Question: 10
In which part of the human body are Nissl’s granules present?
A. Osteoblasts
B. Neuron
C. Chondroblasts
D. Goblet cell
E. All of the above
Correct Answer: B. Neuron
Explanation:
Nissl’s granules are present in the cell body of neuron. These are the site of protein synthesis in
neurons and are made of rough endoplasmic reticulum and ribosome. It was named after Franz Nissl.
Question: 11
Rhizobium is a bacterium that lives in the root nodules of leguminous plants. This is an
example for ________
A. Mutualism
B. Commensalism
C. Parasitism
D. Predatism
E. None of the above
Correct Answer: A. Mutualism
Explanation:
Mutualism is an association between organisms in which both organisms are benefited. Rhizobium
lives in the root of legumes and forms nodule. Rhizobium helps to fix atmospheric nitrogen in
leguminous plants. Commensalism is a type of association in which one organism benefits and the
other is unaffected. Parasitism is a type of association in which one organism is benefited (parasite)
and the other (host) is adversely affected. Predatism is a state of preying on other organisms.
Question: 12
Malleus, incus and stapes are collectively called
A. Ear Ossicle
B. Cranial bone
C. Sternum bone
D. Facial bone
E. None of the above
Correct Answer: A. Ear Ossicle
Explanation:
Malleus, incus and stapes together form the ear ossicle. They are present in the middle ear space
and are the smallest bone in human body. Sound-induced vibrations of the tympanic membrane (ear
drum) are transmitted through malleus, incus and stapes respectively to the inner ear where it is
interpreted as sound.