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Bacteria and archaea are similar in which of the following?

A) Plasma membrane ester linkage B) Possessing prokaryotic cells
C) Peptidoglycan cell walls D) Methionine as the start signal for protein synthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Possessing prokaryotic cells

Explanation:

Bacteria and archaea are similar in possessing prokaryotic cells.

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Hydro-electric power provides more than 90% of the total power consumed in 

A) Norway B) Sweden
C) India D) UK
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Norway

Explanation:

The short and swift streams running down the Scandinavian mountains have been harnessed for power which also compensates for the absence of coal and oil.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Children should be seen and not heard

 

A) The voice of children is often drowned in company of adults. B) Some children will seek attention by crying.
C) Children should not speak in the presence of adults. D) Those children are likable who dress neatly.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Children should not speak in the presence of adults.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly

 

 

A) Base B) Sanctity
C) Vile D) Heinous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sanctity

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What is an exothermic reaction?

A) Reaction in which heat is released. B) Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C) Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed. D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Reaction in which heat is released.

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Which of the following statements about taxes is false?

A) Some states don’t collect income tax B) Taxes at the local, state and federal level are all equal
C) Taxes are collected at the local, state and federal level D) Some states don’t collect sales tax
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Some states don’t collect income tax

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Which statement best describes perigee?

A) The closet point in the Moon's orbit to Earth B) The farthest point in the Moon's orbit to Earth
C) The closest point in Earth's orbit of the Sun D) The Sun's orbit that is closest to the Moon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The closet point in the Moon's orbit to Earth

Explanation:

The closet point in the Moon's orbit to Earth is called perigee whereas the farthest point in the Moon's orbit to Earth is called apogee.

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Atmospheric conditions are well governed by humidity. Which one among the following may best define humidity?

A) Form of suspended water droplets caused bycondensation B) Deposition if atmospheric moisture
C) Almost microscopically small drops of water condensed from and suspended in air D) The moisture content of the atmosphere at a particular time and place
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The moisture content of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

Explanation:

"Humidity" refers to the presence of water vapor in the atmosphere. It is measured in either relative terms (relative humidity) or absolute terms (dewpoint temperature).Humidity indicates the likelihood for precipitation, dew, or fog to be present.

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