Biology SSC MTS Questions

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Biology MCQ Questions


1.
In 1873, who published the first photograph of nerve tissue stained with the black reaction technique, describing a whole nerve cell?
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A.
Gunter Blobel
B.
Camillo Golgi
C.
William Harvey
D.
Paul Ehrlich
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ANSWER :
B. Camillo Golgi
2.
In which year did Robert Hooke introduce the term 'cell'?
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A.
1875
B.
1675
C.
1665
D.
1765
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ANSWER :
C. 1665
3.
Which gland gets enlarged in the goitre due to which there is a swelling in the front part of the throat?
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A.
Adrenal gland
B.
Thyroid gland
C.
Pineal gland
D.
Pituitary gland
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ANSWER :
B. Thyroid gland
4.
Which vitamin is needed for a healthy immune system, low-light vision, and healthy skin?
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A.
Vitamin K
B.
Vitamin B2
C.
Vitamin B9
D.
Vitamin A
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ANSWER :
D. Vitamin A
5.
Insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone and low amount of calcium in the blood causes which of the following conditions?
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A.
Malaria
B.
Anaemia
C.
Diabetes
D.
Hypocalcemia
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ANSWER :
D. Hypocalcemia
6.
Which is the most obvious symptom of infantile jaundice that usually appears between the second and fourth day after birth?
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A.
Cracking and irritation at the corners of mouth
B.
Swollen or puffy ankles
C.
Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
D.
Swelling and bleeding of the gums
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ANSWER :
C. Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes