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Q1 : What is the purpose of the G1/S checkpoint?

A: To ensure that DNA replication is complete and accurate B: To ensure that cell growth is sufficient C: To ensure that DNA damage is repaired D: To initiate DNA replication

Q2 : What is the national animal of Japan?

A: Red-Faced Monkey B: Japanese Macaque C: Snow Leopard D: Tiger

Q3 : Which of these is a regional development bank?

A: World Bank B: AfDB C: EBRD D: All of these

Q4 : What is the name of the Pakistani sports team that won the Hockey World Cup in 1971?

A: Pakistan Hockey Team B: Pakistan Cricket Team C: Pakistan Football Team D: None of the above

Q5 : Which of the following is an example of a chromosomal duplication disorder?

A: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease B: Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies C: Both A and B D: None of the above

Q6 : Which stage of the cell cycle is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

A: Anaphase B: Metaphase C: Prophase D: Telophase

Q7 : Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

A: Ribosome B: Endoplasmic reticulum C: Golgi apparatus D: Lysosome

Q8 : What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a gene that codes for a protein involved in mitochondrial function?

A: Genetic disorder B: Mitochondrial disorder C: Chromosomal disorder D: Inborn error of metabolism

Q9 : Which Pakistani NGO works for disability rights?

A: SRSP B: HANDS C: NDP D: Pakistan Disabled Foundation

Q10 : What is the primary difference between mitosis and meiosis?

A: The number of daughter cells produced B: The number of chromosomes in the daughter cells C: The purpose of the cell division D: The type of cells that undergo the division

Q11 : What is the national flag of South Africa?

A: Rainbow Flag B: South African Flag C: Red, White, and Blue Flag D: Green, Yellow, and Black Flag

Q12 : What is the function of the flagellum in prokaryotic cells?

A: To move the cell B: To synthesize proteins C: To generate energy for the cell D: To regulate cell growth

Q13 : Which structure is responsible for storing genetic information in prokaryotic cells?

A: Mitochondria B: Chloroplast C: Golgi apparatus D: Nucleoid

Q14 : What is the process by which cells release molecules to the outside environment?

A: Exocytosis B: Endocytosis C: Phagocytosis D: Pinocytosis

Q15 : What is the process by which proteins are synthesized from RNA?

A: Replication B: Transcription C: Translation D: Mutation

Q16 : What is the national animal of Pakistan?

A: Markho B: Snow Leopard C: Tiger D: Lion

Q17 : Who is the father of genetics?

A: Gregor Mendel B: Charles Darwin C: James Watson D: Francis Crick

Q18 : Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

A: Ribosome B: Endoplasmic reticulum C: Golgi apparatus D: Lysosome

Q19 : What is the process by which genetic information is passed from one generation to the next?

A: Heredity B: Genetics C: Evolution D: Mutation

Q20 : Which stage of meiosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

A: Anaphase II B: Metaphase II C: Prophase II D: Telophase II

Q21 : Which structure is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the cell membrane?

A: Cytoskeleton B: Cell wall C: Plasma membrane D: Golgi apparatus

Q22 : What is the purpose of the synaptonemal complex during meiosis?

A: To facilitate crossing over B: To separate homologous chromosomes C: To condense chromosomes D: To form the nuclear envelope

Q23 : What is the purpose of the S stage of the cell cycle?

A: To synthesize proteins and organelles B: To replicate DNA C: To prepare for cell division D: To repair DNA damage

Q24 : What is the term for a mutation that occurs in a gene that codes for a protein?

A: Coding mutation B: Non-coding mutation C: Regulatory mutation D: Structural mutation

Q25 : What is the process by which cells undergo programmed cell death?

A: Apoptosis B: Necrosis C: Mitosis D: Meiosis

Q26 : Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the reformation of the nuclear envelope?

A: Prophase B: Metaphase C: Anaphase D: Telophase

Q27 : Which stage of the cell cycle is characterized by the condensation of chromosomes?

A: Prophase B: Metaphase C: Anaphase D: Telophase

Q28 : Which important event is commemorated on December 25th in Pakistan?

A: The birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah B: The birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal C: The death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan D: None of the above

Q29 : What is the purpose of the metaphase plate?

A: To separate the chromosomes B: To condense the chromosomes C: To replicate the DNA D: To align the chromosomes

Q30 : What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a gene that codes for a protein involved in skin function?

A: Skin disorder B: Genetic disorder C: Chromosomal disorder D: Mitochondrial disorder

Q31 : Which institution is responsible for space research in Pakistan?

A: SUPARCO B: Pakistan Aerospace C: Space & Upper Atmosphere Research D: Pakistan Space Agency

Q32 : What is the function of the nuclear lamina in eukaryotic cells?

A: To synthesize proteins B: To provide structural support to the nucleus C: To generate energy for the cell D: To regulate cell growth

Q33 : Which type of cell division is responsible for the production of daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

A: Meiosis B: Binary fission C: Endoreduplication D: Mitosis

Q34 : What is the term for the study of the relationship between genes and environment?

