Q2.In which crops is the method of mass selection applied
Answer : Option BExplaination / Solution:
In cross pollinated plants, the newly developed plants have variation and some plant have new traits. Mass selection method is used to select better variety of plants from large number of variant.
Answer : Option AExplaination / Solution:
A gene sanctuary is an area where plants are conserved. It includes both biosphere reserves as well as national parks.
India has set up its first gene sanctuary in the Tura range of Meghalaya for wild relatives of citrus. Efforts are also being made to set up gene sanctuaries for banana, sugarcane, rice and mango.
Q7.A chemical acts slowly, requiring hours to take effect. It may pass in and out of many cells in which they have no effect. When they find appropriate receptor in their target cell they bind to it. Chemical is :
Answer : Option BExplaination / Solution:
Aldosterone hormone is a chemical that acts slowly, require hours to take effect. It may pass in and out of many cells in which they have no effect. When they find appropriate receptor in their target cell they bind to it to bring about changes.
Answer : Option CExplaination / Solution:
Spongilla is a genus of freshwater sponges in the family Spongillidae found in lakes and slow streams. Sponges of the genus Spongilla attach themselves to rocks and logs and filter the water for various small aquatic organisms such as protozoans, bacteria, and other free-floating pond life. Unlike marine sponges, freshwater sponges are exposed to far more adverse and variable environmental conditions, so they have developed gemmules as a means of dormancy.