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Category: Biology Ch 10 Class 11

Among invertebrates, which possesses the greatest power of regeneration?

NUMS 2015
Biology
Kingdom Animalia
Elimination Tool:

A) Sponges

B) Platyhelminthes

C) Annelids

D) Echinoderms

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Category: Biology Ch 8 Class 12

Hybrid black Guinea pigs are crossed with each other. The resulting offsprings will be:

NUMS 2016
Biology
Variation and Genetics
Elimination Tool:

A) All black

B) All white

C) 3 black, 1 white

D) 3 white, 1 black

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Category: Biology

Q.35 Ribose is a monosaccharide constituent of man

A. Enzymes

B. Coenzymes

C. Vitamin

D. Antibiotics

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Category: Biology

The smaller (40S) of ribosome combines with larger subunit (60S) in the presence of Mg2+ ion to form _____ particle.

NUMS Mock 3
Biology
Cell Structure and Function

A) 100 S

B) 90 S

C) 80 S

D) 70 S

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Category: Biology

What type of virus is the smallpox virus?

NUMS Mock 1
Biology
Bio-diversity | Variety of Life

A) DNA enveloped virus

B) RNA enveloped virus

C) DNA virus

D) RNA naked virus

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Category: Biology Ch 2 Class 12

The movement of plants in response to touch stimulus is called:

NTS 2012
Biology
Support and Movement
Elimination Tool:

A) Hydrotropism

B) Chemotropism

C) Geotropism

D) Thigmotropism

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Category: Biology Ch 1 Class 11

The concept that various organisms dominated this planet during various geological time period and thus placing organisms in a time squence came from the studies by

Environmental biologist

Paleontologist

Marine biologist

Social biologist

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Category: Biology Ch 8 Class 12

The disease, which is caused by defect in a single gene or pair of genes is referred to as:

NTS 2016 SMBBMC
Biology
Variation and Genetics
Elimination Tool:

A) Unifactorial

B) Multifactorial

C) Down syndrome

D) Turner syndrome

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Category: Biology Ch 11 Class 11

RuBP + O2 —Rubisco—> PGA + _______

NTS 2016 DUHS & JSMU
Biology
Bioenergetics
Elimination Tool:

A) Phosphoglycerate

B) Phosphoglycolate

C) Glycerate

D) Glycolate

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Category: Biology Ch 1 Class 12

Humans maintain their body temperature within a narrow limit due to their _____ characteristics.

NUMS 2019 Cancelled
Biology
Homeostasis
Elimination Tool:

A) Ectothermic

B) Endothermic

C) Heterothermic

D) Hypothermic

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Category: Biology Ch 9 Class 12

Which one of the following options is NOT an example of genetic engineering?

NTS 2019
Biology
Biotechnology
Elimination Tool:

A) Insulin-producing bacteria

B) Oil eating bacteria

C) Photosynthetic bacteria

D) Metal extracting bacteria

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Category: Biology Ch 4 Class 12

What is the commercial method of producing millions of seedlings in limited time?

NUMS 2016
Biology
Reproduction
Elimination Tool:

A) Parthenogenesis

B) Parthenocarpy

C) Cutting

D) Grafting

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Category: Biology Ch 3 Class 11

A cofactor made of inorganic ion which is detachable is called

Prosthetic group

Coenzyme

Activator

Cofactor

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Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 12

Productivity of an ecosystem is indicated by

Number of plants in that ecosystem

The density of that ecosystem

Consumption of carbon dioxide and evolve of oxygen

Both a and b

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Category: Biology

Lamarck is best known for his theory of:

NUMS Mock 3
Biology
Evolution

A) Inheritance

B) Dominance

C) Inheritance of acquired characteristics

D) All of the above

16 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 11

Percentage of magnesium by mass in a human being is:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Nutrition
Elimination Tool:

A) 0.005%

B) 0.25%

C) 0.15%

D) 0.35%

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Category: Biology

Major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signaling is:

NUMS Mock 3
Biology
Coordination and Control

A) Thalamus

B) Cerebrum

C) Hypothalamus

D) Cerebellum

18 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 6 Class 12

In Maxam – Gilbert method, DNA threads are:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Chromosomes and DNA
Elimination Tool:

A) Chemically synthesized

B) Synthesized from mRNA

C) Synthesized by using terminating nucleotides

D) Chemically cut into pieces

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Category: Biology Ch 8 Class 11

In rhizopus, zygote forms temporary, dormant, thick-walled resistant structure called:

