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What is the genetic cause of sickle-ll anemia?

Sickle-ll anemia is caused by a single base substitution in the β-globin gene, leading to the replacement of glutamic acid with valine. 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 (Botany section), Chapter: Cell Structure and Function, Cell Cycle and Biomolecules, Topic: Cell organelles and biomolecular structure.

Which of the following statements about tRNA is incorrect?

tRNA is synthesized by RNA polymerase III, not RNA polymerase II. 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 (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following is incorrect about tRNA?

tRNA is **not involved in DNA replication**; it functions in translation by delivering amino acids to ribosomes. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

Which biome is expected to have the lowest primary productivity?

The tundra biome has the lowest primary productivity due to low temperatures and short growing seasons. 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 (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following ecosystems has the lowest net primary productivity?

Deserts have the lowest net primary productivity due to limited water availability and extreme climatic conditions. 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 (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which protein prevents myosin from binding to actin in a relaxed muscle?

Tropomyosin covers myosin-binding sites on actin filaments in relaxed muscles, preventing contraction. 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.

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroxine. 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.

Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoan?

Amoebiasis is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, which infects the human intestine. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.

Which of the following diseases is caused by a helminth parasite?

Filariasis is caused by the helminth Wuchereria bancrofti, which affects the lymphatic 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 diseases is NOT caused by bacteria?

Malaria is caused by the protozoan Plasmodium, not bacteria. 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.

Which of the following diseases is caused by Plasmodium species?

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium species and is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. 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.