1
AIPMT 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Which one of the following in birds, indicates their reptilian ancestry?
A
Two special chambers crop and gizzard in their digestive tract
B
Eggs with a calcareous shell
C
Scales on their hind limbs
D
Four-chambered heart
2
AIPMT 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Select one of the following pairs of important features distinguishing Gnetum from Cycas and Pinus and showing affinities with angiosperms.
A
Perianth and two integuments
B
Embryo development and apical meristem
C
Absence of resin duct and leaf venation
D
Presence of vessel elements and absence of archegonia
3
AIPMT 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Which one of the following pairs of items correctly belongs to the category of organs mentioned against it?
A
Nephridia of earthworm and Malpighian tubules of cockroach - excretory organs
B
wings of honey bee and wings of crow homologous organs
C
Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita - analogous organs
D
Nictitating membrane and blind spot in human eye - vestigial organs
4
AIPMT 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Ascaris is characterized by
A
presence of true coelom but absence of metamerism
B
presence of true coelom and metamerism (metamerisation)
C
absence of true coelom but presence of metamerism
D
presence of neither true coelom nor metamerism.