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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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How much abount can the Postal Department invest in revenue - generating instruments and / or stock market to reduce its budgetary deficit?

A) Rs. 2,500 crore B) Rs. 4,500 crore
C) Rs. 7,400 crore D) Rs. 10,000 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 10,000 crore

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The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to

A) 12 B) 15
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.

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Which is Largest library in the world ?

Answer

United State Library of Congress, Washington D.C.

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Cotton for texttile was first cultivated in

A) Egypt B) India
C) Mesopotamia D) Central America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

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In atomic reactors,graphite is used as

A) lubricant B) fuel
C) linear of the ractor D) moderator
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) moderator

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Who is the author of the book "Adventures of the sherlock holmes"?

A) Harisen B) Arther Conon Doyle
C) Nirod C. Choudhary D) G. B. Shaw
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arther Conon Doyle

Explanation:

Arther Conon Dole is the author of Adventures of Sheerlock holmes.This book is related to the murder mysteries that are solved by Sherlock holmes

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Which of these places lies nearest to the Equator?

A) Singapore B) Lagos
C) Colombo D) Jakarta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Singapore

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