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  • AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The transmission of HIV infection generally occurs through


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  • A. eating contaminated food and water
  • B. transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
  • C. inhaling polluted air
  • D. shaking hand with infected person

  • Correct Answer
  • transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products 

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    AIDS is caused by the Human Immuno deficiency Virus (HIV), a member of a group of viruses called retrovirus, which have an envelope enclosing the RNA genome. Transmission of HIV-infection generally occurs by (a) sexual contact with infected person, (b) by transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products, (c) by sharing infected needles as in the case of intravenous drug abusers and (d) from infected mother to her child through placenta.

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    • 1. The process of copying genetic information from one strand of DNA into RNA is termed as

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    • A. translation
    • B. transcription
    • C. replication
    • D. mutation
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    • 2. Nephron is related to which of the following system of human body?

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    • A. Circulatory system
    • B. Excretory system
    • C. Reproductive system
    • D. Respiratory system
    • Discuss
    • 3. Plant tissues are of how many types?

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    • A. 3
    • B. 2
    • C. 5
    • D. 6
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    • 4. A protein is synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum bound ribosomes and it targets to the inner thylakoid space of chloroplast. How many double-layered membrane layers it has to pass to reach its destination?

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    • A. 2
    • B. 3
    • C. 4
    • D. 5
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    • 5. Lysosome is formed from which of the following cell organelles?

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    • A. Nucleus
    • B. Endoplasmic reticulum
    • C. Golgi bodies
    • D. Ribosomes
    • Discuss
    • 6. Kwashiorkor disease in children is caused by

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    • A. sufficient carbohydrates but less fats in diet
    • B. sufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins in diet
    • C. sufficient vitamins but deficient fats in diet
    • D. sufficient fats but deficient vitamins in diet
    • Discuss
    • 7. The mammalian heart is myogenic and it is regulated by nerves. The heartbeat originates from

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    • A. sinoatrial node
    • B. QRS wave
    • C. T wave
    • D. hepatic portal system
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    • 8. Which one of the following with regard to Aridisol, one of the soil orders, is not correct?

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    • A. Lack of water for plants during most part of the years
    • B. High organic matter
    • C. Large accumulation of carbonates at depth
    • D. Absence of deep wide cracks
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    • 9. What is full form of BOD?

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    • A. Biological Oxygen Deficit
    • B. Biological Oxygen Difference
    • C. Biological Oxygen Demand
    • D. Biological Oxygen Distribution
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    • 10. Alveoli is related to which of the following system of human body?

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    • A. Circulatory system
    • B. Excretory system
    • C. Reproductive system
    • D. Respiratory system
    • Discuss


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