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Amino acids which are specified by single codons are
General Science Biology Zoology Class 12th NEET UG NEET UG Preparation
Q. 24 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2967)
Amino acids which are specified by single codons are
- phenylalanine and arginine
- tryptophan and methionine
- valine and proline
- methionine and aroinine
Ans → (b)tryptophan and methionine
Explanation → Amino acids which are specified by single codons are tryptophan and methionine
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Q. 1 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2944)
Which of the following statements is the most appropriate for sickle cell anaemia ?
- It cannot be treated with iron supplements.
- It is a molecular disease.
- It conferes resistance to acquiring malaria
- All of the above.
Q. 3 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2946)
The human chromosome with the highest and least number of genes in them are respectively
- chromosome 21 and Y
- chromosome 1 and X
- chromosome 1 and Y
- chromosome X and Y
Q. 4 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2947)
Who amongst the following scientist had no contribution in the development of the double helix model for the structure of DN A ?
- Rosalind Franklin
- Maurice Wilkins
- Erwin Chargaff
- Meselson and Stahl
Q. 5 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2948)
Which of the following steps in transcription is catalysed by RNA polymerase ?
- Initiation
- Elongation
- Termination
- All of the above
Q. 6 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2949)
Control of gene expression takes place at the level of
- DNA-replication
- transcription
- translation
- none of the above
Q. 7 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2950)
Which was the last human chromosome to be completely sequenced ?
- Chromosome 1
- Chromosome 11
- Chromosome 21
- Chromosome X
Q. 8 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2951)
In some viruses, DNA is synthesised by using RNA as template. Such a DNA is called
- A – DNA
- B – DNA
- cDNA
- rDNA
Q. 9 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2952)
If the sequence of initrogen bases of the coding strand of DNA in a transcription unit is: 5’ – ATGAATG – 3’, the sequence of bases in its RNA transcript would be
- 5’ – AUG A AUG – 3’
- 5’ – UACUU AC – 3’
- 5’ – CAUUCAU – 3’
- 5’ – GUAAGUA – 3’.
Q. 10 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2953)
The RNA polymerase holocnzyme transcribes
- the promoter, structural gene and the terminator region
- the promoter and the terminator region
- the structural gene and the terminator region
- the structural gene only.
Q. 11 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2954)
If the base sequence of a codon in mRNA is 5’ – AUG – 3′ the sequence of tRNA pairing with it must be
- 5’ – UAC – 3’
- 5’ – CAU – 3’
- 5’-AUG – 3’
- 5’ – GUA – 3’
Q. 12 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2955)
The amino acid attaches to the tRNA at its
- 5’- end
- 3’ – end
- anticodon site
- DHUloop.
Q. 13 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2956)
To initiate translation, the wiRNA first bind to
- the smaller ribosomal sub-unit
- the larger ribosomal sub-unit
- the whole ribosome
- no such specificity exists
Q. 14 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2957)
In E. colt, the lac operon gets switched on when
- lactose is present and it binds to the repressor
- repressor binds to operator
- RNA polymerase binds to the operator
- lactose is present and it binds to RNA polymerase.
Q. 15 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2958)
In DNA strand, the nucleotides are linked together by
- glycosidic bonds
- phosphodiester bonds
- peptide bonds
- hydrogen bonds
Q. 16 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2959)
If a double stranded DNA has 20% of cytosine, what will be the percentage of adenine in it ?
- 20%
- 40%
- 30%
- 60%
Q. 17 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2960)
If the sequence of bases in one strand of DNA is ATGCATGCA, what would be the sequence of bases on complementary strand ?
- ATGCATGCA
- AUGCAUGCA
- TACTACGT
- UACGUACGU
Q. 18 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2961)
How far is each base pair from the next one in DNA double helix model ?
