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Q:

Photosynthesis contributes to plant growth by

A) taking in carbon dioxide and making carbohydrates (sugars) B) converting sugar to oxygen and water
C) taking in oxygen and making wood D) synthesizing carbon dioxide and making cellulose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) taking in carbon dioxide and making carbohydrates (sugars)

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel the organisms activities.

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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:

A sheet or web supported by a metal frame is

A) Trampoline B) Gasoline
C) Colin D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Trampoline

Explanation:

A trampoline is a sheet or web supported by springs in a metal frame and is used as spring board.

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Q:

What gas makes up most of the atmosphere?

A) Oxygen B) Helium
C) Nitrogen D) Carbondioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nitrogen

Explanation:

Our atmosphere is made up of

78% Nitrogen,

21% Oxygen and

1% all other gases like argon, carbon dioxide, neon, and helium.

 

So, Nitrogen makes up the majority of our atmosphere.

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Q:

What is the study of flags called

A) Vexillology B) Vexillography
C) Vexology D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vexillology

Explanation:

The study of flags is called Vexillology and the art of flag design is called as Vexillography. The man who studies flags is called as Vexillologist.

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Q:

The wrist is what to the hand?

A) Deep B) Proximal
C) Lateral D) Superior
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Proximal

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Q:

Who synthesized the first wholly artificial gene?

A) Har Gobind Khorana B) Alexander Markham
C) Herbert Boyer D) J.J. Thompson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Har Gobind Khorana

Explanation:

The first wholly artificial gene was synthesized by Har Gobind Khorana.

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Q:

In the biosphere living beings are inter-related and interdependent on each other for survival. This life supporting system is known as the __________.

A) Ecosystem B) Mountain range
C) Forest D) Atmosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ecosystem

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