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Home/PYQs/General Science & Technology/Biology - Cell Structure

Biology - Cell Structure — UPSC Previous Year Questions

18 previous year questions • General Science & Technology • 1995–2020

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UPSC 1998

The complete conversion of glucose, in the presence of oxygen, into carbon dioxide and water with release of energy is called

Practice 18 UPSC previous year questions on Biology - Cell Structure from General Science & Technology. These questions span from 1995 to 2020, covering key concepts frequently tested in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept.

Year-wise Distribution

2020: 1 Q2013: 2 Qs2012: 1 Q2005: 2 Qs2001: 5 Qs2000: 1 Q1998: 2 Qs1997: 1 Q1996: 1 Q1995: 2 Qs

Sample Questions

  1. The complete conversion of glucose, in the presence of oxygen, into carbon dioxide and water with release of energy is called(UPSC 1998)
  2. Assertion (A): Amoeba reproduces by fission. Reason (R): All unicellular organisms reproduce by asexual methods.(UPSC 2005)
  3. The Nobel Prize for deciphering the language of bee was awarded to:(UPSC 1995)
  4. Canola refers to certain varieties of(UPSC 2000)
  5. Match List-I (Physiological processes) with List-II (Cell organelles) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I: A. Photosynthesis B. Mineral uptake C. Respiration D. Protein synthesis | List-II: 1. Plasma membrane 2. Chloroplast 3. Mitochondria 4. Ribosomes(UPSC 1996)