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Biology Prodigy Test #5 (Part Test)
Biology Prodigy Test #5 (Part Test)
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11. The free-living fungus Trichoderma can be 16. Which one of the following is related to Ex-
used for: situ conservation of threatened animals and
1. killing insects plants?
2. biological control of plant diseases 1. Biodiversity hot spots
3. controlling butterfly caterpillars 2. Amazon rainforest
4. producing antibiotics 3. Himalayan region
4. Wildlife safari parks
12. All the following are ‘ex-situ’ methods for
conservation of biodiversity except: 17. Biolistics (gene-gun) is suitable for:
1. Zoological parks 1. Transformation of plant cells
2. Botanical gardens Constructing recombinant DNA by joining
3. Wildlife safari parks 2.
with vectors
4. National parks
3. DNA fingerprinting
13. When population density is plotted 4. Disarming pathogen vectors
against time, the exponential growth curve
is:
1. S shaped 2. Straight line
3. J shaped 4. Hyperbola
20. Increased yield of crop during the green 26. What is the reason for the formation of
revolution was due to: embryoids from pollen grain in tissue culture
I. Use of improved crop varieties medium?
II. Use of better management practices 1. Cellular totipotency
2. Organogenesis
Use of agrochemicals [fertilisers and
III. 3. Double fertilization
pesticides]
4. Test tube culture
22. Which of the following is put into 28. A selectable marker is used to:
anaerobic sludge digester for further sewage help in eliminating the non-
treatment? 1. transformants so that the transformants
1. Floating debris can be regenerated.
2. Effluents of primary treatment identify the gene for the desired trait in an
3. Activated sludge 2.
alien organism.
4. Primary sludge
select a suitable vector for transformation
3.
in a specific crop.
23. Who, amongst the following, is revered as
the father of ecology in India? mark a gene on a chromosome for
4.
1. Gurdev Singh Khush isolation using a restriction enzyme.
2. M. S. Swaminathan
3. Ramdeo Misra
4. Salim Ali 29. The ecological pyramids that can never be
inverted in a natural ecosystem include:
24. World Summit on Sustainable I: pyramid of numbers
Development (2002) was held in: II: pyramid of energy in any ecosystem
1. Brazil III: pyramid of biomass in the sea
2. Sweden
3. Argentina 1. Only II
4. South Africa 2. Only III
3. Only II and III
25. The principle of competitive exclusion was 4. All can be inverted
stated by?
1. C. Darwin
2. G. F. Gause
3. MacArthur 30. Which of the following in sewage
4. Verhulst and Pearl treatment removes suspended solids?
1. Secondary treatment
2. Primary treatment
3. Sludge treatment
4. Tertiary treatment
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Botany - Section B
31. Consider the following statements:
Asexual reproduction preserves genetic
I: information while sexual reproduction 36. Consider the two statements:
permits variations. The evolutions of the flower
Traditional hybridization often leads to and its pollinator species are
Assertion (A):
the inclusion and multiplication of tightly linked with one
II:
undesirable genes along with the desired another.
genes. Plants need the help of
rDNA technology allows us to isolate and animals for pollinating their
Reason (R):
introduce only one or a set of desirable flowers and dispersing their
III:
genes without introducing undesirable seeds.
genes in the target organism.
Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the
Which of the above statements are true? 1.
correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the
1. I and II only 2. I and III only 2.
correct explanation of (A).
3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
32. Which of the following statements is not
correct?
37. Consider the following statements:
The proinsulin has an extra peptide called
1. Exonucleases remove nucleotides from
C-peptide
the ends of DNA whereas, endonucleases
Functional insulin has A and B chains I:
2. make cuts at specific positions within
linked together by hydrogen bonds.
DNA.
Genetically engineered insulin is produced
3. To visualize pure DNA fragments, it is
in E. Coli.
II: stained with ethidium bromide and seen
In man, insulin is synthesized as in UV light.
4.
proinsulin.
Plasmids and phage DNA are used as
III: vectors in genetic engineering as they are
extrachromosomal DNA molecules.
33. Sacred groves are especially useful in:
1. preventing soil erosion Which of the above statements are true?
