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Which of the following is a characteristic of all angiosperms?

A) double internal fertilization B) ovules that are not contained within ovaries
C) complete reliance on wind as the pollinating agent D) free-living gametophytes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) double internal fertilization

Explanation:

The flowering plants, also known as angiosperms, Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta, are the most diverse group of land plants. These are also seed producing plants like gymnosperms. In Angiosperms seeds are in flowers.

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Opposite the micropylar end, is the __________, representing the basal part of the ovule.

A) hilum B) funicle
C) chalaza D) nucellus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) chalaza

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Which one of the following hormones is essential for the uptake of glucose by cells in the human body?

A) GH B) TSH
C) Insulin D) Cortisol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Insulin

Explanation:

Insulin is an anabolic hormone that stimulates glucose and fatty acid uptake into adipose cells, promoting triglyceride synthesis.Glucagon is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas. It works to raise the concentration of glucose and fatty acids in the bloodstream, and is considered to be the main catabolic hormone of the body.

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Which of the following is responsible for giving colour to human skin?

A) Luciferin B) Haemoglobin
C) Flavonoids D) Melanin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Melanin

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The saliva in human beings contains which enzyme?

A) Pepsin B) Salivary Amylase  
C) Rennin D) Trypsin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Salivary Amylase  

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Arboreal Ateles is the scientific name of _____ .

A) Squirrel B) Sparrow
C) Lizard D) Spider monkey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Spider monkey

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Which organ produces insulin?

A) Liver B) Thyroid gland
C) Spleen D) Pancreas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pancreas

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_______ are chlorophyll-bearing, simple, thalloid, autotrophic and largely acquatic (both fresh water and marine) organisms.

A) Pteridophytes B) Bryophytes
C) Algae D) Gymnosperms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Algae

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