Botany and Branches


  1. In which one of the following antibody formations takes place ?









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    Blood plasma cells form 55-60% by volume of blood. Antibodies and some other substances such as lysozyme and properdin always occur in the plasma. They serve to destroy bacteria, viruses and toxic substances that may enter into the blood from outside or from body tissues.

    Correct Option: C

    Blood plasma cells form 55-60% by volume of blood. Antibodies and some other substances such as lysozyme and properdin always occur in the plasma. They serve to destroy bacteria, viruses and toxic substances that may enter into the blood from outside or from body tissues.


  1. All enzymes are









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    Enzymes are proteinaceous substances which are capable of catalysing chemical reactions of biological origins without themselves undergoing any change. The term enzyme was used by Willy Kuhne in 1878.

    Correct Option: B

    Enzymes are proteinaceous substances which are capable of catalysing chemical reactions of biological origins without themselves undergoing any change. The term enzyme was used by Willy Kuhne in 1878.



  1. Which one of the following organs breaks down fat to produce cholesterol ?









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    Liver cells secrete bile, biles help in emulsification of fat i.e. breaking down of fats into small micelles.

    Correct Option: B

    Liver cells secrete bile, biles help in emulsification of fat i.e. breaking down of fats into small micelles.


  1. Biological catalysis in living organisms are known as









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    Enzymes are biological catalysts that increases the rate of reaction without altering its structure.

    Correct Option: D

    Enzymes are biological catalysts that increases the rate of reaction without altering its structure.



  1. Among the following elements, which one is essential for the transmission of impulses in the nerve fibre ?









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    Sodium, chloride and potassium ions are essential for the transmission of nerve impulses.

    Correct Option: C

    Sodium, chloride and potassium ions are essential for the transmission of nerve impulses.