All Free Biology MCQs with Answers
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- A. Electronegative oxygen
- B. Nitrogen atom
- C. Sulphur
- D. Both A and B
Explanation: Most contain nitrogen, and some also contain sulfur or cobalt or oxygen except carbon, hydrogen elements.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Vitamin C
- B. Vitamin B
- C. Both options A and B are correct
- D. None of these options is correct
Explanation: Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2 (riboflavin) are generally non-toxic.
Correct answer: Both options A and B are correct- A. Carbohydrates
- B. Proteins
- C. Lipids
- D. All of these
Explanation: Large organic molecules are composed of many atoms, and they are often referred to as macromolecules.
Correct answer: All of these- A. UTP
- B. FAD
- C. NAD
- D. ATP
Explanation: The most abundant free nucleotide in mammalian cells is ATP.
Correct answer: ATP18065. Carbon can form bonds with which of the following to perform various functions in living organisms?
- A. H
- B. N and O
- C. S
- D. All of the above options are correct
Explanation: Carbon can bind to H, O, N, and S and form many important structural and functional components of a living organism.
Correct answer: All of the above options are correct- A. Convergent evolution
- B. Divergent evolution
- C. Coevolution
- D. Parallel evolution
Explanation: The pattern of evolution in which different species have evolved from different ancestors in a common habitat is known as convergent…
Correct answer: Convergent evolution- A. Homologous organs
- B. Analogous organs
- C. Vestigial organs
- D. Saltatory organs
- E. Vital organs
Explanation: Explanation for this question will be added soon.
Correct answer: Homologous organs- A. Natural selection
- B. Artificial selection
- C. Evolution
- D. Genetic drif
Explanation: When humans purposefully apply selection pressure to populations, such as in breeding programs for plants or animals, it is known as…
Correct answer: Artificial selection- A. Amphibians and reptiles
- B. Reptiles and birds
- C. Birds and mammals
- D. None of these
Explanation: Archaeopteryx is known to be a communicating connection between reptiles and birds because it looks like a bird and has bird wings.
Correct answer: Reptiles and birds- A. Analogous organs
- B. Homologous organs
- C. Convergent organs
- D. Divergent organs
Explanation: Analogous organs are similar in function but different in structure. These organs have evolved independently in different species to…
Correct answer: Analogous organs- A. Darwin's theory of evolution
- B. Lamarckism
- C. Neo-darwinism
- D. Endosymbiont Hypothesis
Explanation: This statement aligns with the endosymbiotic theory, which suggests that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once free-living bacteria that…
Correct answer: Endosymbiont Hypothesis- A. Organisms ranged from simple to complex.
- B. One type of organism gives rise to another type of organism.
- C. Both a and b.
- D. All living things are specially created by nature.
Explanation: During Aristotle's time, it was though that organisms ranged from simple to complex. All other options are incorrect.
Correct answer: Organisms ranged from simple to complex.- A. Organisms ranged from simple to complex
- B. One type of organism gives rise to another type of organism
- C. Both Options A and B are correct
- D. Only living things are created by nature
Explanation: In Aristotle's time, with respect to the theory of inheritance, it was already known that organisms varied on the basis of their…
Correct answer: Both Options A and B are correct- A. Fe2+
- B. Mg2+
- C. Mn2+
- D. Ca2+
Explanation: The chlorophyll molecule consists of a central magnesium atom surrounded by a nitrogen- containing structure called a porphyrin ring…
Correct answer: Mg2+- A. Proteins and carbohydrates
- B. Fats and proteins
- C. Fats and carbohydrates
- D. Vitamins and fats
Explanation: 'Chylomicrons' are a type of lipoprotein. As the name suggests, lipo- means lipids and proteins.
Correct answer: Fats and proteins- A. Serine
- B. Choline
- C. Inositol
- D. Ethanolamine
Explanation: 'Lecithin', also called Phosphatidylcholine, is a group of phospholipids (phosphoglycerides) that are important in cell structure and…
Correct answer: Choline18077. Cell surface markers are
- A. Lipoproteins
- B. Glycolipids
- C. Sphingolipids
- D. Glycoproteins
Explanation: Cell-surface markers are glycoproteins that are able to respond to or sense the environment around the cell and contain receptors that…
Correct answer: Glycoproteins- A. Glycoproteins
- B. Lipids
- C. Phospholipids
- D. Nucleoprotiens
Explanation: The nucleoprotein of negative-strand RNA viruses forms a major component of the ribonucleoprotein complex that is responsible for viral…
Correct answer: Nucleoprotiens- A. Glycoproteins
- B. Glycolipids
- C. Nucleohistones
- D. Carbohydrates
Explanation: Any protein molecule with a carbohydrate attached is known as a glycoprotein.
Correct answer: Glycoproteins- A. They are conjugated molecules of carbohydrates
- B. Both have role in the extracellular matrix of animals and bacterial cell wall
- C. They are components of biological membranes.
- D. Both are produced and secreted by endoplasmic reticulum
Explanation: D is correct because glycoprotein and glycolipids are secreted by golgi apparatus .It also modifies these conjugated molecules.
Correct answer: Both are produced and secreted by endoplasmic reticulum