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Photosynthesis contributes to plant growth by

A) taking in carbon dioxide and making carbohydrates (sugars) B) converting sugar to oxygen and water
C) taking in oxygen and making wood D) synthesizing carbon dioxide and making cellulose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) taking in carbon dioxide and making carbohydrates (sugars)

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel the organisms activities.

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Which practice reduces the risk of a boating emergency?

Answer

Developing a habit of wearing your lifejacket or PFD at all times also reduces the chance that you will drown should you find yourself in the water unexpectedly.

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The force that generates wind is

A) Gravity force B) Pressure gradient force
C) Coriolis force D) Centrifugal force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pressure gradient force

Explanation:

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On the surface of the Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. The force that generates wind is called as Pressure gradient force.

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Q:

Whose teachings did the pilgrims follow?

Answer

The pilgrims follow John Calvin's teachings.

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What is virtual path?

Answer

Along any transmission path from a given source to a given destination, a group of virtual circuits can be grouped together into what is called path.

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Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Achaemenid Empire'?

A) Chinese Civilization B) Iranian Civilization
C) Egyptian Civilization D) Arab Civilization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iranian Civilization

Explanation:

In the middle of the 6th centuryB.C, a powerful empire was established in Iran this empire which lasted over two centuries is known as the Achaemenid Empire. The founder of this Empire was Cyrus with his capital at pasargadae. In 539 B.C, cyrus defeated the Babylonians and extended his empire over a vast territory up to Asia Miner. His successor was Darius I (522-486 B.C).

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Q:

Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as

A) Disinfectant B) Antibiotic
C) Coagulant D) Antiseptic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Disinfectant

Explanation:
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Which of the following statements is not true about metabolism?

A) Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults. B) Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
C) Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive. D) Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.

Explanation:

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.

 

Younger people have faster metabolism than adults. Hence, the given statement 'Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults' is FALSE.

 

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