A. Mineralization
B. Fragmentation
C. Leaching
D. Humification
E. None of the above
Correct Answer: D. Humification
Explanation:
Decomposition in soil results in humification and mineralization. Humification refers to the
accumulation of dark coloured amorphous substance called humus which serves as a reservoir of
nutrients. It resists microbial action and so decomposition takes place very slowly. Further
degradation of humus by microbes leads to mineralization.
Question: 5
By which of the following processes, does the exchange of DNA occur due to pairing of two
chromosomes?
A. Mutation
B. Crossing over
C. Mitosis
D. Transduction
E. Transformation
Correct Answer: B. Crossing over
Explanation:
Crossing over which occurs during meiosis, is a process of exchange of genetic material from one
chromosome to other when they pair with each other. Mitosis is somatic cell division, which takes
place through phases. Mutation occurs by change in the nuclotide sequence. Transduction is the
process of transfer of DNA from one bacterium to other by bacteriophages. Transformation refers to
the alteration of DNA that results due to transfer of foreign DNA.
Question: 6
Archaeopteryx belongs to the
A. Jurassic era
B. Deuonian era
C. Cretaceous era
D. Triassic era
E. None of these
Correct Answer: A. Jurassic era
Explanation:
Archaeopteryx lived in the Jurassic era. Archaeopteryx shared some similarity with mesozoic
dinosaurs. These include sharp teeth, long bony tail, three fingers with claws etc.
Question: 7
Spleen is an organ of which of the following systems?
A. Digestive system
B. Endocrine system