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Science Quiz 45

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Match List I (Endocrine glands) with List II (Hormones secreted) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists. [2000]

List II
I. Gonads
II. Pituitary
III. Pancreas
IV. Adrenal

List II

A) Insulin
B) Progesterone
C) Growth hormones
D) Cortisone

I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A

I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A

I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D

I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D

Not Attempted

None

Insect-resistant cotton plants have been genetically engineered by inserting a gene from a/an: [2000]

Virus

Bacterium

Insect

Plant

Not Attempted

None

Hybridoma technology is a new biotechnological approach for commercial production of: [2000]

Monoclonal antibodies

Interferon

Antibodies

Alcohol

Not Attempted

None

The sensation of fatigue in the muscles after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by: [2000]

A decrease in the supply of oxygen

Minor wear and tear of muscle fibres

The depletion of glucose

The accumulation of lactic acid

Not Attempted

None

Assertion (A): In human beings, the females play a major role in determining the sex of the offspring. Reason (R): Women have two- ‘X’ chromosomes. [2000]

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Not Attempted

None

Assertion (A): “DNA Fingerprinting” has become a powerful tool to establish paternity and identity of criminals in rape and assault cases. Reason (R): Trace evidence such as hairs, saliva and dried semen are adequate for DNA analysis. [2000]

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Not Attempted

None

In eye donation, which one of the following parts of donor’s eye is utilised? [1999]

Iris

Lens

Cornea

Retina

Not Attempted

None

Match the hormones in List I with items in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [1999]

List I
I. Adrenaline
II. Estrogen
III. Insulin
IV. Pheromones

List II

A) Anger, fear, danger
B) Attracting partners through sense of smell
C) Females
D) Glucose

I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B

I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D

I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B

I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D

Not Attempted

None

Neem tree has acquired industrial importance as a source of: [1999]

Biopesticide and anti-fertility compound

Anti-fertility compound, biofertilizer and anti-cancer drug

Biofertilizer, biopesticide and anti-fertility compound

Anti-cancer drug, biopesticide and biofertilizer

Not Attempted

None

10.

Match List I (Drugs / Chemicals) with List II (Their uses) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [1999]

List I
I. Atropine
II. Ether
III. Nitroglycerine
IV. Pyrethrin

List II

A) Local anaesthesia
B) Heart trouble
C) Dilation of pupil
D) Mosquito control

I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D

I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B

I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B

I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D

Not Attempted

None

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