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NEET - September 2020 Previous Year Questions



NEET Biology Previous Year Questions - September 2020

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NEET-(Sept)2020 [Molecular-Basis-of-Inheritance] [class-xii ]

  • Binding of mRNA to ribosome
  • Recognition of DNA molecule
  • Aminoacylation of tRNA
  • Recognition of an anti-codon
  • Correct Option: C  [ Aminoacylation of tRNA ]

    Remark:

The specific palindromic sequence which is recognized by EcoRI is:

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Molecular-Basis-of-Inheritance] [class-xii ]

  • 5'-GAATTC-3'
    3'-CTTAAG-5'
  • 5'-GGAACC-3'
    3'-CCTTGG-5'
  • 5'-CTTAAG-3'
    3'-GAATTC-5'
  • 5'-GGATCC-3'
    3'-CCTAGG-5'
  • Correct Option: A  [ 5'-GAATTC-3'
    3'-CTTAAG-5' ]

    Remark:

From his experiments, S.L. Miller produced amino acids by mixing the following in a closed flask:

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Evolution] [class-xii ]

  • CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapor at 800°C
  • CH3, H2, NH4 and water vapor at 800°C
  • CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapor at 600°C
  • CH3, H2, NH3 and water vapor at 600°C
  • Correct Option: A  [ CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapor at 800°C ]

    Remark:

Embryological support for evolution was disapproved by:

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Evolution] [class-xii ]

  • Karl Ernst von Baer
  • Alfred Wallace
  • Charles Darwin
  • Oparin
  • Correct Option: A  [ Karl Ernst von Baer ]

    Remark:

Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogenic action?
A. Darwin's Finches of Galapagos islands.
B. Herbicide resistant weeds.
C. Drug resistant eukaryotes.
D. Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Evolution] [class-xii ]

  • only (A)
  • (A) and (C)
  • (B), (C) and (D)
  • only (D)
  • Correct Option: C  [ (B), (C) and (D) ]

    Remark:

Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are examples of:

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Evolution] [class-xii ]

  • Adaptive radiation
  • Convergent evolution
  • Industrial melanism
  • Natural selection
  • Correct Option: B  [ Convergent evolution ]

    Remark:

Match the following diseases with the causative organism and select the correct option.

Column-I Column-II
(A)Typhoid (I)Wuchereria
(B)Pneumonia (II)Plasmodium
(C)Filariasis (III)Salmonella
(D)Malaria (IV)Haemophilus

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Human-Health-and-Disease] [class-xii ]

  • (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
  • (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
  • (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  • (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
  • Correct Option: B  [ (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) ]

    Remark:

The infectious stage of Plasmodium that enters the human body is:

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Human-Health-and-Disease] [class-xii ]

  • Trophozoites
  • Sporozoites
  • Female gametocytes
  • Male gametocytes
  • Correct Option: B  [ Sporozoites ]

    Remark:

Identify the wrong statement with reference to immunity.

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Human-Health-and-Disease] [class-xii ]

  • When exposed to antigen (living or dead) antibodies are produced in the host’s body. It is called "Active immunity".
  • When ready-made antibodies are directly given, it is called "Passive immunity".
  • Active immunity is quick and gives full response.
  • Foetus receives some antibodies from mother, it is an example for passive immunity.
  • Correct Option: C  [ Active immunity is quick and gives full response. ]

    Remark:

By which method was a new breed 'Hisardale' of sheep formed by using Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams?

NEET-(Sept)2020 [Strategies-for-Enhancement-in-Food-Production] [class-xii ]

  • Out crossing
  • Mutational breeding
  • Cross breeding
  • Inbreeding
  • Correct Option: C  [ Cross breeding ]

    Remark: