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Q1 : Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins for secretion?

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

Q2 : Which type of cell division is responsible for the production of gametes?

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

Q3 : What is osmosis?

A: The movement of water molecules from high concentration to low concentration B: The movement of water molecules from low concentration to high concentration C: The movement of solute molecules from high concentration to low concentration D: The movement of solute molecules from low concentration to high concentration

Q4 : What is the function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

A: To regulate cell growth B: To synthesize proteins C: To store genetic information D: To generate energy for the cell

Q5 : The National Assembly of Pakistan has how many seats?

A: 342 B: 336 C: 350 D: 272

Q6 : What is the role of transport proteins in facilitated diffusion?

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

Q7 : What is the term for the study of the relationship between genes and environment?

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

Q8 : What is the difference between osmoregulation and excretion?

A: Osmoregulation involves the regulation of water and solute concentrations, while excretion involves the removal of waste products B: Osmoregulation involves the removal of waste products, while excretion involves the regulation of water and solute concentrations C: Osmoregulation occurs in the kidneys, while excretion occurs in the liver D: Osmoregulation occurs in the liver, while excretion occurs in the kidneys

Q9 : Which international NGO focuses on environmental conservation?

A: WWF B: Oxfam C: Mercy Corps D: CARE

Q10 : Which of the following is an example of diffusion?

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

Q11 : What is the term for the use of genetic information to identify and track the movement of organisms?

A: Genetic tracking B: DNA barcoding C: Genetic fingerprinting D: Phylogenetic analysis

Q12 : Which type of cell division is responsible for the repair of damaged tissue?

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

Q13 : What is the function of the flagellum in prokaryotic cells?

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

Q14 : What is the effect of increasing the concentration of solute on the rate of osmosis?

A: Increases the rate of osmosis B: Decreases the rate of osmosis C: Has no effect on the rate of osmosis D: Reverses the direction of osmosis

Q15 : Which of the following is an example of a muscular disorder?

A: Duchenne muscular dystrophy B: Becker muscular dystrophy C: Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy D: All of the above

Q16 : Who is the Pakistani artist known for his work on textile art and is considered one of the leading figures in the field of contemporary art in Pakistan?

A: Naqash Khalid B: Lubna Agha C: Amna Khan D: None of the above

Q17 : What is the function of the peroxisome in eukaryotic cells?

A: To break down fatty acids and amino acids B: To synthesize proteins C: To generate energy for the cell D: To regulate cell growth

Q18 : What is the function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?

A: To provide structural support B: To facilitate cell movement C: To regulate cell growth D: To synthesize proteins

Q19 : Which organelle is responsible for storing calcium ions in eukaryotic cells?

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

Q20 : What is the main difference between DNA and RNA?

A: DNA is single-stranded, RNA is double-stranded B: DNA is double-stranded, RNA is single-stranded C: DNA contains thymine, RNA contains uracil D: DNA contains uracil, RNA contains thymine

Q21 : Which structure is responsible for storing genetic information in prokaryotic cells?

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

Q22 : 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

Q23 : Which stage of meiosis is characterized by the formation of the nuclear envelope around the chromosomes?

A: Telophase II B: Prophase Il C: Telophase I D: Prophase II

Q24 : 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

Q25 : Which of the following is an example of a polygenic disorder?

A: Heart disease B: Diabetes C: Hypertension D: All of the above

Q26 : What is the function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

A: To condense the chromosomes B: To separate the chromosomes C: To replicate the DNA D: To form the nuclear envelope

Q27 : What is the name of the Pakistani national flower?

A: Jasmine B: Rose C: Sunflower D: None of the above

Q28 : 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

Q29 : What is the term for the study of the genetic basis of evolution?

A: Evolutionary genetics B: Molecular evolution C: Phylogenetics D: Comparative genomics

Q30 : Which structure is responsible for regulating the movement of molecules in and out of the mitochondria?

A: Golgi apparatus B: Mitochondrial pore C: Mitochondrial membrane D: Lysosome

Q31 : During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

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

Q32 : What is the term for the study of the structure and function of proteins?

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

Q33 : Who is the Pakistani Nobel laureate?

A: Abdus Salam B: Muhammad Ali Jinnah C: Allama Iqbal D: None of the above

Q34 : What is the term for the study of the structure and function of proteins?

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

Q35 : What is the term for a mutation that has no effect on an organism?

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

Q36 : UNESCO’s headquarters is in:

A: Paris B: Geneva C: New York D: Nairobi

Q37 : What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

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

Q38 : Which Pakistani city is known as the "City of Kings"?

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

Q39 : The Red Cross was founded by:

A: Henry Dunant B: Florence Nightingale C: Jean Henri Dunant D: Both A & C

Q40 : What is the term for the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism?

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

Q41 : What is the national bird of Pakistan?

A: Chukar B: Peacock C: Eagle D: Falcon

Q42 : What is the process by which RNA is synthesized from DNA?

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

Q43 : What is the term for the process by which genetic information is used to synthesize DNA?

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

Q44 : What is the study of heredity and variation called?

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

Q45 : What is the name of the flag of France?

A: Tricolor Flag B: French Flag C: Blue, White, and Red Flag D: French National Flag

Q46 : Which of these is the apex judicial body in Pakistan?

A: Supreme Court B: Federal Shariat Court C: High Court D: Peshawar Court

Q47 : What is the term for a mutation that affects the structure of a protein?

