datavorous/entrance-exam-dataset huggingface dataset:
What is recombinant DNA technology used for?

Options:
A Mass production of safe and effective therapeutic drugs
B Isolation of similar products from human sources
C Induction of unwanted immunological responses
D Approval of 30 recombinant therapeutics for human use

The correct answer is:
Mass production of safe and effective therapeutic drugs

Solution:
The recombinant DNA technology is used for mass production of safe and effective therapeutic drugs.

Topic: Biology, Biotechnology and Its Applications, NEET
What is recombinant DNA technology?

Options:
A A technology that involves the use of restriction endonucleases, DNA ligase, and viral vectors to isolate and ferry the foreign DNA into host organisms
B A technology that involves the use of restriction endonucleases, DNA ligase, and plasmid vectors to isolate and ferry the foreign DNA into host organisms
C A technology that involves the use of restriction endonucleases, RNA ligase, and plasmid vectors to isolate and ferry the foreign RNA into host organisms
D A technology that involves the use of restriction endonucleases, RNA ligase, and viral vectors to isolate and ferry the foreign RNA into host organisms

The correct answer is:
A technology that involves the use of restriction endonucleases, DNA ligase, and plasmid vectors to isolate and ferry the foreign DNA into host organisms

Solution:
Recombinant DNA technology is defined as a technology that involves the use of restriction endonucleases, DNA ligase, and plasmid vectors to isolate and ferry the foreign DNA into host organisms.

Topic: Biology, Biotechnology - Principles and Processes, NEET
What is recombination?

Options:
A The physical association of genes on a chromosome
B The physical separation of genes on a chromosome
C The generation of non:parental gene combinations
D The generation of parental gene combinations

The correct answer is:
The generation of non:parental gene combinations

Solution:
Recombination refers to the generation of non:parental gene combinations due to the crossing over of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.

Topic: Biology, Principles of Inheritance and Variation, NEET
What is released at the anode during the electrolysis of water to obtain dioxygen (O2)?

Options:
A Dioxygen (O2)
B Dinitrogen (N2)
C Hydrogen (H2)
D Carbon dioxide (CO2)

The correct answer is:
Dioxygen (O2)

Solution:
The paragraph mentions that during the electrolysis of water, hydrogen is released at the cathode, and dioxygen is released at the anode.

Topic: Chemistry, p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18), NEET
What is represented by a double-headed arrow in the context of resonance?

Options:
A The direction of electron flow
B The transfer of electrons
C The movement of nuclei
D The presence of resonance

The correct answer is:
The presence of resonance

Solution:
In the context of resonance, a double-headed arrow represents the presence of resonance.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What is represented by pO₂?

Options:
A Pressure of CO₂
B Pressure of O₂
C Pressure of N₂
D Pressure of He

The correct answer is:
Pressure of O₂

Solution:
The pressure contributed by an individual gas in a mixture of gases is called partial pressure and is represented as pO₂ for oxygen.

Topic: Biology, Breathing and Exchange of Gases, NEET
What is represented by the "v/v" notation in a 35% (v/v) solution?

Options:
A The volume of the engine
B The mass of ethylene glycol
C The concentration in mL of ethylene glycol
D The volume of ethylene glycol in 100 mL of solution

The correct answer is:
The volume of ethylene glycol in 100 mL of solution

Solution:
The "(v/v)" notation represents the volume of ethylene glycol in 100 mL of the solution.

Topic: Chemistry, Solutions, NEET
What is reproductive health according to WHO?

Options:
A Physically and functionally normal reproductive organs
B Normal emotional and behavioural interactions in all sex:related aspects
C Total well:being in all aspects of reproduction
D Normal physical and emotional aspects of reproduction

The correct answer is:
Total well:being in all aspects of reproduction

Solution:
The term reproductive health according to WHO means a total well:being in all aspects of reproduction, i.e., physical, emotional, behavioural and social.

Topic: Biology, Reproductive Health, NEET
What is reproductive health?

Options:
A Physical well:being in all aspects of reproduction
B Emotional well:being in all aspects of reproduction
C Social well:being in all aspects of reproduction
D All of the above

The correct answer is:
All of the above

Solution:
Reproductive health refers to a total well:being in all aspects of reproduction, i.e., physical, emotional, behavioral and social.

