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Which one of the following hormones is essential for the uptake of glucose by cells in the human body?

A) GH B) TSH
C) Insulin D) Cortisol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Insulin

Explanation:

Insulin is an anabolic hormone that stimulates glucose and fatty acid uptake into adipose cells, promoting triglyceride synthesis.Glucagon is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas. It works to raise the concentration of glucose and fatty acids in the bloodstream, and is considered to be the main catabolic hormone of the body.

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Locust, Butterfly, Scorpion and Prawn are all examples of which Phylum?

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

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The modes of action are _____ in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether it is Christ’s or Ramakrishna’s is personal and _____ . Science, on the other hand is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by _____ proof providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

it is Christ's or Ramakrishna's is personal and _____ .

A) significant B) irrelevant
C) subjective D) objective
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) subjective

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Sow wild oats

A) To make someone fool B) To make space to red
C) To take revenge D) To waste time by doing foolish things
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To waste time by doing foolish things

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Mandatory

A) Optional B) Voluntary
C) Essential D) Unnecessary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Essential

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
To go through fire and water

A) To scold someone B) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something
C) To act without restraints D) Something which hurts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something

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....... produces a usable form of energy for the cell.

A) Ribosomes B) Plastids
C) Mitochondria D) Chloroplast
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mitochondria

Explanation:

Mitochondria are organelles that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions. Hence, thay are also called as Power house of the cell.

 

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* Chemical energy produced by the mitochondria is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

 

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The warning bells __________several times before anyone realized the danger.

A) were ringing B) had rung
C) had rang D) would have rung
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) had rung

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