Multiple Choice Questions

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The function of microvilli is :

  • cellular movement

  • specialized uptake of macro molecules

  • increase in surface area for absorption

  • extensive movement of substances over cell surface


C.

increase in surface area for absorption

Microvilli are apical specializations of the epithelia. They form the brush border observed at the light microscopic level. They increase surface area and are specialized for absorption. They contain blood vessels and lymph vessels.


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The crystal of lead zirconate is a key component of

  • sonography

  • electrocardiography

  • electroencephalography

  • magnetoencephalography


Assertion : Leaf butterfly and stick insect show mimicry to dodge their enemies.

Reason : Mimicry is a method to acquire body colour blending with the surroundings.

  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

  • If both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

  • If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false

  • If both Assertion and Reason are false statements


Lucocytes (WBCs) are considered as true cells because

  • they possess nucleus

  • they do not contain haemoglobin

  • they show great power of movement

  • they are responsible forphagocytic activity


Adipocytes are mainly found in

  • bones

  • cartilages

  • connective tissue

  • nerves


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The outer covering of cartilage is called

  • peritonium

  • periosteum

  • endosteum

  • perichondrium


Skin is an accessory organ of respiration in

  • human

  • frog

  • rabbit

  • lizard


Inner surface of the bronchi, bronchioles and fallopian tubes are lined by

  • cubical epithelium

  • columnar epithelium

  • squamous epithelium

  • ciliated epithelium


What external changes are visible after the last moult of a cockroach nymph?

  • Mandibles become harder

  • Anal cerci develop

  • Both fore wings and hind wings develop

  • Labium develops


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Which of the following tissues provide maximum mechanical support to plant organs?

  • Sclerenchyma

  • Collenchyma

  • Parenchyma

  • Aerenchyma


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