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Google and NASA have joined hands to identify which two new planets around Kepler 90?

 

A) Kepler 80i, kepler 90g B) Kepler 90g, kepler 80g
C) Kepler 80g, kepler 90i D) Kepler 82i, kepler 90g

Answer:   C) Kepler 80g, kepler 90i



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Study of fishes is called

A) Amphiology B) Phylumology
C) Zoology D) Ichthyology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ichthyology

Explanation:

Ichthyology is the branch of biology devoted to the study of fish.

 

It is also known as Fish science which includes bony fishes (Osteichthyes), cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes), and jawless fish (Agnatha).

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The longest period of prenatal development is the

A) Germinal period B) Fetal period
C) Embryonic period D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fetal period

Explanation:

The third and longest period of prenatal development, extending from the ninth week until birth is Fetal period.

 

The process of prenatal development occurs in three main stages. The first two weeks after conception are known as the germinal stage, the third through the eighth week are known as the embryonic period, and the time from the ninth week until birth is known as the fetal period.

 

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Q:

Which of the following foods does not support bacterial growth?

A) Raw carrots B) Sauted onions
C) Refried beans D) Cooked rice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Raw carrots

Explanation:

Cooked food create an enabling environment for bacteria to grow because of their moisture content & of the normal temperature of the food. 

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Raw food does not offer suitable conditions for bacteria growth. 

 

Hence, from the given options raw carrots does not support bacterial growth.

 

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Which of the following is the primary purpose of the DSM?

A) Understanding the causes of mental disorders B) Placement of mental disorders in appropriate cultural context
C) Diagnosis of mental disorders D) Selection of appropriate psychological therapies for mental disorders
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diagnosis of mental disorders

Explanation:

The DSM is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Its primary pupose is to help the mental health professionals like psychiartists, psycologists, etc... to treat mental illnesses. The DSM is published by the APA, American Psychiatric Association.

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Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise?

A) Blood flow to the kidneys increases. B) capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood.
C) The skin will be cold and clammy. D) Blood will be diverted to the digestive organs.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood.

Explanation:

During vigorous exercise capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood.

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Q:

Pollination by wind is called

A) Hydrophily B) Entomophily
C) Anemophily D) Zoophily
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Anemophily

Explanation:

Pollination by wind is called Anemophily or Wind pollination. The process of the transfer of pollen from one individual plant to another, whereby the pollen is carried by air currents is called Anemophily.

 

Almost all gymnosperms (Non-flowering plants) are anemophilous, as are many plants in the order Poales, including grasses, sedges and rushes.

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Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance? 

A) Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories. B) Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy.
C) Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits. D) Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories.

Explanation:

The given statement option A) is False regarding energy balance.
It should be "Inactive people use less energy so they should consume fewer calories."

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Plants synthesis protein from

A) amino acids B) starch
C) fatty acids D) sugar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) amino acids

Explanation:

We know that, proteins are polymers of amino acids. So, plants are also used to synthesise protein from amino acids. Hence, plants synthesis protein from amino acids in the presence of ATP by specific synthetases.

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