- 2 nm
- 3.4 nm
- 34 nm
- 0.34 nm
Q. 19 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2962)
Synthesis of DNA from RNA is explained by
- central dogma reverse
- reverse transcription
- feminism
- all of these
Q. 20 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2963)
Histone proteins are
- basic, negatively charged
- basic, positively charged
- acidic, positively charged
- acidic, negatively charged
Q. 21 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2964)
The structure in chromatin seen as ‘beads-on string’ when viewed under electron microscope are called
- nucleotides
- nucleosides
- histone octamer
- nucleosomes
Q. 22 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2965)
Find out the wrong statement about heterochromatin,
- It is densely packed
- It stains dark
- It is transcriptionally active.
- It is late replicating
Q. 23 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2966)
They year 2003 was celebrated as the 50th anniversary of discovery of
- transposons by Barbare Me Clintock
- structure of DNA by Watson and Crick
- Mendel’s laws of inheritance
- biotechnology by Kary Muliis.
Q. 24 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2967)
Amino acids which are specified by single codons are
- phenylalanine and arginine
- tryptophan and methionine
- valine and proline
- methionine and aroinine
Q. 25 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2968)
Which out of the following statements is incorrect ?
- Genetic code is ambiguous.
- Genetic code is deqenerate
- Genetic code is universal
- Genetic code is non-overlanning.
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Which of the given statement is correct in the context of observing DNA separated by agarose gel electrophoresis?
- DNA can be seen in visible light
- DNA can be seen without staining in visible light
- Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen in visible light
- Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen under exposure to UV light
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Rhodophyceae is called red algae because of the pigment
- Fucoxanthin
- Phycoerythrin
- Carotenoids
- Chlorophyll c
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3314)
Which is the correct order of increasing geological time scale for a hypothetical vertebrate evolution ?
- Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Palaeozoic, Proterozoic
- Cenozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Proterozoic
- Proterozoic, Cenozoic, Palaezoic, Mesozoic
- Proterozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3254)
Which of the following is a pseudocoelomate?
- Platyhelminthes
- Aschelminthes
- Mollusca
- Hemi-chordates
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2824)
Which of the following organisms has the highest number of chromosomes?
- Housefly
- Butterfly
- Ophioglossum
- Onion
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3951)
The most common monomer of carbohydrates is
- Sucrose
- Fructose
- Maltose
- Glucose
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2964)
The structure in chromatin seen as ‘beads-on string’ when viewed under electron microscope are called
- nucleotides
- nucleosides
- histone octamer
- nucleosomes
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2804)
Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?
- Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria
- Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
- Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations
- Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3291)
By which type of leaf is found in selaginella
- Aligulate and microphyllous
- Ligulate and megaphyllous
- Ligulate and microphyllous
- Aligulate and megaphyllous
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2637)
In which condition the food is not digested properly leading to feeling of fullness
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- None of the above
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3002)
The major event that occurs during the anaphase of mitosis, which brings about the equal distribution of chromosomes, is
- splitting of the centromeres
- splitting of the chromatids
- replication of the genetic material
- condensation of the chromatin
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2878)
The correct surgical procedure as a contraceptive method is
- ovariectomy
- hysterectomy
- vasectomy
- castration
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3230)
Srem modified to perform the function of a leaf and having many internodes is called as
- phylloclade
- cladode
- offset
- phyllode
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3413)
Two microbes found tb be very useful in Genetic Engineering are
- Excherichia coli and Agrobacterium tumefaciens
- Vibrio cholarae and a tailed bacteriophage
- Diplococcus sp. and Pseudomonas sp.
- Crown gall bacterium and Caenorhabdities elegans
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3431)
The Ti plasmid used in genetic engineering is obtained from:
- Bacillus thruingiensis
- E. Coii
- Agrobacterium hizogenes
- Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2835)
Which of the following is a post-fertilisation event in flowering plants?
- Transfer of pollen grains
- Embryo development
- Formation of flower
- Formation of pollen grains
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3276)
Which of the following is used to grow microbes?
- Laminaria
- Gelidium
- Chlorella
- Sargassum
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2994)
Golgi complex and endoplasmic reticulum cannot be seen during
- late telophase
- late prophase
- early anaphase
- late metaphase
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1581)
Amino acids with carbon chains that can be metabolically converted into glucose or glycogen are called… .
