Multiple Choice Questions

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Which typical stage is known for DNA replication?

  • Metaphase

  • G1- phase

  • S- phase

  • G2- phase


C.

S- phase

S- phase or Synthesis phase is the phase of the cell cycle in which DNA is replicated. It occurs between G1 and G2 phase.

During this phase, DNA is replicated and histones are sythesized so that each chromosomes becomes two chromatids.


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Photorespiration is favoured by

  • high O2 and low CO2

  • high CO2 and low O2

  • high temperature and low O2

  • high humidity and temperature


The true statement about 'green-house effect' is that it is

  • caused only by CO2

  • caused by CO2, CFCs, CHand NO2 gases

  • caused by combination of many gases

  • none of the above


Cochineal insects have proved very useful for

  • rodents control

  • Parthenium control

  • cactus prevention

  • Eicchornia prevention


'Gymnosperm' have how many species?

  • 1000

  • 900

  • 640

  • 300


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What are the sex organs provided in some bacteria?

  • Circular DNA

  • Gametes

  • Sex pili

  • Plasmid


2,4- D is an effective

  • fungicide

  • weedicide

  • rodenticide

  • wormicide


Which vertebrate orgen receives only oxygenated blood?

  • Gill

  • Lung

  • Spleen

  • Liver


The formation of canal system in sponges is due to

  • reproduction

  • porous walls

  • folding of inner walls

  • gastro- vascular system


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The term 'Meiosis' was given by

  • Johansen

  • Knoll and Ruska

  • A. Flemming

  • Farmer and Moore