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Q:

What is constellation?

A) A particular pattern of equidistant stars from the earth in the sky B) A particular pattern of stars that may not be equidistant from the earth in the sky
C) A particular pattern of planets of our solar system in the sky D) A particular pattern and satellites in the sky due totheir position in the space
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A particular pattern of stars that may not be equidistant from the earth in the sky

Explanation:

A constellation is a group of stars that forms an imaginary outline or pattern on the celestial sphere, typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, a god, or an inanimate object. Stars may or may not be equidistant from the earth.

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Which of the following acids is present in Red Ants?

A) Malic acid B) Formic acid
C) Tannic acid D) Oxalic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Formic acid

Explanation:
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The purpose of defibrillation is to

A) prevent asystole from deteriorating into ventricular fibrillation B) stop the chaotic, disorganized contraction of the cardiac cells
C) cause a rapid decrease in the heart rate of an unstable patient D) improve the chance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) being successful in resuscitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) stop the chaotic, disorganized contraction of the cardiac cells

Explanation:

The purpose of defibrillation is to stop the chaotic, disorganized contraction of the cardiac cells. Defibrillation is a technique used in emergency medicine to terminate ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. It uses an electrical shock to reset the electrical state of the heart so that it may beat to a rhythm controlled by its own natural pacemaker cells.

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Q:

Glucose is also known as

A) Maltose B) Levulose
C) Dextrose D) Ribose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dextrose

Explanation:

Glucose is also known as Dextrose.

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The main source of organic matter in soil is

A) bacteria B) fungi
C) water D) plants
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) plants

Explanation:

The main source of organic matter in soil is the plant and animal tissue that decompose at each level of breakdown.

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Lutheranism is an example of a Christian

A) denomination B) religion
C) branch D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) denomination

Explanation:

Lutheranism, the branch of Christianity that traces its interpretation of the Christian religion to the teachings of Martin Luther. 

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Q:

Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from?

A) sun light B) Chlorophyll
C) Soil D) Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sun light

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process that takes place in leaves that converts light energy into chemical energy or sugars. It occurs in the presence of chlorophyll that is present in leaves as a green pigment, carbondi oxide and water with the help of sun light. So the energy for photosynthesis come from sun light.

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Q:

The longest bone in the human body is

A) femur B) stapes
C) fibula D) tibia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) femur

Explanation:

The femur is the longest bone in the human body. It is also called as thigh bone. Stapes in the shortest bone in the body that is present in the middle ear.

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