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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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Which of the following is not an Indian Pharma Company?

A) Ranbaxy B) Pfizer
C) Cipla D) Nicholas Pirmal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nicholas Pirmal

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What is harder to catch the faster you run?

A) Breathe B) Fire
C) Water D) Time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Breathe

Explanation:

It is very hard to catch breathe when you run fast.

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The more you take away the larger it becomes.

What is that?

Answer

A Hole.


When you are digging a hole the more you take out the soil, the igger the hole becomes.

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Which day is celebrated as United Nations day every year

A) 7th April B) 25th August
C) 24th October D) 27th December
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7th April

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The International Day for Monuments and Sites is observed globally on __________.

A) 19 April B) 18 April
C) 21 April D) 16 April
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18 April

Explanation:

Every year on 18 April, ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) celebrates the International Day for Monuments and Sites (also called as World Heritage day), whose establishment was approved by the 22nd UNESCO General Conference in 1983.

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Most Explosive Type of Volcano is

A) The Cinder Cone B) Rhyolite caldera complexes
C) Shield Volcanoes D) The Basault Volcanoes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rhyolite caldera complexes

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Which of the following countries got 2014 New Frontiers Award by Arabian Travel Market?

A) US B) Germany
C) Philippines D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) India

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