Gel electrophoresis is used for:
1. cutting of DNA into fragments
2. separation of DNA fragments according to their size
3. construction of recombinant DNA by joining with cloning vectors
4. isolation of DNA molecule

Subtopic:  Process of Biotech | Separation and Isolation of DNA fragments |
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Polysome is formed by:
1. several ribosomes attached to a single mRNA
2. many ribosomes attached to a strand of
endoplasmic reticulum
3. a ribosome with several subunits
4. ribosomes attached in a
linear arrangement

 
Subtopic:  Ribosome and Inclusion Bodies |
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Given below are four methods (A-D) and their modes of action (1--4) in achieving contraception. Select their correct matching from the four options that follow:

Method

Mode of action

A.

The pill

1.

Prevents sperms from reaching cervix

B.

Condom

2.

Prevents implantation

C.

Vasectomy

3.

Prevents ovulation

D.

Copper-T

4.

Semen contains no sperms

1. A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2

2. A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3

3. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2

4. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4

Subtopic:  Contraception: Natural Methods | Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs | Hormonal Contraceptives, Emergency Contraception & Terminal Methods |
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What is the vital capacity of our lungs?
1. Inspiratory reserve volume plus tidal volume
2. Total lung capacity minus expiratory reserve volume
3. Inspiratory reserve volume plus expiratory reserve volume
4. Total lung capacity minus residual volume

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities |
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In which one of the following, the male and female gametophytes don't have free-living independent existence?
1. Pteris 2. Funaria
3. Polytrichum 4. Cedrus
Subtopic:  Pteridophytes |
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A transgenic food crop, which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is:
 
1. Flavr savr tomatoes
2. Starlink maize
3. Bt soybean
4. Golden rice
Subtopic:  Intro to Agri Applications | Other GM Crops |
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A lake near a village suffered heavy mortality of fish within a few days. Consider the following reasons for this:

1. Lots of urea and phosphate fertilizer were used in the crops in the vicinity.
2. The area was sprayed with DDT by an aircraft.
3. The lake water turned green and stinky
4. Phytoplankton populations in the lake declined initially, thereby, greatly reducing photosynthesis.


Which two of the above were the main causes of fish mortality in the lake?

1. 2, 3
2. 3, 4
3. 1, 3
4. 1, 2

Subtopic:  Water Pollution: I | Water Pollution: II | Water Pollution |
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Given below is a diagrammatic cross-section of a single loop of human cochlea. 

 
Which one of the following options correctly represents the names of three different parts?
1.  B: Tectorial membrane 
 C: Perilymph 
 D: Secretory cells
2.  C: Endolymph 
 D: Sensory hair cells 
 A: Serum
3.  D: Sensory hair cells 
 A: Endolymph 
 B: Tectorial membrane
4.  A: Perilymph 
 B: Tectorial membrane 
 C: Endolymph

   

   

   

Subtopic:  Inner Ear: Cochlea (OLD NCERT) |
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Senescence as an active developmental cellular process in the growth and functioning of a flowering plant, is indicated in:

1. vessels and tracheid differentiation

2. leaf abscission

3. annual plants

4. floral parts.

Subtopic:  Auxin Function | Cytokinin | Ethylene | Abscisic Acid |
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Vascular tissues in flowering plants develop from:

1. phellogen

2. plerome

3. periblem

4. dermatogen

Subtopic:  Meristematic Tissue: Shoot Apex (OLD NCERT) |
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