Welcome to your Biology – Prelims PYP Part 3 – 2013 – 2011
1. resist droughts and increase absorption2. tolerate extreme pH3. resist disease infestationWhich statements is/are correct?
1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only.2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs.3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Bacteria2. Fungi3. Flowering plantsSome species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as biopesticides?
1. To enable them to withstand drought2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in spaceships and space stations4. To increase their shelf lifeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome.2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before everyseason from the seed companies.3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health.4. There is some concern that the introduction of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds,Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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