General Biology Page-2

11) The main function of the kidney is
(A) To control blood pressure
(B) To control body temperature
(C) To remove waste products from the body
(D) To help in digestion of food

12) A gene is a
(A) Sleep inducing drug
(B) Unit of heredity
(C) A kind of vitamin
(D) A type of body cell

13) The function of haemoglobin is
(A) To transport oxygen
(B) Destruction of bacteria
(C) Prevention of anaemia
(D) Utilization of energy

14) A vegetable containing sulphur is?
(A) Potato
(B) Cabbage
(C) Brinjal
(D) Pumpkin

15) Enzymes help in
(A) Respiration
(B) Digestion of food
(C) Immune system
(D) Reproduction

16) Ptyalin is an enzyme produced in the
(A) Salivary glands
(B) Pituitary glands
(C) Thyroid glands
(D) Pancreas

17) Heightened emotion is caused by
(A) Pituitary glands
(B) Thyroid glands
(C) Adrenal glands
(D) Salivary glands

18) The shortest bone in the human body is
(A) Vertebrae
(B) Stapes
(C) Phalanges
(D) Metacar

19) A balanced diet contains
(A) Animal protein
(B) Macro and micronutrients
(C) Food nutrients for growth and maintenance
(D) Butter and ghee

20) Wisdom teeth normally grow between the age of
(A) 34-40
(B) 17-30
(C) 45-55
(D) 10-17