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Q:

Oxygen crosses a plasma membrane by

A) Osmosis B) Evaporation
C) Concatenation D) Diffusion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Osmosis

Explanation:

Oxygen crosses a plasma membrane by Osmosis.

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Which part of the brain is responsible for consciousness?

A) Brain stem B) Cerebrum
C) Cerebellum D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cerebrum

Explanation:

The brain has three main parts the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem. As cerebrum is the largest part of the brain it is divided into two hemispheres i.e, right and left. It performs many functions like vision, hearing, touch, learning, consciousness, emotions, etc...

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Q:

Which phrase best describes rough ER?

A) studded with ribosomes B) fewer solutes than the cell
C) stored in the central vacuole D) protected by vesicles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) studded with ribosomes

Explanation:
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Which of the following leads to the production of urea?

A) Synthesis of protein from amino acids B) Oxidation of glucose
C) Degradation of amino acids D) Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Degradation of amino acids

Explanation:

Urea is a by product of amino acid catabolism, Which occurs in the liver. The nitrogen in the  amino acid becomes converted to ammonia and this is further converted by the liver into urea

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Q:

Which best describes a gene?

A) a segment of chromosomal DNA B) tightly coiled strands of DNA
C) different allele forms of a trait D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a segment of chromosomal DNA

Explanation:

Gene is a hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism.

In short it is a piece or segment of chromosome.

 

Genes undergo mutation when their DNA sequence changes. 

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What is the correct order for Respiration?

A) Election transport chain – Krebs’ cycle – glycolysis B) Glycolysis – Krebs’ cycle – electron transport chain
C) Glycolysis – electron transport chain – Krebs’ cycle D) The Krebs’ cycle - electron transport chain - glycolysis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Glycolysis – Krebs’ cycle – electron transport chain

Explanation:

Cellular respiration can be broken down into three main steps:

1. Glycolysis,

2. The Kreb's cycle (The citric acid cycle), and

3. Electron Transport Chain.

 

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Q:

During the process of protein synthesis, each trna carries one

A) amino acid B) nucleotide
C) fatty acid D) nucleic acis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) amino acid

Explanation:

During protein synthesis process, each tRNA carries one aminoacid for protein synthesis to the ribosomes.

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Q:

Salts and sugars work to preserve foods by creating a

A) Hypertonic environment B) Lower pH
C) Depletion of nutrients D) Lower osmotic pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hypertonic environment

Explanation:

Salts and sugars work to preserve foods by creating a Hypertonic environment.

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