A: Epigenetics B: Genomics C: Proteomics D: Bioinformatics

Q35 : When is World AIDS Day observed?

A: December 1 B: December 4 C: December 5 D: December 2

Q36 : Which stage of the cell cycle is characterized by cell growth and preparation for DNA replication?

A: G1 B: S C: G2 D: M

Q37 : Which structure is responsible for the synthesis of glycoproteins in eukaryotic cells?

A: Endoplasmic reticulum B: Golgi apparatus C: Lysosome D: Mitochondria

Q38 : What is the function of the nuclear envelope in eukaryotic cells?

A: To regulate the movement of molecules in and out of the nucleus B: To provide structural support to the nucleus C: To synthesize proteins D: To generate energy for the cell

Q39 : What is the term for the study of the structure and function of genes?

A: Proteomics B: Genomics C: Transcriptomics D: Bioinformatics

Q40 : What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

A: Genotype B: Phenotype C: Genome D: Gene pool

Q41 : Which type of cell division is responsible for the production of identical daughter cells?

A: Endoreduplication B: Meiosis C: Binary fission D: Mitosis

Q42 : What is the national flag of Pakistan?

A: Crescent and Star B: Maple Leaf C: Red and White D: Green and White

Q43 : What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by a translocation of a chromosomal segment?

A: Chromosomal translocation B: Chromosomal deletion C: Chromosomal duplication D: Aneuploidy

Q44 : Which of the following is an example of a DNA repair disorder?

A: Xeroderma pigmentosum B: Ataxia-telangiectasia C: Fanconi anemia D: All of the above

Q45 : Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing lipids?

A: Endoplasmic reticulum B: Golgi apparatus C: Lysosome D: Mitochondria

Q46 : What is a mutation?

A: A change in the DNA sequence of an organism B: A change in the environment of an organism C: A change in the phenotype of an organism D: A change in the genotype of an organism

Q47 : What is the national animal of India?

A: Tiger B: Lion C: Elephant D: Leopard

Q48 : What is the function of the centrioles in eukaryotic cells?

A: To form cilia and flagella B: To synthesize proteins C: To generate energy for the cell D: To control the movement of molecules in and out of the cell

Q49 : What is the function of the nuclear pore complex in eukaryotic cells?

A: To control the movement of molecules in and out of the cell B: To synthesize proteins C: To generate energy for the cell D: To regulate the movement of molecules in and out of the nucleus

Q50 : When is World Diabetes Day observed?

A: November 14 B: November 19 C: November 12 D: November 13

Q51 : Headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in:

A: Washington D.C. B: Geneva C: Paris D: Rome

Q52 : What is the role of mRNA in gene expression?

A: To carry genetic information from DNA to ribosomes B: To synthesize proteins C: To regulate gene expression D: To replicate DNA

Q53 : What is the term for a mutation that occurs in a germ cell?

A: Point mutation B: Frameshift mutation C: Insertion mutation D: Somatic mutation

Q54 : What is the term for the movement of genes from one population to another?

A: Gene flow B: Genetic drift C: Mutation D: Natural selection

Q55 : What is the outermost layer of the cell that provides protection and support?

A: Cell membrane B: Cell wall C: Cytoplasm D: Nucleus

Q56 : What is the main cause of mutation?

A: Errors during DNA replication B: Environmental factors such as radiation C: Viral infections D: All of the above

Q57 : What is the term for the use of genetic information to develop new treatments for diseases?

A: Gene therapy B: Genetic engineering C: Genomics D: Proteomics

Q58 : Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids in eukaryotic cells?

A: Lysosome B: Peroxisome C: Mitochondria D: Golgi apparatus

Q59 : Which type of cell division is responsible for the production of gametes with unique combinations of chromosomes?

A: Mitosis B: Meiosis C: Binary fission D: Endoreduplication

Q60 : What is the function of the gap junctions in eukaryotic cells?

A: To allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells B: To synthesize proteins C: To generate energy for the cell D: To control the movement of molecules in and out of the cell

Q61 : What is the primary difference between anaphase I and anaphase II of meiosis?

A: The number of chromosomes present B: The separation of homologous chromosomes C: The separation of sister chromatids D: The formation of the spindle fibers

Q62 : What is diffusion?

A: The movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration B: The movement of molecules from low concentration to high concentration C: The movement of molecules across a cell membrane D: The movement of molecules against a concentration gradient

Q63 : Which checkpoint is responsible for ensuring that DNA damage is repaired?

A: G1/S checkpoint B: G2/M checkpoint C: M checkpoint D: S checkpoint

Q64 : What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

A: Presence of a nucleus B: Presence of mitochondria C: Presence of a cell wall D: Presence of ribosomes

Q65 : Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of proteins in eukaryotic cells?

A: Lysosome B: Proteasome C: Mitochondria D: Golgi apparatus

Q66 : What is the term for the process by which genetic information is passed from one generation to the next?

A: Heredity B: Genetics C: Evolution D: Mutation

Q67 : What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a gene that codes for a protein involved in brain function?

