General Science Questions

True, the greenhouse effect is caused solely by human activities such as deforrestation, depletion of natural resources and emission of CO2 by using vehicles, refrigerators and AC's.

The distance between two genes is measured with a unit called map unit. One map unit is equivalent to 1% recombination frequency.

Water is capable of dissolving a variety of different substances, which is why it is such a good solvent.

And, water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid

It means that wherever water goes, either through the ground or through our bodies, it takes along valuable chemicals, minerals, and nutrients

Eugenics is the study of altering human beings by changing their genetic components.

It is the study of the agencies under social control that may improve or impair the racial qualities of future generations either physically or mentally.

A grouping of stars that resembles a picture i.e, forms an imaginary outline or pattern typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, a god, or an inanimate object is called a constellation. The night sky is divided into 88 sections called constellations.

Endorphins are called pain controlling chemicals in the body.

The study of Brain is called as Phrenology. 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.

Nephrology is the study of kidney.

Neurobiology or Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system

The given statement that "Most pathogenic bacteria are thermophiles" is FALSE.