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Q:

What is the shortest phase of the cell cycle?

A) M B) G1
C) S D) G2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) M

Explanation:

Longest and shortest phases Of cell cycle:

Shortest Phase - M phase or Mitotic phase.

Longest phase - G1 phase of the Interphase

Longest and shortest phases During Mitosis:

Longest Phase - Prophase

Shortest Phase - Anaphase

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Which of the following vitamin helps in clotting of blood?

A) Vitamin K B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin B1 D) Vitamin B2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vitamin K

Explanation:

Vitamin K helps in clotting of blood. It is used by the body to help blood clot.

 

Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin).

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Branch of agriculture concerned with the production of crops

A) Agrotology B) Agronomy
C) Agrostology D) Anthropology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Agronomy

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched? 

A) Hooke - cell theory B) van Leeuwenhoek - germ theory
C) Lister - aseptic surgery D) Jenner - vaccines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) van Leeuwenhoek - germ theory

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Shedding of leaves and fruits is due to the presence of hormone named

A) Indole - acetic acid B) Naphthalene acetic acid
C) Gibberellins D) Abscisic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Abscisic acid

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Lathyrism is caused by excess consumption of.......

A) Khesari Dal B) Mustard oil
C) Mushrooms D) Polished rice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Khesari Dal

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Monocarpic plants are those that produce fruits ...............during the life of the plant

A) once B) thrice
C) many times D) twice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) once

Explanation:

Plants are of different types. Some grow well and then produce fruits before they die. In other words they fruit only once in their life. Such plants are said to be monocarpic. Other plants produce fruits every season. These are called polycarpic plants.

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In which of the following mammals estrous cycle is absent ?

A) Rabbit B) Horse
C) Cow D) Monkey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Monkey

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