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Why is Golden Rice pale yellow in color?

A) Rich in Beta-Carotene B) Rich in Phycobilins
C) Rich in Chlorophyll D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rich in Beta-Carotene

Explanation:

Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) denotes a genetically modified rice capable of biosynthesizing and accumulating β-carotene (provitamin A) in the endosperm, yielding a characteristic yellow color in the polished grains. Golden rice was developed to help cope with vitamin A deficiency, a problem that prevails in developing countries, affecting millions (Underwood, 2000; UNICEF, 2000). Vitamin A deficiency causes mortality and growth retardation in children and frequently impairs vision, leading to blindness. It also contributes indirectly to anemia by interfering with iron bioavailability.

 

The endosperm of Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) is yellow due to the accumulation of β-carotene (provitamin A) and xanthophylls. The product of the two carotenoid biosynthesis transgenes used in Golden Rice results in Pale Yellow color.

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Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region(NCR) is

A) Panipat B) Rohtak
C) Khurja D) Mathura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mathura

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The lines joining the place of equal intensity of seismic waves are known as

A) Seisimice line B) Isoseisimic line
C) Isogonal line D) Isogonic line
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Isoseisimic line

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The himalayas are approximately ______ kilometer broad 

A) 150 to 400 B) 200 to 400
C) 150 to 300 D) 250 to 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150 to 400

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Which of the following statements about monosaccharide structure is true?

A) Aldoses and ketoses differ in the position of their hydroxyl groups. B) Monosaccharides can be classified according to the spatial arrangement of their atoms.
C) All monosaccharides contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms. D) A six-carbon sugar is called a pentose.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Monosaccharides can be classified according to the spatial arrangement of their atoms.

Explanation:

Monosaccharides, also called simple sugars, are the most basic units of carbohydrates. They are fundamental units of carbohydrates and cannot be further hydrolyzed to simpler compounds.

 

Hence, Monosaccharides can be classified according to the spatial arrangement of their atoms is true about Monosaccharides.

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Function of Leghaemoglobin in nitrogen fixation _____

A) Absorption of oxygen B) Nutrion of bacteria
C) Absorption of light D) All
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Absorption of oxygen

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5 L from A are V?

Answer

5 L from A are V --- 5 Letters from Alphabets are Vowels.


 

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Which state government has launched e-health program “Jeevan Rekha” to provide a centralised database of healthcare information? 

A) Assam B) Kerala
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Chhattisgarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kerala

Explanation:

The C.M of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan has recently launched e-health program “Jeevan Rekha” to make electronic health records of a population in Thiruvananthapuram.

 

It is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to provide a centralised database of healthcare information and efficient service delivery to the people.

 

The new system would help in creating a good hospital management system and patient-friendly atmosphere in hospitals.

 

Once data of a patient is centralised, it would help the person get continuous treatment at all hospitals in the state.

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