Which of the following statements about pollination is correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about pollination is correct?
A. Hydrophily is pollination by insects.
B. Entomophily is pollination by wind.
C. Cross-pollination increases genetic variation.
D. Self-pollination always requires external agents.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Cross-pollination between different plants promotes genetic diversity. Self-pollination does not need external agents; entomophily is by insects, hydrophily by water, anemophily by wind.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Biology Questions

Question #1
The instrument used to measure blood pressure is a:
A. Sphygmomanometer
B. Electrocardiograph
C. Stethoscope
D. Thermometer

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A sphygmomanometer, often used with a stethoscope, measures arterial blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) in mmHg. A stethoscope listens to heart/lung sounds, thermometer measures temperature, ECG records heart electrical activity. Normal blood pressure is about 120/80 mmHg.

This question belongs to: Science Biology
Question #2
The enzyme that synthesizes a DNA copy from an RNA template in retroviruses is:
A. Reverse transcriptase
B. RNA polymerase
C. Helicase
D. DNA polymerase

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme unique to retroviruses that transcribes single-stranded RNA into double-stranded DNA (cDNA). This DNA integrates into the host genome. DNA polymerase synthesizes DNA from DNA, RNA polymerase from DNA. Reverse transcriptase is used in RT-PCR and cDNA synthesis.

This question belongs to: Science Biology
Question #3
Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate:
A. Lipids based on solubility
B. Cells based on density
C. Proteins based on charge only
D. DNA fragments based on size

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gel electrophoresis is a widely used technique to separate charged molecules, primarily DNA, RNA, or proteins, in an electric field through a gel matrix (usually agarose for DNA). DNA fragments are separated based on their size (length in base pairs). Smaller fragments move faster and further through the gel than larger ones. The separated DNA bands are visualized using ethidium bromide and UV light.

This question belongs to: Science Biology