General Science- Biology GK MCQ Quiz for Exam Preparation
Prepare for your exams with the General Science- Biology GK MCQ quiz. This quiz covers important biology topics, perfect for APSC, SSC, UPSC, and other competitive exams. Improve your knowledge and exam readiness.
General Science- Biology Quiz with MCQ
1. Which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?
a) mRNA
b) rRNA
c) tRNA
d) sRNA
2. What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?
a) Carotene
b) Chlorophyll
c) Xanthophyll
d) Anthocyanin
3. Which organ in the human body is responsible for filtering blood?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Heart
d) Lungs
4. Which part of the cell is responsible for packaging proteins?
a) Ribosome
b) Golgi apparatus
c) Endoplasmic reticulum
d) Nucleus
5. What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?
a) Phenotype
b) Genotype
c) Allele
d) Locus
6. What is the process called when a cell divides into two identical daughter cells?
a) Meiosis
b) Mitosis
c) Cytokinesis
d) Binary fission
7. Which organelle is involved in lipid synthesis?
a) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
b) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
c) Golgi apparatus
d) Mitochondria
8. What type of immunity is developed after vaccination?
a) Innate immunity
b) Passive immunity
c) Active immunity
d) Artificial immunity
9. Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
a) Lack of nucleus
b) Presence of membrane-bound organelles
c) Smaller size compared to prokaryotic cells
d) Simpler structure
10. Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for reproduction?
a) Leaf
b) Root
c) Stem
d) Flower
11. What type of symbiotic relationship benefits one organism and harms another?
a) Mutualism
b) Commensalism
c) Parasitism
d) Competition
12. Which structure in the human body produces insulin?
a) Adrenal gland
b) Pancreas
c) Thyroid gland
d) Pituitary gland
13. Which type of animal cell lacks a cell wall?
a) Bacterial cell
b) Plant cell
c) Fungal cell
d) Animal cell
14. What is the primary function of the small intestine?
a) Absorption of nutrients
b) Digestion of proteins
c) Water absorption
d) Storage of food
15. What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
a) Energy production
b) Structural support
c) Protein synthesis
d) Cell division
16. Which type of bond forms between water molecules?
a) Ionic bond
b) Hydrogen bond
c) Covalent bond
d) Metallic bond
17. What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?
a) Insulate neurons
b) Generate energy
c) Produce neurotransmitters
d) Protect the nucleus
18. Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?
a) Lysosome
b) Peroxisome
c) Ribosome
d) Nucleus
19. What is the term for the evolutionary change in a species over time?
a) Natural selection
b) Adaptation
c) Evolution
d) Mutation
20. What type of plant hormone is responsible for promoting growth?
a) Ethylene
b) Auxin
c) Abscisic acid
d) Cytokinin
21. Which structure stores genetic information in a cell?
a) Ribosome
b) Nucleus
c) Golgi apparatus
d) Mitochondria
22. What is the main function of the circulatory system?
a) Protect against disease
b) Transport nutrients and oxygen
c) Regulate body temperature
d) Aid in digestion
23. Which of the following organisms undergoes photosynthesis?
a) Fungi
b) Animals
c) Plants
d) Bacteria
24. Which part of the human eye controls the size of the pupil?
a) Retina
b) Iris
c) Cornea
d) Lens
25. What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
a) Fight infection
b) Carry oxygen
c) Regulate pH
d) Form blood clots
26. What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
a) Produce energy
b) Store nutrients
c) Provide support and protection
d) Transport oxygen
27. Which process do plants use to absorb water from the soil?
a) Diffusion
b) Osmosis
c) Active transport
d) Transpiration
28. What is the term for a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit?
a) Commensalism
b) Parasitism
c) Mutualism
d) Predation
29. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary actions?
a) Autonomic nervous system
b) Somatic nervous system
c) Central nervous system
d) Peripheral nervous system
30. What is the primary role of DNA?
a) Energy production
b) Protein synthesis
c) Storing genetic information
d) Cellular respiration