Topic: Biology, Reproductive Health, NEET
What is required for chemiosmosis to occur?

Options:
A A membrane and an ATP synthase enzyme
B A proton pump and an ATP synthase enzyme
C A proton gradient and an ATP synthase enzyme
D A membrane, a proton pump, a proton gradient and ATP synthase

The correct answer is:
A membrane, a proton pump, a proton gradient and ATP synthase

Solution:
Chemiosmosis requires all of the components listed in option D) to occur. Energy is used to pump protons across a membrane to create a gradient of high concentration of protons in the thylakoid lumen, and the ATP synthase enzyme facilitates the synthesis of ATP through facilitated diffusion of protons.

Topic: Biology, Photosynthesis in Higher Plants, NEET
What is required for imbibition to occur?

Options:
A A concentration gradient
B Affinity between the absorbent and the liquid
C Water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed
D All of the above

The correct answer is:
All of the above

Solution:
In order for imbibition to occur, all three factors are necessary: a concentration gradient, affinity between the absorbent and the liquid, and a water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed.

Topic: Biology, Transport in Plants, NEET
What is required for large scale production in biotechnology?

Options:
A Large volume cultures in the laboratory
B Small volume cultures in the laboratory
C Bioreactors
D Restriction endonucleases, DNA ligase, and plasmid vectors

The correct answer is:
Bioreactors

Solution:
Large scale production in biotechnology requires the use of bioreactors, which provide the optimal conditions for achieving the desired product. Small volume cultures in the laboratory cannot yield appreciable quantities of products.

Topic: Biology, Biotechnology - Principles and Processes, NEET
What is required for locomotion in human beings and the majority of multicellular organisms?

Options:
A Ciliary movement
B Muscular movement
C A perfect coordinated activity of muscular, skeletal and neural systems
D None of the above

The correct answer is:
A perfect coordinated activity of muscular, skeletal and neural systems

Solution:
Locomotion requires a perfect coordinated activity of muscular, skeletal and neural systems. The contractile property of muscles is effectively used for locomotion and other movements.

Topic: Biology, Locomotion and Movement, NEET
What is required for molecules to be transported across the membrane against their concentration gradient?

Options:
A Carrier protein
B ATP
C Osmosis
D Both B) and C)

The correct answer is:
Both B) and C)

Solution:
For molecules to be transported across the membrane against their concentration gradient, energy is required in the form of ATP and carrier proteins are also needed.

Topic: Biology, Cell - The Unit of Life, NEET
What is required for replication to initiate in DNA?

Options:
A DNA ligase
B DNA-dependent DNA polymerases
C origin of replication
D none of the above

The correct answer is:
origin of replication

Solution:
The DNA polymerases on their own cannot initiate the process of replication, and it does not initiate randomly at any place in DNA. There is a definite region in DNA, called the origin of replication, where replication originates.

Topic: Biology, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, NEET
What is required for successful bee-keeping?

Options:
A Only money
B Only labour
C Specialized knowledge
D Both money and labour

The correct answer is:
Specialized knowledge

Solution:
Bee-keeping though relatively easy does require some specialized knowledge.

Topic: Biology, Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production, NEET
What is required for successful implementation of action plans to attain reproductive health?

Options:
A Better awareness about sex:related matters
B Strong infrastructural facilities, professional expertise, and material support
C Increased number of medically assisted deliveries
D Better detection and cure of STDs

The correct answer is:
Strong infrastructural facilities, professional expertise, and material support

Solution:
Successful implementation of action plans to attain reproductive health requires strong infrastructural facilities, professional expertise, and material support. These are essential to provide medical assistance and care to people in reproduction:related problems like pregnancy, delivery, STDs, abortions, contraception, menstrual problems, infertility, etC)

Topic: Biology, Reproductive Health, NEET
What is required for the complete oxidation of glucose to CO₂ and H₂O?

Options:
A Krebs' cycle
B Aerobic respiration
C Lactic acid fermentation
D Alcoholic fermentation

The correct answer is:
Aerobic respiration

Solution:
For the complete oxidation of glucose to CO₂ and H₂O, organisms adopt Krebs’ cycle which is also called as aerobic respiration. This requires an O₂ supply.

Topic: Biology, Respiration in Plants, NEET
What is required for the continued oxidation of acetyl CoA via the TCA cycle?

