2. Streaming of the cytoplasm within some living cells is known as
(A) Homeostasis (B) Cyclosis
(C) Diffusion (D) Osmoregulation
3. Which of the following sugar cannot be split into further groups by hydrolysis ?
(A) Glucose (B) Sucrose
(C) Lactose (D) Maltose
4. Columnar epithelium is found in
(A) Trachea (B) Stomach
(C) Lungs (D) Uterus
5. Prokaryotes can be distinguished from eukaryotes as they lack
(A) RNA (B) Ribosomes
(C) Gene discontinuity (D) Unique DNA sequences
6. Example of an oxidative organelle is
(A) Ribosome (B) Golgi body
(C) Peroxisome (D) Endoplasmic reticulum
7. A group of related genera which resemble each other in floral characteristics represent a
(A) Family (B) Order
(C) Species (D) Taxa
8. Members of plants which provide pulses belong to family
(A) Asteraceae (B) Fabaceae
(C) Poacea (D) Solanaceae
9. When the root is swollen in the form of closely arranged rings, it is called
(A) Annulated (B) Moniliform
(C) Fasiculated (D) Beaded
10. Colocasia also known as taro, is an example of a modified
(A) Rhizome (B) Tuber
(C) Bulb (D) Corm
11. Mitotic chromosomes are stained with
(A) Safranin (B) Fast green
(C) Amido blue (D) Acetocarmine
12. Which of the following meristem classification is based on the position in the plant body ?
(A) Primary meristem (B) Intercalary meristem
(C) Secondary meristem (D) Procambial meristem