General Science Questions

Q:

The outer protein coat of a virus is called a

A) Capsid B) Virion
C) Envelope D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Capsid

Explanation:

The outer protein protective coat of a virus is called a Capsid.

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Which group in an ecosystem performs photosynthesis?

A) Xylotrophs B) Autotrophs
C) Monotrophs D) Heterotrophs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Autotrophs

Explanation:

In an ecosystem, Autotrophs performs photosynthesis. Autrophs are those prepare their own food.

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Q:

Valve between the left ventricle and Aorta?

A) Pulmonic valve B) Tricuspid valve
C) Aortic valve D) Mitral valve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Aortic valve

Explanation:

The Aortic valve - located between the left ventricle and the aorta

The Mitral valve - located between the left atrium and left ventricle

The Tricuspid valve - located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (and) 

The Pulmonary (pulmonic) valve - located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.

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Q:

Homology is evidence of

A) Common ancestry B) Divergent evolution
C) Punctuated evolution D) Convergent evolution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Common ancestry

Explanation:

In biology, Homology is defined as any characteristic of biological organisms that is derived from a common ancestor. 

 

Hence, Homology is evidence of Common ancestry.

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Q:

Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth?

A) Proxima Centauri B) Sirius
C) Arcturus D) Spica
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Proxima Centauri

Explanation:

Proxima Centauri is the nearest star to the Earth.

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Q:

Heat from the sun is called

A) radiation B) nuclear fusion
C) nuclear fission D) escavation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) radiation

Explanation:

Heat from the sun travels in the form of rays and are called as heat rays. This heat is called as radiation.

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Q:

Rise in sugar levels in blood is detected by the cells of:

A) Liver B) Gall bladder
C) Kidney D) Pancreas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pancreas

Explanation:
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Q:

Lacto-ovo vegetarians would not eat

A) Fish and egg B) Egg, meat and milk products
C) Meat, poultry, milk products D) Meat, poultry, fish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Meat, poultry, fish

Explanation:

Lacto-ovo vegetarians who eat milk products and eggs but would not eat Meat, poultry, fish.

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