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Q:

During the process of protein synthesis, each trna carries one

A) amino acid B) nucleotide
C) fatty acid D) nucleic acis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) amino acid

Explanation:

During protein synthesis process, each tRNA carries one aminoacid for protein synthesis to the ribosomes.

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Where is the genetic information of the cell stored?

A) DNA B) Cell membrane
C) Nucleus D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nucleus

Explanation:

The genetic information of the cell is DNA and is stored in the nucleus of the cell.

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Which is not a function of the cytoskeleton?

A) helps the cell move B) gives cell a shape
C) prevents chromosomes from separating D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) prevents chromosomes from separating

Explanation:

A cytoskeleton acts as a frame that gives a cell its shape, protects it to an extent, and helps with cellular motion.

 

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Q:

What are the products formed during photosynthesis?

 

A) Glucose, Water and Oxygen B) Glucose and Oxygen
C) Starch and Oxygen D) Starch, Water and Oxygen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Glucose, Water and Oxygen

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Q:

Stress is a factor that contributes to heart disease risk.

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

Explanation:

True, poorly controlled stress and anger can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

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Q:

At which stage in its life cycle does the silkworm yield the fiber of commercial use

A) Larva B) Egg
C) Pupa D) Imago
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pupa

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Q:

Reflex actions are controlled by

A) The Spinal Chord B) The Nerves
C) The cells D) The Brain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Spinal Chord

Explanation:

A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls a reflex. In vertebrates, most sensory neurons do not pass directly into the brain, but synapse in the spinal cord. This allows for faster reflex actions to occur by activating spinal motor neurons without the delay of routing signals through the brain.

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Q:

Which statements about viruses are true?

A) HIV contains reverse transcriptase. B) A retrovirus contains RNA.
C) Both A & B D) All RNA-containing viruses are retroviruses.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The statements true about viruses are :

 

1. The capsid enters the host cell if the virus is enveloped.

2. Enveloped viruses bud from the host cell. 

3. HIV contains reverse transcriptase.

4. A retrovirus contains RNA.

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