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Q:

Where does protein synthesis take place?

A) Nucleus B) Ribosomes
C) On the cell wall D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ribosomes

Explanation:

Protein synthesis take place in the cytoplasm where ribosomes are located as they are the machinery which are responsible for the protein synthesis.

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What compound directly provides energy for cellular work?

A) ATP B) ADP
C) NADP D) NADH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ATP

Explanation:

ATP - Adinosine Triphosphate is the compound that directly provides energy for cellular work.

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Which among the following is/are female hormones?
(i) Estrogen
(ii) Progesterone
(iii) Testosterone

A) (i) and (iii) B) (i) and (ii)
C) (ii) and (iii) D) Only (iii)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (i) and (ii)

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Which among the following hormone can be used as a drug to treat cardiac arrest and some other cardiac problems?

A) Epinephrine B) Insulin
C) Thyroxin D) Calcitonin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Epinephrine

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Which of the following statements about DNA replication is false?

A) The enzyme that catalyzes DNA replication is DNA polymerase. B) Unwinding of the DNA molecule occurs as hydrogen bonds break.
C) The process is known as semiconservative replication because one old strand is conserved in the new molecule. D) Replication occurs as each base is paired with another exactly like it.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Replication occurs as each base is paired with another exactly like it.

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What happens at the synapse between two neurons?

A) electrical signals are converted into chemical B) chemical signals are converted into physical
C) physical signals are converted into chemical D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) electrical signals are converted into chemical

Explanation:

At the synapse between two neurons, electrical signals are converted into chemical signals. A synapse is the gap between the two neurons.

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Q:

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of

A) Vitamins B) Calories
C) Proteins D) Fats
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Calories

Explanation:

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of Calories.

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Q:

Visceral muscle is another name for

A) Cardiac muscle B) Smooth muscle
C) Skeletal muscle D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Smooth muscle

Explanation:

Visceral muscle is another name for Smooth muscle.

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