Multiple Choice Questions

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The most accepted theory of ageing is :

  • less RBC in blood

  • thymus gland becomes non-functional

  • brain cells die with ageing

  • all of the above


B.

thymus gland becomes non-functional

Ageing is a progressive deterioration in structure and function of cells and tissues with age. According to the immunity theory of ageing due to decline of thymus, immunity decreases resulting in more diseases, damage and destruction of cells and tissues.


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Neurohypophysis secretes

  • ADH and oxytocin

  • oxytocin and estrogen

  • vasopressin and GH

  • vasopressin and estrogen


Pancreatic duct of a healthy dog is blocked. Which of the functions of pancreas will not be affected ?

  • Protein digestion

  • Carbohydrate digestion

  • Neutralization of chyme

  • Maintenance of normal blood sugar level


Which of the following is a viral disease in silkworm ?

  • Flacherie

  • Grasserie

  • Muscardine

  • Pebrine


In oogamy, fertilization involves :

  • a small non- motile female gamete and a large motile male gamete

  • a large motile female gamete and a small non-motile male gamete

  • a large non- motile female gamete and a small motile male gamete

  • a large non-motile female gamete and a small non-motile male gamete


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A flower characterised by monadelphous tubular stamens belongs to :

  • Solanaceae

  • Liliaceae

  • Malvaceae

  • Brassicaceae


In Musa, inflorescence is :

  • spadix

  • corymb

  • capitulum

  • polychasial cyme


Which of the following is not the example of marine fishes ?

  • Labeo

  • Mugil

  • Hilsa

  • Sardines


Physiologically active thyroxine exists in which of the following form ?

  • Unbound

  • Bound to albumin

  • Bound to globulin

  • All of the above


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In angiosperms, triple fusion results in the formation of:

  • zygotic nucleus

  • polar nucleus

  • secondary nucleus

  • primary endosperm nucleus