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The main result of aerobic respiration is the

A) production of lactic acid as an end product B) production of ATP from the breakdown of glucose
C) conversion of radiant energy into chemical energy D) storage of energy in a polysaccharide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) production of ATP from the breakdown of glucose

Explanation:

The three steps within the aerobic respiration process are glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

Photosynthesis builds glucose, and what was built in photosynthesis is broken down during aerobic respiration.

 

Hence, production of ATP from the breakdown of glucose is the main result of aerobic respiration.

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Which one of the following statements about Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct?

A) Ashoka played an important role in popularizing the Stupa cult. B) They were repositories of relics of Buddha and other monks.
C) They were located in rural areas. D) They were located close to trade routes.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They were located in rural areas.

Explanation:

A stupa is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics that is used as a place of meditation.Buddhist sources claim that during the 3rd century BCE, the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great ordered these eight stupas to be opened, further distributed the relics of the Buddha into 84,000 portions, and had stupas built over them all over the expanding Buddhist world.They were located on trade routes in order to propagate Buddhism.However, there were no evidence of them being located in rural areas.

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What is the name of a 12-year-old Indian-origin boy who has been crowned as the UK's 'child genius' in a popular television quiz competition ?

A) Rahul Doshi B) Anshul Verma
C) Ravi Sharma D) Ronan Kumar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rahul Doshi

Explanation:
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Q:

What is the difference between a Local and a Global temporary table?

Answer

Local :


Only available to the current Db connection for current user and are cleared when connection is closed.


Multiple users can’t share a local temporary table.


 


Global:


Available to any connection once created. They are cleared when the last connection is closed.


Can be shared by multiple user sessions

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When is International Day of Non-Violence,recognized by the UN,observed on M.K.Gandhi's birthday is observed

A) December 11 B) November 29
C) October 2 D) Second wednesday of october
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) October 2

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Which best describes somatic mutations?

A) transmitted to progeny B) not transmitted to progeny
C) Can't be identified D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) transmitted to progeny

Explanation:

The best example for somatic mutation would be cancer, familial cancer (which transmits through gametes to the next generation) are not so common while sporadic cancer is seen the most where body cells of a particular area goes through mutations for a number of years and becomes cancerous, but it is not transmitted to next generation.

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Q:

Which startup acquired Google's satellite imaging business in 2017 ?

A) NovaWurks B) PlanetiQ
C) Planet Labs D) UrtheCast
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Planet Labs

Explanation:

American startup Planet Labs, that launches small satellites into orbit and sells the imagery, has announced its acquisition of Google's 'Terra Bella' satellite business. As part of the agreement, 60 Google employees will join the startup founded by ex-NASA scientists. Terra Bella, was acquired by Google in 2014 for $500 million and that time it was known as Skybox Imaging.

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Q:

Which of the following can be a cause of fratricide?

A) Clearance of Fires Error B) Fatal Navigation Error
C) Failures in the direct fire control plan D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Failures in the direct fire control plan

Explanation:

Fratricide means the accidental killing of one's own forces in war.

 

Failures in the direct fire control plan can lead to be a cause of fratricide.

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