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Q:

Who synthesized the first wholly artificial gene?

A) Har Gobind Khorana B) Alexander Markham
C) Herbert Boyer D) J.J. Thompson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Har Gobind Khorana

Explanation:

The first wholly artificial gene was synthesized by Har Gobind Khorana.

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Q:

Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

A) Combustion B) Photosynthesis
C) Respiration D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Photosynthesis

Explanation:

Photosynthesis process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Green plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by photosynthesis. 

The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is maintained by several processes, including photosynthesis, respiration and combustion. 

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Q:

Proteins are made where in the cell

A) Cytoplasm B) Chromosomes
C) Nucleus D) Ribosomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ribosomes

Explanation:

Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesised. The transcription process where the code of the DNA is copied occurs in nucleus but the main process of translating that code to form other protein occurs in ribosomes.

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Q:

Which of these is an example of negative feedback?

A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels. B) Once labor begins, contractions increase in frequency and intensity.
C) After you eat, glucagon stimulates an increase in blood sugar levels. D) As a blood clot begins to form, the process of its formation gets faster and faster.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels.

Explanation:

Eating raises blood sugar levels, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar level. In this example the response to the stimulus (increased blood sugar levels) opposes that stimulus (by lowering blood sugar levels).

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Q:

What is fingerprint powder made of?

A) Rosin B) Black ferric oxide
C) Lamp black D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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Q:

Daisy wheel printer is a type of

A) Impact printer B) Laser printer
C) Manual printer D) Matrix printer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Impact printer

Explanation:

A daisy-wheel printer works on the same principle as a ball-head typewriter. Daisy wheel printer is a type of impact printer invented in 1969.

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The daisy wheel is a disk made of plastic or metal on which characters stand out in relief along the outer edge. To print a character, the printer rotates the disk until the desired letter is facing the paper.

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Q:

The wrist is what to the hand?

A) Deep B) Proximal
C) Lateral D) Superior
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Proximal

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Q:

What is the resolution of the human eye?

A) 576 MP B) 488 MP
C) 360 MP D) 285 MP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 576 MP

Explanation:

Human eye resolution is 576 Mega Pixels approximately.

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