Q No: 91

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The triple helical structure of collagen was discovered by :-
(1) G.N. Ramchandran
(2) Schleiden
(3) Schwann
(4) Virchow
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 92
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Read the following statements and select the incorrect statement :-
(1) Anything less than a complete structure of a cell does not ensure independent living
(2) Mitochondria and plastids can exist independently
(3) A unicellular organism carries out its life activities within a single cell
(4) Largest isolated single cell is ostrich egg cell
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 93
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The cell as a basic unit of structure of organisms, was discovered by :-
(1) Anton van leeuwen hoek
(2) Robert Hook
(3) Schleiden and Schwann
(4) Aristotle
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 94
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Select the incorrect match :-
(1) Omnis cellula - e - cellula - Robert Brown
(2) Cell theory - Matthias Schleiden and Theodore Schwann
(3) Fluid mosaic model - Singer & Nicolson
(4) Sandwitch model - Davson and Danielli
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 95
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(A) Various chemical reactions occurs in the cytoplasm to keep the cell in the living state.
(B) The cytoplasm is the main area of cellular activities in both the plant and animal cells.
(1) A is correct, B is incorrect
(2) Both A and B are incorrect
(3) Both A and B are correct
(4) A is incorrect, B is correct
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 96
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 Match the column I and II and select the correct option :-

Column-I Column-II
(i) Mycoplasma (P) 3-5 μm
(ii) Bacteria (Q) 7 μm
(iii) RBCs (R) 0.02-0.2 μm
(iv) Virus (S) 0.3 μm

(1) i - S, ii - Q, iii - R, iv - P
(2) i - S, ii - R, iii - Q, iv - P
(3) i - S, ii - P, iii - Q, iv - R
(4) i - P, ii - Q, iii - R, iv - S
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 97
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Gram +ve and gram –ve bacteria are classified on the basis of staining procedure, developed
by Gram. This is due to difference in the chemical composition of :-
(1) Mesosome
(2) Cell wall
(3) Cell membrane
(4) Cytoplasm
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 98
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The extensions of plasma membrane into the cells of prokaryotes are found in the form of :-
(1) Vesicles
(2) Tubules
(3) Lamellae
(4) All the above
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 99
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Which statement is incorrect about prokaryotes?
(1) Ribosomes are associated with the plasma membrane of the cell
(2) Size of ribosome is about 15 nm by 20 nm
(3) Ribosomes are made up of two subunits 60's and 40's
(4) The ribosomes of a polysome translate the mRNA into proteins
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 100
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(i) Cell wall formation
(ii) DNA replication
(iii) Distribution of DNA to daughter cells
(iv) Respiration and secretion
(v) Increase surface area for cellular activities
 Which of the above given functions are performed by mesosome?
(1) All of the above
(2) i, iv, v only
(3) i, ii, iv only
(4) ii, iii, iv only
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 101
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Detailed structure of the plasma membrane was studied only after the discovery of :-
(1) Compound microscope
(2) Light microscope
(3) Dark field microscope
(4) Electron microscope
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 102
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Which statement is incorrect about plasma membrane?
(1) The cell membrane is composed of lipids that are arranged in a lipid bilayer
(2) The lipid component of the membrane mainly consists of phophoglycerides
(3) Phospholipid molecules are amphoteric in nature
(4) Cholesterol is absent in cell membrane of prokaryotes
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 103
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Which is not a function of cell wall?
(1) Provides shape to the cell
(2) Protects from mechanical damage
(3) ATP mediated active transport
(4) Protects from infection
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 104
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The cell wall and middle lamella may be traversed by :-
(1) Gap junctions
(2) Plasmodesmata
(3) Desmosomes
(4) Tubuls of Golgibody
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 105
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Select the set of cell organelles that are the part of endomembrane system :-
(i) Endoplasmic reticulum
(ii) Golgi body
 (iii) Mitochondria
(iv) Chloroplast
(v) Microbodies
(vi) Lysome
(vii) Vacuole
(1) i, ii, iii, v, vi
(2) i, iv, vi, vii
(3) ii, v, vi, vii
(4) i, ii, vi, vii
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 106
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RER is frequently observed in the cells that are actively involved in the synthesis and secretion
of :-
(1) Lipids
(2) Steroid hormones
(3) Proteins
(4) Vitamins
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 107
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The diameter of cisternae of Golgi apparatus is :-
(1) 0.5 μm to 1.0 μm
(2) 0.5 μm to 10 μm
(3) 0.5 nm to 1.0 nm
(4) 0.5 nm to 10 nm
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 108
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Organelle involved in modification and transport of materials to the intracellular targets or
extracellular targets is :-
(1) Golgi apparatus
(2) Vacuole
(3) Lysosome
(4) Peroxysome
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 109
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Select the correct match :-
(1) Contractile vacuole - yeast
(2) Gas vacuole - BGA
(3) Food vacuole - plants
(4) Sap vacuole - Amoeba
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 110
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Which of the following cell organelles involved in the synthesis of cell wall and middle lamella?
(1) Lysosome
(2) Ribosome
(3) Golgi body
(4) Mitochondria
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 111
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Recognise the figure and find out the correct labelling :-

