The pacemaker of the heart is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The pacemaker of the heart is the:
A. Sinoatrial node
B. Bundle of His
C. Atrioventricular node
D. Purkinje fibers
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The SA node, located in the right atrium, spontaneously generates electrical impulses, setting the heart rate. It is the natural pacemaker. The AV node delays the impulse before it reaches the ventricles.

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Question #1
Consider the following statements about the cell membrane:
1. It is composed of a phospholipid bilayer.
2. It is fully permeable.
3. Proteins are embedded in the membrane.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2, and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The cell membrane has a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins and is selectively permeable, not fully permeable. So 2 is incorrect.

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Consider statements about five kingdom classification: 1. Monera includes all prokaryotes. 2. Protista includes unicellular eukaryotes. 3. Fungi are photosynthetic autotrophs. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
R.H. Whittaker's five kingdom classification places all prokaryotic organisms in Kingdom Monera and unicellular eukaryotes in Kingdom Protista. Fungi are a distinct kingdom characterized by heterotrophic nutrition, primarily saprophytic or parasitic, and possess chitinous cell walls. They are not photosynthetic autotrophs. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct, while 3 is incorrect.

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Consider statements about microorganisms: 1. Bacteria can be beneficial or harmful. 2. Fungi are used in food production. 3. Viruses are living outside a host. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
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C. 1 and 2 only
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Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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