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The upper chambers of the heart are the

A) Ventricles B) Atria
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Atria

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Which of the following is not true of color blindness?

A) Color blind people learn to rely on shapes, patterns, and positions of signs and signals. B) Red-green color blindness is the most common type of color blindness.
C) A color blind person cannot see any colors. D) For some people, it might be difficult to recognize colors of traffic lights and signs.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A color blind person cannot see any colors.

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Which one of the following pairs about organ/part that helps in locomotion is not correctly matched?

A) Euglena : Flagellum B) Paramecium : Cilia
C) Nereis : Pseudopodia D) Starfish : Tubefeet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nereis : Pseudopodia

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Euglena move by a flagellum (plural ‚ flagella), which is a long whip-like structure that acts like a little motor.

The paramecium uses its cilia to sweep the food along with some water into the cell mouth after it falls into the oral groove.

The underside of the starfish is covered with hundreds of tube feet, which it uses for walking around, for attaching tightly to rocks, and for holding on to prey.

Nereis possess setae and parapodia for locomotion

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Which tissue makes the plant hard and stiff?

A) Parenchyma B) Sclerenchyma
C) Collenchyma D) Xylem
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sclerenchyma

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Where does transcription occur in eukaryotes?

A) Cytoplasm B) Nucleus
C) Chromosomes D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nucleus

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Which of the following statements about DNA replication is true?

A) Single‑strand binding proteins stabilize the open conformation of the unwound DNA. B) Okazaki fragments are DNA fragments synthesized on the leading strand.
C) DNA polymerase adds dNTP monomers in the 3′-5′ direction. D) DNA gyrase unwinds the DNA double helix.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Single‑strand binding proteins stabilize the open conformation of the unwound DNA.

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Cross Contamination is prevented by

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Cross Contamination ::


Cross Contamination is nothing but a contamination in a cross way i.e, when a bacteria on a kitchen tool transfers to food via direct contact. Two of the most common kitchen tools usually tend to be a knife or a cutting board. However, it is not just bacteria that gets carried from one place to another — it could also be a virus also.


Cross Contamination is prevented by the following tips ::


1. Use separate equipment


2. Clean and sanitize all work surfaces


3. Remind employees to wash their hands


4. Purchase prepared food


5. Implement a personal hygiene program.

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Which of the following is true of osmosis?

A) it is a type of diffusion B) movement is against water's concentration gradient
C) requires energy D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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