A: Neurological disorder B: Genetic disorder C: Chromosomal disorder D: Mitochondrial disorder

Q68 : Which Pakistani city is famous for its textiles?

A: Karachi B: Lahore C: Faisalabad D: Multan

Q69 : Which organelle is responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration?

A: Mitochondria B: Chloroplast C: Golgi apparatus D: Lysosome

Q70 : What is the function of the proteasome in eukaryotic cells?

A: To synthesize proteins B: To degrade proteins C: To generate energy for the cell D: To control the movement of molecules in and out of the cell

Q71 : What is the largest planet in our solar system?

A: Earth B: Saturn C: Jupiter D: Uranus

Q72 : What is the term for the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism?

A: Genotype B: Phenotype C: Genome D: Gene pool

Q73 : What is the function of the gap junctions in eukaryotic cells?

A: To regulate cell growth B: To generate energy for the cell C: To allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells D: To synthesize proteins

Q74 : What is the role of ATP in active transport?

A: To provide energy for the movement of molecules B: To regulate the movement of molecules C: To facilitate the movement of molecules D: To prevent the movement of molecules

Q75 : Which Pakistani city is famous for its historical monuments?

A: Lahore B: Karachi C: Islamabad D: Peshawar

Q76 : Which Pakistani mountain range is the highest in the world?

A: Karakoram B: Himalayas C: Hindu Kush D: None of the above

Q77 : What is the term for the process by which mRNA is degraded?

A: mRNA degradation B: mRNA stability C: Post-transcriptional regulation D: Translational regulation

Q78 : What is the term for the use of mutations to treat genetic diseases?

A: Gene therapy B: Mutation therapy C: Genetic engineering D: Biotechnology

Q79 : What is the term for a change in the DNA sequence of an organism?

A: Mutation B: Genetic drift C: Gene flow D: Natural selection

Q80 : Which of the following is an example of osmosis?

A: Water moving into a cell through a semipermeable membrane B: Oxygen moving from the lungs into the bloodstream C: Glucose moving from the bloodstream into a cell D: Sodium ions moving out of a cell

Q81 : What is the term for the different forms of a gene?

A: Alleles B: Genotypes C: Phenotypes D: Chromosomes

Q82 : What is the term for the process by which genetic information is used to synthesize proteins?

A: Transcription B: Translation C: Replication D: Mutation

Q83 : What is the term for a mutation that is beneficial to an organism?

A: Advantageous mutation B: Deleterious mutation C: Neutral mutation D: Silent mutation

Q84 : What is the process by which cells become quiescent and enter a dormant state?

A: Apoptosis B: Necrosis C: Senescence D: Autophagy

Q85 : What is the national flower of France?

A: Fleur-de-lis B: Lily C: Rose D: Iris

Q86 : What is the result of meiosis I?

A: Two daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes B: Two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes C: Four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes D: Four daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes

Q87 : What is the term for the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism?

A: Genotype B: Phenotype C: Genome D: Gene pool

Q88 : What is the name of the famous Pakistani dish made with rice, meat, and spices?

A: Biryani B: Pilaf C: Qalmi D: None of the above

Q89 : What is the result of the cell cycle?

A: Two daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes B: Two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes C: Four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes D: Four daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes

Q90 : Which type of cell is most likely to be in the G0 stage of the cell cycle?

A: Cancer cell B: Stem cell C: Differentiated cell D: Embryonic cell

Q91 : What is the term for the random change in the frequency of a gene in a population?

A: Genetic drift B: Gene flow C: Mutation D: Natural selection

Q92 : Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of proteins in eukaryotic cells?

A: Proteasome B: Lysosome C: Mitochondria D: Golgi apparatus

Q93 : What are the building blocks of DNA?

A: Nucleotides B: Amino acids C: Carbohydrates D: Proteins

Q94 : Who is the national hero of Pakistan?

A: Muhammad Ali Jinnah B: Allama Iqbal C: Liaquat Ali Khan D: None of the above

Q95 : What is the name of the flag of Italy?

A: Tricolor Flag B: Italian Flag C: Green, White, and Red Flag D: Italian National Flag

Q96 : Pakistan’s premier engineering university is:

A: NUST B: UET Lahore C: NED University D: Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute

Q97 : What is the difference between a hypotonic and a hypertonic solution?

A: A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solute, while a hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solute B: A hypotonic solution has a higher concentration of solute, while a hypertonic solution has a lower concentration of solute C: A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of water, while a hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of water D: A hypotonic solution has a higher concentration of water, while a hypertonic solution has a lower concentration of water

Q98 : Which stage of meiosis is characterized by the formation of the spindle fibers?

A: Prophase I B: Metaphase I C: Anaphase I D: Prophase II

Q99 : What is the name of the Pakistani festival celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal?

A: Shab-e-Barat B: Eid al-Fitr C: Eid al-Adha D: None of the above

Q100 : Which of the following is an example of facilitated diffusion?

A: Oxygen moving from the lungs into the bloodstream B: Glucose moving from the bloodstream into a cell C: Sodium ions moving out of a cell D: Water moving into a cell through a semipermeable membrane

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