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Q:

Plants grow in size because of 

A) addition of cells B) increase in size of cells
C) enlargement of cells D) elongation of cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) addition of cells

Explanation:

Plants grow in size both in height and in grith. Enlargement  of cells already present cannot contribute much to the growth. Only addition of more and more cells could increase the size of the plant considerably.

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Q:

What sugar is found in DNA?

A) Ribose B) Deoxyribose
C) Pentose D) Sucrose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Deoxyribose

Explanation:

DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid is a type of nucleic acid. The sugar contained in it is called Deoxyribose.

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Q:

Is yeast a fungus or bacteria?

Answer

Yeast belongs to members of the Kingdom Fungi.


 


Yeast are single-celled microorganisms that are classified, along with molds and mushrooms in Fungi family. 


 


Yeasts are evolutionally diverse and are therefore classified into two separate phyla, Ascomycota or sac fungi and Basidiomycota or higher fungi, that together form the subkingdom Dikarya.

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What is the purpose of the sigmoid colon?

Answer

Sigmoid colon or pelvic colon is a curved, S-shaped portion of the large intestine which is closest to the rectum and anus.


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* It helps to transports fecal matter from the descending colon to the rectum and anus.


 


* It is the final segment of the colon.

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Q:

The limbic system structure that regulates hunger is called the

A) Hypothalamus B) Cerebellum
C) Pituitary gland D) Cerebrum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hypothalamus

Explanation:

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The hypothalamus which is near the pituitary gland is a small region located at the base of the brain. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many important functions including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, regulates hunger etc...

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Q:

Most absorption of nutrients occurs in the

A) Stomach B) Liver
C) Large intestine D) Small intestine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Small intestine

Explanation:

The small intestine is the main area of the GI tract for absorption.

 

The small intestine has three separate sections. Theyare :

1. The duodenum

2. Jejunum and

3. Ileum.

 

Hence, the majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the duodenum and jejunum of small intestine.

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Q:

Spongy, porous bone tissue is also called

A) Compact bone B) Bone fissure
C) Yellow bone marrow D) Cancellous bone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cancellous bone

Explanation:

Spongy, porous bone tissue is also called cancellous bone.

 

Cancellous bone is found in bones that aren't generally under significant stress like in the shoulder blades, ribs, parts of the skull, and at the ends of long bones.

 

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Q:

Hypnosis is sometimes used to treat anxiety disorders.

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

Explanation:

Hypnosis is a state of human consciousness involving focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion.

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