1
AIPMT 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Which one of the following pairs of codons is correctly matched with their function or the signal for the particular amino acid ?
A
UUA, UCA — Leucine
B
AUG, ACG — Start/Methionine
C
UAG, UGA — Stop
D
GUU, GCU — Alanine
2
AIPMT 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Which one of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts (coacervates and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life?
A
They could separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings
B
They were able to reproduce
C
They were partially isolated from the surruounding
D
They could maintain an internal environment
3
AIPMT 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Which one of the following scientist's name is correctly matched with the theory put fourth by him?
A
Mendel — Theory of pangenesis
B
deVries — Natural selection
C
Pasteur — Inheritance of acquired characters
D
Weismann — Theory of continuity of germplasm
4
AIPMT 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita are examples of:
A
analogous organs
B
homologous organs
C
vestigial organs
D
retrogressive evolution