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Which of the following defines a genome?

A) Every human cell B) the complete set of an organism's genes and other DNA sequences
C) the complete set of an organism's polypeptides D) a karyotype
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the complete set of an organism's genes and other DNA sequences

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Vertebrates and tunicates share 

A) a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord. B) the formation of structures from the neural crest.
C) jaws adapted for feeding. D) an endoskeleton that includes a skull.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord.

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Which equation is an example of a synthesis reaction?

A) 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O B) Na + Cl → NaCl
C) HA + BOH → H2O + BA D) NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Na + Cl → NaCl

Explanation:

When two or more chemical species combine to form a single product, the reaction is said to be synthesis reaction. It is also called as Direct Combination reaction.

 

Here in the given options, Sodium (Na) combines with Chlorine (Cl) to form a more complex single product Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

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Which of the following establised as the Bretton woods Conference in 1944

A) IMF B) ILO
C) WHO D) UNDP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IMF

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Q:

Where is Mount Abu located?

A) Gujarat B) Haryana
C) Rajasthan D) Jharkand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rajasthan

Explanation:

Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India.

 

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Landowners often complain that hunters

A) do not get written permission to hunt B) make too much noise
C) leave litter behind D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) do not get written permission to hunt

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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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Q:

The talk test can be used to measure the

A) Speech frequency B) Exercise intensity
C) Loudness intensity D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Exercise intensity

Explanation:

The talk test can be used to measure the Exercise intensity.

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