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Q:

Lipids are insoluble in water because lipids are

A) Hydrophobic B) Zwitter ions
C) Hydrophylic D) Neutral
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hydrophobic

Explanation:

Lipids are soluble in solvents of low polarity, which simply means that lipids are soluble in nonpolar solvents. This solubility property is a result of the large nonpolar regions that are indicative of the lipid molecule.

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Which area best lends itself to the formation of fossils?

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A) near active volcano B) lake beds
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Area near active volcano or lake beds are best areas that lends itself to the formation of fossils.

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Q:

The study of Brain is called as

A) Neurology B) Nephrology
C) Phrenology D) Neurobiology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Phrenology

Explanation:

The study of Brain is called as Phrenology

 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.

Nephrology is the study of kidney.

Neurobiology or Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system

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Q:

The substance which makes natural rubber more strong and bouncy?

A) Chlorine B) Sulphur
C) Sponge D) Polythene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sulphur

Explanation:

Sulfur vulcanisation is a chemical process for converting natural rubber or related polymers into more durable materials by heating them with sulfur. By this they achieve improved elasticity, resilience, tensile strength, viscosity, hardness and weather resistance.

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Q:

An ecosystem consists of

A) all the plants and animals of an area B) producers, consumers, and decomposers in a particular locality
C) a living community and its environment D) carnivores and herbivores of an area
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a living community and its environment

Explanation:

A living community and its environment is what an ecosystem is.

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Q:

Study of teeth is called

A) Pedagogy B) Ornithology
C) Orthoepy D) Odontology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Odontology

Explanation:

The study or scientific study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth is called Odontology. The science that studies teeth and their surrounding tissues, especially the prevention and cure of their diseases is called Dentology.
 

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Q:

A grouping of stars that resembles a picture

A) Galaxy B) Asteroid
C) Constellation D) Milkyway
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Constellation

Explanation:

A grouping of stars that resembles a picture i.e, forms an imaginary outline or pattern typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, a god, or an inanimate object is called a constellation. The night sky is divided into 88 sections called constellations.

 

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Q:

Which of the following CANNOT be considered a single phase?

A) a heterogeneous mixture B) a pure solid
C) a pure liquid D) a homogeneous mixture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a heterogeneous mixture

Explanation:

A pure solid and a pure liquid are definitely a single phase because they are so united, or homogeneous. This leads to a homogeneous mixture also being a single phase.

 

Hence, the option that cannot be considered a single phase is A. a heterogeneous mixture.

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