2. year-round flow of water in rivers
3. conserving rare and threatened species 1. I and II only 2. I and III only
4. generating environmental awareness 3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III
34. The greatest biodiversity on the earth is
found in:
38. What percent of the total incident solar
1. African grasslands radiation is captured by plants?
2. Amazonian rain forest in South America 1. 1 to 5
3. Western Ghats in India 2. 2 to 10
4. Nile delta in Egypt 3. 20 to 30
4. 40 to 60
35. Somaclones are obtained by: 39. The number of times the recognition
1. tissue culture sequence of EcoRI is expected to appear in a
2. plant breeding dsDNA of 10,000 bp length will be:
3. irradiation 1. 1
4. genetic engineering 2. 2
3. 4
4. 8
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46. Identify the incorrect statement regarding 49. Consider the following statements:
the use of RNAi for creating transgenic Trophic level in an ecosystem represents
tobacco plants resistant to Meloidogyne I: a functional level, not a species as such.
incognita: Saprophytes are accorded the position of
Agrobacterium tumefaciens was used to II:
1. a top consumer in an ecosystem.
transform the plant cells A species can occupy more than one
Double-stranded RNA was introduced into III: trophic level in the same ecosystem at the
2.
the plant cells same time.
Double-stranded RNA was formed in the
3. Which of the above statements are true?
plant cells that initiated RNAi
A specific mRNA of the nematode was
4. 1. I and II only 2. I and III only
silenced with the help of dsRNA
3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III
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Zoology - Section A
53. Niche of an organism includes:
I: range of conditions that it can tolerate
51. Identify the molecules (a) and (b) shown II: diversity in the resources it utilises
below and select the right option giving their its distinct functional role in the
source: III:
ecological system
(a)
54. Given below are two statements : one is
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
labelled as Reason (R).
Biological response modifiers
like alpha interferon can help
Assertion (A): detection and destruction of
tumour cells by the
immune system.
(b) Such biological response
Reason (R): modifiers activate the
immune system of the patient.
In the light of the above statements, choose
the most appropriate answer from the
Molecule Source Use options given below :
Accelerates Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not
Erythroxylum 1.
1. (a) Cocaine the transport explain (A).
coca
of dopamine 2. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Depressant Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly
Cannabis and slows 3.
2. (b) Heroin explains (A).
Sativa down body 4. (A) is True but (R) is False.
functions
Atropa Produces
3. (b) Cannabinoid
belladonna hallucinations 55. Consider the two given statements:
Papaver Sedative and Age structure can indicate
4. (a) Morphine Statement
somniferum painkiller whether a population is
I:
increasing, stable, or declining.
In general terms, a population
52. Which of the following is correct for r- Statement with a very broad base would be
selected species? II:
expected to be stable.
1. Large number of progeny with small size 1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is
2. Large number of progeny with large size incorrect
3. Small number of progeny with small size 2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is
4. Small number of progeny with large size correct
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is
incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is
correct
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56. A host cell normally does not take up a 59. Consider the given two statements:
foreign DNA until it has been made Vertical distribution of
competent to do so. This is because: different species occupying
1. DNA is a hydrophilic molecule Statement I: different levels in an
2. DNA is a very large molecule ecosystem is called standing
there are no receptors for DNA on the cell state.
3. In an ecosystem, each trophic
membrane
4. DNA is an inert molecule level has a certain mass of
Statement II: living material at a particular
time called as the standing
crop.
57. The given figure shows the chemical
structure of a commonly abused drug. This
drug: Statement I is correct; Statement II is
1.
incorrect
Statement I is correct; Statement II is
2.
correct
Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is
3.
incorrect
Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is
4.
correct
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63. The Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro 68. Identify the incorrectly matched pair
in 1992 was called: regarding Plasmodium, the protozoan
for immediate steps to discontinue the use responsible for causing malaria in humans:
1. of CFCs that were damaging the ozone Cause of malignant Plasmodium
1.
layer tertian malaria falciparum
to reduce CO2 emissions and global Paroxysm [clinical Release of hemozoin
2. 2.
warming features] of malaria on rupture of RBCs
for the conservation of biodiversity and Fertilization during Gut of female
3. 3.
sustainable utilization of its benefits the life cycle anopheles
to assess the threat posed to native species Infective stage to
4. 4. Trophozoites
by invasive weed species mankind
64. Symptoms like constipation, abdominal 69. Match the drugs in Column I with their
pain and cramps, stools with excess mucous correct attributes given in Column II and
and blood clots are commonly seen in: select the correct answer from the codes
1. Amoebic dysentery given:
2. Ascariasis Drug Attribute
3. Typhoid Hallucinogenic at high
4. Cholera A Opioids P
doses
B Cannabinoids Q Highly effective painkiller
65. Transgenic animals are the animals that:
Can cause cardiovascular
have had their DNA manipulated to possess C Cocaine R
1. side effects
and express an extra [foreign] gene.
Stimulates adrenal
are genetically modified with the use of D Nicotine S
medulla
2. foreign genes from a sexually compatible
donor organism.
3. are produced by interspecific hybridisation. Codes:
4. are produced by inbreeding.
