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The term metabolism is best defined as

A) the number of calories it takes to keep from shivering on a cold day B) biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy
C) the length of time it takes to digest and absorb fats D) a measure of carbohydrate utilization, typically involving measurement of calories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy

Explanation:

Metabolism (from Greek: μεταβολή metabolē, "change") is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.


In brief, the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life is called metabolism.

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Q:

How many years it takes for Pluto to Orbit the Sun?

A) 76 yrs B) 144 yrs
C) 198 yrs D) 248 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 248 yrs

Explanation:

It takes 248 yrs for Pluto to orbit the Sun.

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Q:

Cortisol is secreted by

A) Thyroid gland B) Pituitary gland
C) Adrenal gland D) Parathyroid gland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Adrenal gland

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The Mode of nutrition in which particulate food is devoured is 

A) holozoic B) holophytic
C) saprophytic D) Parasitic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) holozoic

Explanation:

The feeding mechanism is of several types. If it is entirely plant-like (photosynthesis),it is called holophytic. It is entirely (holo) animal-like (zoic), that is devouring already existing food, it is called holozoic.

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Q:

Colonial America adopted whose NCO traditions?

A) France B) Britain
C) US D) Korea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) France

Explanation:

The American noncommissioned officer tradition began with creation of the Continental Army in 1775 at the beginning of the American Revolution. They adopted NCO traditions from French NCO.

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An animal zygote divides to form

A) an egg B) sperm
C) flagella D) blastula
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) blastula

Explanation:

Fertilization is the process in which a single haploid sperm fuses with a single haploid egg fuse to form a zygote.  

An animal zygote under go mitosis and divides to form a hallow ball of cells called blastula.

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Q:

Borobudur Temple in Magelang is located in which country? 

A) Indonesia B) Iran
C) Bangladesh D) Laos
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indonesia

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Which is the only Indian monument to figure in the world’s top 10 TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards for Landmarks  ?

A) Taj Mahal B) Qutab Minar
C) Gateway of India D) India Gate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Taj Mahal

Explanation:

Iconic attraction of India Taj Mahal has emerged as the 5th most popular landmark in the world and 2nd in Asia, according to the online travel portal TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice Awards for Landmarks. Globally, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba in Spain, and St Peter’s Basilica in Italy, bagged the first four ranks respectively. Whereas, the top 10 landmarks in Asia has been topped by Angkor Wat, followed by Taj Mahal on the second place. Apart from this, Taj Mahal has also ranked first in the list of popular landmarks in India, followed by AmberFort, Jaipur; Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, etc.

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