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- A. Breast enlargement
- B. Broadening of shoulder
- C. Fatigue
- D. Bloating
Explanation: During menstruation, several temporary physical and emotional changes occur in females due to hormonal fluctuations (mainly estrogen and…
Correct answer: Broadening of shoulder- A. LH
- B. Progesterone
- C. FSH
- D. Estrogen
Explanation: The correct answer is Progesterone. Progesterone is vital for maintaining the uterine lining during pregnancy, providing the necessary…
Correct answer: Progesterone- A. Fallopian tube
- B. Uterine tube
- C. Both A and B
- D. Uterus
Explanation: The terms "fallopian tube" and "uterine tube" are synonymous, both referring to the same anatomical structures in the female reproductive…
Correct answer: Both A and B15864. An egg is fertilized in the laboratory and implanted in the uterus for development. This is called:
- A. Test tube baby
- B. Cloning
- C. In vitro fertilization
- D. Both A and C
Explanation: Test tube baby is in vitro fertilisation where the the egg is fertilized with sperm in a laboratory, and the resulting embryo is then…
Correct answer: Both A and C- A. Ovary
- B. Vagina
- C. Urethra
- D. Uterus
Explanation: Urethra does not play a role in the female reproductory system. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside…
Correct answer: Urethra- A. Uterus
- B. Cervix
- C. Oviduct (fallopian tube)
- D. Ovary
Explanation: The uterus opens into the vagina through the cervix. The cervix is a small, cylindrical structure that connects the uterus to the…
Correct answer: Cervix- A. Lactation
- B. Ovulation
- C. Placenta formation
- D. Menstruation
Explanation: Ovulation is the process in which a mature egg is released from the ovary.
Correct answer: Ovulation- A. Menstruation
- B. Ovulation
- C. Puberty
- D. Birth
Explanation: Puberty is the period of development during which sexual maturation occurs, leading to the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Correct answer: Puberty- A. Shoulders broaden
- B. Egg production
- C. Enlarge breast
- D. None of these
Explanation: Broadening of shoulders is not a secondary characteristic in females. Secondary sexual characteristics are physical features that develop…
Correct answer: Shoulders broaden- A. Menstrual phase
- B. Secondary Phase
- C. Secretory phase
- D. None of these
Explanation: The proliferative phase is also called the follicular phase. This is because it is the phase of the menstrual cycle in which the follicles…
Correct answer: None of these15871. In humans only one ovum is usually discharged from the ovary at one time this phenomenon is called?
- A. Ovulation
- B. Menstruation
- C. Oestrous
- D. All of these
Explanation: Ovulation is the phenomenon in which one mature egg (ovum) is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube.
Correct answer: Ovulation- A. Gonorrhoea
- B. Syphilis
- C. Genital Herpes
- D. AIDS
Explanation: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease…
Correct answer: Syphilis15873. Parthenocarpy is induced by:
- A. Gibberellins
- B. Auxins
- C. Cytokinins
- D. Abscisic acid
Explanation: Gibberellins is a plant hormone, however, it does not directly induce Parthenocarpy.
Correct answer: Auxins- A. Morphogenesis
- B. Epimorphosis
- C. Morphallaxis
- D. Accretionary growth
Explanation: There are two mechanisms of regeneration: morphallaxis and epimorphosis.
Correct answer: Epimorphosis15875. The process of a series of changes from larva to adult after embryonic development is called:
- A. Regeneration
- B. Growth
- C. Metamorphosis
- D. Aging
Explanation: Metamorphosis is a process of a series of changes of form from larva to adult after embryonic development.
Correct answer: Metamorphosis- A. Autogamy and Geitonogamy
- B. Geitonogamy and Xenogamy
- C. Cleistogamy and Xenogamy
- D. Autogamy and Xenogamy
Explanation: Dioecious plants are those plants in which male flowers and female flowers are borne on different plants.
Correct answer: Autogamy and Geitonogamy- A. Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies
- B. Stored pollen in liquid nitrogen can be used in crop breeding programs
- C. Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther
- D. Exine of pollen grains is made up of sporopollenin
Explanation: Tapetum is the innermost wall layer of microsporangium that nourishes developing pollen grains. A.
Correct answer: Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther- A. Pollen germination and pollen tube growth are regulated by chemical components of pollen interacting with those of the pistil
- B. Some reptiles have also been reported as pollinators in some plant species
- C. Pollen grains of many species can germinate on the stigma of a flower, but only one pollen tube of the same species grows into the style
- D. Insects that consume pollen or nectar without bringing about pollination are called pollen/ nectar robbers.
Explanation: Pollenpistil interaction is the group of events that occur from the time of pollen deposition over the stigma to the time of pollen tube…
Correct answer: Pollen grains of many species can germinate on the stigma of a flower, but only one pollen tube of the same species grows into the style15879. Flowers are unisexual in:
- A. China rose
- B. Onion
- C. Pea
- D. Cucumber
Explanation: In cucumber, unisexual flowers i.e., separate male and female flowers are present on the same plant (monoecious plant) A.
Correct answer: Cucumber- A. Jackfruit
- B. Banana
- C. Brinjal
- D. Apple
Explanation: Parthenocarpic fruits are fruits that are formed without fertilization. These fruits are naturally seedless, e.g., banana
Correct answer: Banana