Biological Classification

NEET Biology · 104 questions · Page 9 of 11 · Click an option or "Show Solution" to reveal answer

Q81
Genophore/bacterial genome or nucleoid is made of
A histones and nonhistones
B RNA and histones
C a single double stranded DNA
D a single stranded DNA
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) The bacterial genome is made of single circular double stranded DNA without histone protein.

Q82
Bacteria lack alternation of generation because there is
A neither syngamy nor reduction division
B distinct chromosomes are absent
C no conjugation
D no exchange of genetic material
Correct Answer
Option A
Solution

(a) In bacteria asexual reproduction through binary fission is most common. Sexual reproduction is entirely absent.

Q83
Which of the following structures is not found in a prokaryotic cell?
A Ribosome
B Mesosome
C Plasma membrane
D Nuclear envelope
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Nuclear envelope is not found in a prokaryotic cell.

Q84
Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell?
A Nuclear membrane
B Plasma membrane
C Glycocalyx
D Cell wall
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Sticky character of the bacterial wall is due to glycocalyx which is rich in glycoproteins.

Q85
The structures that help some bacteria to attach to rocks and/or host tissues are:
A Fimbriae
B Mesosomes
C Holdfast
D Rhizoids
Correct Answer
Option A
Solution

(a) Fimbriae assist some bacteria in attaching to rocks or host body.

Q86
Which bacteria is utilized in gober gas plant?
A Methanogens
B Nitrifying bacteria
C Ammonifying bacteria
D Denitrifying bacteria
Correct Answer
Option A
Solution

(a) Methanobacillus produces CH4 gas under anaerobic condition and is utilized in gobar gas plant.

Q87
Which one of the following statements about mycoplasma is wrong?
A They are pleomorphic
B They are sensitive to penicillin
C They cause diseases in plants
D They are also called PPLO
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Mycoplasma are not sensitive to penicillin as they lack cell wall.

Q88
The motile bacteria are able to move by:
A Fimbriae
B Flagella
C Cilia
D Pili
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Motile bacteria have thin filamentous extensions on their cell wall called flagella.

Q89
Which of the following are likely to be present in deep sea water?
A Eubacteria
B Blue-green algae
C Saprophytic fungi
D Archaebacteria
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Archaebacteria live in some of the most harsh habitats including deep sea water.

Q90
Specialized cells for fixing atmospheric nitrogen in Nostoc are
A Akinetes
B Heterocysts
C Hormogonia
D Nodules
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Heterocysts are specialised cells in Nostoc which perform biological nitrogen fixation.

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