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With reference to Cannabis which is correct X,Y and Z?
Statement X: Flowers are attractive and produce scent.
Statement Y: Pollen grains are small, dry and light.
Statement Z: Cannabis is wind pollinated plant.

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  1. X and Y are wrong, Z is independent of X and Y

  2. X is wrong, Y is correct and Z is correct reason for Y

  3. X is correct, Y is wrong and Z is correct reason for X

  4. Both X and Y are correct, Z is correct reason for Y

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Cannabis is an annual herb which is indigenous to eastern Asia. Many hallucinogenic drugs like bhang, charas and marijuana are obtained from different parts of Cannabis plant. The flowers of Cannabis plant are wind pollinated so they have small, dry and light pollen grains which can be easily carried by the wind to the stigma of another flower. The flowers are not attractive and do not produce any scent because scented flowers are characteristics of insect pollinated plants.
Hence, statement X is wrong and both Y and Z are correct with Z being the correct reason for Y.
So, the correct answer is 'X is wrong, Y is correct and Z is correct reason for Y'.

Every time when the dosage of drug has to be increased to achieve the same kick, that initially occurred in response to a smaller dose, the condition is known as

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  1. Addiction

  2. Tolerance

  3. Withdrawal symptom

  4. Rebound effect

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Tolerance is the condition in which the body gets used to drugs due to drug addiction and the person's reaction to drugs get reduced. To get the same effect, body needs more dosage of drugs. This happens every time dosage is increased because after taking drugs regularly, at some point of time body gets used to the dosage and produce no reactions. There is uncontrolled craving for taking increased dosage of drugs when the person doesn't get desired effects with the present dose. 
So, the correct answer is 'Tolerance'.

In liver, alcohol is converted into a more toxic substance called

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  1. Acetaldehyde

  2. Formaldehyde

  3. Hydrogen cyanide

  4. Methane

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
In liver, alcohol is converted to acetaldehyde by the enzyme alcoholic dehydrogenase. Acetaldehyde is more toxic than alcohol and its accumulation can cause hangover symptoms in which unpleasant mental and physical experiences occur in body. It can alter various functions of liver by binding to different proteins. Formation of adduct of acetaldehyde affects activity of various enzymes. It may also cause dizziness and skin reactions too.
So, the correct answer is 'Acetaldehyde'.

The secondary metabolite obtained from Catharanthus roseus is

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  1. Vincristine

  2. Anthocyanin

  3. Menthol

  4. Nicotine.

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Correct Option: A

Consider the following plants.
a. Cannabis
b. Leucaena leucocephala
c. Morux albci
d. Cocos nucifera
Among these the one(s) which can be called multipurpose plant(s) would include.

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  1. $4$ alone

  2. $1, 2$ and $3$

  3. $1, 2$ and $4$

  4. $1, 2, 3$ and $4$

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Correct Option: A

Canabis sativa is the source of

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  1. Opium

  2. LSD

  3. Marijuana

  4. Cocaine

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cannabis sativa is a species of plant from the family cannabaceae. It is a psychoactive drug that can be used for medicinal or recreational purpose. So, the correct option is 'marijuana'.

The most specific indication in case of cirrhosis of liver cells is the increase in the level of which enzyme?

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  1. CoA

  2. SGPT

  3. LDH

  4. CPK

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or serum glutamate pyruvate aminotransferase (SGPT) is the enzyme produced by liver cells. It helps the body metabolize proteins. Cirrhosis is the disease in which normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue caused by alcohol and viral hepatitis B and C. If the liver is damaged as in cirrhosis, SGPT is released into the blood and this causes SGPT levels to increase.
Thus, the correct answer is option (B), 'SGPT'.

The tobacco protein induced arteriosclerotic disease is

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  1. Aneurysm

  2. Polyarteritis nodosa

  3. Thromboangiitis obliterans

  4. DVT

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Thromboangiitis obliterans, also called Buerger disease is a rare disease caused by small blood vessels that become inflamed and swollen. The blood vessels, then narrow or become completely blocked by the blood clots (Thrombosis). Blood vessels of the hand and feet are especially affected. This condition mostly affects young men, ages, 20-40, who are heavy smokers or chew tobacco.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A), 'Thromboangiitis obliterans'

The organ which is most affected by alcohol, is

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  1. Liver

  2. Cerebrum

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Heart

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The liver is the organ that is the most affected due to alcohol as the alcohol is processed in the liver and affects it adversely.

So the correct option is A.

Which cell organelle plays an important role in detroxification of many poisons and drugs in a cell ?

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  1. mitochondria

  2. vacuoles

  3. Iysosomes

  4. smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The endoplasmic reticulum functions as a cytoplasmic framework providing a surface for some of the biochemical activities of the for some of the biochemical activities of the cell. In the liver cells of vertegrates, smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SEF) plsys a crucial role in detoxifying many poisons and drugs.