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Which of the following contraceptive methods involves the use of chemicals to kill sperms?

Spermicidal creams contain chemicals that kill sperms, thereby preventing fertilization. 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 Reproduction and Reproductive Health, Topic: Gametogenesis, menstrual cycle and reproductive strategies.

Which of the following statements about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is correct?

GMOs are developed using recombinant DNA technology and have applications in agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology. 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: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

Which of the following is a major symptom of rabies?

Rabies causes hydrophobia (fear of water), muscle spasms, and neurological complications. 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 phylum includes animals with an open circulatory system and hemocoel?

Arthropods have an open circulatory system where blood flows into a hemocoel instead of being confined to vessels. 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: Animal Kingdom, Topic: Basis of classification and salient features of phyla.

Which condition is caused by the hyposecretion of thyroid hormones in adults?

Myxedema is caused by hypothyroidism in adults, leading to lethargy, weight gain, and slow metabolism. 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 component is essential for initiating the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?

Primers are short sequences of nucleotides essential for initiating DNA synthesis in PCR. 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: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

Which of the following statements about gel electrophoresis is incorrect?

DNA is negatively charged and moves toward the positive electrode (anode) in gel electrophoresis. 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: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.