(1) A - plasma membrane, B - central sheath, C - peripheral microtubule, D - interdoublet

bridge, E - central microtubule
(2) A - plasma membrane, B - interdoublet bridge, C - peripheral microtubule, D - central
sheath, E - central microtubule
(3) A - plasma membrane, B - peripheral microtubule, C - interdoublet bridge, D - central
microtubule, E - central sheath
(4) A - plasma membrane, B - peripheral microtubule, C - central microtubule, D -
interdoublet bridge, E - central sheath
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 112
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Select the incorrect statement about mitochondria -
(1) Each mitochondria is a double membrane bound structure
(2) The outer membrane of mitochondria is relatively less permeable
(3) The inner membrane of mitochondria is folded to form cristae
(4) Mitochondria is the site of aerobic respiration
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 113
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The inner compartment of mitochondria is called :-
(1) Mitoplast
(2) Stroma
(3) Matrix
(4) Protoplast
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 114
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Cell organelle present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is :-
(1) Mitochondria
(2) Ribosome
(3) Nucleus
(4) Chromatophore
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 115
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Plastids are found in :-
(1) All photosynthetic organisms
(2) Plants cells and euglenoids
(3) BGA and photosynthetic bacteria
(4) Only in the mesophyll cells of the plants
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 116
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Which one is a coloured plastid?
(1) Elaioplast
(2) Amyloplast
(3) Aleuroplast
(4) Chromoplast
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 117
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Several ribosomes may attach to a single mRNA and form a chain called :-
(1) Diplosome
(2) Microsome
(3) Polysome
(4) Acrosome
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 118
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80 s ribosomes are found :-
(1) In mitochondria
(2) In chloroplast
(3) On surface of ER
(4) In bacteria
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 119
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Microtubules are composed of :-
 (1) Flagellin protein
(2) Tubulin proteins
(3) Actin protein
(4) Myosin protein
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 120
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Select the incorrect match :-
(1) Dynein is an enzymatic protein
(2) Ribosomes are also called as organelle within organelle
(3) Minimum 0.01M concentration of Mg++ is required for structural formation of ribosome
(4) Peptidyl transferase enzyme (23 s-rRNA) helps in the formation of peptide bond during protein
synthesis
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 121
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Select the incorrect match :-
(1) Term chromatin - flemming
(2) RBCs of birds - nucleated
(3) Paramoecium - multinucleated
(4) Hammerling - experiment on acetabularia
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 122
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Which is not correct?
(1) Ribosome factory - nucleolus
(2) Protein factory - ribosome
(3) Euchromatin - darkly stained
(4) Heterochromatin - genetically less active
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 123
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The nuclear envelop which consists of two parallel membrane are separated by perinuclear
space. It is about :-
(1) 50-100 nm
(2) 10-50 nm
(3) 10-50 μm
(4) 100-150 μm
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 124
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(1) Every chromosome essentially has a secondary constriction
(2) The interphase nucleus has a loose and indistinct network of nucleoprotein fibres called
 chromatin
(3) A single human cell has approximately 2.2 metre long thread of DNA distributed among its
fourty six chromosomes
(4) Chromatin contains DNA and some basic proteins called histone, some non histone
proteins and also RNA
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 125
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Match the column I and column II and select the correct option :-

