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Which of the following enzymes is responsible for RNA synthesis?

A) RNA polymerase B) RNase
C) RNA ligase D) DNA polymerase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RNA polymerase

Explanation:

The enzyme that is mainly responsible for RNA synthesis is known as RNA polymerase.

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The plant growth regulators are small, simple molecules of diverse chemical composition. They are

A) carbohydrates, fats and proteins B) indole compounds, adenine derivatives, carotenoids and terpenes
C) fatty acids, glucose and vitamins D) vitamin C, vitamin D and glucose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) indole compounds, adenine derivatives, carotenoids and terpenes

Explanation:

The  plant  growth  regulators  are small,  simple  molecules  of  diversechemical composition. They can be in   form   of   indole   compounds, adenine   derivatives,   carotenoids derivatives,terpenes  or  gases  like ethyleneetc.The   plant   growth regulators  are  bifurcated  into  two groups according to their functions in  a  living  plant  body.First  group of   plant   growth   regulators   are found   in   growth   activities,   for instance,  cell  division,  flowering, fruiting  and  seed  formation.The second   group   of   Plant   growth regulators   are   involved   in   plant responses  to  wounds  and  stresses of biotic and abiotic origin.

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Ferns belong to which division of plants?

A) Gymnosperms B) Angiosperms
C) Thallophyta D) Pteridophyta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pteridophyta

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Human beings' hearing range is _______.

A) 50 to 50,000 Hz B) 40 to 40,000 Hz
C) 30 to 30,000 Hz D) 20 to 20,000 Hz
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 to 20,000 Hz

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.......... helps the eye to adjust the focal length of the lens.

A) Lens B) Ciliary body
C) Retina D) Entire eye ball
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ciliary body

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___________ being a higher category, is the assemblage of families which exhibit a few similar characters.

A) Order B) Species
C) Genus D) Class
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Order

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

A) Urea is produced in liver B) Urea is produced in blood
C) Urea is produced from digestion of starch D) Urea is produced in lung and kidney
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Urea is produced in liver

Explanation:

Urea is produced in the liver and is a metabolite (breakdown product) of amino acids. Ammonium ions are formed in the breakdown of amino acids. Some are used in the biosynthesis of nitrogen compounds. Excess ammonium ions are converted to urea.

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The hormone that helps plants respond to drought is

A) abscisic acid B) cytokinin
C) gibberellin D) ethylene  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) abscisic acid

Explanation:

During drought, plants would be in scarcity for water. For ensuring the mineral loss of water through stomata, the plant starts to produce abscisic acid.

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