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An irregular mode of reproduction resulting in the development of an embryo without fertilization is called

1.Parthenogenesis 2.Apogamy 3.Sporophytic budding

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In animals, parthenogenesis means development of an embryo from an unfertilized egg cell. In plants parthenogenesis is a component process of apomixis.Apogamy is a type of reproduction, occurring in some ferns, in which the sporophytedevelops from the gametophyte without fusion of gametes.Adventitious embryony also called sporophytic budding, is a type of apomixis in which an embryo develops directly from nucellus or integument tissue.So, all three are correct.

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Plants are photoautotrophs. What does this mean?

Answer

Photoautotrophs are those organisms that can make their own food using sun light with the help of the process of photosynthesis.


Plants can prepare their own food using sunlight. Hence they are Photoautotrophs.

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Which of the following is a chemical property?

A) Reactivity B) Solubility
C) Density D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Reactivity

Explanation:

The ability of two or more substances to combine to form other substances is called Reactivity.

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A series is given, with one word missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

Never, Under, Manly, Sauna, Train, ?

A) Night B) Terminal
C) Cancer D) Anoint
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Terminal

Explanation:
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Did mercury cure syphilis?

Answer

Mercury was the remedy of choice for syphilis in Protestant Europe. Until the early 20th century, the primary treatment for syphilis was mercury, in the form of calomel, ointments, steam baths, pills, and other concoctions.


Mercury was already being used in Western Europe to treat skin diseases.

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Q:

The country where the military has imposed martial law amid a political crisis

Answer

Thailand

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The purpose of the constitution is presented in the

A) Amendments B) Preamble
C) Bill of Rights D) Articles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Preamble

Explanation:

The Preamble proclaims the solemn resolution of the people of India to constitute India into a 'Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic'.

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Which property would be classified as expendable?

A) Food given to Army B) Cement
C) Paint D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Expendable properties are those properties that are consume in use or that lose their identity in use. It also include those properties that become an integral part of other property when put to use and those properties which have an expected service life of less than one year.

 

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