Options:
A Reduction of NAD⁺ to NADH + H⁺
B Synthesis of ATP from ADP
C Replenishment of oxaloacetic acid and regeneration of NAD⁺ and FAD⁺
D Decarboxylation of isocitrate

The correct answer is:
Replenishment of oxaloacetic acid and regeneration of NAD⁺ and FAD⁺

Solution:
The continued oxidation of acetyl CoA via the TCA cycle requires the continued replenishment of oxaloacetic acid, the first member of the cycle, as well as the regeneration of NAD⁺ and FAD⁺ from NADH and FADH₂, respectively.

Topic: Biology, Respiration in Plants, NEET
What is required for the continued oxidation of acetyl CoA via the TCA cycle?

Options:
A Replenishment of oxaloacetic acid
B Reduction of NAD⁺ to NADH + H⁺
C Reduction of FAD⁺ to FADH₂
D Both A) and B)

The correct answer is:
Both A) and B)

Solution:
The continued oxidation of acetyl CoA via the TCA cycle requires the continued replenishment of oxaloacetic acid and regeneration of NAD⁺ from NADH + H⁺.

Topic: Biology, Respiration in Plants, NEET
What is required for the continued oxidation of acetyl CoA via the TCA cycle?

Options:
A Regeneration of NADH and FADH₂
B Synthesis of citric acid
C Conversion of OAA to succinic acid
D Both A and B

The correct answer is:
Regeneration of NADH and FADH₂

Solution:
The continued oxidation of acetyl CoA via the TCA cycle requires the continued replenishment of oxaloacetic acid and the regeneration of NAD⁺ and FAD⁺ from NADH and FADH₂ respectively.

Topic: Biology, Respiration in Plants, NEET
What is required for the decarboxylation of carboxylic acids when their sodium salts are heated with soda lime?

Options:
A A high-pressure environment
B Low temperatures
C A catalyst
D Sodalime alone

The correct answer is:
Sodalime alone

Solution:
The decarboxylation of carboxylic acids when their sodium salts are heated with soda lime does not require additional conditions like high pressure, low temperatures, or a catalyst. Sodalime alone is sufficient to promote this reaction.

Topic: Chemistry, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, NEET
What is required for the liquifaction of so-called permanent gases?

Options:
A Heating and expansion.
B Compression and cooling.
C Increased pressure and intermolecular interactions.
D Expansion and increased pressure.

The correct answer is:
Compression and cooling.

Solution:
Liquifaction of so-called permanent gases requires both compression and cooling.

Topic: Chemistry, States of Matter, NEET
What is respiration?

Options:
A The process of conversion of light energy into chemical energy
B The process of utilization of energy trapped in ATP
C The breaking of C-C bonds of complex compounds through oxidation in cells
D The process of trapping energy to synthesize ATP

The correct answer is:
The breaking of C-C bonds of complex compounds through oxidation in cells

Solution:
Respiration is the breaking of C-C bonds of complex compounds through oxidation in cells, leading to the release of energy.

Topic: Biology, Respiration in Plants, NEET
What is responsible for amoeboid movement in cells?

Options:
A Streaming of protoplasm
B Formation of pseudopodia
C Microfilaments
D Both A) and B)

The correct answer is:
Both A) and B)

Solution:
Amoeboid movement in cells is caused by pseudopodia formed by the streaming of protoplasm and the involvement of cytoskeletal elements like microfilaments.

Topic: Biology, Locomotion and Movement, NEET
What is responsible for chill and high fever recurring every three to four days in malaria patients?

Options:
A The rupture of red blood cells
B The toxic substance, haemozoin
C The bite of infected female Anopheles mosquito
D None of the above

The correct answer is:
The toxic substance, haemozoin

Solution:
The rupture of red blood cells in malaria patients is associated with the release of a toxic substance, haemozoin, which is responsible for the chill and high fever recurring every three to four days.

Topic: Biology, Human Health and Diseases, NEET
What is responsible for how an organism reproduces?

Options:
A Its habitat.
B Its internal physiology.
C The cycle of birth, growth and death.
D Both A and B)

The correct answer is:
Both A and B)

Solution:
The organism's habitat and its internal physiology are collectively responsible for how it reproduces.

