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Q:

The term protoplasm was coined by

A) Hugo von Mohl B) J. E. Purkinje
C) Oken D) Kolliker
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) J. E. Purkinje

Explanation:

Protoplasm is the living content of a cell that is surrounded by a plasma membrane.

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J. E. Purkinje in the year 1839 coined the term 'protoplasm' for the fluid substance of the cell.

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Q:

The first stage in the formation of coal is

A) Lignite B) Bituminous
C) Anthracite D) Peat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Peat

Explanation:

The first of the four stages of coal formation is lignite coal.

 

There are four stages of coal formation:

 

1. Peat,

 

2. Lignite,

 

3. Bituminous and

 

4. Anthracite.

The bacteria has removed a large portion of the other constituents of the plant matter and left around 25 to 34 percent.

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Q:

Nobel Prize is established in  ?

A) 1931 B) 1911
C) 1901 D) 1951
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1901

Explanation:
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Q:

What is the measurement at remote distances by means of a radio -link from the object to the ground called?

Answer

Telemetry

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Q:

Which is not a sediment transporting agent?

A) Stratification B) Windstorms
C) Glacial Ice D) Stream water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Stratification

Explanation:

Stratification as actually the settling down of sediments with different properties to form layers/strata over years. Stratification especially occurs on the bed of water bodies such as oceans.

 

Stratified sedimentary rocks are used to study the ecological conditions over previous years/eras.  

 

The other choices like Windstorms, Glacial Ice and Stream water are mediums which sediments are transported.

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Q:

The Biggest cause of Foodborne Illness is

A) Poor Hygiene B) Toothpick
C) Employee snacking D) Virus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Poor Hygiene

Explanation:

The Biggest cause of Foodborne Illness is Poor Personal Hygiene.

Foodborne Illness is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes or pathogens can contaminate foods, so there are many different types of foodborne illnesses.

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Q:

How many Teaspoons in a Tablespoon?

A) 4 B) 5
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

Explanation:

Tablespoon > Teaspoon

In US & UK, 1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons.

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What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

A) Galactose B) Sucrose
C) Fructose D) Glucose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Glucose

Explanation:

Glucose is the major monosaccharide found in the body. It is absorbed directly into the bloodstream duringdigestion and a vital carbohydrate as it is a source of energy.

 

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