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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:

The lining of the marrow cavity is

A) Endosteum B) Sarcolemma
C) Episteum D) Periosteum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Endosteum

Explanation:

The marrow cavity is also known as the medullary cavity. It is the central cavity of bone shafts where adipose tissue is stored. It is lined with a thin, vascular membrane called endosteum.

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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:

What do genes code for?

A) Ptoteins B) DNA
C) RNA D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ptoteins

Explanation:

The genome of an organism is inscribed in DNA, or in some viruses RNA. The portion of the genome that codes for a protein or an RNA is referred to as a gene. Those genes that code for proteins are composed of tri-nucleotide units called codons, each coding for a single amino acid.

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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:

Which one of the following is true of tRNAs?

A) tRNAs are double-stranded. B) There are four types of tRNA.
C) Each tRNA binds a particular amino acid. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Each tRNA binds a particular amino acid.

Explanation:

tRNA abbreviated as A transfer RNA is an adaptor molecule composed of RNA, typically 76 to 90 nucleotides in length, that serves as the physical link between the mRNA and the amino acid sequence of proteins.

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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:

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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