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In some viruses, DNA is synthesised by using RNA as template. Such a DNA is called
General Science Biology Zoology Class 12th NEET UG NEET UG Preparation
Q. 8 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2951)
In some viruses, DNA is synthesised by using RNA as template. Such a DNA is called
- A – DNA
- B – DNA
- cDNA
- rDNA
Ans → (c)cDNA
Explanation → Such a DNA is called cDNA
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Q. 1 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2944)
Which of the following statements is the most appropriate for sickle cell anaemia ?
- It cannot be treated with iron supplements.
- It is a molecular disease.
- It conferes resistance to acquiring malaria
- All of the above.
Q. 3 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2946)
The human chromosome with the highest and least number of genes in them are respectively
- chromosome 21 and Y
- chromosome 1 and X
- chromosome 1 and Y
- chromosome X and Y
Q. 4 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2947)
Who amongst the following scientist had no contribution in the development of the double helix model for the structure of DN A ?
- Rosalind Franklin
- Maurice Wilkins
- Erwin Chargaff
- Meselson and Stahl
Q. 5 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2948)
Which of the following steps in transcription is catalysed by RNA polymerase ?
- Initiation
- Elongation
- Termination
- All of the above
Q. 6 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2949)
Control of gene expression takes place at the level of
- DNA-replication
- transcription
- translation
- none of the above
Q. 7 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2950)
Which was the last human chromosome to be completely sequenced ?
- Chromosome 1
- Chromosome 11
- Chromosome 21
- Chromosome X
Q. 8 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2951)
In some viruses, DNA is synthesised by using RNA as template. Such a DNA is called
- A – DNA
- B – DNA
- cDNA
- rDNA
Q. 9 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2952)
If the sequence of initrogen bases of the coding strand of DNA in a transcription unit is: 5’ – ATGAATG – 3’, the sequence of bases in its RNA transcript would be
- 5’ – AUG A AUG – 3’
- 5’ – UACUU AC – 3’
- 5’ – CAUUCAU – 3’
- 5’ – GUAAGUA – 3’.
Q. 10 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2953)
The RNA polymerase holocnzyme transcribes
- the promoter, structural gene and the terminator region
- the promoter and the terminator region
- the structural gene and the terminator region
- the structural gene only.
Q. 11 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2954)
If the base sequence of a codon in mRNA is 5’ – AUG – 3′ the sequence of tRNA pairing with it must be
- 5’ – UAC – 3’
- 5’ – CAU – 3’
- 5’-AUG – 3’
- 5’ – GUA – 3’
Q. 12 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2955)
The amino acid attaches to the tRNA at its
- 5’- end
- 3’ – end
- anticodon site
- DHUloop.
Q. 13 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2956)
To initiate translation, the wiRNA first bind to
- the smaller ribosomal sub-unit
- the larger ribosomal sub-unit
- the whole ribosome
- no such specificity exists
Q. 14 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2957)
In E. colt, the lac operon gets switched on when
- lactose is present and it binds to the repressor
- repressor binds to operator
- RNA polymerase binds to the operator
- lactose is present and it binds to RNA polymerase.
Q. 15 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2958)
In DNA strand, the nucleotides are linked together by
- glycosidic bonds
- phosphodiester bonds
- peptide bonds
- hydrogen bonds
Q. 16 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2959)
If a double stranded DNA has 20% of cytosine, what will be the percentage of adenine in it ?
- 20%
- 40%
- 30%
- 60%
Q. 17 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2960)
If the sequence of bases in one strand of DNA is ATGCATGCA, what would be the sequence of bases on complementary strand ?
- ATGCATGCA
- AUGCAUGCA
- TACTACGT
- UACGUACGU
Q. 18 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2961)
How far is each base pair from the next one in DNA double helix model ?
- 2 nm
- 3.4 nm
- 34 nm
- 0.34 nm
Q. 19 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2962)
Synthesis of DNA from RNA is explained by
- central dogma reverse
- reverse transcription
- feminism
- all of these
Q. 20 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2963)
Histone proteins are
- basic, negatively charged
- basic, positively charged
- acidic, positively charged
- acidic, negatively charged
Q. 21 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2964)
The structure in chromatin seen as ‘beads-on string’ when viewed under electron microscope are called
- nucleotides
- nucleosides
- histone octamer
- nucleosomes
Q. 22 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2965)
Find out the wrong statement about heterochromatin,
- It is densely packed
- It stains dark
- It is transcriptionally active.
- It is late replicating
Q. 23 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2966)
They year 2003 was celebrated as the 50th anniversary of discovery of
- transposons by Barbare Me Clintock
- structure of DNA by Watson and Crick
- Mendel’s laws of inheritance
- biotechnology by Kary Muliis.
Q. 24 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2967)
Amino acids which are specified by single codons are
- phenylalanine and arginine
- tryptophan and methionine
- valine and proline
- methionine and aroinine
Q. 25 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2968)
Which out of the following statements is incorrect ?
- Genetic code is ambiguous.
- Genetic code is deqenerate
- Genetic code is universal
- Genetic code is non-overlanning.
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Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3176)
Which membrane protects the eyes of frog in water?
- Tympanum
- Skin
- Sebaceous
- Nictitating
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3436)
Bt toxin is :
- intracellular lipid
- Intracellular crystalline protein
- Extracellular crystalline protein
- Lipid
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2811)
The thin and convoluted outer layer of gray matter that covers the cerebral hemispheres is
- Medulla oblongata
- Thalamus
- Cerebral cortex
- Meninges
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3096)
Which of the following is a group of micronutrients?
- Ca, Zn, B
- Fe, Mn, Cu
- Cl, C, Ca
- Ni, Mo, H
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3273)
Which of the following is a liverwort?
