Biology Part 2 Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Match the following:

DiseaseOrganism

a) Cholera1. Bacterium

b) Mumps2. Fungus

c) Ringworm3. Protozoa

d) Sleeping sickness4. Virus

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

abcd

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 2 - Which among the following is the heaviest muscle in the human body?

Answer : A

Explanation

The Gluteus Maximus or simply buttock muscle is the heaviest muscle in the body.

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. The gall bladder is attached to the liver and stores bile produced by the liver.

2. The gall bladder has the storage capacity of 60 to 90 ml of bile.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : A

Explanation

The gall bladder has the storage capacity of 30 to 60 ml of bile.

Q 4 - Consider the following statements:

1. The bone in the human body consists of 80% solid materials and 20% water.

2. The solid materials in bone is largely derived from cartilage.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

The bones are hard because of the impregnation of salts including carbonates and phosphates of lime.

Q 5 - Which among the following correctly defines the term Dendrology?

A - Scientific study of buds and flowers

B - Scientific study of trees

C - Scientific study of leaves and branches

D - Scientific study of barks of the plants

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 6 - The eye part just behind the fence is filled with

Answer : C

Explanation

Vitreous humor is the transparent jelly-like tissue that fills the eyeball behind the lens.

Q 7 - The temperature and humidity of the air we breathe is adjusted in

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - Consider the following statements:

1. There is cytoplasmic region inside the prokaryotic cell that contains the genome known as DNA.

2. The genetic material is freely found in the cytoplasm.

Choose the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 9 - Which among the following is a physical basis of the life?

Answer : C

Explanation

Protoplasm is composed of the mixture of some small molecules including ions, amino acids, monosaccharides, and water.

Q 10 - Which among the following is the largest mammal?

Answer : A

Explanation

Blue whale is the largest mammal on the earth.

Q 11 - Which among the following is the correct proportion of red blood corpuscles and white blood corpuscles in a human body?

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 12 - The small upper part of the human intestine located next to the stomach is known as:

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - Which among the following is the causal factor of AIDS?

A - Lack of T-4 lymphocytes

B - Diabetes

C - Lack of riboflavin

D - Very low blood pressure

Answer : A

Explanation

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

Q 14 - The sweetness of a fruit comes from

Answer : B

Explanation

Fructose, also known as fruit sugar, is a simple ketonic monosaccharide, which found in many plants.

Q 15 - Consider the following statements:

1. Petals and sepals are collectively known as tepals.

2. Stigma is the receptive surface area of the carpel.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 16 - Which among the following is associated with EEG?

Answer : A

Explanation

An electroencephalogram or simply EEG is a test, which is used to detect the abnormalities in the brain.

Q 17 - Which among the following diseases is not a viral disease?

A - Cancer

B - Chickenpox

C - Herpes

D - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

E - Influenza

Answer : A

Explanation

Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells.

Q 18 - Which among the following is the most essential requirement for a seed germination?

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 19 - Which among the following enzymes converts lactose to glucose?

Answer : C

Explanation

Lactase is produced in intestinal glands.

Q 20 - Which among the following vitamins is essential for the healthy skin?

A - Vitamin A

B - Vitamin B12

C - Vitamin K

D - Vitamin B complex

Answer : A

Explanation

Vitamin A is anti-infective.

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