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Which of the following is not a function of saliva?

A) contains fluoride to harden the tooth enamel B) moistens food and helps stick it together to make it easier to swallow
C) begins the chemical breakdown of starches D) helps clean the mouth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) contains fluoride to harden the tooth enamel

Explanation:

Saliva is produced by the salivary gland which helps in food digestion.

 

Option A) contains fluoride to harden the tooth enamel is not the function of saliva.

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A challenge that modern presidents face is

A) issuing executive orders. B) granting pardons.
C) recognizing foreign nations. D) leading their political party.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) leading their political party.

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Which elements are malleable and good conductors of electricity?

A) tin and silver B) iodine and silver
C) tin and xenon D) iodine and xenon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tin and silver

Explanation:

Tin and Silver are malleable and good conductors of electricity. The other combinations have a non metal in them which are bad conductors.

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Which statement is one component of the cell theory?

A) DNA is the basis of genetic transfer B) All living cells arise from pre-existing cells
C) All cells are composed of same organelles D) Tissues are formed from combinations of cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) All living cells arise from pre-existing cells

Explanation:

All living cells arise from pre-existing cells is one component of the cell theory.

 

The Cell Theory is one of the basic principles of biology.

 

The Cell Theory states:

1. All living organisms are composed of cells. They may be unicellular or multicellular.

2. The cell is the basic unit of life.

3. Cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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Tirupati temple of Lord Venkateswara is situated in which state

Answer

Andhra Pradesh

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A constitutional convention was called in Philadelphia to frame a new Constitution of America, which came into effect in _________

A) 1776 B) 1789
C) 1781 D) 1780
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1789

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What part of the atom has a positive charge?

A) Neutron B) Proton
C) Electron D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Proton

Explanation:

Protons carry a positive electrical charge, electrons carry a negative electrical charge and neutrons carry no electrical charge at all. The protons and neutrons cluster together in the central part of the atom, called the nucleus, and the electrons 'orbit' the nucleus.

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Q:

Man has _____ pairs of salivary glands

A) 3 B) 4
C) 6 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3

Explanation:

Salivary glands of man are 3 pairs = 6. They are one pair of parotid glands, one pair of sub-maxillary or sub-mandibular glands and one pair of sub-lingual glands.

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