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What is one map unit equivalent to

A) 1% recombination frequency B) the distance between a pair of homologous chromosomes
C) Both A & B D) 1 nanometer of distance between two genes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1% recombination frequency

Explanation:

The distance between two genes is measured with a unit called map unit. One map unit is equivalent to 1% recombination frequency.

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Foods that allow micro organisms to grow are called Parasites.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

No, the given statement is False.


Parasites are organisms that feed on other organisms causing harm to them.


Foods that allow micro organisms to grow are called Growth Mediums.

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What occurs when an atom loses an electron?

A) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion. B) The atom's radius increases and the atom becomes a negative ion.
C) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a negative ion. D) The atom's radius increases and the atom becomes a positive ion.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion.

Explanation:

When an atom loses an electron it becomes a positive ion by acquiring negatively charged. When it loses electron, the atom's radius also decreased.

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Point out the error, if any, in the following program.

# include "stdio.h"

main()

{

     FILE *fp;

     char str[80];

     fp = fopen ("trail", "r");

     while (!feof (fp))

    {

           fgets (str, 80, fp);

           puts (str);

     }

     fclose (fp);

}

Answer

The last line from the file "trial" would be read twice. To avoid this, ues:


       While ( fgets (str, 80, fp) ! = NULL)


               puts (str);

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Q:

For Gamma radiation, what stops its penetrating abilities?

A) Lead B) Steal
C) Concrete D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The highly energetic gamma particles can penetrate most compounds that stop by other types of radiation. However, lead, steel, or concrete can reduce the high energy of these particles, making them less penetrating.

 

Hence, Gamma radiation can be stopped by a several inches of lead or steel, or several meters of concrete.

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Which one of the following years is known as the 'Year of the Great Divide' with regard to population, after which there has been a continuous and rapid growth in India's population?

A) 1911 B) 1921
C) 1941 D) 1951
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1921

Explanation:
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Q:

Select the related letters from the given alternatives.

HIJ : OPQ :: STU : ?

A) BCD B) ZAB
C) XYZ D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ZAB

Explanation:
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Q:

Antisnake venom is prepared by 

A) Pasteur institute B) Hoffkine's institute
C) Birla's Institute D) Indian science Institute
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hoffkine's institute

Explanation:

Antisnake venom: In the Hoffkine Institute at Bombay snake venom in mild dose is injected into horses and the horses are induced to produce anti-venom bodies. These are extracted and used in cases of snake bites.

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