This category holds zoology questions on animal life, covering topics such as body organisation, physiology, classification and animal behaviour. Practise regularly to keep the concepts fresh, build recall for terminology, and gauge how ready you are for the exam.
A synapse is a junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters facilitate communication between them. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
Alfred Wallace independently arrived at the theory of natural selection while working in the Malay Archipelago. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Evolution, Topic: Theories, Hardy-Weinberg principle and evidences.
Biopiracy refers to exploiting biological resources without authorization and fair compensation. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
T-cytotoxic lls (CD8+ T-lls) play a ntral role in ll-mediated immunity by destroying virus-infected and cancerous lls. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Human Health and Disease, Topic: Immunity, diseases and health maintenance.
Enzymes are primarily composed of proteins, which act as biological catalysts. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
The Carboniferous period saw widespread giant ferns, whose remains eventually formed coal deposits. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
Starch is the primary storage polysaccharide in plants, serving as an energy reserve. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Structural Organisation in Animals and Frog, Topic: Tissues, skeletal and organ systems.
The scapula forms the shoulder joint by articulating with the humerus. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Structural Organisation in Animals and Frog, Topic: Tissues, skeletal and organ systems.
Following fertilization, the zygote undergoes cleavage, forming a morula before further development into a blastocyst. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
Thyroxine (T4) is secreted by the thyroid gland and regulates the body's basal metabolic rate (BMR). This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Human Physiology - Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Neural Control and Chemical Coordination, Topic: Organ system functions and hormonal regulation.
Rosie the transgenic cow produced milk containing human alpha-lactalbumin for infant nutrition. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
Progesterone, secreted by the corpus luteum, helps maintain pregnancy by supporting the uterine lining. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Human Physiology - Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Neural Control and Chemical Coordination, Topic: Organ system functions and hormonal regulation.
