Beta () diversity refers to diversity
within a community
between communities
between two eco zones
within a population
Which one of the following antibiotics kills bacterial cells by inhibiting the polymerisation of peptidoglycan?
Aminoglycosides
Fluoroquinolones
Quinines
Penicillins
Indicate the correct sequence during spermatogenesis.
Spermatozoa spermatogonia spermatid spermatocyte
Spermatogonia spermatocyte spermatid spermatozoa
Spermatid spermatocyte spermatozoa spermatogonia
Spermatocyte spermatozoa spermatid spermatogonia
Egg in female gametophyte is accompanied by
antipodal cells
synergids
definitive nucleus
tube nucleus
Which one of the following organisms is not used as a biocontrol agent?
Bacillus sphaericus
Trichoderma viride
Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillus subtilis
D.
Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive bacteria found in soil and the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants and humans. It is not used as a biocontrol agent.
Bacillus sphaericus is used as a biocontrol agent.
Trichoderma species are free- living fungi that are very common in the root ecosystems. They are effective biocontrol agents of several plant pathogens.
Bacillus thuringiensis is used to control butterfly caterpillars. They are available in sachets as dried spores and are mixed with water and sprayed onto vulnerable plants such as brassicas and fruit trees.
Which one of the following statements is relevant to sex linked characters?
They always follow criss-cross inheritance
They do not follow criss-cross inheritance
They are mostly present on Y-chromosome
They are only present on X-chromosome
Which one of the following insecticides is of plant origin?
Ecdysone
Rotenone
Parathion
Malathion
Archaeopteryx is a connecting link between
pisces and amphibians
amphibians and reptiles
reptiles and birds
birds and mammals