CUET 2026 May 14 Shift 2 Biology Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

  • CUET 2026 Biology exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
  • As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

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Question 1:

Double fertilisation in angiosperms involves:

  • (A) One male gamete fusing with egg and another with synergid
  • (B) Two male gametes fusing with two eggs
  • (C) One male gamete fusing with egg and another with polar nuclei
  • (D) Fusion of antipodals with synergids

Question 2:

RNA interference (RNAi) is a method used to:

  • (A) Increase protein synthesis
  • (B) Silence the expression of specific genes
  • (C) Stimulate DNA replication
  • (D) Enhance mutation rate

Question 3:

Which of the following statements correctly explains Mendel's law of dominance?

  • (A) Both alleles express equally in F\(_1\) generation
  • (B) Dominant allele suppresses the expression of recessive allele in heterozygous condition
  • (C) Recessive allele always disappears permanently
  • (D) Traits blend together in offspring

Question 4:

Ribozymes are:

  • (A) DNA molecules with catalytic activity
  • (B) Protein enzymes involved in transcription
  • (C) RNA molecules having catalytic activity
  • (D) Lipids involved in protein synthesis

Question 5:

In the Hershey and Chase experiment, radioactive phosphorus ((\(^{32}\)P)) was used to label:

  • (A) Protein coat of bacteriophage
  • (B) RNA of bacteriophage
  • (C) DNA of bacteriophage
  • (D) Bacterial cell wall

Question 6:

India possesses nearly what percentage of the world's biodiversity?

  • (A) 8%
  • (B) 2.4%
  • (C) 10.2%
  • (D) 15.5%

Question 7:

Which organic molecules were formed in the Miller-Urey experiment?

  • (A) Nucleotides
  • (B) Amino acids
  • (C) Polysaccharides
  • (D) Vitamins

Question 8:

Klinefelter's syndrome is generally characterised by:

  • (A) XO chromosomes in females
  • (B) XXY chromosomes in males
  • (C) Trisomy of chromosome 21
  • (D) Absence of one autosome

Question 9:

Match the following microorganism with the product formed:

Microorganism Product
A. Monascus purpureus 1. Cyclosporin A
B. Trichoderma polysporum 2. Statins

Choose the correct option:

  • (A) A−1, B-2
  • (B) A-2, B-1
  • (C) A-1, B-1
  • (D) A-2, B-2

Question 10:

Which phase of the menstrual cycle is also known as the proliferative phase?

  • (A) Menstrual phase
  • (B) Secretory phase
  • (C) Follicular phase
  • (D) Ovulatory phase

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter Details
Exam Name Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 60 minutes per test
Total Sections 3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test 50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks 250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices 5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)

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