[MCQ] Which of the following components is essential for PCR to occur? 1. DNA template
2. DNA polymerase (Taq polymerase)
3. Primers 4. RNA polymerase
2. DNA polymerase (Taq polymerase)
3. Primers 4. RNA polymerase
Anonymous Quiz
32%
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
15%
b) 1 and 4 only
7%
c) 2 and 4 only
46%
d) All four
[MCQ] In which of the following fields is PCR most widely used today?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
a) Radiocarbon dating
78%
b) Diagnosing infectious diseases
10%
c) Determining blood groups
7%
d) Artificial pollination in crops
[MCQ] What is the basic structural unit of DNA?
Anonymous Quiz
34%
a) Amino acid
51%
b) Nucleotide
9%
c) Polypeptide
7%
d) Ribosome
[MCQ] What does the term "whole genome sequencing" refer to?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
a) Sequencing only the protein-coding regions of DNA
5%
b) Sequencing only mitochondrial DNA
74%
c) Sequencing the entire DNA, including coding and non-coding regions
9%
d) Sequencing RNA to study gene expression
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[MCQ] Which of the following is not a direct application of genome sequencing?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
a) Identifying genetic mutations linked to hereditary diseases
16%
b) Developing personalised medicine
65%
c) Predicting an individualβs eye colour with 100% accuracy
5%
d) Tracking the evolution of infectious disease variants
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
a) 1 and 2
38%
b) Only 2
24%
c) 1 and 3
15%
d) Only 3
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π Daily General Science MCQs β Chapterwise Series Begins Today! π§
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Get ready to strengthen your science basics β one chapter at a time!
π From today onwards, weβre launching a daily dose of General Science MCQs, curated carefully from previous year questions (PYQs) of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, CDS, State PSCs, and more.
π― Our goal?
To help you master the most scoring and often overlooked topics β the low-hanging fruits that can boost your marks with minimal effort!
β What to Expect:
1. Chapterwise progression for conceptual clarity
2. Questions inspired by real exams
3. Brief explanations for better retention
4. Perfect for revision and practice
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π¬ Chapter 1: Cell β The Unit of Life
Letβs kick off our new daily MCQ series with one of the most fundamental topics in biology β the cell, the basic unit of life!
π¬ Chapter 1: Cell β The Unit of Life
Letβs kick off our new daily MCQ series with one of the most fundamental topics in biology β the cell, the basic unit of life!
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Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
A) 1 and 2 only
62%
B) 1 and 3 only
5%
C) 2 and 3 only
16%
D) 1, 2 and 3
Which organelle is known as the "suicidal bag" of the cell because it digests worn-out parts and harmful substances?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
A) Mitochondria
12%
B) Ribosome
69%
C) Lysosome
11%
D) Endoplasmic Reticulum
Which of the following cells can change its shape and move like an amoeba to engulf germs and debris?
Anonymous Quiz
8%
A) Nerve cell
42%
B) Columnar epithelial cell
8%
C) Red blood cell
42%
D) White blood cell
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π¬ Chapter 1: Cell β The Unit of Life
Letβs try some more questions related to the cell.
π¬ Chapter 1: Cell β The Unit of Life
Letβs try some more questions related to the cell.
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Which structural component provides rigidity and protection against mechanical and osmotic stress in plant, algal, and fungal cells?
Anonymous Quiz
25%
A) Cell membrane
9%
B) Tonoplast
63%
C) Cell wall
3%
D) Middle lamella
Apart from the nucleus, which cell organelle also contains its own DNA and can replicate independently?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A) Endoplasmic Reticulum
14%
B) Golgi Apparatus
66%
C) Mitochondria
9%
D) Ribosome
Which of the following organelles play the most crucial role in the synthesis of proteins?
Anonymous Quiz
10%
A) Lysosome and Centrosome
18%
B) Golgi Apparatus and Mitochondria
17%
C) Lysosome and Mitochondria
55%
D) Endoplasmic Reticulum and Ribosome
The primary cell wall of land plants is mainly made up of which of the following?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
A) Lipids
8%
B) Vitamins
65%
C) Cellulose
6%
D) Proteins
π Daily General Science MCQs β Chapterwise Series π§
π¬ Chapter 1: Cell β The Unit of Life
Letβs try some more questions on Plant vs Animal Cells & Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes.
π¬ Chapter 1: Cell β The Unit of Life
Letβs try some more questions on Plant vs Animal Cells & Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes.