Explanation:
Resting potential is the state of a neuron which is not under any stimulus. The normal resting potential
of human nerves is -70 mV. When a neuron
receives stimulus, the cell’s interior will be depolarized
with influx of Na+ ions which will result in action potential. Immediately after the generation of action
potential the cell is hyperpolarized; that makes the cell more negative and keeps the neuron in a
refractory period so that the next action potential cannot generate. Next is the repolarization i.e.
neuron will come to its original resting state.
Question: 13
The term ‘staminate’ refers to
A. Unisexual male flower bearing stamens
B. Unisexual female flower bearing pistils
C. Bisexual flower bearing stamens and pistils
D. Unisexual male flower bearing pistils
E. Unisexual female flower bearing stamens
Correct Answer: A. Unisexual male flower bearing stamens
Explanation:
Staminate refers to the male flowers that bear only stamens but lack pistils. Pistillate refers to the
female flowers that bear only pistils but lack stamen.
Question: 14
Which protein is targeted by cholera toxin?
A. G proteins
B. Actin
C. Permease
D. Vinculin
E. Vitonectin
Correct Answer: G proteins
Explanation:
Cholera toxin inhibits the GTPase activity of the G protein. So the protein always remains in the
activated state. This results in the constant activation of adenylate cyclase enzyme. cAMP level rises
due to the activation of adenylate cyclase. This eventually leads to secretion of water, sodium ions etc
to the intestinal lumen.