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RRB Pharmacist Online Quiz Based on 2015 Exam Paper

RRB Pharmacist Online Quiz

Are you preparing for the RRB Pharmacist exam and looking for a way to sharpen your knowledge? Taking an online quiz based on past exam papers is one of the best ways to enhance your understanding and get a feel for the real exam scenario. Here, we present an online quiz concept based on the RRB Pharmacist 2015 exam paper. This quiz will cover essential topics and provide explanations, helping you master the subject matter and improve your chances of success.

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RRB Pharmacist Quiz Based on 2015 Exam Paper

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1. Histamine is released from

a) Eosinophils

b) Basophils

c) Platelets

d) Neutrophils

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2. Kieselguhr can be used as a

a) Binder

b) Disintegrant

c) Filter-aid

d) Glidant

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3. The following is an example of physiological antagonism

a) D-tubocurarine and neostigmine

b) Barium chloride and papaverine

c) Noradrenaline and phentolamine

d) Histamine and adrenaline

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4. Which of the following glands controls the development of sex organs in humans?

a) Thyroid

b) Adrenal

c) Pituitary

d) Pancreas

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5. Duodenum is situated

a) At the uppermost part of the small intestine

b) Near the lungs

c) At the tail end of the intestine

d) In the brain

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6. The hormone responsible for the secretion of milk in mothers is

a) Lactogenic hormone

b) Adrenalin

c) Luteinizing hormone

d) ACTH

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7. This drug is preferred for induction of labour

a) Ergometrine

b) Prostaglandin E1

c) Prolactin

d) Oxytocin

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8. This organism is a common cause of hospital-acquired infections

a) Entamoeba histolytic

b) Pseudomonas aeruginosa

c) Chlamydia trachomatis

d) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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9. This drug exhibits tachyphylaxis

a) Neostigmine

b) Ephedrine

c) Thyroxine

d) Methadone

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10. The total number of bones in the human skull are

a) 30

b) 12

c) 32

d) 8

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11. Production of no urine is termed as

a) Anurea

b) Polyurea

c) Oligourea

d) Glycosurea

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12. Which of the following has the smallest egg?

a) Pigeon

b) Humming bird

c) Ostrich

d) Homo sapiens

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13. About _______ of the total calcium present in the human body is in the blood

a) 70%

b) 1%

c) 99%

d) 5%

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14. An enzyme that works in an acidic medium

a) Trypsin

b) Maltose

c) Pepsin

d) Ptyalin

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15. The heart is covered by a membrane called

a) Pericardium

b) Dermis

c) Epicardium

d) Epidermis

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16. Membrane filters used for sterile filtration are rated as

a) None of the above

b) 0.22 to 0.45 microns

c) 0.5 to 0.75 microns

d) 1 to 10 microns

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17. TQM stands for

a) Total Quantity Management

b) None of above

c) Total Quality Management

d) Total Qualification Management

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18. The property that differentiates cardiac muscle from smooth muscle is

a) Excitability

b) Spontaneous contractility

c) Involuntary in nature

d) Automaticity and rhythmicity

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19. This drug is useful in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant malaria

a) Primaquine

b) Artemisin

c) Pyrimethamine

d) Amodiaquine

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20. The drug of choice for the treatment of anaerobes is

a) Nitrofurantoin

b) Ciprofloxacin

c) Gentamycin

d) Metronidazole

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21. Which of the following, when taken by pregnant women, is found to be the cause of deformed children?

a) Thalidomide

b) Xylidine

c) Glycerol

d) None of these

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22. What is the main function of insulin in the human body?

a) To control the level of sugar in the body

b) To check the level of iodine in the body

c) To maintain blood pressure

d) To help in digestion of food

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23. The largest cell in the human body is

a) Muscle cell

b) Liver cell

c) Nerve cell

d) Kidney cell

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24. An opacifier used in hard gelatin capsules is

a) Titanium dioxide

b) Gelatin

c) Propylparaben

d) Mineral oil

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25. Cornea is a part of which of the following organs of the human body?

