The function of pineal body is to :
lighten the skin colours
control sexual behaviour
regulates the period of puberty
all of the above
D.
all of the above
The pineal body (gland) is small mass of tissues near the centre of the mammalian brain. It secretes the hormone melatonin. It contains light sensitive cells or has nervous connections from the eyes and melatonin regulates function related to light. It also regulates sexiial behaviour and regulating the period of puberty.
Which of the following part of a neuron is covered by fatty sheath ?
axon
cyton
dendrite
node of Ranvier
A fruit developed from a condensed inflorescence is :
simple fruit
aggregate fruit
composite fruit
etaerio
Photosynthetic bacteria have :
pigment system I (only one pigment system)
pigment system II
both (a) and (b)
some other type
Active transport occurs :
against concentration gradient and requires ATP
against concentration gradient and does not require ATP
along concentration gradient but require ATP
along concentration gradient but does not require ATP