea$8. *R9. 91. 92. 93, 94, Which of the following induces pollen germination and tube growth i vitro? (A) Abscisic acid (B) Sucrose (C) Cone. H)SO, (D) Dilute HCI The human kidney is histologically divided into (A) outer renal cortex and inner pith (B) outer cortex and inner medulla (C) outer fascia and inner medulla (D) outer pelvis and inner cortex How many ovum are formed when a diploid cell undergoes meiosis, during oogenesis? (A) 1 @) 4 ©) 3 WO) 2 Which hormone is responsible for the reabsorption of Na’, K" and water? (A) Aldosterone (B) Vasopressin (C) Adrenaline (D) Testosterone Genetic material in HIV is in the form of (A) dsRNA (B) séRNA (C) dsDNA (D) ssDNA The criss-cross pattern of inheritance is observed in (A) haemophilia (B) colour blindness (C) hypertrichosis (D) _ both (A) and (B) Which of the following gene is responsible for the synthesis of repressor in operon? (A) Promoter gene (B) Structural gene (C) Regulatorgene (D) Operator gene96. 97. Identify the TRUE statements regarding plasma. (A) It contains 7 to § % proteins, (B) It contains | % inorganic solutes. (C) Itis straw coloured. (D) All of the above Which of the following happens during triple fusion? (A) Fusion of two eggs with a male gamete (B) Fusion of two antipodals with male gametes (C) Fusion of two male gametes with one egg (D) Fusion of one male gamete with secondary nucleus Which of the following are known as the nourishing cells present in the seminiferous tubules? {A) Spermatogonia (B) Leydig cells (C) Sertoli cells (D) Follicular cells98. Branches of which nerve innervate the parotid salivary glands? (A) Facial (B) Spinal accessory (C) Vagus (D) Glossopharyngeal Uterine contraction during parturition are triggered by (A) Prolactin (B) Vasopressin (C) Oxytocin (D) Relaxin ACTH is (A) Anticorticotropic hormone (B) Adrenalcorticotropic hormone (c) Adrenocorticothyroid hormone (D) Adrenocorticotropic hormone