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Q:

Which of these instruments is used to measure the wind speed?

A) Anemometer B) Inclinometer
C) Fathometer D) Calorimeter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Anemometer

Explanation:

Anemometer is the instrument that is used for measuring the speed of wind or any gas currents.

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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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Q:

A protein that acts as a hormone is

A) Estrogen B) Insulin
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Insulin

Explanation:

A protein that acts as a hormone is INSULIN.

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Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets; it is considered to be the main anabolic hormone of the body.  Insulin helps keeps your blood sugar level from getting too high or too low.  

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Q:

Process by which sediment is removed from its source is called

A) deposition B) erosion
C) weathering D) composition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) erosion

Explanation:

Process by which sediment is removed from its source is called Erosion.

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Q:

Head Quaters of NATO is located in 

A) Newyork B) Brussels
C) Alaska D) California
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brussels

Explanation:

Head Quaters of NATO is located in Brussels

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
It was so hot during the concert that some spectators passed (out).

A) away B) by
C) over D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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Q:

Which best describes a gene?

A) a segment of chromosomal DNA B) tightly coiled strands of DNA
C) different allele forms of a trait D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a segment of chromosomal DNA

Explanation:

Gene is a hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism.

In short it is a piece or segment of chromosome.

 

Genes undergo mutation when their DNA sequence changes. 

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Q:

Support staff in the office of the president include

A) Repoters B) Cabinet members
C) Administrators D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Administrators

Explanation:

Support staff in the office of the president include Administrators.

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