AIPMT 2010 Biology
Q. 67. The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for:
- detecting sex of the unborn foetus
- artificial insemination
- transfer of embryo into the uterus of the surrogate mother
- detecting any genetic abnormality
Answer: (4)
Q. 68. One of the free-living, anaerobic nitrogen-fixer is:
- Beijernickia
- Rhodospirillum
- Rhizobium
- Azotobacter
Answer: (2)
Q. 69. DNA or RNA segment tagged with a radioactive molecule is called:
- Vector
- Probe
- Clone
- Plasmid
Answer: (2)
Q. 70.The signals for parturition originate from:
- placenta only
- placenta as well as fully developed foetus
- oxytocin released from maternal pituitary
- fully developed foetus only
Answer: (2)
Q. 71.The principal nitrogenous excretory compound in humans is synthesised:
- in kidneys but eliminated mostly through liver
- in kidneys as well as eliminated by kidneys
- in liver and also eliminated by the same through bile
- in the liver, but eliminated mostly through kidneys
Answer: (4)
Q. 72.Carrier ions like Na+ facilitate the absorption of substances like:
- amino acids and glucose
- glucose and fatty acids
- fatty acids and glycerol
- fructose and some amino acids
Answer: (1)
As amino acids and glucose absorption occurs through Co transport.