Explanation:
The inactivated X chromosome in females is called Barr body. Barr body was first discovered by Dr.
Murray L. Barr. Inactivation of an X chromosome occurs due to dosage compensation.
Question: 14
Lowest area of water body is called
A. Littoral zone
B. Aphotic zone
C. Photic zone
D. Benthic zone
E. None of the above
Correct Answer: D. Benthic zone
Explanation:
Lowest area of water body such as ocean or lake is called as benthic zone. Organisms living in this
zone are called as Benthos. Littoral zone is the region of lake, sea or ocean. Aphotic zone is the zone
of water body which lacks sunlight. Photic zone is the upper part of water body to which enough
sunlight penetrates and permits photosynthesis.
Question: 15
The type of petrification in which the organic matter of the dead body is replaced by double
carbonates of calcium and magnesium is called
A. Silicification
B. Pyritization
C. Carbonization
D. Dolomitization
E. None of these
Correct Answer: D. Dolomitization
Explanation:
In the process of fossil formation, the replacement of dead organic matter by the dissolved minerals is
called petrification. It is of different types according to the mineral deposited. Silicification is the
replacement of original dead matter by silica; Pyritization is the replacement by iron pyrites. When
carbon compounds are deposited, it is called carbonization. In dolomitization, magnesium carbonate
replaces the calcium carbonate that was already deposited in dead matter.