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Q:

Which is a density independent factor in controlling a population?

A) Food shortage B) Disease
C) Floods D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Floods

Explanation:

Any factor limiting the size of a population whose effect is not dependent on the number of individuals in the population, then such factor is called Density Independent Factor. It is things that the organisms have no control over.

 

Here in the given options, food shortage and disease are factors that are dependent on the number of population but Floods have no dependency.

 

Some examples of density independent factors are :: Earth quake, fires, volcanic eruptions, floods, and  all natural calamities.

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Q:

When driving in reverse you should

A) Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly as possible B) Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary
C) Put your hazard warning lights on and perform the manoeuvre as quickly as possible to minimise danger D) Sound your horn to warn other drivers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary

Explanation:
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Q:

In C3 plants the conservation of water promotes

A) Photosynthesis B) The opening of stomata
C) Photorespiration D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The opening of stomata

Explanation:

C3 plants are plants that undergo C3 photosynthesis, which means that they undergo the Calvin cycle (converting carbon dioxide into energy) in their chloroplasts and typically keep their stomata open during the day. These are the most common types of plants.

 

In C3 plants the conservation of water promotes Photorespiration.

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Q:

What is the major source of dietary sulfur?

A) Proteins B) Carbohydrates
C) Mineral salts D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Proteins

Explanation:

 Protein cantaining foods are the major source of dietary sulfur. Foods like eggs are rich in sulfur content.

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Q:

The basic structural unit of the body is the

A) Organs B) Cell
C) Nerve D) Brain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cell

Explanation:

Cells are the the basic structural unit of the body.

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Which nutrients provide energy?

A) Carbohydrates B) Proteins
C) Vitamins D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The nutrients that provide energy are carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. The other three nutrients--vitamins, minerals, and water do not provide energy.

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Q:

The main products of photosynthesis are

A) Oxygen B) Sugar
C) Both A & B D) Carbon dioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The two main products of photosynthesis are sugar and oxygen. Oxygen is emitted as waste product and sugar is used for energy preparation using sun light.

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Q:

The end products of glycolysis are

A) ATP B) NADH
C) Pyruvate D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Glycolysis involves the breaking down of a sugar into more manageable compounds in order to produce energy.

 

The net end products of glycolysis are two Pyruvate, two NADH, and two ATP.

 

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