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Q:

Phage typing is based on the fact that

A) viruses cause disease B) bacteria and viruses are related
C) bacteria are destroyed by viruses D) bacterial viruses attack specific cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) bacterial viruses attack specific cells

Explanation:

Phage typing is based on the fact that bacterial viruses attack specific cells. Phage typing is a method used for detecting single strains of bacteria. It is used to trace the source of outbreaks of infections. 

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Q:

Deep fried foods are carcinogenic because they are rich in

A) Nicotine B) Hydrocarbons
C) Fats D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fats

Explanation:

Deep fried foods are carcinogenic because they are rich in fats.

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Q:

Which occurs during transcription?

A) Proteins are produced B) Ribosomes produces
C) DNA information is copied to RNA D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) DNA information is copied to RNA

Explanation:

Transcription is the process of copying the genetic material or information that is the DNA to messenger RNA (mRNA.

 

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Q:

Select the correct statement about the ureters.

A) The ureter is innervated by parasympathetic nerve endings only. B) Ureters contain sphincters at the entrance to the bladder to prevent the backflow of urine.
C) The epithelium is stratified squamous like the skin, which allows a great deal of stretch. D) The ureters are capable of peristalsis like that of the gastrointestinal tract.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The ureters are capable of peristalsis like that of the gastrointestinal tract.

Explanation:
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Q:

ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

ACTH means Adrenal Corticotrophic Hormone.


CRH - Corticotrophin Releasing Hormone produced by hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release the ACTH which in turn produces corticosteroid hormones by adrenal glands.


 


Hence, the given statement is TRUE.

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Q:

Where does glycolysis take place in Eukaryotic cells?

A) Mitochondrial Outer membrane B) Cytoplasm
C) Mitochondrial inner membrane D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cytoplasm

Explanation:

Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration. This process breaks down glucose into two pyruvic acids, and produces 2 ATP and 2 NADH. 

In eukaryotic cells, glycolysis and fermentation reactions occur in the cytoplasm.

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Q:

Air in the pleural cavity is called a pneumothorax.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Air or gas can build up in the pleural space and when this happens, it's called a pneumothorax.


Hence the given statement is TRUE.

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Q:

In which of the following, the cellular power plants - Mitochondria are absent?

A) Bacteria B) Red Algae
C) Brown Algae D) Green Algae
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bacteria

Explanation:

Mitochondria is absent in Bacteria as well as in Blue Green Algae. They are seen in eukaryotic cells for respiration purpose.

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