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Q:

The 'Old Faithful' in Yellow stone National Park, Wyoming is a/an

A) hot spring B) extinct volcano
C) geyser D) oak tree
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) geyser

Explanation:

Geysers are fountains of hot water and superheated steam that erupts with an explosion whereas hotsprings or thermal springs are found where water sinks deep enough the surface to be heated up by the interior forces and it comes out without any explosion. Iceland and New Zealand are the other countries having geysers while hot springs are relatively common.

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Q:

Which event occurs during interphase?

A) Centrioles appear B) Spindle fibers begin to form
C) The cell grows D) Centromeres divide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The cell grows

Explanation:

The cell carries out the metabolic processes and it grows during interphase.

The cell cycle has three phases that must occur before mitosis, or cell division happens. These three phases are collectively known as interphase. They are G1, S, and G2.

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Q:

The rate at which energy is transferred is called

A) Power B) Watt
C) Volt D) Potential
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Power

Explanation:

Energy can be transferred from one system to the other. The rate at which energy is transferred from one system to other system is called POWER. Energy transferred in one second is called a watt.

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Which of the following is not a function of proteins?

A) Build tissues such as bone and muscle B) Help to fight disease
C) Nail formation D) Store and transmit Heredity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Store and transmit Heredity

Explanation:

Protiens can help fight specific diseases, always there to regulate cell processes and build muscle/tissues.


Structural proteins also known as Fibrous proteins, are necessary components of your body. They include collagen, keratin and elastin. Collagen forms the connective framework of your muscles, bones, tendons, skin and cartilage. Keratin is the main structural component in hair, nails, teeth and skin.

 

  • Nucleic acids store and transmit heredity.
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Q:

When was the  Battle of Marathon occurred ?

A) 490 B.C B) 493 B.C
C) 469 B.C D) 429 B.C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 490 B.C

Explanation:

A battle was fought between Iran under the king Darius and the state of Greece in 490 B.C at Marathon near Athens. This battle is known as the 'Battle of Marathon' in World History.

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Q:

Genes are made of 

A) Carbohydrates B) Proteins
C) Fats D) Nucleotides
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nucleotides

Explanation:

Genes : The DNA is the genetic material. The DNA is made of several nucleotides. A nucleotide means, one nitrogenous base one sugar molecule and a phosphate molecule. These nucleotides occur in sequences and several nucleotides form one Gene ( a functional mgene is called a cistron)

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Q:

Fat is completely digested in the

A) small intestine B) mouth
C) large intestine D) stomach
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) small intestine

Explanation:

Fat is completely digested in the small intestine of the body.

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Q:

Who is considered as the father of Jainism

Answer

Mahavira

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