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Q:

Which one of the following organisms is dependent on saprophytic mode of nutrition?

 

A) Agaricus B) Ulothrix
C) Riccia D) Cladophora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Agaricus

Explanation:

Saprophytic fungi feed on dead plant and animal remains. Many are extremely beneficial, breaking down this organic material into humus, minerals and nutrients that can be utilised by plants. Agaricus is one among them.

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Q:

L-Dopa is used to treat

 

 

A) Pneumonia B) Alzheimer's disease
C) Parkinson's disease D) Breast cancer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Parkinson's disease

Explanation:

L-Dopa is used to treat Parkinson's disease.

 

Parkinson's disease is a long-term, degenerative, neurological disease that causes a person to lose control over some body functions.

 

 

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Q:

Which of the following plant group has hidden reproductive organs?

 

A) Bryophyta B) Thallophyta
C) Pteridophyta D) All option are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All option are correct

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Plants of which group are predominantly aquatic?

 

A) Thallophyta B) Bryophyta
C) Pteridophyta   D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Thallophyta

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In Angiosperms, plant embryos in seed have structures called ______.

 

A) Spore B) Buds
C) Sprout D) Cotyledon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cotyledon

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Q:

_____ is not caused by airborne transmission.

 

A) Tuberculosis B) Chickenpox
C) Measles D) Hepatitis B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hepatitis B

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What is the basis of classifying various plant tissues as meristematic tissue and permanent tissue?

 

A) Size B) Dividing capacity
C) Location D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dividing capacity

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The capacity of a stream is directly related to its

 

 

A) Velocity B) Gradient
C) Discharge D) Meandering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Discharge

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