Which function cannot be attributed to plasma membrane lipids?
A.Recognition of cells having non-self surface markers
B.Maintaining cell membrane flexibility
C.Control of metabolic reaction across cell membrane✓
D.Binding ligands for intracellular response
Explanation
Membrane lipids provide a hydrophobic barrier, contribute to membrane flexibility and can participate in cell recognition via glycolipids, but they do not control metabolic reactions across the membrane. Control of transport and enzymatic activities at the membrane is performed mainly by membrane proteins (transporters and enzymes), not by the lipid molecules themselves.
2Biologydisaccharide glycosidic linkage
Loss of reactivity of sucrose is due to its:
A.High solubility in water
B.Polar nature
C.Unavailability of functional group
D.Alpha 1-2 Glycosidic linkage✓
Explanation
Sucrose has an α-1,2 glycosidic bond between the anomeric carbons of glucose and fructose, so neither anomeric carbon is free and the molecule is non-reducing. That lack of a free reducing end explains its reduced chemical reactivity compared with reducing sugars.
3Biologypeptide hormone structure
Proteins with tertiary structure are helpful in:
A.Carrying messages from glands to target organs✓
B.Maintaining epithelial lining of skin
C.Making the matrix of connective tissue
D.Helping muscle contraction
Explanation
Many hormones are peptides whose biological activity depends on their folded tertiary structure to bind receptors and be transported in the bloodstream. Other options describe structural or contractile roles that are characteristic of other protein types, not hormone signalling molecules.
4Biologydisulfide bonds in keratin
Rebounding is process of straightening the curly hairs. Which bond is targeted by oxidizing agents used during this process?
A.Peptide bond
B.Ionic bond
C.Disulphide bridge✓
D.Hydrogen bond
Explanation
Hair curliness is stabilized by disulfide (cystine) bonds between keratin polypeptides; oxidizing or reducing treatments break or rearrange those S–S bonds to change hair shape. Peptide, ionic or hydrogen bonds are not the primary covalent linkages targeted in permanent/rebonding treatments.
5Biologyheavy metal protein interactions
Ions of heavy metal are harmful for living organisms because of their ability to:
A.Cleave nucleic acid
B.Interfere with fat metabolism
C.Break glycosidic bonds
D.Destabilize proteins✓
Explanation
Heavy metal ions bind strongly to thiol and other side chains in proteins, disrupting native folding and leading to denaturation and loss of function. While some metals can damage nucleic acids or lipids indirectly, the principal acute toxicity mechanism is destabilization of protein structure.
6Biologycytochrome b6f and proton gradient
Which mechanism would be compromised in the absence of cytochrome complex during light reaction of photosynthesis?
A.Reduction of reaction center chlorophyll
B.Photolysis of water
C.Oxidation of primary electron receptor
D.Establishment of proton gradient across thylakoid membrane✓
Explanation
The cytochrome complex (cytochrome b6f) mediates electron transfer between photosystems and couples that transfer to proton translocation across the thylakoid membrane, creating the proton motive force used for ATP synthesis. Without it the proton gradient cannot be properly established, so option D is correct.
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When a metal carbonate is heated at 100°C, which will readily decompose?
A.BaCO3
B.MgCO3
C.BeCO3
D.SrCO3
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88Physicsangle dependence of work
At what angle of applied force, work done will be 50%?
A.30°
B.60°
C.90°
D.45°
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89Physicspower calculation
What is the power of electric motor when it performs work of 64 × 106 J in 8 seconds?
A.6 Kilowatts
B.7 Kilowatts
C.8 Megawatts
D.7 Megawatts
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90Physicsmomentum and kinetic energy relation
The relation between K.E and momentum P is given by:
A.K.E = 1/2 P/M
B.K.E = 1/2 P/M2
C.K.E = 1/2 P2/M2
D.K.E = 1/2 P2/M
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91Physicsenergy transformations in projectile motion
When dolphin leaves the water it has lots of kinetic energy. At its highest point its energy is:
A.Kinetic energy
B.Potential energy
C.Elastic potential energy
D.Neither kinetic nor potential energy
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92Physicssign of gravitational potential energy
The absolute potential energy is given as Ug = -GmMe/R. The negative sign indicates Earth's gravitational field for mass 'm' is:
A.Repulsive
B.Less attractive
C.Attractive
D.More repulsive less attractive
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93Physicsvelocity in uniform circular motion
The velocity of an object moving in a circle is:
A.Constant
B.Variable
C.Zero
D.Negative
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94Physicsseatbelt impulse opposite force
If you stop your car quickly by wearing seat belts, chance of injury is greatly reduced because seat belt applied:
A.Extra force
B.Perpendicular force
C.Opposite force
D.Zero force
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95Physicselastic collision momentum change
A ball with momentum 8 kg m/s hits a wall and bounces back without losing K.E. Change in momentum is:
A.4 Ns
B.-16 Ns
C.16 Ns
D.8 Ns
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96Physicsprojectile angle h half range
In projectile motion for which angle maximum height is half of its range?
