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Which of the following polysaccharides contains a modified monosaccharide?

A) starch B) chitin
C) glycogen D) cellulose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) chitin

Explanation:

Many carbohydrates contain one or more modified monosaccharide units that have had one or more groups replaced or removed.

 

Chitin is one of many naturally occurring polymers. It is one of the most abundant natural materials in the world. Over time it is bio-degradable in the natural environment. Its breakdown may be catalyzed by enzymes called chitinases, secreted by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, and produced by some plants.

 

Chitin is composed of repeating units of N-acetylglucosamine, a nitrogen-containing form of glucose.

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Technically, tempera is paint in which the vehicle is in

A) an emulsion B) a pigment
C) an impasto D) a ground
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) an emulsion

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Cretinism is due to the disorder of the glands

A) Thymus B) Parathyroid
C) Thyroid D) Adrenal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thyroid

Explanation:

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.

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Where does protein synthesis take place in a cell?

A) Ribosomes B) Mitochondria
C) Cytoplasm D) Nucleus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ribosomes

Explanation:

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.

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The More You Have, The Less You See. What is it?

A) Light B) Darkness
C) Sight D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Darkness

Explanation:

The More You Have the Darkness, The Less You See i.e, visible less.

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India's largest e-commerce player Flipkart recently bought eBay's India business, and closing a $1.4 billion fund-raising round from Tencent, eBay and Microsoft. Name the Chief Executive Officer of Flipkart.

A) Devin Wenig B) Kalyan Krishnamurthy
C) Jeff Bejos D) Satya Nadella
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kalyan Krishnamurthy

Explanation:

India's largest e-commerce player Flipkart buys eBay's India business, and closing a $1.4 billion fund-raising round from Tencent, eBay and Microsoft. Mr. Kalyan Krishnamurthy is the CEO of Flipkart.

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The temperature at which water boils depends mainly on

A) Air Pressure B) Specific heat
C) Density D) Relative humidity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Air Pressure

Explanation:

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

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Clarence Pine Top Smith played what style of piano?

A) Mozart B) Boogie - Woogie
C) Beethoven D) Liszt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Boogie - Woogie

Explanation:

Pine Top Smith (1899-1929) Considered to be the originator of the Boogie -Woogie style of piano playing.

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