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Gluconeogenesis is a term that describes the synthesis of

Answer

Gluconeogenesis is a metabolic pathway that leads to the synthesis of glucose from pyruvate and other non-carbohydrate precursors, even in non-photosynthetic organisms.


 


It occurs in all microorganisms, fungi, plants and animals, and the reactions are essentially the same, leading to the synthesis of one glucose molecule from two pyruvate molecules. Therefore, it is in essence glycolysis in reverse, which instead goes from glucose to pyruvate, and shares seven enzymes with it.

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The process of copying dna is called

A) Copying B) Replication
C) Repulsion D) Replying
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Replication

Explanation:

The process of copying dna is called Replication.

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All enzymes are proteins.

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

Explanation:

All enzymes are proteins but all proteins are not enzymes since, enzymes are subset of proteins.

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Limbs of frog, lizard, bird and human are example of ______ organs.

A) Homogenous B) Heterogeneous
C) Analogous D) Homologous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Homologous

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Factors that aid venous return include all except

A) pressure changes in the thorax B) urinary output
C) activity of skeletal muscles D) venous valves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) urinary output

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An important function of fat in the body is to

A) Protect vital organs B) Stores energy
C) Insulate us D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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Which of these statements is true of the kingdom protista?

A) All are unicellular B) All are hetertrophic
C) All are autotrophic D) All are eukaryotic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All are eukaryotic

Explanation:

Protists are eukaryotic organisms that cannot be classified as a plant, animal, or fungus. They are mostly unicellular, but some, like algae, are multicellular.

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Kelp, or 'seaweed,' is a large multicellular protist that provides food, shelter, and oxygen for numerous underwater ecosystems.

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The animals in which the body cavity is absent are known as __________.

A) Coelomates B) Wild
C) Pseudocoelomates D) Acoelomates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Acoelomates

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