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What are the sides of the dna ladder made of

A) nitrates and sugars B) sugars and hydrates
C) sugars and phosphates D) phosphates and nitrates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sugars and phosphates

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DNA is a double-stranded molecule twisted into a helix. The shape of DNA is a double helix, which is like a twisted ladder. The sides of the ladder are made of alternating sugar and phosphate molecules. Deoxyribose, which is a pentose, and a phosphate group are the two molecules together form the two sides of the DNA. The rungs of the ladder are pairs of 4 types of nitrogen bases.

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Mount Everest is located between

 

A) China & India B) India & Nepal
C) China & Nepal D) India & Myanmar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) China & Nepal

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One of the following cannot be performed by animals

A) Respiration B) Photosynthesis
C) Reproduction D) Digestion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Photosynthesis

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The largest country in the western hemisphere, in the terms of population is _______

A) Canada B) The united States
C) Brazil D) Mexico
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The united States

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‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ aims to achieve an Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by which date?

 

A) 2 October, 2020 B) 2 October, 2018
C) 2 October, 2019 D) 2 October, 2022
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2 October, 2019

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Tides are primarily a result of the  ____ ?

A) Attraction of the Moon B) Farrel's law
C) Ocean Currents D) Earth's pressure system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Attraction of the Moon

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When were blue jeans invented?

A) 1900s B) 1850s
C) 1860s D) 1870s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1860s

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What prevents food from entering the windpipe?

A) Epiglottis B) Pharynx
C) Trachea D) Larynx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Epiglottis

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Epiglottis is that prevents food from entering the windpipe. 

It is a cartilageous flap that flaps opens and closes when swallowing. When you swallow, the epiglottis flattens backward to cover the entrance to your larynx and prevent food from entering the lungs and windpipe. The epiglottis returns to its usual position after swallowing.

 

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