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ZOOLOGY

Zoology is the study of animals: how they are classified, how their bodies are built, how their systems work, and how they develop and behave. Questions in this category move from broad classification to the detail of organ systems and physiology, making it a practical way to review animal biology topic by topic.

45 questions

Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion?

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is caused by prions, which are misfolded proteins that damage the nervous system. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which of the following statements about plasma proteins is correct?

**Albumin** maintains **osmotic pressure**, ensuring proper fluid balance between blood and tissues. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

What is the main nitrogenous waste product excreted by humans?

Humans are ureotelic, meaning they primarily excrete nitrogenous waste in the form of urea. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which joint allows rotation of the head?

The pivot joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae allows head rotation. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

What is the function of the hepatic portal system in frogs?

The hepatic portal system transports blood rich in nutrients from the intestine to the liver for metabolism. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which of the following statements about cloning vectors is correct?

Cloning vectors must contain an origin of replication to allow independent replication inside a host ll. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which of the followings is incorrect?

Genetic recombination increases, not reduces, genetic variability within populations. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which of the following statements about coenzymes is incorrect?

Coenzymes are often loosely bound to enzymes and can be reused; they are not always permanently attached. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which of the following structures is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses to the next neuron or effector organ?

The axon terminal releases neurotransmitters that transmit signals to the next neuron or effector organ. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which of the following occurs during forceful expiration?

During forceful expiration, intercostal muscles relax, and abdominal muscles contract to push air out of the lungs. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.