Topic: Biology, Reproduction in Organisms, NEET
What is responsible for regulating the respiratory rhythm in human beings?

Options:
A Oxygen
B Pneumotaxic Centre
C Respiratory Rhythm Centre
D Chemosensitive Area

The correct answer is:
Respiratory Rhythm Centre

Solution:
The respiratory rhythm centre located in the medulla region of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating the respiratory rhythm.

Topic: Biology, Breathing and Exchange of Gases, NEET
What is responsible for the blue color attained by the precipitate of Mg(OH)2 in the presence of magneson reagent?

Options:
A Adsorption of Mg(OH)2
B Adsorption of magneson
C Precipitation of Mg(OH)2
D Dissolution of magneson

The correct answer is:
Adsorption of magneson

Solution:
The paragraph mentions that the blue color attained by the precipitate of Mg(OH)2 in the presence of magneson reagent is due to the adsorption of magneson.

Topic: Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, NEET
What is responsible for the change in color from blue to bronze in concentrated alkali metal solutions in liquid ammonia?

Options:
A Formation of metal ions
B Absorption of energy in the ultraviolet region
C Change in the concentration of ammoniated electrons
D Precipitation of metal particles

The correct answer is:
Change in the concentration of ammoniated electrons

Solution:
The change in color from blue to bronze in concentrated alkali metal solutions in liquid ammonia is due to a change in the concentration of ammoniated electrons.

Topic: Chemistry, s Block Elements, NEET
What is responsible for the increase in ionization enthalpy along each series of transition elements from left to right?

Options:
A An increase in the number of d electrons
B An increase in the number of p electrons
C An increase in nuclear charge
D An increase in the number of s electrons

The correct answer is:
An increase in nuclear charge

Solution:
The increase in ionization enthalpy along transition elements is due to an increase in nuclear charge.

Topic: Chemistry, d and f Block Elements, NEET
What is responsible for the oxidizing and bleaching properties of chlorine in water?

Options:
A Hypochlorous acid (HOCl)
B Chlorine gas (Cl2)
C Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
D Sodium chloride (NaCl)

The correct answer is:
Hypochlorous acid (HOCl)

Solution:
In water, hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is formed from chlorine, and it is responsible for the oxidizing and bleaching properties of chlorine.

Topic: Chemistry, p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18), NEET
What is responsible for the primary growth in plants?

Options:
A Vascular cambium
B Meristems
C Cork-cambium
D Lateral meristems

The correct answer is:
Meristems

Solution:
Meristems are responsible for the primary growth of the plants and contribute to the elongation of the plants along their axis.

Topic: Biology, Plant - Growth and Development, NEET
What is root pressure in plants?

Options:
A A positive pressure caused by the transport of ions into the roots
B A negative pressure caused by transpiration in the leaves
C A push provided by water movement in the xylem
D A pull provided by water movement in the phloem

The correct answer is:
A positive pressure caused by the transport of ions into the roots

Solution:
Root pressure is a positive pressure caused by the active transport of ions from the soil into the roots, which leads to the movement of water into the xylem and increases the pressure inside.

Topic: Biology, Transport in Plants, NEET
What is rumen?

Options:
A A part of the stomach of cattle
B A type of bacteria present in cattle food
C A type of gas produced from cattle excreta
D A type of bacteria present in the anaerobic sludge during sewage treatment

The correct answer is:
A part of the stomach of cattle

Solution:
The rumen is a part of the stomach of cattle where methanogenic bacteria are present.

Topic: Biology, Microbes in Human Welfare, NEET
What is sarcomere?

Options:
A Part between two H-lines
B Part between two A-lines
C Part between two I-bands
D Part between two Z-lines

The correct answer is:
Part between two Z-lines

Solution:
Each myofibril contains many serially arranged units called sarcomere which is the functional unit of muscle fibres. Each sarcomere has a central ‘A’ band made of thick myosin filaments, and two half ‘I’ bands made of thin actin filaments on either side of it marked by ‘Z’ lines.

Topic: Biology, Locomotion and Movement, NEET
What is self-incompatibility in flowering plants?

Options:
A A physical barrier to prevent self-pollination
B A chemical reaction to prevent self-pollination
C A genetic mechanism to prevent self-pollination
D A behavioral mechanism to discourage self-pollination

The correct answer is:
A genetic mechanism to prevent self-pollination

Solution:
Self-incompatibility is a genetic mechanism in flowering plants that prevents self-pollen from fertilizing the ovules by inhibiting pollen germination or pollen tube growth in the pistil.

