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Which best describes somatic mutations?

A) transmitted to progeny B) not transmitted to progeny
C) Can't be identified D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) transmitted to progeny

Explanation:

The best example for somatic mutation would be cancer, familial cancer (which transmits through gametes to the next generation) are not so common while sporadic cancer is seen the most where body cells of a particular area goes through mutations for a number of years and becomes cancerous, but it is not transmitted to next generation.

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Q:

Movement of cell against concentration gradient is called

A) active transport B) diffusion
C) osmosis D) passive transport
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) active transport

Explanation:

The only transport method that can move species against their concentration gradient i.e, from low to high concentration is called Active transport.

 

Facilitated diffusion only moves species down their concentration gradient i.e, from high to low concentration.

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Q:

Where is the headquarters of Tea Board of India?

A) Kolkata B) Dispur
C) Ranchi D) Imphal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kolkata

Explanation:

The headquarters of Tea Board of India is in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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Q:

Acceptable noise level for human ear

A) > 85 db B) = 85 db
C) < 85 db D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) < 85 db

Explanation:

Sound intensity or level is measured by a unit called a decibel. An 85 decibel noise level is not a safe standard for the public.

 

Hence, Acceptable noise level for human ear is less than 85 db.

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Q:

Access to potable water is most heavily limited by

A) Raw water supplies B) Money
C) Climate D) Precipitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Money

Explanation:

The potable water is the water, which is tested and safe for drinking purpose and cooking preparations. The water is tested and purified in industries. So, the potable water is costly.

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Hence, Access to potable water is most heavily limited by money.

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Q:

What do genes code for?

A) Ptoteins B) DNA
C) RNA D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ptoteins

Explanation:

The genome of an organism is inscribed in DNA, or in some viruses RNA. The portion of the genome that codes for a protein or an RNA is referred to as a gene. Those genes that code for proteins are composed of tri-nucleotide units called codons, each coding for a single amino acid.

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The concept of net domestic investment refers to

A) the difference between the market value and book value of outstanding capital stock. B) total investment less the amount of investment goods used up in producing the year's output.
C) the amount of machinery and equipment used up in producing the GDP in a specific year. D) gross domestic investment less net exports.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) total investment less the amount of investment goods used up in producing the year's output.

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How many non regional members are there in the African development Bank

A) 24 B) 23
C) 25 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25

Explanation:
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