General Science : Biology Quiz 2
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1. Lipid bi layer is
[A] hydrophilic
[B] hydrophobic
[C] hydrophilic and hydrophobic
[d] depends on the surrounding medium
Answer: [c] hydrophilic and hydrophobic
2. Which among the following hormone can be used as a drug to treat cardiac arrest and some other cardiac problems?
[A]Thyroxin
[B]Epinephrine
[C]Calcitonin
[D]Insulin
Answer: Epinephrine
3. The popular drug “Acetylsalicylic Acid” is commonly known by which among the following names? [A]Paracetamol
[B]Aspirin
[C]Salsalate
[D]Wintergreen
Answer: Aspirin
4. Which among the following kinds of lenses is used to treat Astigmatism?
[A]Convex Lens
[B]Concave Lens
[C]Bifocal Lens
[D]Cylindrical
Answer: Cylindrical
5. Which among the following lens is used to correct Presbyopia?
[A]Convex
[B]Concave
[C]Bifocal
[D]Cylindrical
Answer: Bifocal
6. Atropine extracted from deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) and other plants of the same family. Identify the family.
[A]Apocynaceae
[B]Liliaceae
[C]Solanaceae
[D]Bombacaceae
Answer: Solanaceae
7. A bacteriophage is ______
1. A Kind of Virus
2. Living Organism
3. Found rarely in nature
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]2 & 3
[D]1 & 3
Answer: Only 1
8. Trimethylxanthine is a chemical name of a stimulant which is found in tea and coffee. What is the popular name?
[A]Thein
[B]Caffeine
[C]Theobromine
[D]Theophylline
Answer: Caffeine
9. Cirrhosis is a disease that affects which of the following organs?
[A]Kidney
[B]Liver
[C]Pancreas
[D]Small Intestine
Answer: Liver
10. The acidic medium of gastric juice along with an enzyme Pepsin breaks the proteins down into smaller parts known as _____?
[A]Peptides
[B]Peptones
[C]Peptose
[D]Amino Acids
Answer: Peptones
11. Respiration in earthworms takes place by :
1. Simple Diffusion
2. Via Skin
3. Specialized Respiratory cells
Choose the correct options:
[A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]2 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
Answer: 1 & 2
12. In which among the following organ, “Bowman’s Capsule” is found?
[A]Liver
[B]Kidney
[C]Pancreases
[D]Stomach
Answer: Kidney
13. The prokaryotes possess:
1. Only 1 Cell
2. Only 1 stranded DNA
3. Only 1 Chromosome Choose the correct options: [A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]2 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
Answer: 2 & 3
14. Effective TB treatment is difficult because of the unusual structure and chemical composition of the which among the following parts of the cells of Tuberculosis Bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)?
[A]Cell Membrane
[B]Cell Wall
[C]Nucleus
[D]Plasma
Answer: Cell Wall
15. What is the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria for leprosy elimination?
[A]1 case in 1000 individuals
[B]1 case in 10,000 individuals
[C]1 case in 100,000 individuals
[D]1 case in 10,00,000 individuals
Answer: 1 case in 10,000 individuals
16. Which among the following blood protein regulates the amount of water in plasma?
[A]Globulin
[B]Albumin
[C]Fibrin
[D]Fibulin
Answer: Albumin
