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Circulatory system

medium2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
BiologyFIA

How much blood does the normal human heart pump into the arteries with each contraction?

A
70 cm
B
60 cm
C
50 cm
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The question asks about the volume of blood pumped by the human heart with each contraction, which is known as the stroke volume and is typically measured in milliliters (mL), not centimeters (cm). The average stroke volume is about 70 mL, so none of the given options with units in cm are correct. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.

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Origin of life

easy2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
BiologyFIA

Who proposed the chemical evolution theory of life?

A
Oparin
B
Farenheita
C
Both
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Alexander Oparin proposed the theory of chemical evolution, suggesting that life originated from simple organic compounds through gradual chemical processes on early Earth. The other options are incorrect or irrelevant to this theory.

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Human digestive system

easy2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
BiologyFIA

In which of the following organs of the human body does the maximum absorption of food take place?

A
Large intestine
B
Small intestine
C
Liver
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The small intestine is the primary site for the absorption of nutrients from digested food due to its large surface area and specialized structures like villi and microvilli. The large intestine mainly absorbs water and electrolytes, while the liver processes nutrients but does not absorb them from food.

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Vaccines

easy2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
BiologyFIA

Who among the following invented the vaccine for smallpox?

A
Franklin
B
Edward Jenner
C
Jenik
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Edward Jenner is credited with inventing the smallpox vaccine in 1796 by using material from cowpox lesions to create immunity to smallpox. This was the first successful vaccine developed.

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Entomology

easy2010
Biology

How many legs does an adult butterfly have?

A
6
B
7
C
8
D
9
Explanation and memory cue

Adult butterflies, like all insects, have six legs. This is a defining characteristic of insects, distinguishing them from other arthropods.

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Cardiovascular System

easy2010
Biology

A form of heart disease in which blood supply to the heart is inadequate is known as:

A
Hepatitis
B
Alopecia
C
Angina
D
Pericarditis
Explanation and memory cue

Angina is a form of heart disease characterized by inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle, causing chest pain. The other options refer to unrelated conditions: Hepatitis affects the liver, Alopecia is hair loss, and Pericarditis is inflammation of the heart's outer lining.

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Animal Nomenclature

easy2010
Biology

Which animal's name is derived from two Greek words that mean "terrible lizard"?

A
Crocodile
B
Komodo Dragon
C
Chameleon
D
Dinosaur
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'dinosaur' comes from the Greek words 'deinos' meaning 'terrible' and 'sauros' meaning 'lizard', thus 'terrible lizard'. None of the other options have names derived from these Greek words.

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Zoology

medium2010
Biology

Which is the only deer species in which both sexes have antlers?

A
Moose
B
Red deer
C
Reindeer
D
Fallow deer
Explanation and memory cue

Reindeer (also known as caribou) are unique among deer species because both males and females grow antlers, unlike most other deer species where only males have antlers.

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Entomology

easy2010
Biology

Female mosquitoes live by sucking blood from animals and can pass on the deadly disease malaria. What do male mosquitoes feed on?

A
Ticks
B
Blood
C
Nectar
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Male mosquitoes do not feed on blood; instead, they feed on nectar and other plant sugars for energy. Only female mosquitoes suck blood to obtain proteins necessary for egg development.

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Marine Biology

easy2010
Biology

What does the spiky sea creature called the sea urchin mainly feed on?

A
Clown Fish
B
Krill
C
Seaweed
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Sea urchins primarily feed on seaweed and other types of algae. They use their specialized mouthparts to scrape algae off rocks and surfaces in their marine environment.