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Select the synonym of
eminent

A) obscure B) common
C) renowned D) phenomenal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) renowned

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Q:

Another name for the activated complex is

A) Transmission state B) Energy barrier
C) Collision group D) Transition state
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Transition state

Explanation:

The minimum amount of energy required for a particular reactants to convert into products and is called as Activation Energy.

 

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This activation complex is also termed as Transition State because according to Transition State Theory at transition state the existing bonds tend to increase in length and become weaken while, the new forming bonds tend to decrease in length and start becoming stronger.

Hence, the activated complex is in transition between reactants and products.

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Q:

Which discovery is attributed to Phoebus Levene?

A) identification of ribose and deoxyribose B) recognition of RNA as DNA’s messenger
C) extraction and observation of DNA D) construction of an accurate DNA model
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) identification of ribose and deoxyribose

Explanation:

Phoebus Levene was an organic chemist in the early 1900's. He is perhaps best known for his incorrect tetranucleotide hypothesis of DNA. He is who studied the structure and function of nucleic acids.

 

The discovery of Identification of Ribose and Deoxyribose is attributed to Phoebus Levene.

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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy

A) Natural gas B) Coal
C) Wind D) Oil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Wind

Explanation:

The energy sources that are constantly being replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water. This means that we can use them as much as we want, and we do not have to worry about them running out. Additionally, renewable energy sources are usually much more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels. Overall, they release very few chemicals, like carbon dioxide, that can harm the environment.


Most of this energy comes from fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. These are nonrenewable energy sources, which means that if we use them all up, we can never get more during our lifetime. Fossil fuels also contribute greatly to global climate change by releasing carbon dioxide into the air when they are burned.

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Q:

The term fourth estate is used in reference to

A) The executive B) Parliament
C) Judiciary D) The Press and newspaper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The Press and newspaper

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The book '100 Things to Know and Debate Before You Vote' is written by

Answer

Hindol Sengupta

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Q:

Analog computer works on the supply of

A) Magnetic strength B) Continuous electrical pulses
C) Discontinuous electrical pulses D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Continuous electrical pulses

Explanation:

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An analog computer or analogue computer is a type of computer that uses the continuously changeable aspects of physical phenomena such as electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic quantities to model the problem being solved.

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Q:

In beta decay what is emitted

A) electron B) proton
C) neutron D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) electron

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