- Metagenic amino acids
- Glucogenic amino acids
- Ketogenic amino acids
- Glutamic amino acids
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3461)
In which one of the following habitats, does the diurnal temperature of soil surface view most?
- Shrub land
- Forest
- Desert
- Grassland
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2885)
Which of the following is correct regarding the consequences of lower population ?
- It increases the poverty of a country
- It leads to shortage of food supply
- It results in unemployment
- All of these
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2647)
Name a sound box which is responsible for sound production
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Epiglottis
- None of the above
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3139)
Root hairs absorb water from soil with the help of
- Root pressure
- osmotic pressure
- Suction pressure
- Turger pressure
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3198)
A.T.S. of a young dicot root can be distinguished from that of a young dicot stem by the presence of
- radial arrangement of xylem and phloem
- collateral arrangement of xylem and phloem
- interfascicular cambium
- intrafascicular cambium
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2753)
Choose the incorrect statement
- Hormones are non-nutrients chemicals
- Exocrine glands are ductless glands
- Invertebrates have simple endocrine system
- All of the above statements are incorrect
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3385)
BOD is………..in polluted water and in potable water.
- more, less
- less, more
- less in both
- medium in both
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2974)
Flame cells or protonephridia are NOT excretory structure of
- Planaria
- Annelids
- Cockroach
- Rotifers
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3350)
The term “inbreeding depression” is related to
- increased fertility and productivity
- increased milk production
- reduced fertility & productivity
- reduced milk production
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2628)
Maltase converts maltose into
- glucose+ glucose
- Glucose + fructose
- Glucose + galactose
- Fatty acids+ glycerol
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2835)
Which of the following is a post-fertilisation event in flowering plants?
- Transfer of pollen grains
- Embryo development
- Formation of flower
- Formation of pollen grains
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2791)
In a scientific name, the name of the author is printed in
- Abbreviated
- Capital letter
- Bold
- Italics
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3224)
The largest petal overlaps the lateral ones in _________ aestivation.
- Papilionaceous
- Valvate
- Twisted
- Imbricate
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2944)
Which of the following statements is the most appropriate for sickle cell anaemia ?
- It cannot be treated with iron supplements.
- It is a molecular disease.
- It conferes resistance to acquiring malaria
- All of the above.
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2644)
Which among the following does not exchange o2 with CO2 through simple diffusion
- Earthworms
- Earthworms
- Sponges
- Flatworms
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3293)
Yeast is different from penicillium and Rhizopus in being
- Acellular
- Unicellular
- Having unseptate hyphae
- multicellular
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2960)
If the sequence of bases in one strand of DNA is ATGCATGCA, what would be the sequence of bases on complementary strand ?
- ATGCATGCA
- AUGCAUGCA
- TACTACGT
- UACGUACGU
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3294)
Which one of the following phenomena supports Darwin’s concept of natural selection in organic evolution ?
- Development of transgenic animals
- Production of “Dolly’, the sheep by cloning
- Prevalence of pesticide resistant insects
- Development of organs from ‘stem cells’ for organ transplantation.
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2839)
Clear cut vegetative, reproductive and senescent phases cannot be observed in
- annual plants
- perennial plants
- biennial plants
- ephemeral plants.
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3456)
To avoid summer-related problems – heat and desiccation by organism is called
- Hibernation
- Suspend
- Migrate
- Aestivation
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The anther wall consists of four wall layers where
- tapetum lies just inner to endothecium
- middle layers lie between endothecium and tapetum
- endothecium lies inner to middle layers
- tapetum lies next to epidermis
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3265)
The animals with bilateral symmetry in young stage, and radial pentamerous symmetry in the adult stage, belong to the phylum
- Annelida
- Mollusca
- Cnidaria
- Echinodermata
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2852)
Embryo sac is to ovule as _______ is to an anther.
- Stamen
- filament
- pollen grain
- androecium
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2976)
Green glands/ antennal glands are excretory structures of which organism
- Earthworm
- Prawn
- Cockroach
- Planaria
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