A.73°
B.65°
C.63°
D.68°
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97Physicsangular displacement circular motion
Sara goes around a circular track of diameter 20m for distance 180m. Angular displacement is:
A.16 radians
B.18 radians
C.50 radians
D.8 radians
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98Physicsminute hand angular speed
Angle swept by minute hand in one minute is:
A.6°
B.36°
C.8°
D.20°
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99Physicsright hand rule angular direction
To find the direction of angular displacement, use:
A.Grasp axis of rotation in right hand
B.Grasp axis of rotation in left hand
C.Put thumb of right hand in direction of circular motion
D.Put thumb of left hand in direction of circular motion
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100Physicsangular velocity from speed
A particle moves in a circle of radius 10m with speed 20 m/s. Find angular velocity:
A.2 rad/s
B.200 rad/s
C.20 rad/s
D.10 rad/s
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101Physicssign convention angular displacement
For anti-clockwise rotation the angular displacement is:
A.Negative
B.Positive
C.Null
D.Zero
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102Physicsspeed sound material dependence
Speed of sound in solid is greater than in air because ratio:
A.(√E/ρ) solid < (√E/ρ) air
B.(√E/ρ) solid > (√E/ρ) air
C.(√E/ρ) solid = (√E/ρ) air
D.(√E/ρ) solid ≤ (√E/ρ) air
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103Physicsspring acceleration max displacement
Body mass 10kg, spring k=20 N/m, max displacement 20cm. Acceleration is:
A.2.2 ms−2
B.4 ms−2
C.2 ms−2
D.0.4 ms−2
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104Physicssound wavelength frequency
Normal person hears 20Hz to 20KHz. Maximum wavelength is:
A.17m
B.17mm
C.17cm
D.17km
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105Physicsdielectric constant solubility
NaCl dissolves quickly in water due to:
A.Low εr
B.High εr
C.εr = 0
D.εr = ∞
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106Physicscharging time constant asymptote
A capacitor can be fully charged because time required is:
A.1 time constant
B.2 time constant
C.4 time constant
D.Infinity
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107Physicselectric field point charge
Electric field at 10cm from 2μc point charge is:
A.1.8 C
B.180 C
C.18 C
D.1800 C
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108Physicspotential and field between identical charges
At midpoint P between two +4μc charges. V and E at midpoint P:
A.V=0, E≠0
B.V=0, E=0
C.V≠0, E≠0
D.V≠0, E=0
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109Physicsisochoric heat internal energy
A process in which all heat energy is used for increasing internal energy is:
A.Isobaric
B.Isochoric
C.Isothermal
D.Adiabatic
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110Physicscapacitor current leads voltage
Phase shift between voltage and current when AC flows through capacitor is:
A.V leads I by 90°
B.I leads V by 90°
C.V and I in phase
D.V leads I by 45°
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111Physicswork potential charge
A particle with charge 1C moves through potential difference 5V. Energy required:
A.5×10−10 J
B.8×10−18 J
C.8J
D.5J
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112Physicsparallel resistors equivalent
Equivalent resistance between A and B (three 1Ω resistors in parallel):
A.3/2 Ω
B.1/3 Ω
C.3 Ω
D.2/3 Ω
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113Physicstemperature coefficient semiconductor
The substance having negative temperature coefficient of resistance is:
A.Insulators
B.Conductor
C.Semi-conductor
D.Alloys
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114Physicsenergy dependence electric field
If electric field intensity between capacitor plates doubles, energy stored becomes:
A.Double
B.One half
C.One Fourth
D.Quadruple
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115Physicsrange maximization projectile
Horizontal range of projectile will be maximum when:
A.Sinθ = 1/2
B.Sin2θ = 1
C.Sinθ = 0
D.Sin2θ = 0
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116Physicsradian to degree conversion
How many degrees in 2π/5 radians?
