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The term metabolism is best defined as

A) the number of calories it takes to keep from shivering on a cold day B) biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy
C) the length of time it takes to digest and absorb fats D) a measure of carbohydrate utilization, typically involving measurement of calories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy

Explanation:

Metabolism (from Greek: μεταβολή metabolē, "change") is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.


In brief, the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life is called metabolism.

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What happens when two atoms form a chemical bond?

A) Two atoms fuse together to form a chemical bond B) The atoms share or transfer electrons
C) A chemical bond forms when two atoms transfer or share protons to achieve a stable nucleus D) Like charges in the atoms cause them to stick together
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The atoms share or transfer electrons

Explanation:

All chemistry is based on sharing electrons. A chemical bond forms when two atoms transfer or share outer electrons to complete their outer shells.

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A paper written by hand

A) Thesis B) Handicraft
C) Manuscript D) Handiwork
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Manuscript

Explanation:

A paper written by hand are called as Manuscripts.

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How many medals has been bagged by India in 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games ?

A) 19 B) 33
C) 27 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

Explanation:

With 9 gold, 12 silver and 19 bronze, India won 40 medals in 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games and finished the Games at 11th.

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Colonial America adopted whose NCO traditions?

A) France B) Britain
C) US D) Korea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) France

Explanation:

The American noncommissioned officer tradition began with creation of the Continental Army in 1775 at the beginning of the American Revolution. They adopted NCO traditions from French NCO.

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Borobudur Temple in Magelang is located in which country? 

A) Indonesia B) Iran
C) Bangladesh D) Laos
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indonesia

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All day - to - day function of the Panchayat in which of the following states are being operated on electronic system and web-based?(this is being done for the first time in india for a Panchayat)

A) Kerala B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kerala

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_______ has hailed ARJUN as "among the best three Main Battle Tanks" in the world 

A) Gen Shankar Roy Chowdhury B) VS Arunachalam
C) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam D) Dr MGK Menon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

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