Zoology - Online Test

Q1. Human genome project was closely associated with the rapid development of a new area in biology called as
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Human genome project was associated with the rapid development of new area of biology called as bioinformatics. This branch of biological science is used to known the sequence of gene on Chromosome of living organisms.

Q2. The period between fertilization and birth is called as
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

The period between fertilisation of ovum till the birth of will developed baby is called gestation period. It is about 10 months in human female.

Q3. What's the difference between natural selection and sexual selection?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Natural selection is the survival of members of species having some new traits that may help the organism in given surrounding. Sexual selection is a kind of natural selection as mating between similar organisms only leads to reproduction.

Q4. Which of the following is not a categories of contraceptive method
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Artificial insemination is not a contraceptive device. It is a assisted reproductive technologies for infertile people. Natural method, barrier method and surgical methods are categories of contraceptive method.

Q5. The human genome contains __________ nucleotide bases.
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Important Features of Human Genome: 

  • The human genome contains 3164.7 million nucleotide bases.
  • The average gene consists of 3000 bases, but gene size vary greatly (the largest human gene is dystrophin containing 2.4 million bases).
  • The total number of genes in the genome is estimated at 30,000 and all (99.9 percent) nucleotide bases are exactly the same in all people
  • Functions of about 50% of the discovered genes are still unknown.
  • Less than 2% of the genes of the genome codes for proteins.
  • Chromosome1 has most genes (2968) and the Y has the fewest (231).

Q6. Which of the following hormone is produced in female only during pregnancy?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Relaxin is produced by corpus leteum and is responsible for the inhibition of uterine contraction. It also helps in dilation of the cervix. This hormone is produced only during pregnancy.

Q7. Natural selection is a process in which heritable variations enabling better survival are enabled to
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Natural selection is a process in which heritable variations enabling better survival are enabled to reproduce and leave greater number of progeny in the habitat to increase in number faster than other species.

Q8. Name the spermicidal cream developed by Central Drug Research Institute (Lucknow), India.
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Spermacid

Q9. Gel electrophoresis is used for
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Gel electrophoresis is used to separate macromolecules like DNA, RNA and proteins. DNA fragments are separated according to their size. Proteins can be separated according to their size and their charge (different proteins have different charges). This is an important tool to study the genome of an individual.

Q10. The …….. is the sexual intercourse between male and female sex.
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Transfer of male gametes (sperm) into female genital tract occurs during sexual intercourse that may leads to fertilisation of ovum for pregnancy. Sexual intercourse is called as coition or coitus.