Apical ectodermal ridge induction is essential tetrapod limb development. Which of the following is NOT essential for the formation of a functional limb? (1) Tbx genes and Wnt (2) Androsterone […]
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CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on EXTENSION OF MENDELIAN PRINCIPLES (62)
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Impact of Dominant Negative FGF Receptor Overexpression on Amphibian Development: Consequences for Trunk and Tail Formation
Over-expression of a dominant negative FGF receptor during amphibian development would prevent formation of (1) trunk and tail (2) head and trunks. (3) trunk and fore limbs. (4) head and […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Development Biology
Key Genetic Factors in Mouse Limb Development: Functional Roles of Tbx5, Tbx4, Islet1, and Pitx1
In mice, the gene encoding Tbx5 is transcribed in limb fields of the forelimbs, while the genes encoding lslet1, Tbx4 and Pitx1 are expressed in presumptive hind limbs. Following statements […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Development Biology
The Roles of Tbx4, Tbx5, Islet1, and Pitx1 in Mouse Limb Development: Distinguishing Forelimb and Hindlimb Gene Expression
Which one of the following statements regarding limb development in mice is true? (1) The gene encoding Tbx5 is transcribed in the limb fields of the hindlimbs. (2) The gene […]
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Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) as the Key Determinant of Anterior-Posterior Limb Axis Patterning and Dorsal-Ventral Nerve Plate Formation
Anterior-posterior limb axis and dorsal ventral nerve plate is determined by (1) Bicoid (2) Sonic hedgehog (3) Pax3 (4) Cactus The patterning of the anterior-posterior (thumb-to-little finger) axis of the […]
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Tetrapod Limb Bud Specification: The Integrated Role of Hox Genes and Retinoic Acid
The limb bud of a tetrapod is specified by (1) Hox genes only (2) retinoic acid only (3) both Hox genes and retinoic acid (4) fibroblast growth factor The formation […]
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Mechanisms of Lens Regeneration in Amphibians: Dedifferentiation and Transdifferentiation of Iris Cells
In Amphibians, when due to some injury, the eye lens is damaged, the fully differentiated iris cells can regenerate the lens. It is achieved through the possible processes: A. Iris […]
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FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC): The Key Repressor Gene Responsible for Vernalization Requirement in Arabidopsis
69. The flowering repressor gene that is responsible for the vernalization requirement in Arabidopsis is: (1) CONSTANS (CO) (2) FLOWERING LOCUS D (FD) (3) FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) (4) FLOWERING […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Basic Concepts of Development
Key Proteins and Their Functions in Floral Induction: Correct Matching in Arabidopsis thaliana
Given below are the list of proteins (Column X) and their functions (Column Y) during floral induction. Which one of the following options represents the correct match between column X […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Basic Concepts of Development
Understanding Floral Organ Development in Angiosperms: Correcting Common Misconceptions
In most angiosperms, flowers have a perianth that consists of whorls of organs. Select the statement that is INCORRECT about the floral organs in angiosperms. (1) All petals are not […]