A: What is the term for a mutation that affects the structure of a protein? B: Structural mutation C: Coding mutation D: Non-coding mutation

Q48 : What is the primary difference between prophase I and prophase II of meiosis?

A: The number of chromosomes present B: The presence of crossing over C: The formation of the spindle fibers D: The disappearance of the nuclear envelope

Q49 : What is the genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the DCF1 gene?

A: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy B: Becker Muscular Dystrophy C: Cystic Fibrosis D: Sickle Cell Anemia

Q50 : When is International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation observed?

A: February 6 B: February 7 C: February 8 D: February 9

Q51 : What is the term for the use of mutations to treat genetic diseases?

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

Q52 : Which of the following is an example of a bleeding disorder?

A: Hemophilia A B: Hemophilia B C: Von Willebrand disease D: All of the above

Q53 : Which structure is responsible for regulating the movement of molecules in and out of the nucleus?

A: Nuclear envelope B: Nuclear pore C: Mitochondria D: Golgi apparatus

Q54 : When is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People observed?

A: November 29 B: November 30 C: December 1 D: December 2

Q55 : What is the national bird of India?

A: Peacock B: Eagle C: Falcon D: Owl

Q56 : 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

Q57 : What is the term for the rate at which mutations occur in a population?

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

Q58 : What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by a duplication of a chromosomal segment?

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

Q59 : Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins for secretion?

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

Q60 : Which type of cell has a pili?

A: Prokaryotic B: Eukaryotic C: Both D: Neither

Q61 : Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in eukaryotic cells?

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

Q62 : 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

Q63 : What is the function of the ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

A: To synthesize proteins B: To generate energy for the cell C: To regulate cell growth D: To store genetic information

Q64 : 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

Q65 : Which type of cell is most likely to be in the S stage of the cell cycle?

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

Q66 : Which of the following is an example of an inborn error of metabolism?

A: Phenylketonuria (PKU) B: Galactosemia C: Tay-Sachs disease D: All of the above

Q67 : Which institution conducts census in Pakistan?

A: PBS B: FBS C: National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) D: None of these

Q68 : What is the national animal of Pakistan?

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

Q69 : What is the national flag of Canada?

A: Maple Leaf Flag B: Red Ensign Flag C: Canadian Flag D: Red and White Flag

Q70 : Which stage of meiosis is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes?

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

Q71 : Which stage of the cell cycle is characterized by cell division?

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

Q72 : Which genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the HBB gene?

A: Sickle Cell Anemia B: Cystic Fibrosis C: Thalassemia D: Hemophilia

Q73 : What is the national language of Pakistan?

A: Urdu B: English C: Punjabi D: Sindhi

Q74 : What is the purpose of the G2 stage of the cell cycle?

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

Q75 : What is the purpose of crossing over during meiosis?

A: To increase genetic diversity B: To repair damaged DNA C: To produce identical daughter cells D: To reduce the number of chromosomes

Q76 : Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was formed by merging how many exchanges?

A: 4 B: 3 C: 7 D: 9

Q77 : What is the function of the nuclear envelope during telophase I of meiosis?

A: To separate the chromosomes B: To regulate the movement of molecules in and out of the nucleus C: To replicate the DNA D: To condense the chromosomes

Q78 : What is the term for a mutation that occurs in a gene that is involved in cell cycle regulation?

A: Cell cycle mutation B: Tumor suppressor mutation C: Oncogene mutation D: Genetic instability

Q79 : 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

Q80 : Which of the following is an example of a semipermeable membrane?

A: Cell membrane B: Nuclear membrane C: Mitochondrial membrane D: Cell wall

Q81 : Founder of Pakistan’s Planning Commission:

A: Liaquat Ali Khan B: Ayub Khan C: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto D: None of these

Q82 : Which organization publishes the Human Development Index (HDI)?

A: World Economic Forum B: UNDP C: World Bank D: IMF

Q83 : Which stage of meiosis is characterized by the formation of the synaptonemal complex?

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

Q84 : Which organelle is responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration?

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

Q85 : What is the term for the study of genes and their function?

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

Q86 : Which stage of the cell cycle is characterized by the reformation of the nuclear envelope?

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

Q87 : Which stage of meiosis is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes?

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

Q88 : What is a gene?

A: A type of DNA B: A type of RNA C: A unit of heredity D: A type of protein

Q89 : What is the term for the study of the relationship between genes and disease?

A: Genetic epidemiology B: Genomics C: Proteomics D: Bioinformatics

Q90 : Which of the following is an example of active transport?

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

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 synthesis of ATP in eukaryotic cells?

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

Q93 : What is the term for the use of mutations to develop new crops or pharmaceuticals?

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

Q94 : What is the term for a mutation that occurs in a gene that is involved in DNA repair?

A: Genetic instability B: Mutator mutation C: DNA repair mutation D: Chromosomal instability

Q95 : What is the function of the centrioles in eukaryotic cells?

A: To generate energy for the cell B: To synthesize proteins C: To form cilia and flagella D: To regulate cell growth

Q96 : Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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

Q97 : What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a single gene?

A: Monogenic disorder B: Polygenic disorder C: Chromosomal disorder D: Mitochondrial disorder

Q98 : When is World Cancer Day observed?

A: February 4 B: February 5 C: February 3 D: February 1

Q99 : What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by a deletion of a chromosomal segment?

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

Q100 : Who is the father of genetics?

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

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