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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

Explanation:

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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What Does BIOS Stand For

A) Backup Input Output System B) Battery Integrated Operating Setup
C) Basic Input Output System D) Better Integrated Operating System
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Basic Input Output System

Explanation:

BIOS in computers stands for Basic Input Output System.

 

BIOS is a set of computer instructions in firmware which control input and output operations.

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A constitutional monarchy provides what power to a monarch?

A) Absolute power over parliament B) Only power given in the constitution
C) Power for kings, not queens D) A divine right of kings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only power given in the constitution

Explanation:

A constitutional monarchy is a form of monarchical government established under a constitutional system which acknowledges an elected or hereditary monarch as head of state.

 

The monarchs in a constitutional monarchy had only the power that was allocated to them in the constitution of their land or republic.

 

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The areas where monthly rainfall during october to December ranges 10cm to 30cm fall in

A) East West of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh B) Kerala and Karnataka
C) Jammu and Kashmir D) Himachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) East West of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

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______________ is made up of smoke and fog.

 

A) Cloud B) Smog
C) Frost D) Haze
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Smog

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What is the systematic name of PbO?

A) Plumbic oxide B) Lead oxide
C) Lead(II) oxide D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lead(II) oxide

Explanation:

The systematic name for a chemical is the unique name given to it by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The IUPAC name can differ from a chemical compound's general name.

 

PbO is an ionic compound since it consists of a Lead as metal and Oxygen as nonmetal. The systematic name for PbO is Lead (II) oxide. Here we need to put the (II) since lead has more than one combining capacity.

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Select the synonym of

 

to defile

 

A) to esteem B) to besmirch
C) to elevate D) to sanctify
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to besmirch

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Lodi dynasty was founded by _____.

A) Bahlol Lodi B) Khizr Khan
C) Ibrahim Lodi D) Sikandar Lodi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bahlol Lodi

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