Botany MCQs for NEET — Practice Questions with Answers

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Single cell protein is primarily used as a protein supplement for humans and animals, and it helps reduce environmental pollution. It is rich in nutrients, but it is not used for the production of human genes.

The full form of IARI is the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. It is India's premier national Institute for agricultural research, education, and extension.

Respiration that occurs in the presence of oxygen is called aerobic respiration. This process involves the complete oxidation of glucose to carbon dioxide and water, releasing a significant amount of energy. Aerobic respiration is the most efficient method of producing energy in cells and occurs in the mitochondria.

During strenuous exercise, the body's demand for energy increases. When oxygen is limited, glucose is anaerobically converted into lactic acid. This process helps to quickly generate ATP, the energy currency of the cell, although it results in the accumulation of lactic acid in muscles, causing fatigue.

In plants, phloem is responsible for the transport of nutrients, mainly sugars, throughout the plant. Sieve tubes are the main conductive cells in the phloem, and they lack a nucleus at maturity. This helps in the efficient flow of nutrients. Companion cells are closely associated with sieve tubes and help in their functioning, but they do have a nucleus.

In metaphase, the chromosomes align in the center of the cell and become highly condensed, making them appear clear and distinct. This phase is crucial for ensuring that each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, with nearly a million described species and many more yet to be discovered. This makes them the group with the highest number of species in nature.

The kingdoms in biological classification include Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. Therefore, Monera, Protista, and Animalia are all kingdoms, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.

Fermentation of dough is an anaerobic process which take place in presence of bacteria.