Column-I Column-II
Type of chromosome Position of centromere
(a) Telocentric (P) Close to its end
(b) Acrocentric (Q) Terminal
(c) Metacentric (R) Slightly away from middle
(d) Submetacentric (S) At the middle

(1) a-P b-Q c-R d-S

(2) a-R b-S c-P d-Q
(3) a-S b-P c-Q d-R
(4) a-Q b-P c-S d-R
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 126
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Select the incorrect match :-

Organism No. of chromosome

(1) Rat 42
(2) Dog 78
(3) Human being 46
(4) Fruit fly 12

(1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4

Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 127
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The sequence of events by which a cell duplicates its genome, synthesises the other
constituents of the cell and eventually divides into two daughter cells is known as :-
(1) Cytokinesis
(2) Karyokinesis
(3) Cell division
(4) Cell cycle
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 128
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Select the incorrect statement :-
 (1) DNA replication occurs during S phase in the cell cycle
(2) All the events of cell cycle are under genetic control
(3) Centrioles duplicate in s-phase during cell cycle
(4) DNA replication is not dependent on genes of the cell
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 129
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Which statement is incorrect?
(1) Human cell divide once in approximately every 24 hours
(2) The duration of cell cycle can vary from organism to organism but not in cell type to cell
type within an organism
(3) The cell cycle in yeast is completed in only about 90 minute
(4) A typical eukaryotic cell cycle is illustrated by human cells in culture
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 130
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The interphase lasts more than .......... of the duration of cell cycle :-
(1) 82% (2) 92% (3) 95% (4) 90%
Correct Answer: 3
Your Answer:3
Q No: 131
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Which statement is incorrect about cell cycle?
(1) The M phase represents the phase when the actual cell division or mitosis occurs
(2) During s-phase both amount of DNA and number of chromatin/chromosomes become
double
(3) During interphase both cell growth & DNA replication occurs
(4) The most dramatic period of the cell cycle is M-phase
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 132
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What would be the DNA content in a diploid cell at prophase-I, if its male gamete has 40 pg
DNA?
(1) 20 pg
(2) 40 pg
(3) 80 pg
(4) 160 pg
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 133
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Select the correct set of statements :-
(i) In the adult animals heart cell do not appear to exhibit division
(ii) During G0 phase DNA replication occur in the cell
(iii) Cells in G0 stage remain metabolically active
 (iv) Some cells divide occasionally as needed to replace cells that have been lost because of
injury or cell death
(v) G0 phase is also called quiescent stage
(1) All are correct
(2) i, ii, iii, v
(3) i, iii, iv, v
(4) ii, iii, iv, v
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 134
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End of prophase is marked by :-
(1) Initiation of condensation of chromosomal material
(2) Complete disintegration of nuclear membrane
(3) Reappearance of ER, Golgi body, nucleolus and nuclear envelop
(4) Alignment of chromosomes at the equator
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 135
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Select the incorrect match :-
(1) Prophase - initiation of assembly of mitotic spindle
(2) Metaphase - spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes
(3) Telophase - formation of daughter nuclei
(4) Anaphase - nucleolus, nuclear membrane, Golgi complex and ER reform
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 136
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DNA polymerase is most active in which phase of the cell cycle?
(1) G2 phase
(2) G1 phase
(3) S phase
(4) M phase
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 137
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Which one is correct about cytokinesis?
(1) In plant cells, cytokinesis occurs by furrow formation
(2) In animal cells, cytokinesis is of centrifugal type
(3) Cell plate represents the middle lamella between the walls of two adjacent plant cells
(4) Liquid endosperm in coconut is due to failure of karyokinesis
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 138
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Meiosis ensures the production of ....A.... in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms
 whereas ....B.... restore the ....C.... phase
(1) A-diploid phase, B-mitosis, C-haploid
(2) A-haploid phase, B-mitosis, C-diploid
(3) A-haploid phase, B-fertilisation, C-diploid
(4) A-diploid phase, B-fertilisation, C-haploid
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 139
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Prophase I is divided into five sub phases on the basis of :-
(1) Chromosomal structure
(2) Chromosomal behaviour
(3) Chromosomal alignment
(4) Chromosomal movement
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 140
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Select the correct sequence of subphases of prophase-I :-
(1) Leptotene → zygotene → pachytene → diakinesis → diplotene
(2) Leptotene → pachytene → zygotene → diplotene → diakinesis
(3) Leptotene → diplotene → zygotene → pachytene → diakinesis
(4) Leptotene → zygotene → pachytene → diplotene → diakinesis
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 141
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Select the incorrect statement :-
(1) During pachytene stage bivalent chromosomes are clearly appear as tetrads
(2) Pairing of non homologous chromosomes is called synapsis
(3) Pachytene is characterised by the appearance of recombination nodules
(4) Begining of diplotene is recognised by the dissolution of synaptonemal complex
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 142
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The X-shaped structures during diplotene stage are called :-
(1) Synaptonemal complex
(2) Chiasmata
(3) Recombination nodules
(4) Tetrad
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 143
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Recombination between homologous chromosomes is completed at the end of :-
(1) Zygotene
(2) Pachytene
 (3) Diplotene
(4) Dikianesis
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 144
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Recombination nodules are the sites at which crossing over occurs between :-
(1) Sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes
(2) Sister chromatids of non-homologous chromosomes
(3) Non sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes
(4) Non sister chromatids of non-homologous chromosomes
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 145
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Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
(1) Mitosis → equational/homotypic division
(2) Meiosis-I → reductional/heterotypic division
(3) Meiosis-II → equational/homotypic division
(4) Amitosis → reductional/heterotypic division
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 146
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Study the given diagram and select correct option

