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Q:

Homology is evidence of

A) Common ancestry B) Divergent evolution
C) Punctuated evolution D) Convergent evolution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Common ancestry

Explanation:

In biology, Homology is defined as any characteristic of biological organisms that is derived from a common ancestor. 

 

Hence, Homology is evidence of Common ancestry.

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Q:

Which nutrients provide energy?

A) Carbohydrates B) Proteins
C) Vitamins D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The nutrients that provide energy are carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. The other three nutrients--vitamins, minerals, and water do not provide energy.

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Q:

Proteins are made where in the cell

A) Cytoplasm B) Chromosomes
C) Nucleus D) Ribosomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ribosomes

Explanation:

Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesised. The transcription process where the code of the DNA is copied occurs in nucleus but the main process of translating that code to form other protein occurs in ribosomes.

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Q:

The fish that can taste with its whole body?

A) Tropical cockroach B) Arctic tern
C) Catfish D) Koala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Catfish

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Q:

The place where the river meets the sea is called

A) Delta B) Sediment
C) Tributary D) Estuary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Estuary

Explanation:

The place where the river meets the sea or ocean is called as Estuary.

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Q:

Lacto-ovo vegetarians would not eat

A) Fish and egg B) Egg, meat and milk products
C) Meat, poultry, milk products D) Meat, poultry, fish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Meat, poultry, fish

Explanation:

Lacto-ovo vegetarians who eat milk products and eggs but would not eat Meat, poultry, fish.

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Q:

Which is not a benefit of burning garbage for fuel?

A) It creates more space for farming B) It produces methane that can be used like natural gas
C) It partially addresses the solid waste disposal problem D) It provides biomass energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It creates more space for farming

Explanation:

Garbage burning is common in rural areas, but it poses health concerns and hazards to the environment. It especially affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, as well as children and the elderly.

 

Benefits ::

  • It produces methane that can be used like natural gas.
  • It partially addresses the solid waste disposal problem.
  • It provides biomass energy.

 

Hence, it creates more space for farming is not the benefit of the burning garbage.

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Q:

Primary productivity is not limited by

A) Time B) Availability of sunlight
C) Water D) Nutrients
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Time

Explanation:

Primary productivity refers to plants that make their own food using sunlight, water and availability of nutrients. Hence, they are not limited by time.

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