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Q:

Which best describes Genes?

A) long, double chains of nucleic acids. B) long, single chains of amino acids.
C) long, single chains of nucleic acids. D) long, double chains of amino acids.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) long, double chains of nucleic acids.

Explanation:

Gene is a segment of chromosomal DNA or a sequence of DNA or RNA that codes for a molecule that has a function. It is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

 

As genes are made up of DNA it impies that they are long, double chains of nucleic acids as DNA is made of nucleic acids.

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Which part of flower produces pollen grains that are generally yellowish in color?

A) Sepals B) Petals
C) Stamens D) Carpels
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Stamens

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What compound directly provides energy for cellular work?

A) ATP B) ADP
C) NADP D) NADH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ATP

Explanation:

ATP - Adinosine Triphosphate is the compound that directly provides energy for cellular work.

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Q:

The light reactions of photosynthesis supply the calvin cycle with

A) CO2and ATP B) ATP and NADPH
C) light energy D) H2O and NADPH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ATP and NADPH

Explanation:

The light reactions of photosynthesis supply the calvin cycle with ATP and NADPH.

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The notable hardness of bone is attributed to

A) the presence of inorganic hydroxyapatites B) the presence of glycoproteins
C) the presence of collagen fibers D) the presence of cartilage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the presence of inorganic hydroxyapatites

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Oxygenated blood flows through which vessel?

A) Pulmonary Veins B) Pulmonary Arteries
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pulmonary Veins

Explanation:

The oxygenated blood  flows through pulmonary veins then leaves the lungs, which return it to the left heart, completing the pulmonary cycle.

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Where does protein synthesis take place?

A) Nucleus B) Ribosomes
C) On the cell wall D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ribosomes

Explanation:

Protein synthesis take place in the cytoplasm where ribosomes are located as they are the machinery which are responsible for the protein synthesis.

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Different forms of genes are called

A) Genomes B) Allele
C) Genotypes D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Allele

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