1.
In gene therapy of Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) deficiency, the patient requires periodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes because:
2.
If 8 Drosophila in a laboratory population of 80 died during a week, the death rate in the population is ______ individuals per Drosophila per week.
3.
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The release of sperms into the seminiferous tubules is called spermiation.Statement II: Spermiogenesis is the process of formation of sperms from spermatogonia.
4.
Ten E. coli cells with ¹⁵N-dsDNA are incubated in medium containing ¹⁴N nucleotides. After 60 minutes, how many E. coli cells will have DNA totally free from ¹⁵N?
5.
Which of the following is a correct match for disease and its symptoms?
6.
Which of the following is present between the adjacent bones of the vertebral column?
7.
If the length of a DNA molecule is 1.1 metres, what will be the approximate number of base pairs?
8.
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Fatty acids and glycerols cannot be absorbed into the blood. Statement II: Specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood. Choose the most appropriate answer:
9.
Identify the asexual reproductive structure associated with Penicillium
10.
"Given below are two statements: Statement I: Restriction endonucleases recognise specific sequence to cut DNA known as palindromic nucleotide sequence. Statement II: Restriction endonucleases cut the DNA strand a little away from the centre of the palindromic site. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer:"
11.
The recombination frequency between the genes a & c is 5%, b & c is 15%, b & d is 9%, a & b is 20%, c & d is 24% and a & d is 29%. What will be the sequence of these genes on a linear chromosome?
12.
"Given below are two statements: Statement I: The coagulum is formed of network of threads called thrombins. Statement II: Spleen is the graveyard of erythrocytes. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer: The coagulum is formed of network of threads called thrombins. Spleen is the graveyard of erythrocytes. "
13.
Tegmina in cockroach, arises from:
14.
In which of the following animals, digestive tract has additional chambers like crop and gizzard?
15.
If a colour blind female marries a man whose mother was also colour blind, what are the chances of her progeny having colour blindness?
16.
Which of the following is not a desirable feature of a cloning vector?
17.
Under normal physiological conditions in a human being, every 100 ml of oxygenated blood can deliver ________ ml of O2 to the tissues.
18.
Detritivores break down detritus into smaller particles. This process is called:
19.
"Given below are two statements: Statement I: Restriction endonucleases recognise specific sequence to cut DNA known as palindromic nucleotide sequence. Statement II: Restriction endonucleases cut the DNA strand a little away from the centre of the palindromic site. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer:"
20.
At which stage of life is the oogenesis process initiated?
21.
Which of the following statements with respect to Endoplasmic Reticulum is incorrect?
22.
Nitrogenous waste is excreted in the form of pellet or paste by:
23.
Given below are two statements:Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chance of fractures.Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen.
24.
Which of the following is a correct statement?
25.
Breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or higher proteins and healthier fats is called:
26.
Regarding Meiosis, which of the statements is incorrect?
27.
A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆, then what is the formula for maltose?
28.
Lippe’s loop is a type of contraceptive used as:
29.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
30.
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Mycoplasma can pass through less than 1 micron filter size. Statement II: Mycoplasma are bacteria with a cell wall. Choose the most appropriate answer:
31.
Which of the following are not the effects of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)? (a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption (b) Decreases Ca²⁺ level in blood (c) Reabsorption of Ca²⁺ by renal tubules (d) Decreases the absorption of Ca²⁺ from digested food (e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates
32.
In an E. Coli strain, if the i gene gets mutated and its product cannot bind the inducer molecule, and if the growth medium is provided with lactose, what will be the outcome?
33.
"Given below are two statements: Statement I: The coagulum is formed of network of threads called thrombins. Statement II: Spleen is the graveyard of erythrocytes. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer: The coagulum is formed of network of threads called thrombins. Spleen is the graveyard of erythrocytes. "
34.
In the taxonomic categories, which hierarchical arrangement in ascending order is correct in the case of animals?
35.
Which of the following statements is not true?
36.
Select the incorrect statement with reference to mitosis:
37.
Statements related to human insulin are given below. Which statement(s) is/are correct about genetically engineered insulin?
38.
Which of the following is not the function of the conducting part of the respiratory system?
39.
Which of the following functions is not performed by secretions from salivary glands?
40.
Select the incorrect statement regarding synapses:
41.
Natural selection where more individuals acquire a specific character value other than the mean character value, leads to:
42.
In-situ conservation refers to:
43.
Select the incorrect statement with respect to acquired immunity.
44.
Identify the microorganism which is responsible for the production of an immunosuppressive molecule cyclosporin A:
45.
Which of the following statements are true for spermatogenesis but do not hold true for oogenesis? (a) It results in the formation of haploid gametes (b) Differentiation of gamete occurs after the completion of meiosis (c) Meiosis occurs continuously in a mitotically dividing stem cell population (d) It is controlled by the Luteinising hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary (e) It is initiated at puberty Choose the most appropriate answer: