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Q:

What is the structural unit of compact bone?

A) Osteon B) Spongy bone
C) Lamellae D) Periosteum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Osteon

Explanation:

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The structural unit of compact bone is Osteons or Haverisan systems.

 

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Q:

Organisms need Nutrients in order to

A) Breaking down food B) Utilize chemical compounds
C) recycling D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Breaking down food

Explanation:

Nutrients are necessary for break down the food and supply energy to the organisms and to carry out essential life functions.

  • Important nutrients are Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen.

 

  • Some more important nutrients for plants are : Potassium, Sulphur, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Calcium and Magnesium. 
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Q:

Why is Meiosis called Reduction Division?

Answer

Meiosis ::


Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half in daughter cells, creating four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell that gave rise to them.


Why it is called as Reduction Division ::


1. As the Meiosis division process involves in reduction of chromosome number in the daughter cells to half the number in the parent cell, this process is called Reduction Division.
Meiosis creates gametes (egg and sperm cells).


2. The resulting gametes have 23 new chromosomes, one member of each of the 23 pairs, representing unique combinations of the original maternal and paternal copies.

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Which of the following is the largest phyllum in the animal kingdom in respect of number of species

A) Annalida B) Platyhelminthes
C) Chordata D) Arthropoda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Arthropoda

Explanation:
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Q:

The kilo calories of energy released from one gram of fats is

A) 5.49 B) 4.59
C) 9.45 D) 9.54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.45

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Q:

You can See, Smell and Taste microorganisms.

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

Explanation:

You cannot see a microorganisms without using a Microscope. You also cannot taste or smell microorganisms such as bacteria in contaminated food.

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Q:

What is scientific name of "Cotton"  ?

A) Azadhirachta Indica B) Phaseolies auicus
C) Gossypium Herbaceum D) Ficus Benghalensis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gossypium Herbaceum

Explanation:
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Q:

Which of these is NOT a lipid?

A) Wax B) Cholesterol
C) RNA D) Phospholipid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RNA

Explanation:

RNA is not a lipid among the given options.

 

A lipid is a substance of biological origin that is soluble in nonpolar solvents. It comprises a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, and phospholipids.

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