- Sphagnum
- Funaria
- Marchantia
- Polytrichum
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3428)
Somatic hybridization can be done by:
- By Protoplast fusion
- By Haploid anther
- By cell culture
- By Pollen culture
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3176)
Which membrane protects the eyes of frog in water?
- Tympanum
- Skin
- Sebaceous
- Nictitating
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3459)
Habitat together with functions of a species constitute its:
- Topography
- Trophic level
- Boundary
- Ecological niche
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2983)
Kidney transplantation is the ultimate method of correction in which case
- Renal calculi
- Renal failure
- Uremia
- None of the above
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3238)
The embryo in sunflower has
- one cotyledon
- two cotyledons
- many cotyledons
- no cotyledon
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3211)
Vessels differ from tracheids
- in being living
- in being derived from a single cell
- in that they consist of vertical row of cells with cross walls dissolved
- in coducting water and minerals
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1719)
The organism that lives at the cost of another living organism is called-
- Aphrodite
- saprophyte
- epiphyte
- parasite
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2825)
In maize, a meiocyte has 20 chromosomes. What will be the number of chromosomes in its somatic cell?
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3220)
Artabotrys is a hook climber in which the hooks are modified
- inflorescence axis
- petiole
- roots
- stipules
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3310)
Replacement of the lighter-coloured variety of peppered moth (Biston betularia) to its darker variety (Biston carbonaria) in England is the example of
- natural selection
- regeneration
- genetic isolation
- temporal isolation
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2949)
Control of gene expression takes place at the level of
- DNA-replication
- transcription
- translation
- none of the above
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3184)
Tendons connect the following
- bone to bone
- muscle to muscle
- cartilage to muscle
- bone to muscle
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3340)
Which one of the following diseases cannot be cured by taking antibiotics ?
- Plague
- Amoebiasis
- Leprosy
- Whooping cough
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3022)
Typical plant growth shows _________ curve.
- J-shaped
- S-shaped
- I-shaped
- Parabolic
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3191)
The epithelium found in the lining layer of stomach and intestine is
- Squamous epithelium
- Cuboidal epithelium
- Columnar epithelium
- Ciliated columnar epithelium
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3305)
Single step large mutation leading to speciation is also called
- founder effect
- saltation
- branching descent
- natural selection
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3274)
Transgenic plants are the ones
- Grown in artificial medium after hybridization in the field
- Produced by a somatic embryo in artificial medium
- Generated by introducing foreign DNA in to a cell and regenerating a plant from that cell
- Produced after protoplast fusion in artificial medium
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2790)
A group of closely related classes is called
- Genus
- Phylum
- Family
- Order
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 567)
Conversion of heat into electrical energy can be achieved by using a -
Conversion of heat into electrical energy can be achieved by using a -
- ammeter
- hydromere
- voltmeter
- thermocouple
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2953)
The RNA polymerase holocnzyme transcribes
- the promoter, structural gene and the terminator region
- the promoter and the terminator region
- the structural gene and the terminator region
- the structural gene only.
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3432)
From which one of the following plants, the insecticide pyrethrum is prepared.
- Cymohopogen
- Tephrosia
- Crysanthemum
- Vitivera
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3430)
Which one of the following is a step of PCR?
- Denaturation
- Annealing
- Extension
- All of these
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3436)
Bt toxin is :
- intracellular lipid
- Intracellular crystalline protein
- Extracellular crystalline protein
- Lipid
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2976)
Green glands/ antennal glands are excretory structures of which organism
- Earthworm
- Prawn
- Cockroach
- Planaria
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3414)
DNA obtained for DNA finger printing:
- W.B.C
- Hair root cells
- Body fluids
- None of these
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3047)
Which enzyme catalyses the reaction below? Pyruvic acid → Carbon dioxide + Ethanol
- Pyruvic acid decarboxylase
- Alcohol dehydrogenase
- None of these
- Both of these
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3524)
Bhopal gas tragedy of 1884 took place because methyl isocyanate reacted with
- DDT
- Ammonia
- CO2
- Water
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3336)
The term ‘antitoxin’ refers to a preparation containing
- B-lymphoctyes and T-lymphocytes
- antibodies to the toxin
- weakend pathogen
- inactivated T-lymphocytes.
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1716)
Disease transmitted by the head louse is-
- Plague
- rabies
- typhoid
- scurvy
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3380)
Statins used for lowering blood cholesterol level are extracted from
- algae
- bacteria
- viruses
- yeast
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3229)
In banana, the stem is
- underground only
- both underground and aerial
- absent
- aerial only
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3288)
Pinus differs from mango in having
- Tree habit
- Green leaves
- Ovules not enclosed in ovary
- Wood
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1984)
The calcium level in the blood can be increased by administration of-
- Glucagon
- Thyroxine
- Parathormone
- Clcitonin
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3426)
In a Transgenic crop gene is for the following:
- New protein synthesis
- Resistance from Antibiotics
- In the formation enzyme for Antibiotics
- All of these
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3012)
The stage in which daughter chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle is
- Anaphase
- Metaphase
- Prophase
- Telophase
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2686)
How many times our heart beats in a minute
- 65-59
- 70-75
- 25-45
- None of the above
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3411)
Restriction endonuclease cuts
- One stand of DNA at specific site
- Both strands of DNA
- Both strands of DNA at any site
- Single strand of RNA
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3256)
Phylum that doesnt have a true coelom is
- Platyhelminthes
- Annelida
- Echinoderms
- Arthropoda
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3407)
Viral genome incroporatcd into host DNA is called:
- Prophase
- Protophage
- Bacteriophage
- None of these
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3541)
Particulate matter can be removed by
- Catalytic converter
- Converter
- Radioactive converter
- Electrostatic converter
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