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Q:

Origins of genetic variation

A) intragenic recombination B) mutation
C) reticulation D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Random mutations are the ultimate source of genetic variation. Mutations are likely to be rare and most mutations are neutral or deleterious, but in some instances, the new alleles can be favored by natural selection. Polyploidy is an example of chromosomal mutation.

 

Mutations are changes in the DNA. A single mutation can have a large effect.

1) mutation - an alteration in DNA sequence, various types

2) intragenic recombination - results in entirely new associations of genes not present in either parental genome.


Two forms of intragenic recombination:

a) crossing over
b) independent assortment
3) reticulation – acquisition of genetic material from unrelated or relatively unrelated sources (e.g., hybrid species, horizontal gene transfer).

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Finger like ends of the fallopian tubes are called

A) Fimbriae B) Cysts
C) Papillae D) Labia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fimbriae

Explanation:

The fimbriae of the uterine tube, also known as fimbriae tubae, are small, fingerlike projections at the end of the fallopian tubes, through which eggs move from the ovaries to the uterus.

The fimbriae are connected to the ovary.

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An olfactory stimulus travels from receptor to

A) amygdala B) pons
C) olfactory bulb D) thalamus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) olfactory bulb

Explanation:

The olfactory system is the only system in which the receptors send their signal directly to the higher brain and bypass the thalamus, which normally acts as a filter for the processes of the lower brain.

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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 gene is called a cistron)

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Where in the cell are chromosomes located?

A) mitochondria B) DNA
C) RNA D) Nucleus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nucleus

Explanation:

In all plants and animal cells chromosomes are located in the Nucleus of the cells.

 

 

 

The Chromosomes are thread like structures present in the nucleus of the cells which are made up of proteins and a single molecule of DNA.

 

 

 

Their function is to carry the characteristic features of parent cells to daughter cells. 

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Which of the following statements best describes nutrient density?

A) Consume a variety of foods from MyPyramid's ±ve major food groups every day. B) Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kcalories
C) Choose a number of diFerent foods within any given food group rather than the same old thing. D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kcalories

Explanation:

Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kcalories describes the Nutrient Density.

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Q:

The sciatic nerve is a combination of which two nerves?

A) common fibular and tibial B) pudendal and posterior femoral cutaneous
C) posterior femoral cutaneous and tibial D) pudendal and common fibular
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) common fibular and tibial

Explanation:

The sciatic nerve is a combination of common fibular and tibial. 

 

The sciatic nerve divides into its two branches::

1. The tibial nerve

2. The common fibular nerve

at the popliteal fossa.

 

The tibial nerve, which travels down the posterior compartment of the leg into the foot.

The common peroneal nerve also called the common fibular nerve, which travels down the anterior and lateral compartments of the leg into the foot.

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Which of the following is/are the function(s) of bile juice released from the liver?

 

I. Make the food coming from stomach alkaline.

II. Conversion of proteins into amino acids.

III. Break down of fats into smaller globules.

 

A) Only I   B) Only II and III  
C) Only I and III   D) All I, II and III  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only I and III  

Explanation:
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