Topic: Biology, Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, NEET
What is semiconservative DNA replication?

Options:
A A replication process in which only one strand of DNA is conserved
B A replication process in which both strands of DNA are conserved
C A replication process in which both strands of DNA are replaced
D A replication process in which only the newly synthesized strand of DNA is conserved

The correct answer is:
A replication process in which only the newly synthesized strand of DNA is conserved

Solution:
Semiconservative DNA replication is a replication process in which only the newly synthesized strand of DNA is conserved. During replication, the two strands of DNA separate and act as a template for the synthesis of new complementary strands. After replication, each DNA molecule has one parental and one newly synthesized strand.

Topic: Biology, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, NEET
What is sexual reproduction characterised by?

Options:
A The fusion of the male and female gametes
B The formation of zygote and embryogenesis
C Both A and B
D None of the above

The correct answer is:
Both A and B

Solution:
Sexual reproduction is characterised by the fusion of the male and female gametes and the formation of zygote and embryogenesis.

Topic: Biology, Reproduction in Organisms, NEET
What is sexual reproduction?

Options:
A A process of reproduction involving only a single parent
B A process of reproduction involving the formation of male and female gametes
C A process of reproduction that results in offspring that are identical to the parents
D A complex and slow process of reproduction in all organisms

The correct answer is:
A process of reproduction involving the formation of male and female gametes

Solution:
Sexual reproduction involves the formation of male and female gametes through either the same individual or different individuals of the opposite sex.

Topic: Biology, Reproduction in Organisms, NEET
What is shape selective catalysis?

Options:
A A type of catalysis that is highly sensitive to the shape and size of the reactant molecules.
B A type of catalysis that is only applicable to gaseous reactions.
C A type of catalysis that is only used in biological systems.
D A type of catalysis that is indifferent to the nature of the reactants.

The correct answer is:
A type of catalysis that is highly sensitive to the shape and size of the reactant molecules.

Solution:
Correct Option is : (A)
A type of catalysis that is highly sensitive to the shape and size of the reactant molecules.

Topic: Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, NEET
What is silica gel used for?

Options:
A Making jewelry
B As a cooking ingredient
C As a drying agent and support for chromatographic materials and catalysts
D Filtration in water treatment plants

The correct answer is:
As a drying agent and support for chromatographic materials and catalysts

Solution:
Silica gel is used as a drying agent and as a support for chromatographic materials and catalysts.

Topic: Chemistry, p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14), NEET
What is smog?

Options:
A A combination of smoke and fog in the atmosphere.
B A type of cloud formation near industrial areas.
C A type of volcanic eruption.
D A form of marine pollution.

The correct answer is:
A combination of smoke and fog in the atmosphere.

Solution:
Correct Option is : (A)
A combination of smoke and fog in the atmosphere.

Topic: Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, NEET
What is somatic hybridisation in tissue culture?

Options:
A The process of obtaining virus-free plants
B The propagation of a large number of plants in short durations
C The production of somatic hybrids from fused protoplasts
D The isolation of naked protoplasts

The correct answer is:
The production of somatic hybrids from fused protoplasts

Solution:
Somatic hybridisation refers to the process of fusing isolated protoplasts from two different plant varieties to form a new hybrid plant, known as a somatic hybrid.

Topic: Biology, Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production, NEET
What is somatic hybridisation?

Options:
A A process of fusing isolated protoplasts from two different varieties of plants
B A process of fusing isolated cells from two different animals
C A process of fusing isolated cells from two different types of foods
D None of the above

The correct answer is:
A process of fusing isolated protoplasts from two different varieties of plants

Solution:
Somatic hybridisation is the process of fusing isolated protoplasts from two different varieties of plants.

Topic: Biology, Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production, NEET
What is Species Diversity?

Options:
A The diversity at the species level.
B The diversity of a single species at the genetic level over its distributional range.
C The combined diversity of macromolecules within cells.
D The combined diversity of biomes.

The correct answer is:
The diversity at the species level.

Solution:
Species diversity refers to the diversity at the species level.

Topic: Biology, Biodiversity and its Conservation, NEET