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Why is DNA called the blueprint of life?

Answer

DNA is called the blueprint of life because it contains the instructions needed for an organism to grow, develop, survive and reproduce. DNA does this by controlling protein synthesis. Proteins do most of the work in cells, and are the basic unit of structure and function in the cells of organisms.

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Movement of cell against concentration gradient is called

A) active transport B) diffusion
C) osmosis D) passive transport
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) active transport

Explanation:

The only transport method that can move species against their concentration gradient i.e, from low to high concentration is called Active transport.

 

Facilitated diffusion only moves species down their concentration gradient i.e, from high to low concentration.

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Which best describes somatic mutations?

A) transmitted to progeny B) not transmitted to progeny
C) Can't be identified D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) transmitted to progeny

Explanation:

The best example for somatic mutation would be cancer, familial cancer (which transmits through gametes to the next generation) are not so common while sporadic cancer is seen the most where body cells of a particular area goes through mutations for a number of years and becomes cancerous, but it is not transmitted to next generation.

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Q:

The oval window is connected directly to which passageway?

A) scala tympani B) external auditory meatus
C) scala vestibuli D) pharyngotympanic tube
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) scala vestibuli

Explanation:

The oval window is connected directly to scala vestibuli.

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What does the central nervous system consists of?

A) Brain B) Spinal cord
C) Nerves D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

The central nervous system CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

It consists of two main components::

 1. The brain

 2. The spinal cord


The brain is the center of our thoughts, the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement. The brain can be divided into four main lobes: temporal, parietal, occipital and frontal.

 

The spinal cord serves as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

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When is cladistics more useful than linnaean taxonomy?

A) nomenclature B) classification
C) identification D) evolutionary relationship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) evolutionary relationship

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Q:

Artocarpus integra is the scientific name of ___________.

A) Guava B) Pineapple
C) Silver Oak D) Jack fruit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jack fruit

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Fat is completely digested in the

A) small intestine B) mouth
C) large intestine D) stomach
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) small intestine

Explanation:

Fat is completely digested in the small intestine of the body.

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