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Biology MCQ Practice 7 — Science Foundation Course for Class 11 & 12

1. The process of uptake of minerals by roots against concentration gradient is called:

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Correct Answer: (c) Active transport

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Active transport requires energy (ATP)
2. The site of light reaction in photosynthesis is:

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Correct Answer: (b) Grana

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Light reaction occurs in thylakoid membranes (grana)
3. The hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla is:

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Correct Answer: (b) Adrenaline

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Adrenaline prepares the body for fight or flight
4. The functional unit of the nervous system is:

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Correct Answer: (b) Neuron

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Neuron transmits nerve impulses
5. The pigment that gives colour to human skin is:

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Correct Answer: (b) Melanin

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Melanin is produced by melanocytes
6. The process of formation of gametes is called:

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Correct Answer: (b) Gametogenesis

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Gametogenesis produces haploid gametes
7. The number of pairs of spinal nerves in humans is:

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Correct Answer: (b) 31

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There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves
8. The tissue that provides flexibility to plants is:

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Correct Answer: (b) Collenchyma

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Collenchyma has thickened corners for flexibility
9. The hormone that regulates blood calcium level is:

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Correct Answer: (b) Parathyroid hormone

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PTH increases blood calcium level
10. The largest part of the brain is:

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Correct Answer: (b) Cerebrum

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Cerebrum controls voluntary actions and higher functions