Which of the following is a correct statement?

(1). Cyanobacteria are a group of autotrophic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.
(2). Bacteria are exclusively heterotrophic organisms
(3). Slime moulds are saprophytic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.
(4). Mycoplasma have DNA, Ribosome and cell wall

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Which of the following statements is correct?

(1). Fusion of two cells is called Karyogamy.
(2). Fusion of protoplasms between two motile on non-motile gametes is called plasmogamy.
(3). Organisms that depend on living plants are called saprophytes.
(4). Some of the organisms can fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialized cells called sheath cells.

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Match Column-I with Column-II
B

(1). (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
(2). (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
(3). (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
(4). (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

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After karyogamy followed by meiosis, spores are produced exogenously in

(1). Saccharomyces.
(2). Agaricus.
(3). Alternaria.
(4). Neurospora.

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Chrysophytes, euglenoids, dinoflagellates and slime moulds are included in the kingdom

(1). Protista
(2). Fungi
(3). Animalia
(4). Monera

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One of the major components of cell wall of most fungi is

(1). peptidoglycan
(2). cellulose
(3). hemicellulose
(4). chitin

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Each of the following characteristics represent a Kingdom proposed by Whittaker. Arrange the following in increasing order of complexity of body organization.
A. Multicellular heterotrophs with cell wall made of chitin.
B. Heterotrophs with tissue/organ/organ system level of body organization.
C. Prokaryotes with cell wall made of polysaccharides and amino acids.
D. Eukaryotic autotrophs with tissue/organ level of body organization.
E. Eukaryotes with cellular body organization.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1). C, E, A, B, D
(2). A, C, E, B, D
(3). C, E, A, D, B
(4). A, C, E, D, B

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Which one of the following is not a criterion for classification of fungi?

(1). Mode of spore formation
(2). Fruiting body
(3). Morphology of mycelium
(4). Mode of nutrition

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Match List I with List II:



(1). A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(2). A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3). A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(4). A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

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Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements:
In the members of Phaeophyceae.
A. Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores.
B. Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only.
C. Stored food is in the form of carbohydrates which is either mannitol or laminarin.
D. The major pigments found are chlorophyll a, c and carotenoids and xanthophyll.
E. Vegetative cells have a cellulosic wall, usually covered on the outside by gelatinous coating of algin.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1). A, C, D, and E only
(2). A, B, C, and E only
(3). A, B, C, and D only
(4). B, C, D, and E only

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In the taxonomic categories which hierarchical arrangement in ascending order is correct in the case of animals?

(1). Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
(2). Kingdom, Class, Phylum, Family, Order, Genus, Species
(3). Kingdom, Order, Class, Phylum, Family, Genus, Species
(4). Kingdom, Order, Phylum, Class, Family, Genus, Species

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Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Mycoplasma can pass through less than 1 micron filter size.
Statement II : Mycoplasma are bacteria with a cell wall.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1). Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(2). Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(3). Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(4). Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

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Which of the following algae produce Carrageen?

(1). Green algae
(2). Brown algae
(3). Red algae
(4). Blue-green algae

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Which of the following algae contains mannitol as reserve food material?

(1). Ectocarpus
(2). Gracilaria
(3). Volvox
(4). Ulothrix

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Floridean starch has structure similar to:

(1). Amylopectin and glycogen
(2). Mannitol and algin
(3). Laminarin and cellulose
(4). Starch and cellulose

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Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

(1). Claviceps is source of many alkaloids and LSD.
(2). Conidia are produced exogenously and ascospores endogenously.
(3). Yeasts have filamentous bodies with long thread- like hyphae.
(4). Morels and truffles are edible delicacies.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

(1). Viruses are obligate parasites.
(2). Infective constituent in viruses is the protein coat.
(3). Prions consist of abnormally folded proteins.
(4). Viroids lack a protein coat.

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Which among the following is not a prokaryote?

(1). Oscillatoria
(2). Nostoc
(3). Mycobacterium
(4). Saccharomyces

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Select the wrong statement.

(1). Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell in all kingdoms except Monera.
(2). Pseudopodia are locomotory and feeding structures in Sporozoans.
(3). Mushrooms belong to Basidiomycetes.
(4). Cell wall is present in members of Fungi and Plantae.

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Ciliates differ from all other protozoans in

(1). having two types of nuclei.
(2). using pseudopodia for capturing prey.
(3). having a contractile vacuole for removing excess water.
(4). using flagella for locomotion.

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Which among the following are the smallest living cells, known without a definite cell wall, pathogenic to plants as well as animals and can survive without oxygen ?

(1). Nostoc
(2). Bacillus
(3). Pseudomonas
(4). Mycoplasma

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Which of the following represents order of ' Horse ' ?

(1). Ferus
(2). Equidae
(3). Perissodactyla
(4). Caballus

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Which of the following are found in extreme saline conditions ?

(1). Mycobacteria
(2). Archaebacteria
(3). Eubacteria
(4). Cyanobacteria

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The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the

(1). thermoacidophiles
(2). eubacteria
(3). methanogens
(4). halophiles

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Which one of the following statements is wrong ?

(1). Golden algae are also called desmids
(2). Eubacteria are also called false bacteria
(3). Phycomycetes are also called algal fungi
(4). Cyanobacteria are also called blue-green algae

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Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids ?

(1). They are smaller than viruses
(2). They cause infections
(3). Their RNA is of high molecular weight
(4). They lack a protein coat

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