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Artocarpus integra is the scientific name of ___________.

A) Guava B) Pineapple
C) Silver Oak D) Jack fruit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jack fruit

Explanation:
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Which one of the following is true of tRNAs?

A) tRNAs are double-stranded. B) There are four types of tRNA.
C) Each tRNA binds a particular amino acid. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Each tRNA binds a particular amino acid.

Explanation:

tRNA abbreviated as A transfer RNA is an adaptor molecule composed of RNA, typically 76 to 90 nucleotides in length, that serves as the physical link between the mRNA and the amino acid sequence of proteins.

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Tubes that bifurcate from the windpipe

A) Bronchi B) pleura
C) Apex D) Adenoids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bronchi

Explanation:

Tubes that bifurcate from the windpipe are called Bronchi.

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Which virus is not associated with cancer?

A) Epstein-Barr virus B) Papillomavirus
C) Retrovirus D) Hepatitis virus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Retrovirus

Explanation:

In the above given options, Retrovirus is the only virus which is not associated with cancer. Here the viruses which are associated with different types of cancer. They are:

Hepatitis virus which is associated with Liver cancer

Papillomavirus which is associated with Cervical cancer

Epstein-Barr virus which is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma.

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Q:

Movement of cell against concentration gradient is called

A) active transport B) diffusion
C) osmosis D) passive transport
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) active transport

Explanation:

The only transport method that can move species against their concentration gradient i.e, from low to high concentration is called Active transport.

 

Facilitated diffusion only moves species down their concentration gradient i.e, from high to low concentration.

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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:

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:

Veins seen in the leaves, serve the function of

A) Transpiration B) Photosynthesis
C) Storage D) Conduction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Transpiration

Explanation:

Veins seen in the leaves, serve the function of Transpiration.

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Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere. 

 

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