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NEET Zoology

Zoology questions for NEET UG — Animal Kingdom, Human Physiology, Genetics, Evolution.

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Which of the following conditions is associated with anovulation?
A Regular menstrual cycles
B PCOS and hypothyroidism
C High progesterone levels
D Normal FSH levels
Correct Answer:  B. PCOS and hypothyroidism
EXPLANATION

PCOS and hypothyroidism both disrupt the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, leading to anovulation (failure to ovulate) and infertility.

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In the context of reproductive health, what does 'Comprehensive Sexuality Education' (CSE) aim to achieve?
A Promote sexual activity in teenagers
B Provide factual information about reproductive health, contraception, and safe practices
C Replace parental guidance
D Encourage early marriage
Correct Answer:  B. Provide factual information about reproductive health, contraception, and safe practices
EXPLANATION

CSE provides evidence-based, age-appropriate education about sexual health, contraception, consent, and safety to enable informed decision-making.

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Which statutory body in India regulates Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services?
A Indian Medical Association
B Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
C Ministry of Health
D National Board of Examinations
Correct Answer:  B. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
EXPLANATION

ICMR provides guidelines and regulations for ART services in India under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021.

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A couple has been trying to conceive for 2 years without success. The male has normal semen analysis. What could be the issue?
A Definitely male infertility
B Likely female infertility (tubal blockage, ovulation disorder, etc.)
C Definitely psychological
D Must be both partners' issue
Correct Answer:  B. Likely female infertility (tubal blockage, ovulation disorder, etc.)
EXPLANATION

With normal male semen analysis, female factors such as tubal obstruction, anovulation, endometriosis, or uterine abnormalities become primary considerations.

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In genomic imprinting, a disorder appears only when the mutant allele is inherited from the father but not the mother. This pattern suggests:
A X-linked inheritance
B Maternal gene silencing through epigenetic mechanisms
C Autosomal recessive inheritance with complete penetrance
D The paternal allele is normally expressed while the maternal allele is silenced
Correct Answer:  D. The paternal allele is normally expressed while the maternal allele is silenced
EXPLANATION

Genomic imprinting involves parent-specific gene silencing. If only the paternal mutation causes disease, it indicates the maternal allele is normally silenced (imprinted), making the paternal allele the only functional copy.

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A researcher studying gene expression notices that identical twins show different phenotypes for a trait despite having identical genotypes. This is most likely due to:
A Epigenetic modifications and environmental influences
B Somatic mutations in one twin only
C Independent assortment during meiosis
D Crossing over during gamete formation
Correct Answer:  A. Epigenetic modifications and environmental influences
EXPLANATION

Epigenetic changes (DNA methylation, histone modifications) and differential environmental exposure can cause phenotypic differences in genetically identical individuals.

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In a population affected by a recent bottleneck event, which is most likely to occur?
A Increase in genetic diversity
B Increase in mutation rate
C Random loss of alleles and increase in genetic drift
D Increase in heterozygosity
Correct Answer:  C. Random loss of alleles and increase in genetic drift
EXPLANATION

A bottleneck reduces population size dramatically, causing random loss of alleles and making genetic drift the dominant evolutionary force, reducing genetic variation.

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A species shows 5 pairs of chromosomes. During meiosis in an individual heterozygous for all 5 genes (AaBbCcDdEe), what is the maximum number of different gamete types that can be produced?
A 10
B 25
C 32
D 64
Correct Answer:  C. 32
EXPLANATION

Without crossing over, the number of different gamete types = 2^n, where n = number of heterozygous gene pairs = 2^5 = 32.

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Which of the following would NOT cause a change in allele frequencies in a population?
A Natural selection
B Random assortment of chromosomes
C Genetic drift
D Gene flow
Correct Answer:  B. Random assortment of chromosomes
EXPLANATION

Random assortment of chromosomes during meiosis doesn't change allele frequencies; it only creates different combinations. Selection, drift, and gene flow all change frequencies.

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A researcher observes that in a population of snails, shell color is controlled by a single gene with two alleles (B and b). Yellow shells (BB) = 100, Brown shells (Bb) = 300, White shells (bb) = 600. Is this population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
A Yes, chi-square test confirms equilibrium
B No, there is excess of homozygotes
C No, there is excess of heterozygotes
D Cannot determine without more information
Correct Answer:  B. No, there is excess of homozygotes
EXPLANATION

Total individuals = 1000. p = (200+300)/2000 = 0.25, q = 0.75. Expected: BB = 62.5, Bb = 375, bb = 562.5. Observed shows excess homozygotes, indicating inbreeding or population substructure.

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