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Questions : Which one of the following statements about viruses is correct?

(a) Viruses are facultative parasites.

(b) Viruses possess their own metabolic system.

(c) Viruses contain either DNA or RNA.

(d) Viruses are readily killed by antibiotics.

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

Viruses have either DNA or RNA as the genetic material. Viruses having RNA as the genetic material are known as Retroviruses.

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Question : 1

Who proposed that the first form of life come from preexisting non- living molecules?

a) Darwin and Lamarck

b) Oparin and Haldane

c) de Vries and Haldane

d) Louis Pasteur and Miller

Answer: (b)

Question : 2

Study of form and structure of organisms is

a) Anatomy

b) Ecology

c) Taxonomy

d) Morphology

Answer: (d)

Question : 3

The largest flower found is known as

a) Musa

b) Rafflesia

c) Tecoma

d) Cauliflower

Answer: (b)

Rafflesia or Corpse flower is a total root parasite. It obtains the total nourishment from the roots of the host plant.

Question : 4

The branches of this tree root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India. Which tree is this?

a) Tamarind(Imli)

b) Banyan

c) Neem

d) Peepal

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

The main factor of evolution is

a) Vaginal birth

b) Mutation

c) Achieved quality

d) Natural selection

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

Who explained first the evolution of life?

a) Charles Darwin

b) Newton

c) Einstein

d) Lamarck

Answer: (d)

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