Biology Questions

Q:

Which of the following is NOT a constituent of xylem?

A) Tracheids B) Companion cells
C) Vessels D) Xylem parenchyma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Companion cells

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1601
Q:

What is the name of a group of similar cells performing a specific function?

A) Tissue B) Organ
C) Organ system D) Cellular organization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tissue

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1599
Q:

The deficiency of Niacin­a vitamin of B complex group causes the disease _____

A) Marasmus B) Pellagra
C) Rickets D) Night­-blindness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pellagra

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

4 1599
Q:

Photosynthesis takes place inside plant cells in _____.

A) Ribosomes B) Chloroplasts
C) Nucleus D) Mitochondria
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chloroplasts

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1596
Q:

Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as

A) Oils B) Steroids
C) Fats D) Triglyceroids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fats

Explanation:

Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure and function of living cells.

 

Examples of lipids include fats, oils, waxes,...

 

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

2 1596
Q:

 Each trait in the child can be influenced by ______ DNA.

A) only paternal B) only maternal
C) both paternal and maternal D) neither paternal nor maternal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) both paternal and maternal

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1595
Q:

Which one of the following substances is normally found in urine?

A) Blood proteins B) creatinine
C) red blood cells D) white blood cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) creatinine

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1594
Q:

In eukaryotic cells synthesis of RNA takes place in the _______________.

A) mitochondria B) centrioles
C) ribosomes D) nucleus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) nucleus

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1593