(1) Prophase-I
(2) Metaphase I
(3) Metaphase
(4) Transition to metaphase
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 147
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Select the correct match :-

Anaphase Prophase
Nucleus and nuclear membrane
(1) Centromere divide
reappear
(2) Bouquet stage present Synapsis present
Each chromosome with Each chromosome with two
(3)
single chromatid chromatids
 Chromosomes moving Chromosomes moved to spindle
(4)
towards the opposite poles equator

(1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4

Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 148
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Crossing over is an enzyme mediated process, the enzyme involved is called :-
(1) Pectinase
(2) Endonuclease
(3) Protease
(4) Recombinase
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 149
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Separation of homologous chromosomes without centromere division occurs in :-
(1) Anaphase-I
(2) Metaphase-I
(3) Anaphase-II
(4) Metaphase-II
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 150
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Select the incorrect match :-
(1) Failure of cytokinesis - Multinucleated condition
(2) Colchicine - Inhibition of spindle formation
(3) Endomitosis - Duplication of chromosomes without division of nucleus
(4) Diakinesis - Appearance of chiasmata
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 151
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Disaccharide sugar present in haemolymph of insect :-
(1) Cellobiose
(2) Trehalose
(3) Maltose
(4) Lactose
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 152
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Maltose is formed of which unit of monosaccharide :-
(1) Glucose + Glucose
(2) Lactose + Glucose
(3) Mannose + Lactose
(4) Mannose + Glucose
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 153
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Which of the following is a homopolymer?
(1) DNA
(2) Protein
(3) Cellulose
(4) Cholesterol
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 154
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How many carbon atoms are present in palmitic acid?
(1) 16 (2) 20 (3) 18 (4) 12
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 155
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Which monosaccharide form cellulose?
(1) βD Glucose
(2) αD Galactose
(3) βD Fructose
(4) αD Fructose
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 156
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Stored food in animal is :-
(1) Glycogen
(2) Starch
(3) Chitin
(4) Cellulose
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 157
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Inulin is polymer of :-
(1) Fructose
(2) Glucose
(3) Mannose
(4) Galactose
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 158
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Which structure of protein is biologically most active?
(1) Primary
(2) Secondary
 (3) Tertiary
(4) Quatenary
Correct Answer: 3
Q No: 159
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Sequence of animo acid is represent by which of the following structures of protein?
(1) Primary structure
(2) Secondary structure
(3) Tertiary structure
(4) Quatenary structure
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 160
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Sugar present in exoskeleton of arthropod is :-
(1) Chitin
(2) Keratin
(3) Glycogen
(4) Cellulose
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 161
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Lecithin is phospholipid its main component(s) is/are :-
(1) Glycerol + 2 Fatty acids + H3PO4 + Choline
(2) Glycerol + H3PO4 + Choline
(3) Glycerol + 3 fatty acids
(4) Only Glycerol
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 162
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Following structure represent which amino acid

