Zoology - Online Test
Q1. The expansion of ICBN is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
The scientific names are based on agreed principles and criteria, which are provided in International Code for Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN). Hence, the correct option is International code of botanical nomenclature.
Q2. Study of muscles is called :
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Myology is the study of the muscular system, including the study of the structure, function and diseases of muscle.
Q3. Golden rice is enriched in
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Golden rice is a form of rice with biosynthesis of beta-carotene (a form of vitamin A). In other words, golden rice is produced through genetic engineering. Beta-carotene gives golden rice its “golden” or “yellow” coloring.
Golden rice is rich in beta-carotene. It is also easily processed by your digestive system.
Q4. Reproductive health includes
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
The different aspects of reproductive phase that includes knowledge and precaution against STds, different available contraceptive methods as well as assisted reproductive technologies for infertile couples.
Q5. The epithelium involved in diffusion is
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The squamous epithelium is made of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries. They are found in the walls of blood vessels and air sacs of lungs and are involved in functions like forming a diffusion boundary.
Q6. In five kingdom of classification, Whittaker assigned eukaryotes to
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
In Whittaker’s five kingdom of classification, kingdom protista, kingdom fungi, kingdom plantae and kingdom Animalia are eukaryotic organisms. The kingdom monera include prokaryotic organisms.
Q7. Glucocorticoids regulate metabolism of :
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The name glucocorticoid (glucose + cortex + steroid) is composed from its role in regulation of glucose metabolism, synthesis in the adrenal cortex, and its steroidal structure.
The principal glucocorticoid hormone is cortisol, which regulates the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Q8. Select the mismatched pair out:
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The term ecology, silent spring and ecosystem were coined by Haeckel, Carson and Tansley respectively. The term biome was not coined by Hutchinson.
Biome, as coined and applied by Clements, was not the ecosystem.
Q9. Which of the following is not a part of colon?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
The colon is divided into three parts – an ascending, a transverse and a descending part.
Q10. Pathogenic bacterium that cause typhoid fever in human being is
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Typhoid fever in human being is caused by Salmonella typhi. The pathogen enters to small intestine through food and contaminated water and migrates to other organs through blood.
