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Q:

Through which microscope were cells first observed?

A) Compound B) Simple
C) Electron D) Tunneling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Compound

Explanation:

A microscope is an instrument that magnifies objects. Cells that were first observed by Robert Hooke in the year 1665 in the compound microscope.

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Oxygen released during photosynthesis comes from

A) Sugar B) Water
C) Co2 D) Pyruvic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Water

Explanation:

Oxygen released during photosynthesis comes from splitting of water.

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Q:

Which of the following statements about water is false?

A) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase. B) Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis.
C) Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water. D) Water can act both as an acid and as a base.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.

Explanation:

Water possess intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.

 

Hence, the given statement 'There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.' about water is FALSE.

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Q:

The goals of psychology are to

A) describe the behavior B) control the behavior
C) predict the behavior D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The main goals of psychology are four. They are::

 

1. To describe,

2. To explain,

3. To predict (and)

4. To control the behavior and mental processes of others.

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Q:

The main source of organic matter in soil is

A) bacteria B) fungi
C) water D) plants
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) plants

Explanation:

The main source of organic matter in soil is the plant and animal tissue that decompose at each level of breakdown.

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A kind of foliated metamorphic rock

A) slate B) gneiss
C) phyllite D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:
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Q:

Which gas in the atmosphere is essential for respiration?

A) Argon B) Carbon dioxide
C) Oxygen D) Nitrogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Oxygen

Explanation:

Inhaling of oxygen and releasing of carbon dioxide to make our living is the process called as respiration. We know that, air is a mixture several gases like 78% of nitrogen, 21% of oxygen and several other gases with watervapour.

 

Hence, Oxygen is essential for respiration process.

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Q:

Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of

A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B
C) Vitamin K D) Vitamin E
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vitamin A

Explanation:

It is due to the deficiency of Vitamin A. Retinol which is present in vitamin A. Its deficiency causes night blindness. It is available in carrots. 

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