NEET UG
- Match List I with List II :List I:A. Fibrous jointsB. Cartilaginous jointsC. Hinge jointsD. Ball and socket jointsList II:I. Adjacent vertebrae, limited movementII. Humerus and Pectoral girdle, rotational movementIII. Skull, don't allow any movementI… Answer: 1. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II Fibrous joints (skull sutures) allow no movement (A-III). Cartilaginous joints between adjacent vertebrae... 1
- Which of the following is not a natural/traditional contraceptive method? Answer: 1. Vaults Natural or traditional methods are periodic abstinence, coitus interruptus (withdrawal) and lactational amenorrhea; they a... 1
- Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :Assertion A : Breast-feeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a healthy baby.Reason R : Colostrum cont… Answer: 2. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. Key idea: colostrum is the first milk, rich in antibodies (IgA).... 1
- In both sexes of cockroach, a pair of jointed filamentous structures called anal cerci are present on : Answer: 3. 10^th segment The cockroach abdomen has 10 segments. Anal cerci, a pair of jointed filamentous structures, are present on the 10t... 1
- Match List I with List IIList I: A. GLUT-4; B. Insulin; C. Trypsin; D. CollagenList II: I. Hormone; II. Enzyme; III. Intercellular ground substance; IV. Enables glucose transport into cellsChoose the correct answer from the options given below: Answer: 2. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III Key idea: match the protein with its role. GLUT-4: enables glucose transport into cells (IV). Insulin: hor... 1
- Match List I with List II :List I:A. LipaseB. NucleaseC. ProteaseD. AmylaseList II:I. Peptide bondII. Ester bondIII. Glycosidic bondIV. Phosphodiester bondChoose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III Key idea: each enzyme breaks a particular bond. Lipase - ester bond in fats (II). Nuclease - phosphodieste... 1
- The DNA present in chloroplast is: Answer: 3. Circular, double stranded Key idea: chloroplast DNA is like bacterial DNA. It is circular and double stranded, and lies in the st... 1
- Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements:In the members of Phaeophyceae,A. Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores.B. Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only.C. Stored food is in the form of… Answer: 4. A, C, D and E only Key idea: check each statement about brown algae. A true: asexual reproduction by biflagellate zoospores. B fa... 1
- Match List I with List IIList I: A. Robert May; B. Alexander von Humboldt; C. Paul Ehrlich; D. David TilmanList II: I. Species-Area relationship; II. Long term ecosystem experiment using out door plots; III. Global species diversity at about 7 millio… Answer: 3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II Key idea: link each scientist with the idea they are known for. Robert May: global species diversity about... 1
- In an ecosystem if the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) of first trophic level is100x (kcal m^-2) yr^-1, what would be the GPP (Gross Primary Productivity) of the third trophic level of the same ecosystem? Answer: 4. 10x (kcal m⁻²) yr⁻¹ Key idea: the energy a trophic level can pass on is its net productivity; about 10 percent of it is stored by... 1
- Match List I with List IIList I: A. Frederick Griffith; B. Francois Jacob & Jacque Monod; C. Har Gobind Khorana; D. Meselson & StahlList II: I. Genetic code; II. Semi-conservative mode of DNA replication; III. Transformation; IV. Lac operonChoose the… Answer: 3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II Key idea: match the scientist with the discovery. Griffith: transformation (III). Jacob and Monod: lac ope... 1
- Which of the following statement is correct regarding the process of replication in E.coli? Answer: 1. The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in 5' → 3' direction. Key idea: DNA polymerases add nucleotides only in... 1
- Given below are two statements:Statement I : In C_3 plants, some O_2 binds to RuBisCO, hence CO_2 fixation is decreased.Statement II : In C_4 plants, mesophyll cells show very little photorespiration while bundle sheath cells do not show photorespira… Answer: 4. Statement I is true but Statement II is false Key idea: O₂ competes with CO₂ for RuBisCO in C₃ plants, but C₄ plants avoid photor... 1
- Which of the following are fused in somatic hybridization involving two varieties of plants? Answer: 4. Protoplasts Key idea: in somatic hybridization, protoplasts of two varieties or species are fused. Cell walls are removed with en... 1
- Spraying sugarcane crop with which of the following plant growth regulators, increases the length of stem, thus, increasing the yield? Answer: 3. Gibberellin Key idea: gibberellins cause stem elongation. Spraying sugarcane with gibberellin increases internode length, so more... 1
- Match List I with List IIList I: A. Citric acid cycle; B. Glycolysis; C. Electron transport system; D. Proton gradientList II: I. Cytoplasm; II. Mitochondrial matrix; III. Intermembrane space of mitochondria; IV. Inner mitochondrial membraneChoose th… Answer: 3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III Key idea: match each process with its location in the cell. Citric acid cycle: mitochondrial matrix (II).... 1
- Identify the step in tricarboxylic acid cycle, which does not involve oxidation of substrate. Answer: 4. Succinyl-CoA → Succinic acid Key idea: oxidation steps in the TCA cycle produce NADH or FADH₂ . Isocitrate to α -ketoglutarate (N... 1
- Identify the correct description about the given figure: Answer: 2. Wind pollinated plant inflorescence showing flowers with well exposed stamens. Key idea: a dense spike with many long, well-expos... 1
- Match List I with List IIList I (Types of Stamens): A. Monoadelphous; B. Diadelphous; C. Polyadelphous; D. EpiphyllousList II (Example): I. Citrus; II. Pea; III. Lily; IV. China-roseChoose the correct answer from the options given below: Answer: 2. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III Key idea: classify stamens by how filaments are united. Monoadelphous (one bundle): China-rose (IV). Diade... 1
- Match List I with List IIList I: A. Rose; B. Pea; C. Cotton; D. MangoList II: I. Twisted aestivation; II. Perigynous flower; III. Drupe; IV. Marginal placentationChoose the correct answer from the options given below: Answer: 2. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III Key idea: match the plant with its floral feature. Rose: perigynous flower (II). Pea: marginal placentatio... 1
- Match List I with List II :List I:A. CocaineB. HeroinC. MorphineD. MarijuanaList II:I. Effective sedative in surgeryII. Cannabis sativaIII. ErythroxylumIV. Papaver somniferumChoose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 1. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II Cocaine comes from Erythroxylum coca (A-III). Heroin (smack) is made from morphine, which comes from Papav... 1
- Match List I with List II :List I:A. α-1 antitrypsinB. Cry IAbC. Cry IAcD. Enzyme replacement therapyList II:I. Cotton bollwormII. ADA deficiencyIII. EmphysemaIV. Corn borerChoose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II Key idea: link each biotech product or therapy with its use. α-1 antitrypsin - treats emphysema (III). Cry... 1
- Match List I with List II :List I:A. PleurobrachiaB. RadulaC. StomochordD. Air bladderList II:I. MolluscaII. CtenophoraIII. OsteichthyesIV. HemichordataChoose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III Key idea: match each term with its phylum or class. Pleurobrachia (sea walnut) - Ctenophora (A-II). Radula... 1
- The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the Answer: 4. Convergent evolution Key idea: unrelated groups that evolve similar structures for similar functions show convergent evolution. P... 1