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Questions : The number of autosomes in human female ovum is

(a) 12

(b) 22

(c) 11

(d) 23

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

In human female ovum, number of autosome are 22 pairs.

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Question : 1

Consider the following statements :

  1. Genetic code is the sequence of nucleotide bases in mRNA encoding the information for protein synthesis; which determines sequence of amino acids in proteins.
  2. The genetic code is triplet.
  3. Holley, Nirenberg and Khurana got Nobel Prize for decoding genetic information.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about genetic code?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

Genetic code is the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA encoding the information for protein synthesis.

Question : 2

Nucleotide arrangement in DNA can be seen by

a) Electron microscope

b) Ultracentrifuge

c) X-ray crystallography

d) Light microscope

Answer: (c)

In 1953 Wilkins obtained very fine X-ray crystallographic pictures of DNA from which Watson and Crick developed the double helix model of DNA.

Question : 3

With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices :

  1. Crop rotation
  2. Sand fences
  3. Terracing
  4. Wind breaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India.

a) 1, 3 and 4 only

b) 1, 2, and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

Which of the following animal is not a insect ?

a) Beetle

b) Ticks

c) Honey bee

d) Wasp

Answer: (b)

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