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Q:

Which gymnospermic plant cures rheumatism?

A) Ephedra B) Pinus
C) Araucaria D) Gnetum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gnetum

Explanation:

Oil from Gnetum spp a gymnosperm belonging to the family Gnetaceae is used to relieve the effects of rheumatism

The lianas and shrubs of Gnetum are found in the rain forests of the western ghats.

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Ozone holes are more pronounced at the

A) Tropic of cancer B) Poles
C) Equator D) Tropic of capricorn
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Poles

Explanation:
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What is a 'Cosmic year'?

Answer

The time taken for the earth and the solar system to complete one journey round the Milky Way.

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Which of the following is not transferred by alveoli?

A) Gases B) Oxygen
C) Blood D) Carbondioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Blood

Explanation:

The main function of the pulmonary alveoli is to perform the transfer and exchange of gases. Here in the given options, blood is only one which is not gas.

 

Hence, blood is not transferred by alveoli.

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Q:

Most water is lost daily via the

A) skin B) kidneys
C) mouth D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) kidneys

Explanation:

Most of the water in the body will be lost by kidneys in the form of urine.

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Q:

Where are the Macronutrients located on a Nutritional Label?

A) On the Top B) On the Right
C) On the Bottom D) On the Left
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) On the Top

Explanation:

Macronutrients are located on the Top of a Nutritional Label.

Macronutrients are essential substances that the body needs to survive and develop. There are 3 main Macronutrients:

1. Fats

2. Proteins (and)

3. Carbohydrates.

The nutritional label is an important part of any food package. Since the Macronutrients refer to a list of nutrients that we need daily in a pretty large amount are the most important nutrients to sustain our living, commonly they are written on the top of the Nutrition Labels.

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Q:

Where does the chemical reactions called Mellaird reaction takes place?

Answer

In cooking

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What is the most common form of iodine deficiency?

Answer

Goitre

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