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Q:

Which best describes somatic mutations?

A) transmitted to progeny B) not transmitted to progeny
C) Can't be identified D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) transmitted to progeny

Explanation:

The best example for somatic mutation would be cancer, familial cancer (which transmits through gametes to the next generation) are not so common while sporadic cancer is seen the most where body cells of a particular area goes through mutations for a number of years and becomes cancerous, but it is not transmitted to next generation.

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Q:

Veins seen in the leaves, serve the function of

A) Transpiration B) Photosynthesis
C) Storage D) Conduction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Transpiration

Explanation:

Veins seen in the leaves, serve the function of Transpiration.

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Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere. 

 

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Q:

Artocarpus integra is the scientific name of ___________.

A) Guava B) Pineapple
C) Silver Oak D) Jack fruit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jack fruit

Explanation:
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Q:

Biological control is to check growth of 

A) plants B) animals
C) weeds D) one pest by another
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) one pest by another

Explanation:

Biological Control: This method is very effective. One pest is destroyed by another organism. For example the aphids are killed by lady beetle. The prickly pear is eradicted by cochineal insect. Here the advantage is, one does not use harmful chemicals which may get into the host plants.

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Q:

The main result of aerobic respiration is the

A) production of lactic acid as an end product B) production of ATP from the breakdown of glucose
C) conversion of radiant energy into chemical energy D) storage of energy in a polysaccharide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) production of ATP from the breakdown of glucose

Explanation:

The three steps within the aerobic respiration process are glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

Photosynthesis builds glucose, and what was built in photosynthesis is broken down during aerobic respiration.

 

Hence, production of ATP from the breakdown of glucose is the main result of aerobic respiration.

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Q:

Which virus is not associated with cancer?

A) Epstein-Barr virus B) Papillomavirus
C) Retrovirus D) Hepatitis virus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Retrovirus

Explanation:

In the above given options, Retrovirus is the only virus which is not associated with cancer. Here the viruses which are associated with different types of cancer. They are:

Hepatitis virus which is associated with Liver cancer

Papillomavirus which is associated with Cervical cancer

Epstein-Barr virus which is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma.

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Q:

The right ventricle transports oxygenated blood to the lungs.

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

Explanation:

The right ventricle transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where the oxygenation takes place.


Hence, the given statement is FALSE.

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Q:

Which event occurs during interphase?

A) Centrioles appear B) Spindle fibers begin to form
C) The cell grows D) Centromeres divide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The cell grows

Explanation:

The cell carries out the metabolic processes and it grows during interphase.

The cell cycle has three phases that must occur before mitosis, or cell division happens. These three phases are collectively known as interphase. They are G1, S, and G2.

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