a) Heart

b) Nose

c) Eye

d) Ear

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26. In obstructive jaundice disease, urinary bilirubin is

a) Present in small amounts

b) Increased

c) Usually present

d) Absent

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27. The main function of the cerebellum is

a) Regulation of movements of involuntary muscles

b) Temperature regulation

c) Storage of memory

d) Regulation of respiration

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28. Which of the following statements is true for planktons?

a) They live on the bottom of lakes

b) They live on the surface of lake water

c) They live in the water column

d) They live on the plants growing in water

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29. Which of the following vitamins is associated with the synthesis of coagulation factors?

a) Vitamin K

b) Vitamin C

c) Vitamin E

d) Vitamin A

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30. This structure plays an important role in the chemical control of breathing

a) Pons

b) Hypothalamus

c) Diaphragmatic stretch receptors

d) Carotid body

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31. The diploid number of chromosomes in the human body is

a) 46

b) 40

c) 24

d) 48

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32. A human sperm may contain?

(1) X-chromosome

(2) Y-chromosome

(3) XY-chromosome

a) 1 only

b) 1,2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 only

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33. Element that is not found in blood is

a) Iron

b) Magnesium

c) Chromium

d) Copper

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34. The hardness of water is primarily due to

a) Iron

b) Zinc

c) Sodium

d) Calcium

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35. Which of the following activities is suppressed by the presence of auxins in plants?

a) Root initiation

b) Cell division

c) Growth of lateral buds

d) Development of fleshy fruits

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36. The leading cause of death in an obese person is

a) Heart disease

b) Diabetes mellitus

c) Cerebral haemorrhage

d) Hypertension

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37. Somatostatin is secreted by _____ cells of the pancreas

a) Delta

b) Gamma

c) Beta

d) Alpha

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38. This H1 antagonist does not produce sedation

a) Promethazine

b) Chlorpheniramine

c) Pheniramine maleate

d) Cetirizine

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39. Oxygen is transported to every cell of the human body by

a) Red blood cells

b) White blood cells

c) Hormones

d) Blood platelets

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40. Beta-lactam antibiotic is

a) Bacitracin

b) Tetracycline

c) Amoxicillin

d) Thiamphenicol

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41. This is the most suitable anticoagulant for the preservation of blood for transfusion

a) Heparin

b) Oxalic acid

c) Sodium citrate

d) Sodium fluoride

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42. The population of which of the following is the maximum on Earth?

a) Birds

b) Beetles

c) Reptiles

d) Fishes

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43. The emergency box in a hospital contains life-saving drugs such as

a) Adrenalin

b) Gelusil

c) Tincture iodine

d) Aspirin

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44. The normal temperature of the human body is

a) 96.4 F

b) 98 F

c) 98.4 F

d) 90 F

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45. Which bond is present in the primary structure of protein?

a) lonic bond

b) Peptide bond

c) Ester bond

d) Disulfide bond

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46. Phenylketonuria is an example of an inborn error of metabolism. This refers to

a) Atrophy of endocrine glands

b) Non-disjunction

c) Inherited lack of an enzyme

d) Hormonal overproduction

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47. Which of the following is not a bone in the human body?

a) Pericardium

b) Tibia

c) Sternum

d) Humerus

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48. What is the "Funny Bone"?

a) A blood vessel

b) A muscle

c) A nerve

d) A bone

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49. The blood pressure is the pressure of blood in

a) Ventricles

b) Arteries

c) Veins

d) Auricles

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50. Rennin and lactase, the enzymes required to digest milk, disappear in the human body by the age of

a) Five

b) Three

c) Two

d) Eight

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51. Consider the following statements regarding blood pressure:

It is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of any vessel
It decreases in the arteries as the distance from the heart increases
It is lower in the capillaries than arteries
It is usually lower in women than in men.

Of these, the correct ones are

a) 1, 2and 3

b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1 and 4

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52. The pituitary gland is present

a) Above the brain

b) Below the brain

c) Inside the brain

d) Now here near the brain

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53. Which of the following is an epidemic disease?

a) Plague

b) Malaria

c) Tuberculosis

d) AIDS

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54. The neurotransmitter released from pre-ganglionic sympathetic nerve fibres

a) Dopamine

b) Acetylcholine

c) Epinephrine

d) Norepinephrine

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55. Cyanocobalamin is used in the treatment of

a) Inflammation

b) Megaloblastic anaemic

c) Viral fever

d) Cancer

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56. The Phylum Chordata is characterised by the presence of

a) None of these

b) Spinal cord

c) Nerve chord

d) Notochord

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57. This antibiotic is used for the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy

a) Rifampicin

b) Neomycin

c) Ciprofloxacin

d) Bacitracin

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58. Histones are

a) Basic proteins

b) Enzymes

c) Carbohydrates

d) Lipids

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59. Chewable tablets do not contain

a) Flavour

b) Disintegrant

c) Diluent

d) Sweetening agent

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60. An alkaloid used as a local anesthetic is

a) Cocaine

b) Lignocaine

c) Benzocaine

d) Procaine

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61. The blood pressure values of four persons are given below:

Mrs. X - 90/60
Mr. X - 160/120
Mr. Y - 120/80
Mrs. Y - 140/100

Who among the following has normal blood pressure?

a) Mr. X

b) Mrs. Y

c) Mrs. X

d) Mr. Y

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62. Veins differ from arteries in having

a) Strong walls

b) Narrower lumen

c) Thinner walls

d) Valves to control the direction of flow

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63. The head of hospital pharmacy should be a

a) Graduate in analytical chemistry

b) Post-graduate in pharmacy

c) Diploma in pharmacy

d) Post-graduate in science

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64. Occuserts are used to deliver a drug in

a) Ear

b) Eye

c) Gastrointestinal tract

d) Nose

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65. Which of the following is not a bone in the legs of the human body?

a) Fibula

b) Radius

c) Femur

d) Tibia

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66. In Ayurvedic liquid preparation, arkayantra is used for

a) Distillation

b) Size reduction

c) None of above

d) Size separation

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67. Solvents used in the extraction process are called as

a) Marc

b) Menstrum

c) All of these

d) Extract

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68. In the preparation of powders, starch is used as a

a) Disintegrant

b) Filler

c) Binder

d) Lubricant

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69. Give the composition of Bactrim

a) Sulphadimidine and trimethoprim

b) Sulphadiazine and methotrexate

c) Sulphamethoxazole and theophylline

d) Sulphamethoxazole and trimethoprim

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70. Excessive doses of the following vitamin may be harmful

a) Thiamine

b) Ascorbic acid

c) Pyridoxine

d) Vitamin A

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71. Which of the following is not a vestigial organ?

a) Molar tooth

b) Centriole

c) Appendix

d) Diaphragm

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72. In what ratio should Tween 80 (HLB-16) and Span 20 (HLB-4) be mixed to prepare a blend with HLB 7.0?

a) 3:1

b) 4:1

c) 1:3

d) 7:16

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73. The tablets of tetracycline should be manufactured as per the conditions specified in schedule

a) C1

b) C

c) F

d) X

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74. Which of the following components of blood protects human beings from infection?

a) Blood Platelets

b) Haemoglobin

c) White Blood Corpuscles

d) Plasma

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75. Poison glands of snakes are homologous to

a) Sebaceous glands of mammals

b) Salivary glands of vertebrates

c) Electric organs of fishes

d) Stings of rays

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76. The gland, which in relation to body size is largest at birth and then gradually shrinks after puberty, is

a) Thyroid

b) Pituitary

c) Adrenal

d) Thymus

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77. Bile juice is secreted by

a) Spleen

b) Gallbladder

c) Pancreas

d) Liver

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78. Pancreas secretes hormones that help in

a) Blood clotting

b) Keeping sugar balance in body

c) Production of antibodies

d) Growth of body

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79. SA node of the mammalian heart is known as

a) Autoregulator

b) Time controller

c) Pace-maker

d) Beat regulator

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80. Bleeding from an artery is characterized by which of the following?

