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What is the function of reverse transcriptase?

A) synthesis of RNA from protein B) synthesis of DNA from an RNA template
C) synthesis of protein from DNA D) synthesis of DNA from protein
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) synthesis of DNA from an RNA template

Explanation:

A reverse transcriptase (RT) is an enzyme used to generate complementary DNA (cDNA) from an RNA template by a process called Reverse Transcription.

In brief its function is that copies all or part of the virus RNA (retroviruses are RNA-only) as DNA which can then be integrated into the DNA of the host organism.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Cavalier

A) Condescending B) Curt
C) Humble D) Haughty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Humble

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The magnitude of buoyant force depends on the .......... of the fluid.

A) mass B) temperature
C) volume D) density
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) density

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Which country bagged Award of Excellence for 'Best in Show' at New York Times Travel Show 2019 ?

A) China B) England
C) India D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) India

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Which characteristic is a property of molecular substances?

A) good heat conductivity B) high melting point
C) good heat conductivity D) low melting point
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) low melting point

Explanation:

The substances in which two or more atoms are attached together are called as molecular substances. 

 

Properties of molecular substances ::

 

1. Molecular substances are bonded with covalent bonds

2. Bad heat conductivity

3. Bad electrical conductivity

4. Have low melting points.

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If you look into a mirror and find that the image (your reflection) is smaller than you, then the type of the mirror is:

A) concave mirror B) convex mirror
C) plano-concave mirror D) plane mirror
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) convex mirror

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Q:

The Shramjeevi Express Train runs between

A) Rajgir - New Delhi B) New Delhi - Howrah
C) Patna - Howrah D) Howrah - Rajgir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rajgir - New Delhi

Explanation:

The Shramjeevi Train is a daily superfast express train of Indian Railways, running between Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, and New Delhi, the capital city of India. Previously it was running between Patna and New Delhi, later extended to Rajgir.

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Q:

The first asian games was held in

A) Jakarta B) Tokyo
C) New Delhi D) Beijing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) New Delhi

Explanation:

The first Asian games was held in New Delhi. The Asian Games, were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games.

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