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The process of copying genetic information from one strand of DNA into RNA is termed as

A) translation B) transcription
C) replication D) mutation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) transcription

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The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as transcription. In transcription, only a segment of DNA and only one of the strands is copied into RNA. This necessitates defining the boundaries that would demarcate the region and the strand of DNA that would be transcribed.

 

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Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the

A) small intestine B) liver
C) large intestine D) abdomen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) liver

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Identify a type of asexual reproduction which involves reproduction through parts of a plant such as roots, stem and leaves?

A) Budding B) Vegetative propagation
C) Fragmentation D) Fission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Budding

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Which type of epithelial tissue forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands, where it provides mechanical support?

A) Simple squamous epithelial B) Stratified squamous epithelial
C) Ciliated columnar epithelial D) Cuboidal epithelial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cuboidal epithelial

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_____ are a group of chemicals that influence cell division and shoot formation.

A) Cytokinins B) Gibberellins
C) Domins D) Auxins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cytokinins

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Identify an example of a connective tissue in humans.

A) Fibres B) Bone
C) Muscles D) Cell
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bone

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Where do plants synthesize protein from?

A) Fatty Acids B) Sugar
C) Amino Acids D) Starch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Amino Acids

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What is the type of asexual reproduction in Amoeba?

A) Spore formation B) Binary fission
C) Vegetative propagation D) Budding
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Binary fission

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