What are those structures that appear as 'beads-on-string' in the chromosomes when viewed under an electron microscope?
1. Nucleotides
2. Nucleosomes
3. Base pairs
4. Uracil
1. Nucleotides
2. Nucleosomes
3. Base pairs
4. Uracil
Subtopic: DNA Packaging |
92%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Which one of the following statements for a pyramid of energy is incorrect, whereas the remaining three are correct?
| 1. | It shows the energy content of different trophic-level organisms |
| 2. | It is inverted in shape |
| 3. | It is upright in shape |
| 4. | Its base is broad |
Subtopic: Ecological Pyramids |
90%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.
| Source gland |
Hormone | Function | |
| (a) | Posterior pituitary |
Vasopressin | Stimulates reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron |
| (b) | Corpus luteum |
Prolactin | Supports pregnancy |
| (c) | Thyroid | Thyroxine | Regulates blood calcium level |
| (d) | Anterior pituitary |
Oxytocin | Contraction of uterus muscles during childbirth |
1. (a)
2. (b)
3. (c)
4. (d)
Subtopic: Pituitary & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary | Thyroid Gland Part I |
78%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy?
1. Twelve weeks
2. Eighteen weeks
3. Six weeks
4. Eight weeks
1. Twelve weeks
2. Eighteen weeks
3. Six weeks
4. Eight weeks
Subtopic: Medical Termination of Pregnancy |
92%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2011
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The gametophyte is not an independent, free-living generation in:
1. Adiantum
2. Marchantia
3. Pinus
4. Polytrichum
1. Adiantum
2. Marchantia
3. Pinus
4. Polytrichum
Subtopic: Gymnosperms: I | Gymnosperms |
81%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Which one of the following has the highest number of species in nature?
| 1. | Insects | 2. | Birds |
| 3. | Angiosperms | 4. | Fungi |
Subtopic: Magnitude of Biodiversity |
70%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Which one of the following statements is correct regarding blood pressure?
| 1. | 100/55 mmHg is considered an ideal blood pressure |
| 2. | 105/50 mmHg makes one very active |
| 3. | 190/110 mmHg may harm vital organs like the brain and kidney |
| 4. | 130/90 mmHg is considered high and requires treatment |
Subtopic: Atherosclerosis, Hypertension & Ventricular Fibrillation |
74%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Given ahead is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B and C.
| Gland | Secretion | Effect on Body |
| A | Oestrogen | Maintenance of secondary sexual characters |
| Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans | B | Raises blood sugar level |
| Anterior pituitary | C | Oversecretion leads to gigantism |
| Options: | A | B | C |
| 1. | Placenta | Insulin | Vasopressin |
| 2. | Ovary | Insulin | Calcium |
| 3. | Placenta | Glucagon | Calcitonin |
| 4. | Ovary | Glucagon | Growth hormone |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Human Growth Hormone | Pancreas: I | Pancreas |
92%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2011
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One very special feature in the earthworm Pheretima is that:
| 1. | the typhlosole greatly increases the effective absorption area of the digested food in the intestine |
| 2. | the S-shaped setae embedded in the integument are the defensive weapons used against the enemies |
| 3. | it has a long dorsal tubular heart |
| 4. | fertilization of eggs occurs inside the body |
Subtopic: Earthworm |
53%
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2011
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Subtopic: Aerial Stem Modification |
80%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2011
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