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Q:

The term biodiversity refers to

A) Range of genetic variation within a population B) Total number of different species within a habitat
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The term biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and the ecological and evolutionary processes that sustain it.

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Q:

Plants synthesis protein from

A) amino acids B) starch
C) fatty acids D) sugar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) amino acids

Explanation:

We know that, proteins are polymers of amino acids. So, plants are also used to synthesise protein from amino acids. Hence, plants synthesis protein from amino acids in the presence of ATP by specific synthetases.

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Q:

The intensity of Earthquakes is measured on

A) Richter scale B) Secant scale
C) Mercalli scale D) Beaufort scale
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mercalli scale

Explanation:

The intensity of Earthquakes is measured on Mercalli scale.

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Q:

For Galvanizing Iron which of the following Metals is used?

A) Zinc B) Lead
C) Aluminium D) Copper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Zinc

Explanation:

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Q:

Which of the following is not a sedimentary structure?

A) graded bedding B) rock color
C) ripple marks D) mudcracks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) rock color

Explanation:

Except Rock color, all other Graded bedding, Ripple marks and Mud cracks are sedimentary structures.

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Q:

Which insect sits on uncovered food?

A) bees B) flies
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Both flies and bees can sit on the uncovered food and contaminate the food.

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Q:

The longest period of prenatal development is the

A) Germinal period B) Fetal period
C) Embryonic period D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fetal period

Explanation:

The third and longest period of prenatal development, extending from the ninth week until birth is Fetal period.

 

The process of prenatal development occurs in three main stages. The first two weeks after conception are known as the germinal stage, the third through the eighth week are known as the embryonic period, and the time from the ninth week until birth is known as the fetal period.

 

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Q:

Cyanide is historically found in the following except

A) Teflon B) Cherries
C) Apricots D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Teflon

Explanation:

Cyanide is historically found in the following except Teflon. Cyanide is found in the stones of cherries, apricots,...

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