UHS 2015
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Zygospore

B) Spore

D) Hydra

C) Sporangia

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Category: Biology

Genetic information in the DNA is encoded as:

NUMS Mock 1
Biology
Chromosomes and DNA

A) Deoxyribose sugar

B) Ribose sugar

C) Phosphate group

D) Sequence of nitrogenous bases

21 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 14 Class 11

Choose the correct pathway for the flow of blood:

NUMS 2020
Biology
Transport
Elimination Tool:

A) Arterioles → metarterioles → capillaries → thoroughfare channels

B) Arterioles → thoroughfare channel → metarterioles → capillaries

C) Thoroughfare channel → arterioles → capillaries → metarterioles

D) Metarterioles → arterioles → thoroughfare channels → capillaries

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Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 11

Puccinia is a parasitic:

Plant

Fungus

Animal

Algae

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Category: Biology Ch 13 Class 11

Which of the following correctly explains the structure of myoglobin:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Gaseous Exchange
Elimination Tool:

A) 4 polypeptide chains + 4 heme portions

B) 4 polypeptide chains + 1 heme portions

C) 1 polypeptide chains + 4 heme portions

D) 1 polypeptide chains + 1 heme portions

24 / 100

Category: Biology

Q.18 Which of these is not a reflex action?

A, Secretion of sweat

B. salivation

C. Flexion due to needle prick

D. blinking of eyes due to strong light

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Category: Biology

Q.52 A chromosome in which a centromere stays at one end is called?

A. Metacentric

Telocentric

C. Acrocentric

D. All of these

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Category: Biology Ch 13 Class 11

______ respiration is the process by which cell utilized oxygen and produces CO2

Cellular

Organismic

Both of these

None of these

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Category: Biology Ch 9 Class 11

In Hornworts the band of meristematic tissue is found near

Foot

Gamete producing region

Spore producing region

At junction of a & b

28 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 1 Class 11

Oxygen accounts for ____ % of totals human body mass:

65%

18%

10%

3%

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Category: Biology Ch 10 Class 12

Many scientists believe that one of the following is evolutionary origin(s) of animals, plants and fungi?

NTS 2013
Biology
Evolution
Elimination Tool:

A) Protists

B) Algae

C) Bacteria

D) Protozoans

30 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 10 Class 11

Pinacocytes forms ______.

NUMS 2018
Biology
Kingdom Animalia
Elimination Tool:

A) Pores

B) Ostia

C) Epidermis

D) Spongocoel

31 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 13 Class 12

Process ensuring the survival of species over long periods of time, even though individual members of the species die.

UHS 2018
Biology
Man and His Environment
Elimination Tool:

A) Reproduction

B) Adaptability

C) Mitosis

D) Respiration

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Category: Biology Ch 4 Class 11

The following are all features of eukaryotic cells:

I. chloroplast

II. peroxisome

III. lysosome

IV. mitochondrion

v. nucleus

Which of these have a double membrane?

NTS 2014
Biology
Cell Structure and Function
Elimination Tool:

A) I, II and IV

B) I, III and V

C) I, IV and V

D) II, III and V

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Category: Biology

Which of the following nutrients is incorrectly paired with its function in a plant?

NUMS Mock 3
Biology
Nutrition

A) Potassium – Formation of cell wall.

B) Magnesium – Constituent of chlorophyll.

C) Nitrogen – Constituent of protein.

D) Phosphorus – Component of nucleic acid.

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Category: Biology Ch 4 Class 11

It is the non living component of the cell, it is secreted and maintained by the living portion of the cell and is found only in plants. What is this structure?

NTS 2015 SMBBMC
Biology
Cell Structure and Function
Elimination Tool:

A) Golgi apparatus

B) lysosome

C) mitochondrion

D) cell wall

35 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 1 Class 12

The only possible treatment in end stage renal failure is:

NUMS 2018
Biology
Homeostasis
Elimination Tool:

A) Hemodialysis

B) Peritoneal dialysis

C) Lithotripsy

D) Kidney transplantation

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Category: Biology

Q.25 For respiratory metabolism, bacterial cell membrane contains

A. Proteins

B. Lipids

C.Enzymes

D. Chemicals

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Category: Biology Ch 4 Class 12

In asexual reproduction offspring are produced by which of the following?