A B C D
1. Q R S P
66. Carnivorous animals - lions and leopards, 2. R Q P S
occupy the same niche but lions predate 3. Q R P S
mostly larger animals and leopards take 4. R Q S P
smaller ones. This mechanism of competition
is referred to as:
1. Character displacement
2. Altruism
3. Resource partitioning
4. Competitive exclusion
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70. Match each item in Column I with one in 74. A and B in pBR322, shown in the diagram
Column II and select the correct match from given below, respectively represent
the codes given: recognition sequences of:
Column I Column II
Interferes with dopamine
A Morphine P
transport
Causes release of adrenaline 1. BamH I and Sma I
B Alcohol Q
and noradrenaline 2. Hind II and Sma I
C Nicotine R Cirrhosis of liver 3. BamH I and Sal I
D Cocaine S Pain killer 4. Sal I and Hind II
Codes:
A B C D
1. S R Q P
2. S R P Q
3. R S Q P
4. R S P Q 75. Match each item in Column I with one in
Column II and select the correct match from
the codes given:
71. Which one of the following statements is Column I Column II
correct? Plasmid of E.coli
A ADA deficiency P
Patients, who have undergone surgery are used as vector
1. given Production of Human protein
B Q
cannabinoids to relieve pain human insulin enriched milk
Benign tumours show the property of C Transgenic cow R Retroviral vector
2.
metastasis D Transgenic sheep S Alpha-1-antitrypsin
3. Heroin accelerates body functions Codes:
Malignant tumours may exhibit A B C D
4.
metastasis 1. P R Q S
2. R P S Q
3. P R S Q
72. Which one of the following statements is
4. R P Q S
correct with respect to immunity?
The antibodies against smallpox pathogens
1.
are produced by T-lymphocytes
76. With regard to insulin, choose the correct
Antibodies are protein molecules each of options:
2.
which has four light chains
a: C-peptide is not present in mature insulin.
Rejection of a kidney graft is the function of
3. The insulin produced by rDNA technology
B-lymphocytes b:
has C-peptide.
Preformed antibodies need to be injected to
4. c: The pro-insulin has C-peptide.
treat the bite by a viper snake
A-peptide and B-peptide of insulin are
d:
interconnected by disulphide bridges.
73. If a plasmid is to be used as a cloning Choose the correct answer from the options
vector, the most important feature which given below:
must be present in it is: 1. (a), (c) and (d) only 2. (a) and (d) Only
1. Origin of replication (Ori) 3. (b) and (d) only 4. (b) and (c) only
2. Presence of a selectable marker
Presence of sites for restriction
3.
endonuclease
4. Being linear rather than circular
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77. Consider the given two statements: 81. The genetic defect-Adenosine Deaminase
Over 95 per cent of all existing (ADA) deficiency may be cured permanently
Assertion (A): by:
transgenic animals are mice.
GEAC does not allow research periodic infusion of genetically engineered
Reason (R): 1.
on any other animal. lymphocytes having functional ADA cDNA
administering adenosine deaminase
2.
1. (A) is True but (R) is False. activators
Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not introducing bone marrow cells producing
2. 3.
correctly explain (A). ADA into cells at early embryonic stages
Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly 4. invitro cell culture therapy
3.
explains (A).
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
82. Which one of the following statements for
a pyramid of energy is incorrect, whereas the
78. What was used to deliver the normal copy remaining three are correct?
of gene in the gene therapy trials for ADA 1. It shows the energy content of different
deficiency? trophic-level organisms
1. Microinjection 2. It is inverted in shape
2. Biolistics 3. It is upright in shape
3. Retrovirus 4. Its base is broad
4. Liposomes
79. The main challenge for the production of 83. Of the total incident solar radiation,
insulin using rDNA techniques was: proportion of PAR is:
culturing bacteria containing recombinant 1. about 60%
1.
DNA in labs 2. about 50%
finding suitable restriction enzymes to cut 3. more than 80%
2.
human DNA 4. about 70%
isolation of DNA in pure form from a
3. 84. The vertical distribution of different
human cell
getting insulin assembled into a mature species occupying different levels in a biotic
4. community is known as:
form
1. divergence
2. stratification
80. For effective treatment of the disease, 3. zonation
early diagnosis and understanding of its 4. pyramid
pathophysiology is very important. Which of
the following molecular diagnostic
techniques is very useful for early detection?
1. ELISA Technique
2. Hybridization Technique
3. Western Blotting Technique
4. Southern Blotting Technique
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93. In the given pie chart showing the global 97. What is true about the population growth
biodiversity of vertebrates, the Amphibians curves shown in the figure given below:
and the Birds are respectively represented by:
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