Questions

Cretinism is a disease caused by hypothyroidism(less thyroxine formation).The symptoms of the disease are retardation  of mental, physical and sexual developments. Potbellt, protruding tongue, dry skin etc are also indicative of this disease.

The protein synthesis take place in a cell outside the nucleus in the structures called ribosomes. Ribosomes link amino acids together in the order specified by messenger RNA molecules.

Nucleotides are the building blocks of the DNA and RNA used as genetic material. Nucleotides also are used for cell signaling and to transport energy throughout cells.

Both deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are made up of nucleotides which consist of three parts::

1. Nitrogenous Base
2. Pentose Sugar
3. Phosphate Group.

The capacity of a water heater is measured in Gallons or Liters. In the USA, it is measured in Gallons and in India, we measure it in Liters.

Hence, if the capacity of the water heater is 15 gallons or 15 liters, then it says that it can hold 15 gallons or 15 liters of water.

The temperature at which water boils depends mainly on air pressure.

Indira Gandhi became the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna award in 1971.

No, the given statement is False.

Parasites are organisms that feed on other organisms causing harm to them.

Foods that allow micro organisms to grow are called Growth Mediums.