(1) (a) Alanine (b) Serine

(2) (a) Serine (b) Glycine
(3) (a) Tyrosine (b) Serine
(4) (a) Phenyl alanine (b) Glycine
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 163
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Which of the following produce blue colour with I2?
(1) Starch
 (2) Chitin
(3) Glucose
(4) Fructose
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 164
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Components, present in acid insoluble pool are :-
(1) Protein, nucleic acid, polysaccharide
(2) Protein, lipid, monosaccharide
(3) Protein, nucleic acid, amino acid
(4) Lipid, amino acid
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 165
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Which of the following is a zwitter ion?

(1) a, b (2) b, c (3) c (4) b

Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 166
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Which of the following structures represents cholesterol?
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) CH3 – (CH2)12 – COOH

Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 167
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 Which lipid is represented by following structure?

(1) Lecithin
(2) Cephalin
(3) Cholesterol
(4) Glycline
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 168
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Secondary structure of protein :-
(1) Is fibrous
(2) Contain hydrogen bonds
(3) Contain α helical structure
(4) All of the above
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 169
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Which type of linkage is present in maltose?
(1) α 1 → 4 glycosidic linkage
(2) β 1 → 4 glycosidic linkage
(3) α 1 → 2β glycosidic linkage
(4) α 1 → 6 glycosidic linkage
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 170
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Sucrose is a :-
(1) Reducing Sugar
(2) Non-Reducing Sugar
(3) Sweetest sugar
(4) Milk sugar
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 171
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Which of the following organic biomolecule is present in maximum amount in average
composition of cell?
 (1) Protein
(2) Carbohydrate
(3) Lipid
(4) Nucleic Acid
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 172
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Which of the following is not a secondary metabolite?
(1) Vinblastin
(2) Gum
(3) Rubber
(4) Glucose
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 173
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Find out the basic amino acid from the given structure?
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 174
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Given structure represents :-

(1) α D Galactose
(2) β D Galactose
 (3) β D Glucose
(4) α D Mannose
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 175
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Following structure represents :-

(1) Simple lipid

(2) Phospholipid
(3) Derived lipid
(4) Chromolipid
Correct Answer: 1
Q No: 176
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Which of the following is not the example of aromatic amino acid?
(1) Tyrosine
(2) Phenyl alanine
(3) Tryptophan
(4) Serine
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 177
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Semi essential amino acid is :-
(1) Histidine
(2) Arginine
(3) Glutamine
(4) Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer: 4
Q No: 178
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Nucleotide is composed of :-
(1) N–Base, Sugar
(2) N–Base, Sugar, H3PO4
(3) N–Base, H3PO4
(4) Glycerol, fatty acid
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 179
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Diameter of B DNA molecule is -
 (1) 40 Å
(2) 20 Å
(3) 34 Å
(4) 3.4 Å
Correct Answer: 2
Q No: 180
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Which type of bond is formed between nitrogenous base and deoxyribose sugar?
(1) Hydrogen bond
(2) N Glycosidic bond
(3) Hydrophobic bond
(4) Peptide bond
Correct Answer: 2