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Q:

Which of the following is not a macronutrient?

A) Carbohydrates B) Calcium
C) Chlorine D) Proteins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chlorine

Explanation:

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts are called Macronutrients.

 

There are three macronutrients required by humans:

1. carbohydrates (sugar),

2. lipids (fats), and

3. proteins.

 

Each of these macronutrients provides energy in the form of calories.

 

Some other macronutrients are: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na).

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Q:

Speed of laser printer is measured in

A) PPM B) CPM
C) LPM D) DPI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PPM

Explanation:

Now a days, printers we are using are called as laser printers. The speed of a laser printer is measured in PPM i.e, Pages Per Minute

 

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Laser printing is an electrostatic digital printing process. It produces high-quality text and graphics by repeatedly passing a laser beam back and forth over a negatively charged cylinder called a "drum" to define a differentially charged image.

 

Compared to inkjet printers which use ink for printing laser printers are more expensive as they use toner which lasts for long.

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What is the measurement at remote distances by means of a radio -link from the object to the ground called?

Answer

Telemetry

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Q:

'Pencillin' which is used as an antibiotic is obtained from 

A) Bacteria B) Fungi
C) Algae D) Lichens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fungi

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Q:

Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are classified as

A) Macromolecules B) Biomolecules
C) Macronutrients D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Carbohydrates, together with lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, are one of the four major classes of biologically essential organic molecules found in all living organisms. They not only provide energy for vital metabolic reactions but also supply the building materials for normal structure, growth and repair. Your body needs relatively large quantities of carbohydrates, fats and protein for optimal function, hence their classification as macronutrients.

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Q:

Glucose is stored in the human body as

A) Sucrose B) Glycogen
C) Cellulose D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Glycogen

Explanation:

Glucose stored in the form of glycogen in human bodies in the liver and muscles. Excess glycogen is stored as fat cells as liver can store a limited amount of glucose as glycogen.

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Q:

Nobel Prize is established in  ?

A) 1931 B) 1911
C) 1901 D) 1951
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1901

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Q:

Which planet rotates clockwise?

A) Uranus B) Saturn
C) Venus D) Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Venus

Explanation:

Venus is the only planet that rotates in clockwise where all other planets in the solar system rotates in anti - clockwise direction.

 

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