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  1. The sex of a newborn baby is determined by the chromosome inherited from









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    In case the ovum (female) fertilises with a sperm (male) carrying X-chromosome the zygote develops into a female (XX) and the fertilisation of ovum with Y-chromosome carrying sperm results into a male offspring (XY). Thus, it is evident that it is the genetic makeup of the sperm (male/father) that determines the sex of the child.

    Correct Option: B

    In case the ovum (female) fertilises with a sperm (male) carrying X-chromosome the zygote develops into a female (XX) and the fertilisation of ovum with Y-chromosome carrying sperm results into a male offspring (XY). Thus, it is evident that it is the genetic makeup of the sperm (male/father) that determines the sex of the child.


  1. Average life span of human R.B.C is









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    120 days

    Correct Option: C

    120 days



  1. Cells which takes part in secondary growth are named as









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    Mostly dicotyledonous plants exhibit an increase in girth called the secondary growth. The tissues involved in secondary growth are the two lateral meristems : vascular cambium and cork cambium.

    Correct Option: C

    Mostly dicotyledonous plants exhibit an increase in girth called the secondary growth. The tissues involved in secondary growth are the two lateral meristems : vascular cambium and cork cambium.


  1. pH of human blood is









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    7.4

    Correct Option: A

    7.4



  1. Which of the following substances if introduce in the blood stream would cause coagulation at the site of its introduction ?









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    Thromboplastin is a plasma protein aiding blood coagulatin through conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.

    Correct Option: D

    Thromboplastin is a plasma protein aiding blood coagulation through conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.