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Q:

Where does transcription occur in the cell?

A) Cytoplasm B) Nucleus
C) Ribosome D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nucleus

Explanation:

Transcription is a process of production of mRNA which occurs in the nucleus of the cell. After transcription, translation which occurs in the cytoplasm.

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Which is an example of an endothermic reaction?

A) combustion B) mix of CaO with water
C) coal is burnt D) photosynthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) photosynthesis

Explanation:

A chemical reaction in which involves the absorption of heat from the environment is called a Endothermic reaction. 

Examples : Dissolving ammonium chloride in water, photosynthesis, melting ice cubes, mixing of potassium chloride with water,...

 

In the contrast, chemical reactions involving release of heat are known as exothermic reactions.

Examples : Combustion, coal is burnt, mix of CaO with water,...

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An ecosystem consists of

A) all the plants and animals of an area B) producers, consumers, and decomposers in a particular locality
C) a living community and its environment D) carnivores and herbivores of an area
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a living community and its environment

Explanation:

A living community and its environment is what an ecosystem is.

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Q:

Which of the following includes all the others?

A) Cellulose B) Glucose
C) Sucrose D) Glycogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Glucose

Explanation:

Here cellulose, sucrose and glycogen are all the forms of glucose. Hence, glucose includes all the other three given options.

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Q:

What reacts with oxygen to produce rust?

A) Aluminium B) Silver
C) Copper D) Iron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Iron

Explanation:

Iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture or water to form a red oxide called rust and the reaction involved is called as Redox reaction.

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Which is an example of a physical change?

A) Dissolving sugar in water B) Breaking glass
C) Melting of ice D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

In all the above given options, there is no chemical change or reactions takes place only the shape or physical state is changed.

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Q:

Cartography is the science of

A) coins B) maps
C) cartoons D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) maps

Explanation:

Cartography is the science which deals with the study and practice of making maps.

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What are amino acids made of?

A) Carbon B) Nitrogen
C) Hydrogen & Oxygen D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen are the key elements in aminoacids as all aminoacids contain amine (NH2) and carboxyl (COOH) as functional groups and R group for every specific aminoacid.

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