A.80°
B.50°
C.72°
D.20°
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117Physicstransformer power current
A transformer uses 220V line and delivers 22A at 1800V. Current drawn from line (100% efficiency)?
A.22A
B.180A
C.200A
D.50A
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118Physicstransformer use in rectifiers
For rectification, transformer used is:
A.With low input voltage
B.With low input resistance
C.Step up
D.Step down
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119Physicsradiation dose units
One rem is equal to:
A.0.01 Gy / RBE
B.0.01 Gy × RBE
C.0.01 RBE
D.0.01 Gy
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120Physicsradiation absorbed dose
1 rad is equal to:
A.0.01 J/Kg
B.0.01 Kg/J
C.0.01 J
D.0.01 Kg
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121Physicsdose energy calculation
60 kg man absorbs lethal dose of 200 rem with RBE factor of 10. Energy absorbed is:
A.9J
B.8J
C.10J
D.12J
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122Physicssomatic vs genetic effects
Somatic effect causes:
A.Gene deformation
B.Chromosomes deformation
C.Skin burns
D.Eye burns
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123Physicsbackground radiation dose
Each person experiences background radiation dose in one year:
A.1mSv
B.1mGy
C.1Gy
D.1Sv
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124Physicsforce on current carrying wire
The wire of mass m carries current I in a uniform magnetic field B at right angles. Force on wire:
A.50 N
B.25 N
C.10 N
D.5 N
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125Englishmodal auxiliaries
The plane ought to be taking off in a minute. The underlined word 'ought to' is:
A.Linking verb
B.Modal auxiliary
C.Helping verb
D.Finite verb
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126Englishlinking verbs
After heavy rain, the sky grew dark. The underlined verb 'grew' is:
A.Non-Finite
B.Transitive
C.Di-transitive
D.Linking
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127Englishditransitive verbs
His courage earned him honour. The underlined verb 'earned' is:
A.Intransitive
B.Di-transitive
C.Complex transitive
D.Linking
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128Englishditransitive verbs
The teacher assigned the students an assignment to be completed during vacation. The underlined verb 'assigned' is:
A.Mono-transitive
B.Di-transitive
C.Complex transitive
D.Intransitive
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129Englishcomparative adjectives
Of two evils choose the less. The sentence contains an adjective that is:
A.Comparative
B.Positive
C.Numeral
D.Distributive
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130Englishemphasizers
This is the very thing we want. The underlined word 'very' is a/an:
A.Emphatic pronoun
B.Emphasizing adjective
C.Reflexive pronoun
D.Exclamatory adjective
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131Englishadjective of quantity
Don't be in such a hurry. The sentence contains an adjective of:
A.Number
B.Distributive
C.Quantity
D.Demonstrative
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132Englishpast perfect continuous
Fill in blank with Past Perfect Continuous: He _____ home from work regularly since he joined his office.
A.Had walked
B.Had been walking
C.Walked
D.Has been walking
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133Englishpresent indefinite
All desire wealth and some acquire it. The sentence exemplifies _____ tense.
A.Present indefinite
B.Past indefinite
C.Present perfect
D.Simple future
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134Englishsecond conditional
If I were a doctor, I would serve humanity. The sentence is an example of _____ conditional.
A.Zero
B.Type I
C.Type II
D.Type III
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135Englishthird conditional
Choose the sentence which is correctly structured:
A.If we had found him earlier, we could have saved his life.
B.If we had found him earlier, we have saved his life.
C.If we had found him earlier, we had saved his life.
D.If we had found him earlier, we could save his life.
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136Englishpast perfect continuous
Choose the sentence with correct Past Perfect Continuous usage:
A.He had walked home since joining
B.He had been walking home since he joined
C.He walked home since joining
D.He has been walking home since joining
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137Englishpresent indefinite
All desire wealth and some _____ it — which tense?
A.Present Indefinite
B.Present Continuous
C.Present Perfect
D.Past Indefinite
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