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What are the cysts containing sticky gel-like substance in an ovary called?

  1. Endometriomas

  2. Cystadenomas

  3. Dermoid

  4. Polycystic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

These cysts form from cells on the outer surface of the ovary. 

Which of the following female reproductive organs is homologouos to penis in males?

  1. Labia majora

  2. Labia minora

  3. Clitoris

  4. Mons pubis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The clitoris is an erectile tissue like the penis.

Which of the following structures temporarily stores sperms?

  1. Vas deferens

  2. Epididymis

  3. Vasa efferentia

  4. Urinary bladder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A structure within the scrotum attached to the backside of the testis

The paramesonephric ducts in the foetus develop to form

  1. uterus and cervix

  2. seminal vesicles

  3. testicles

  4. ovary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paramesonephric ducts are paired ducts of the developing foetus that run down the lateral sides of the urogenital ridge. In females, they develop to form fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and the upper two-thirds of vagina.

Directions: The following question has four choices out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

Which of the following cysts often resolves itself in a few months?

  1. Follicle cyst

  2. Ectopic pregnancy

  3. Vaginitis

  4. Cervical cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It happens when the the sac holding the egg does not break open to release the egg, and the fluid filled sac continues to grow. This type of cyst will often resolve itself in a few months.

Which of the following is latex and hormone-free contraceptive?

  1. An Intrauterine Device (IUD)

  2. Contraceptive sponges

  3. Vaginal contraceptive film

  4. Oral contraceptives


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is a form of birth control used by women.

Directions: The following question has four choices out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

Among the following ________ is caused by the intake of infective cysts.

  1. giardiasis

  2. shigellosis

  3. cryptosporidiosis

  4. herpes simplex


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is a diarrheal infection of the small intestine caused by Giardia lamblia. It is caused by the ingestion of infective cysts.

Which of the following is not the function of telomere?

  1. It decides the number of cell divisions.

  2. It controls the process of ageing.

  3. It secretes telomerase enzyme.

  4. It helps in recombination.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The function of telomere is to decides the number of cell divisions, controls the process of ageing and secretes telomerase enzyme. Recombination is not its function.

During gametogenesis, how many sperms and ova will be produced from 25 primary spermatocytes and 25 primary oocytes, respectively?

  1. 100 sperms and 50 ova

  2. 100 sperms and 25 ova

  3. 50 sperms and 25 ova

  4. 100 sperms and 100 ova


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One primary spermatocyte produces four sperms and one primary oocyte produces one ovum.

The fusion of two morphologically different gametes is called

  1. isogamy

  2. syngamy

  3. heterogamy

  4. fertilisation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Heterogamy is the fusion of two different types of gametes. Thus, this is the correct answer.

The edible part of a carrot is the

  1. tuber

  2. fruit

  3. cone

  4. tap root


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The edible part of a carrot is the root system. Root systems that consist mainly of a single large root are said to have a tap root; in contrast, those root systems that have many branches of similar size are said to have fibrous roots. Plants such as carrot that have a single large tap root use this large underground structure for nutrient storage.

Which of the following are microscopic motile asexual reproductive structures?

  1. Zoospores

  2. Conidia

  3. Buds

  4. Gemmules


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A zoospore is a motile asexual spore that uses a flagellum for locomotion. 

According to the position of yolk, ascaris is

  1. centrolecithal

  2. isolecithal

  3. telolecithal

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Ascaris is isolecithal.

The nature of the endosperm nucleus is

  1. haploid

  2. triploid

  3. diploid

  4. tetraploid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Endosperm is formed when the two sperm nuclei inside a pollen grain reach the interior of an embryo sac or female gametophyte. One sperm nucleus fertilizes the egg, forming a zygote, while the other sperm nucleus usually fuses with the two polar nuclei at the center of the embryo sac, forming a primary endosperm cell its nucleus is often called the triple fusion nucleus resulting in a triploid of endosperm nuclues.

Which type of hormone is oxytocin?

  1. Biogenic amine

  2. Protein hormone

  3. Steroid hormone

  4. Peptide hormone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxytocin is a peptide hormone.

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