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Q:

If ___ is involved, even greater diversity will be generated.

A) sexual reproduction B) binary fission
C) asexual reproduction D) vegetative propagation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sexual reproduction

Explanation:
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Which of the following is known as thinnest layer of the earth?

A) Core B) Mantle
C) Crust D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Crust

Explanation:

The thinnest layer is crust. It is about 100km. Where as mantle ranges upto 2900 km and the inner most core ranges upto 6300km.

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Choose the most appropriate answer:Animals active at night are called

A) Diurnal B) Nocturnal
C) Parasites D) Nacto-diurnal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nocturnal

Explanation:

Animals active at night are known as Nocturnal.

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Q:

What begins the process of solar system formation?

Answer

Scientists believe that , about 4.6 billion years ago, the solar system was formed when a cloud of gas and dust in space was disturbed, maybe by the explosion of a nearby star called a supernova.

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Q:

The HIV virus weakens the immunity of a person because it destroys

A) mast cells B) platelets
C) erythrocytes D) lymphocytes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) lymphocytes

Explanation:

The    HIV    virus    continuously    invades    and destroys  T-cells  (lymphocytes).  Eventually  the body can't replace the T-cells fast enough, and the  immune  system  deteriorates.  When  the immune  system has deteriorated to the point that it is unable to fight off diseases, a person is diagnosed with AIDS.

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Q:

Which of the following planets of our solar system has least mass?

A) Neptune B) Jupiter
C) Mars D) Mercury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mercury

Explanation:

 

 

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Q:

Elapidae Naja is the scientific name of _______.

A) Cobra B) Elephant
C) Eagle D) Owl
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cobra

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Name the elements that determine the weather of a place.

A) Humidity B) Temperature
C) Rainfall D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The elements that determine the weather of a place are temperature, humidity, rainfall and wind.

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