PMC Sample 2
Biology
Reproduction
Elimination Tool:

A) meiosis

B) mitosis

C) both a and b

D) none of these

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Category: Biology Ch 4 Class 11

A group of cells performing same function are known as:

NUMS 2016
Biology
Cell Structure and Function
Elimination Tool:

A) Organelles

B) Tissues

C) A system

D) Both A and B

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Category: Biology Ch 13 Class 12

The animals that feed on organic debris from decomposing plants and animals are called:

NUMS 2018
Biology
Man and His Environment
Elimination Tool:

A) Herbivores

B) Carnivores

C) Omnivores

D) Detritivores

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Category: Biology Ch 9 Class 11

Prosopis glandulosa is the botanical name of _______.

NTS 2016 SMBBMC
Biology
Kingdom Plantae
Elimination Tool:

A) Chhui mui

B) Kikar

C) Bauble

D) Devi

41 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 6 Class 11

The first simplest oxygen producing organism:

NUMS 2016
Biology
Kingdom Prokaryote
Elimination Tool:

A) Methanogens

B) Cyanobacteria

C) Euglena

D) Spirogyra

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Category: Biology Ch 9 Class 11

Which of the following is not a parasitic fungus of plants?

NUMS 2015
Biology
Kingdom Plantae
Elimination Tool:

A) Rust

B) Mildews

C) Armillaria

D) None of the given options

43 / 100

Category: Biology

Q.50 Which of the following hormones is essential for the production of sperms?

A. LH
B. Estrogen
C. Gonadotrophin hormones
D. Testosterone

A. LH

B. Estrogen

C. Gonadotrophin hormones

D. Testosterone

44 / 100

Category: Biology

Q.8 Which of the following structure provides greater pathogenicity to the bacteria?

A. slime

B. cell wall

C. cell membrane

D. capsule

45 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 2 Class 11

Cn(H2O)n. is a general formula of :

Monosaccharides

Oligosaccharides

Ploysacharides

46 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 11 Class 11

Of the following which one is not an energy releasing process?

Glycolysis

Respiration

Photosynthesis

Kreb's cycle

47 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 13 Class 11

Functional units of lungs are called

Alveoli

Air sacs

Parabronchi

None of these

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Category: Biology Ch 3 Class 12

Na+ -K+ ATPase pump is important for:

Maintenance of resting potential.

Massive out flux of K+ after depolarization.

Recovery of resting potential.

Conversion of resting potential into action potential.

49 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 11 Class 11

Immediate source of energy for cellular respiration is:

NUMS 2016
Biology
Bioenergetics
Elimination Tool:

A) Lipids

B) ATP

C) Proteins

D) Carbohydrates

50 / 100

Category: Biology

Which of the following is not an infection of the lungs/respiratory tract?

NUMS Mock 2
Biology
Gaseous Exchange

A) Histoplasmosis

B) Tuberculosis

C) Cystic fibrosis

D) None of the given options

51 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 14 Class 11

Highest blood pressure is found in:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Transport
Elimination Tool:

A) Arteries

B) Veins

D) None of the given options

C) Capillaries

52 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 4 Class 11

Which of the following are related to the synthesis of excretory protein by the cell?

NUMS 2019 Cancelled
Biology
Cell Structure and Function
Elimination Tool:

A) Cell membranes

B) Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

C) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

D) Centrioles

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Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 11

Which of the following nutrients is incorrectly paired with its function in a plant?

NTS 2016 SMBBMC
Biology
Nutrition
Elimination Tool:

A) Potassium – Formation of cell wall.

B) Magnesium – Constituent of chlorophyll.

C) Nitrogen – Constituent of protein.

D) Phosphorus – Component of nucleic acid.

54 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 13 Class 11

Chest cavity is bounded by ribs and muscles on the sides, while the floor of chest cavity is called:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Gaseous Exchange
Elimination Tool:

A) Pleura

B) Alveoli

C) Chest cage

D) Diaphragm

55 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 1 Class 12

Which hormone prepares the body for situations of stress and emergency?

NUMS 2014
Biology
Homeostasis
Elimination Tool:

A) Adrenaline

B) Non adrenaline

C) Thyroxin

D) Insulin

56 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 3 Class 11

Optimum temperature for enzymes of human body is:

NUMS 2018
Biology
Enzymes
Elimination Tool:

A) 90 F

B) 95 F

C) 98 F

D) 100 F

57 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 14 Class 11

The favourite host cells of the HIV-Virus are:

NUMS 2014
Biology
Transport
Elimination Tool:

A) Lymphocytes

B) RBCs

C) T-cells

D) B-cells

58 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 12

Desert ecosystem of Mianwali is

Thar

Thal

Cholistan

None

59 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 10 Class 12

Homology means

PMC Sample 3
Biology
Evolution
Elimination Tool:

