The rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction is practically zero at
A. 0° C
B. -4° C
C. 100° C
D. 273° C
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Which of the following gases is released in the process of photosynthesis?
A. Nitrous dioxide
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrogen
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The fruit produced from the entire hypanthodium inflorescence is known as
A. Syconus
B. Amphisarca
C. Pepo
D. Hesperidium
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The enzymes released from aleurone cells include
A. ∝-amylase
B. Lactase
C. Carboxylase
D. Galactase
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Which of the following pollutants is known to hamper haemoglobin formation?
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Hydrocarbon
C. Nitrogen oxide
D. Lead
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Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?
A. Downy mildew of grapes
B. Anthracnose of beans
C. Potato leaf roll
D. Soft rot of carrot
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The conversion of nitrate to nitrous oxide (N2 P) and nitrogen gas takes place through the mediation of a variety of soil organisms which is known as
A. Nitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Denitrification
D. None of the above
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According to Lang, all temperatures ranging from 3° to 17° C are effective for hebane if the period of vernalization is
A. 100 days
B. 50 days
C. 105 days
D. 155 days
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The coral island of gulf of Mannar is well known as
A. Krusadi island
B. Mentawai island
C. Natuna island
D. Sangihe island
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Late blight of potato first appears mostly in the month of
A. November
B. January
C. March
D. September
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Chlorophyll is porphyrin containing
A. magnesium
B. calcium
C. iron
D. tin
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Lake Baikal in the Soviet Union is the oldest and the deepest lake in the world, formed during the
A. Palaeozoic era
B. Mesozoic era
C. Cenozoic era
D. None of the above
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In which of the following growth phasesnon-vacuolated cells become mature and multiply?
A. The phase of cell formation
B. The phase of cell enlargement
C. The phase of cell maturation
D. None of the above
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Match
List-I with
List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I
List-II
a. Androecium
1. Female reproductive organ
b. Gynoecium
2. Male reproductive organ
c. Stamen
3. Unit of androecium
d. Carpel
4. Unit of gynoecium
A. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
B. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
C. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
D. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
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The development of Crucifer type of embryo has been studied first of all in which of the following members of cruciferae ?
A. Capsella-bursa pastoris
B. Dentaria bulbifera
C. Brassica rugosa
D. Nasturtium officinale
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What is meant by double fertilisation?
A. Fusion between egg and male gamete
B. Fusion between secondary nucleus and male gamete
C. Both A and B
D. Formation of two zygotes
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Consider the following statements regarding sporogenesis and choose the correct answer:
1. Gametes ape always unicellular and microscopic in size
2. The union of similar gametes is called fertilization
3. The zygote formed as a result of fertilization is called zygospore
4. The seed on germination gives rise to a new plant
A. Only 1, 2 and 3 are true
B. Only 1 and 2 are true
C. Only 3 is true
D. Only 1 and 4 are true
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The sporogonium of moss reproduces asexually by
A. Fission
B. Sporulation
C. Budding
D. Fragmentation
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Which of the following methods measures net production and is used only in such locations from where food produced is not removed simultaneously?
A. Oxygen measurement method
B. Harvest method
C. Numerical estimation
D. Removal of raw material method
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Match
List-I (Grassland types of India) with
List-II (Climatic conditions) and select the correct answer:
List-I
List-II
a. Phragmites-Saccharum type
1. On paddy tracts and high rainfall belt
b. Deyeuxia-Arundinella type
2. In mixed temperate alpine climate
c. Deschampsia-Deyeuxia type
3. In mixed temperate climate
d. Bothriochloa type
4. On marshy localities
A. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
B. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
C. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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