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Which of the following is not a function of proteins?

A) Build tissues such as bone and muscle B) Help to fight disease
C) Nail formation D) Store and transmit Heredity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Store and transmit Heredity

Explanation:

Protiens can help fight specific diseases, always there to regulate cell processes and build muscle/tissues.


Structural proteins also known as Fibrous proteins, are necessary components of your body. They include collagen, keratin and elastin. Collagen forms the connective framework of your muscles, bones, tendons, skin and cartilage. Keratin is the main structural component in hair, nails, teeth and skin.

 

  • Nucleic acids store and transmit heredity.
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Q:

The blind spot of the eye is where the optic nerve leaves the eyeball.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Everyone of us have a blind spot which is a small portion within the visual field of every eye where the optic nerve and blood vessels leave the eyeball. Optic nerve is connected to brain ehich carries images of what we see.


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Forces of attraction limit the motion of particles most in solids.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

We know that, solids have definite shapes and definite volumes, whereas liquids have definite volumes but indefinite shapes and coming to gases it has indefinite volumes and indefinite shapes.


 


Hence, only in solids, the forces of attraction limit the motion of particles.

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Q:

The 'Old Faithful' in Yellow stone National Park, Wyoming is a/an

A) hot spring B) extinct volcano
C) geyser D) oak tree
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) geyser

Explanation:

Geysers are fountains of hot water and superheated steam that erupts with an explosion whereas hotsprings or thermal springs are found where water sinks deep enough the surface to be heated up by the interior forces and it comes out without any explosion. Iceland and New Zealand are the other countries having geysers while hot springs are relatively common.

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Who among the following was known during the days of the Revolt of 1857 as 'Danka Shah'?

A) Shah Mal B) Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah
C) Nana Sahib D) Tantia Tope
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah

Explanation:

Ahmadullah Shah Madrasi alias Danka Shah (1789-1858), a descendant of the Qutub Shahi family of the Deccan, was in Faizabad when the sepoys mutinied in Meerut. He threw himself into the movement then and there. This was why he also came to be known as Ahmadullah Shah Faizabadi.

 

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Which statement best defines a communist government?

A) A communist government is an autocracy. B) A communist government is led by one political party.
C) A communist government gives power to the party leader. D) A communist government allows for limited voting.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A communist government is led by one political party.

Explanation:

The statement "A communist government is led by one political party" is what best defiines a communist government. Here in this type of government, the power is in the hands of the one political party and it only controls the political and economic systems of the country/state.

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Q:

Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the

A) Muscles B) Nerves
C) Bones D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Muscles

Explanation:

Goosebumps are caused by the contraction of the tiny muscles attached to hair follicles. These muscles are arrectores pilorum muscles.

 

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Q:

Oxidation number of S8?

A) +1 B) -2
C) +2 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

Explanation:

S8 is an elemental form of sufur. In elemental form it can't be reduced or oxidized. Hence, it oxidation number is zero and thus sulfur is zerovalent here.

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