Biology : General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Q51. Damage to hearing is caused by sounds which exceed

[A] 100 decibels

[B] 70 decibels

[C] 120 decibels

[D] 80 decibels

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Correct Answer: 120 decibels


Q52. ________ are called the ‘Power houses’ of the cell.

[A] Lungs

[B] Arteries

[C] Pituitary glands

[D] Mitochondria

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Correct Answer: Mitochondria


Q53. What holds the sides of the DNA ladder together?

[A] Ionic bonds

[B] Covalent bonds

[C] Polar covalent bonds

[D] Metallic bonds

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Correct Answer: Covalent bonds


Q54. Which of the following is a mixed gland?

[A] Pancreas

[B] Ovary

[C] Pituitary

[D] Adrenal

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Correct Answer: Pancreas


Q55. The enzyme that is necessary to bring about clotting of blood is

[A] thrombokinase

[B] peptidase

[C] amylase

[D] lipase

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Correct Answer: thrombokinase


Q56. Yellow color of urine is due to presence of

[A] Lymph

[B] Cholesterol

[C] Urochrome

[D] Bile juice

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Correct Answer: Urochrome


Q57. The total number of pairs of Peripheral nerves in man are

[A] 43

[B] 41

[C] 42

[D] 44

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Correct Answer: 43


Q58. In diseases like Polio, the cells that get destroyed by virus, are

[A] Erythrocytes

[B] Motor neurons

[C] Monocytes

[D] Sensory neurons

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Correct Answer: Motor neurons


Q59. Which one of the following vitamins is known as the anti sterile factor?

[A] Riboflavin

[B] Niacin

[C] Retinol

[D] Ascorbic acid

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Correct Answer: Riboflavin


Q60. How many ‘canine teeth’ does an adult human have?

[A] 4

[B] 8

[C] 3

[D] 2

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Correct Answer: 4


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