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Q:

The radioactive element most commonly detected in humans is

A) potassium-40 B) cobalt-60
C) iodine-131 D) plutonium-238
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) potassium-40

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Chilling is most commonly practiced by

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Chilling is most commonly practiced by Food Handlers like restaurents, hotels,...


 


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    • Chilling or Cooling is nothing but preserving the food in a cool storage like refrigerators.



 

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Q:

The filament of an electric bulb is made of

A) tungsten B) nichrome
C) graphite D) iron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tungsten

Explanation:

A filament is a metal wire that glows when electricity is channeled into it. The filament of an electric bulb is made of Tunsten. 

 

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Because of its high melting point and its greatest tensile strength, it makes for a good filament in light bulbs.

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The Ozone Layer restricts from

A) Infrared Rays B) Radio waves
C) Ultraviolet Radiation D) X-Rays and Gamma Rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ultraviolet Radiation

Explanation:

The Ozone layer which is present in the Earth's atmosphere protects it by restricting from UV or Ultraviolet radiation, the dangerous rays contained by Sun.

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What about Earth allows it to maintain bodies of water?

A) mountains B) tides
C) moderate tempatures D) comet crashes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) moderate tempatures

Explanation:

The moderate temperatures allow Earth to maintain bodies of water into its normal state.

Changes in the bodies of water in terms of volume and structure would change due to the change in temperature. 

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Q:

Which of the following plants is not capable of manufacturing own food?

A) Algae B) Mushroom
C) Carrot D) Cabbage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mushroom

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When a gas is turned into a liquid, the process is called

A) condensation B) evaporation
C) deposition D) sublimation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) condensation

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At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes of DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?

1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

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