A) similiarity in characteristics resulting from common ancestors

B) similarity in function from acquired characterists

C) study of different ograns but with similar functions

D) study of similar ograns but with different functions

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Category: Biology Ch 3 Class 11

If more substrate to already occurring enzymatic reaction is added and there is no effect on the rate of the reaction what is the form given to this situation:

Saturation

Denaturation

Composition

Inhibition

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Category: Biology Ch 7 Class 11

The drfinite shape to ciliates is given by

Pellicle

Penicle

Calcium

Cell wall

62 / 100

Category: Biology

NAD is an example of:

NUMS Mock 1
Biology
Biological Molecules

A) Mononucleotide

B) Dinucleotide

C) Trinucleotide

D) Tetranucleotide

63 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 11

A part of the digestive system that is not in contact with food is the:

NTS 2017
Biology
Nutrition
Elimination Tool:

A) Small intestine

C) Liver

B) Stomach

D) Large intestine

64 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 11

Magnesium is present in which of the following?

Cytochromes

ATP

Chlorophyll

Haemoglobin

65 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 9 Class 11

Which of the following is included in Bryophytes?

NTS 2011
Biology
Kingdom Plantae
Elimination Tool:

A) Mosses

B) Club mosses

C) Ferns

D) Seed plants

66 / 100

Category: Biology

Q.17 A structural component that is found in all viruses is?

A. envelope

B. DNA

C. Capsid

D. Tail Fibers

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Category: Biology Ch 11 Class 11

Which part of the cell does glycolysis occur in?

NTS 2018
Biology
Bioenergetics
Elimination Tool:

A) Mitochondrion

B) Chloroplast

C) Cytoplasm

D) Nucleus

68 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 7 Class 12

In plants mitotic apparatus consists of

Centriole

Centriole and asters

Centrioles, asters and spindles

Spindles only

69 / 100

Category: Biology

In chemiosmosis, the proton (H+) moves from _______.

NUMS Mock 4
Biology
Bioenergetics

A) Stroma to Lumen

B) Cytoplasm to Stroma

C) Lumen to Stroma

D) Stroma to cytoplasm

70 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 11 Class 12

The role a species plays in a community including behavior and influence is

Nichon

Niche

Autecology

Profession

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Category: Biology Ch 6 Class 11

In a bacterial cell, plasma membrane with all things present within it is called:

PMC Sample 3
Biology
Kingdom Prokaryote
Elimination Tool:

A) Cytoplasmic matrix

B) Cytoplasm

C) Protoplast

D) Cell Structure

72 / 100

Category: Biology

Q.51 Which of the following is the respiratory surface in human beings?

A. Lungs

B. Alveoli

C. Windpipe

D. alveolar duct

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Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 12

Which statement about profundal zone is correct?

Plants are unable to anchor but enough light penetrates to support photosynthesis

Phytoplanktons in this region are cyanobacteria

Decomposers and detritus feeders inhabit it

Water lilies are abundant

74 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 1 Class 12

Which of the following fish drink large amount of sea water and excrete concentrated urine resulting in maximum salt excretion and minimal water loss?

Hagfish

Fresh water fishes

Bony fishes

None of these

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Category: Biology

Q.40 Which of the following is true of both bacterial conjugation and meiosis?

A. Both processes produce four haploid cells

B. Both processes are a form of asexual reproduction

C. Both processes involve genetic recombination

D. None of these

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Category: Biology Ch 13 Class 12

Tides are caused by

Gravitational pull of sun

Movements of large animals in water

Uneven water body floor

High winds

77 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 3 Class 11

The optimum pH for the enzyme arginase is which of the following?

PMC Sample 2
Biology
Enzymes
Elimination Tool:

A) 9.0

B) 9.3

C) 9.7

D) 10

78 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 4 Class 12

In biennials and perennials, low temperature stimulus is not received by

Shoot apex of mature stem

Embryo of the seed

Leaves of the plants

None of the above

79 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 3 Class 11

An activated enzyme consisting of polypeptide chain and a cofactor is called:

Apoenzyme

Holoenzyme

Activated enzyme

Both b and c

80 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 13 Class 12

Greenhouse gases are those that:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Man and His Environment
Elimination Tool:

A) Prevent entry of ultraviolet rays

B) Prevent rainfall

C) Prevent heat to escape

D) All given options are correct

81 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 10 Class 12

Consider the following statements about biological communities.