(1) Blood is red

(2) Blood is purple

(3) Bleeding is continuous

(4) Bleeding is intermittent

a) 2 and 4

b) 1 and3

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 4

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81. Which distribution system is used in a hospital to save time, minimize loss of partially used drugs, and enable the pharmacist to counsel patients?

a) Complete floor stock system

b) Unit dose system

c) Individual prescription order system

d) None of the above

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82. Which of the following organs is used in the purification of blood in the human body?

a) Kidney

b) Lungs

c) Liver

d) Spleen

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83. Insects form the largest class of animals living on land and sea. They are grouped into

a) 26 orders

b) 29 orders

c) 22 orders

d) 32 orders

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84. What is the correct sequence of events in a heart attack?

[1] Narrowing of the inner orifice of the vessel

[2] Plaque from fibrous tissue and high cholesterol

[3] Inadequate supply of blood and oxygen

[4] Clots of blood carried into the coronary arteries

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 4, 2, 1, 3

c) 2, 4, 1, 3

d) 2, 3, 1, 4

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85. As in the arms and legs, blood flows against gravity and is prevented from flowing back by

a) Valves

b) The extremely low pressure of venous blood

c) Movements in the surrounding muscles

d) The narrowing down of the lumen of veins by the contraction of the muscle layer comprising their walls

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86. In the case of a Test-tube baby

a) Fertilisation takes place inside the test tube

b) Unfertilised egg develops inside the test tube

c) Fertilisation takes place outside the mother body

d) Development of the baby takes place inside the test tube

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87. Phenytoin sodium produces the following characteristic adverse effect

a) Insomnia

b) Lupus erythematosus

c) Gingival hyperplasia

d) Retinopathy

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88. If a person can see an object clearly when it is placed at a distance of about 25 cm away from him, he is suffering from

a) None of these

b) Hypermetropia

c) Astigmatism

d) Myopia

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89. Which of the following bone articulations forms the gliding joint?

a) Skull & neck vertebrae

b) Humerus and radius

c) Carpals

d) Hip girdle and femur

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90. An example of natural hydrocolloid is

a) Lactose

b) Cellulose

c) Precipitated chalk

d) Pectin

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91. Scratching eases itching because

a) It suppresses the production of enzymes which cause itching

b) It stimulates certain nerves which direct the brain to increase the production of antihistaminic chemicals.

c) It removes the outer dust in the skin

d) It kills germs

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92. Lichens are formed due to the symbiotic association of

a) Moss and fungi

b) Bacteria and fungi

c) None of these

d) Algae and fungi

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93. This drug produces active mydriasis when instilled in the eye

a) Cyclopentolate

b) Tropicamide

c) Atropine

d) Ephedrine

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94. Identical twins arise when two

a) Sperms develop independently

b) Gametes develop independently

c) Cells develop independently from the same zygote

d) Ova develop independently

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95. Barfoed solution is not reduced by

a) Ribose

b) Glucose

c) Sucrose

d) Mannose

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96. "Let likes be treated by likes" is the basic principle of which system of medicine?

a) Siddha

b) Unani Tibb

c) Homoeopathy

d) Ayurvedic

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97. This is an example of gram-negative bacteria

a) Corynebacterium diphtheria

b) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

c) Salmonella typhi

d) Diplococcus pneumonia

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98. The manpower trained in pharmacy varies with the size of the hospital; if a hospital has 200 beds, the number of pharmacists required are

a) 8

b) 9

c) 7

d) 6

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99. Man cannot digest cellulose whereas cows can because

a) They have efficient grinding molars

b) They have a many-chambered stomach

c) Their gut contains bacteria capable of digesting cellulose

d) They produce an enzyme cellulase which can digest cellulose

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100. This sulphonamide is used locally for the treatment of burns

a) Sulphadiazine

b) Silver sulphadiazine

c) Sulphasalazine

d) Sulfacetamide

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