The scientist who discovered the concept of 'natural killer' cells was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who discovered the concept of 'natural killer' cells was:
A. Peter Doherty
B. Rolf Kiessling
C. Rolf Zinkernagel
D. Macfarlane Burnet
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Natural killer (NK) cells were discovered in the 1970s by Rolf Kiessling and others. They are part of innate immunity, killing virus-infected and tumor cells.

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Consider statements about human physiology: 1. The stomach digests proteins. 2. The small intestine absorbs nutrients. 3. The large intestine absorbs water. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The stomach secretes gastric juice containing hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsin, which initiates the digestion of proteins into smaller peptides. The small intestine is the primary site for the final digestion of food and the absorption of most nutrients (amino acids, simple sugars, fatty acids, vitamins) into the bloodstream through its villi. The large intestine (colon) primarily absorbs water, electrolytes, and some vitamins produced by gut bacteria, forming solid feces. All statements are correct.

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The 'Emerson enhancement effect' demonstrated that photosynthesis is more efficient when:
A. Plants are exposed to only red light
B. Plants are kept in complete darkness
C. Plants are exposed to only far-red light
D. Plants are exposed to both red and far-red light simultaneously

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Emerson enhancement effect, discovered by Robert Emerson in 1957, provided crucial evidence for the existence of two distinct photosystems (PSI and PSII) in photosynthesis. He observed that the rate of photosynthesis (measured by oxygen evolution) under far-red light (>680 nm) alone was very low. However, when far-red light was combined with shorter wavelength red light (

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The branch of biology concerned with the study of tissues is:
A. Anatomy
B. Histology
C. Cytology
D. Morphology

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Histology is the microscopic study of tissues—groups of cells with similar structure and function. Cytology deals with cells, anatomy with gross body structures, morphology with form and external features. Histological techniques involve staining and microscopy to examine tissue architecture in health and disease.

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