I. Their members share a common gene pool

II. The community remains stable even though some physical aspect of the environment may undergo a change

III. It consists of all the populations living in a particular area.

IV. A community interacts with a non-living environment and both function together to form an ecosystem

Which two of the above statements are true?

NTS 2014
Biology
Evolution
Elimination Tool:

A) 1 and 2

B) 1 and 3

D) 2 and 3

E) 3 and 4

82 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 7 Class 11

Photosynthesis is absent in which of the following:

PMC 2021 Tested
Biology
Kingdom Protista
Elimination Tool:

A) Bacteria

B) None of these

C) Seaweeds

D) Mushrooms

83 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 2 Class 12

The radius and ulna join at the wrist with the _____ small carpal bones.

NTS 2016 SMBBMC
Biology
Support and Movement
Elimination Tool:

A) 4

B) 6

C) 7

D) 8

84 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 4 Class 11

_______ is involved in lipid synthesis/metabolism.

NUMS 2020
Biology
Cell Structure and Function
Elimination Tool:

A) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

B) Rough endoplasmic reticulum

C) Mitochondria

D) Vacuoles

85 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 9 Class 11

Chlorophyta is considered to be closest to plants but do not resemble plants in having:

NUMS 2020
Biology
Kingdom Plantae
Elimination Tool:

A) Chlorophyll a and b

B) Starch as stored food

C) Cellulose cell wall

D) Multicellular sex organs

86 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 10 Class 11

Select an anamniote from the following:

PMC 2020
Biology
Kingdom Animalia
Elimination Tool:

A) Snake

B) Parrot

C) Frog

D) Crocodile

87 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 5 Class 11

The virus can only survive and reproduce inside a:

NTS 2019
Biology
Bio-diversity | Variety of Life
Elimination Tool:

A) Animal Cell

B) Bacterial cell

C) Living cell

D) Non-living cell

88 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 8 Class 11

Unicellular fungi which is non-hyphal is

Mushroom

Yeast

Penicillium

Mold

89 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 10 Class 12

A group of populations that have the potential to interbreed in nature is

Genus

Family

Species

Community

90 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 5 Class 11

The word which E-Chatton suggested for bacteria and blue green algae was:

Autotrophs

Heterotrophs

Pro-cariotique

Eu-cariotique

91 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 6 Class 11

Which of the following has a chain arrangement?

Streptobacillus

Streptococci

Staphylococci

Both A and B

92 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 8 Class 11

The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Star fish

B) Mushrooms

C) Algae

D) Human

93 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 5 Class 11

HIV is also known as:

NUMS 2014
Biology
Bio-diversity | Variety of Life
Elimination Tool:

A) AIDS

B) HAV

D) HBV

C) HTLV

94 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 9 Class 11

What is the name of the structure of the leaf that attaches the leaf to the stem?

PMC Sample 2
Biology
Kingdom Plantae
Elimination Tool:

A) Phloem

B) Mesophyll

C) Xylem

D) Petiole

95 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 5 Class 11

Diseases in living organisms which are caused by parasites are called:

NUMS 2016
Biology
Bio-diversity | Variety of Life
Elimination Tool:

A) Disinfestations

B) Antisepsis

C) Infections

D) Infestations

96 / 100

Category: Biology

Q.65 Which of the following statements about the systemic affect of bacterial cells are true?

A. Gram-negative bacteria are more likely to cause systemic effects because their lack of an outer membrane means they can more quickly infect host cells.

B. Gram-negative bacteria are more likely to cause Systemic effects because the outer membrane protects them from antibiotics

C. Both A and B

D. None of these

97 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 12 Class 11

_____ is activated to ______ by enterokinase / enteropeptidase enzyme secreted the lining of duodenum:

NUMS 2019 Cancelled
Biology
Nutrition
Elimination Tool:

A) Pepsinogen, pepsin

B) Trypsinogen, trypsin

C) Pepsinogen, trypsin

D) Chymotrypsinogen, chymotrypsin

98 / 100

Category: Biology

The Porifera are pore – bearing animals, commonly called:

NUMS Mock 3
Biology
Kingdom Animalia

A) Corals

B) Sponges

C) Hydras

D) Anemones

99 / 100

Category: Biology

Q.25 Which of the following is an example of a marine annelid?

A. Neries

B. Stylaria

C. Earthworm

D. Leech

100 / 100

Category: Biology Ch 5 Class 11

The word virus is derived from Latin word venome meaning

Sweet fluid

Sore Fluid

Poisonous Fluid

Salty Fluid

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