Kerala 10th std Biology Chapter 1 Genetics of Life MCQs

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Below are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers, based on Chapter 1: Genetics of Life from the Kerala 10th Standard Biology Textbook. The questions cover key concepts, factual recall, and application-level scenarios to aid examination preparation. Each question includes four options, with the correct answer and a brief explanation.

Some example of MCQs from Biology  Chapter 1: Genetics of Life are: 

• What is a gene?
  

a) A protein molecule
b) A segment of DNA coding for a protein
c) A type of RNA
d) A chromosome pair
Answer: b) A segment of DNA coding for a protein
Explanation: Genes are DNA sequences that code for proteins, controlling traits.

• Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?
  

a) Cytoplasm
b) Ribosomes
c) Nucleus
d) Mitochondria
Answer: c) Nucleus
Explanation: Transcription, where mRNA is synthesized from DNA, occurs in the nucleus.

• Which RNA molecule delivers amino acids during translation?
  

a) mRNA
b) tRNA
c) rRNA
d) snRNA
Answer: b) tRNA
Explanation: tRNA transfers specific amino acids to ribosomes based on mRNA codons. 

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