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IAT (IISER) 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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$$ \text { Match the entries in column I and column II. } $$

Column I Column II
P. Notochord and hollow nerve cord present i. Cyclostomata
Q. Ectoparasite with 6-15 pairs of gills and closed circulation ii. Chondrichthyes
R. Marine animals with persistent notochord and placoid scales iii. Hemichordata
S. Animals with open circulatory systems, and stomochord iv. Chordata
Which one of the following combinations is correct?
A

$$ \text { P - iv; } \quad \text { Q - i; } \quad \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{ii} ; \quad \mathrm{S}-\mathrm{iii} $$

B

P - iv; Q - ii; R - i; S - iii

C

$$ \mathrm{P}-\mathrm{i} ; \quad \mathrm{Q}-\mathrm{iii} ; \quad \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{ii} ; \quad \mathrm{S}-\mathrm{iv} $$

D

$$ \mathrm{P}-\mathrm{iii} ; \quad \mathrm{Q}-\mathrm{i} ; \quad \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{ii} ; \quad \mathrm{S}-\mathrm{iv} $$

2
IAT (IISER) 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-1

Chromosomes are classified as metacentric, sub-metacentric, acrocentric and telocentric. This classification is based on the position of which one of the following structures?

A

Centromere

B

Centrosome

C

Centriole

D

Telomere

3
IAT (IISER) 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-1

Which one of the following options describes a triglyceride?

A

Three fatty acid chains linked to a molecule of glycerol

B

Three glycerol molecules linked to a fatty acid chain

C

Three saturated fatty acid chains linked to a molecule of cholesterol

D

Three glyceride molecules linked to a molecule of phospholipid

4
IAT (IISER) 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-1

Which one of the following statements about a plant carotenoid is FALSE?

A

It provides precursor for the synthesis of stress hormone in plants.

B

It protects chlorophyll $a$ from photo-oxidation.

C

It is an accessory pigment which absorbs light at $600-700 \mathrm{~nm}$.

D

It accumulates in chromoplasts during fruit ripening.

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