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Which best describes genetic mutations?

A) Genetic mutations that cause diseases are always passed on to offspring. B) Some inherited genetic mutations can be good for the offspring.
C) Different genetic mutations cause few forms of cancer. D) Somatic mutations can be inherited from parents or acquired during life.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Some inherited genetic mutations can be good for the offspring.

Explanation:

Mutations are accidents in the copying of DNA. A genetic mutation is a random change in the DNA that is passed on further generations of cells and or organisms. 

 

Genetic mutations are accidental changes in the DNA in the germ cells or early in the formation of the embryo. These changes if they are in the germ cell will be passed on to other organisms formed by sexual reproduction or asexual reproduction. An example would be the golden delicious apple. A lost of genetic information due to a mutation resulted in a different color of fruit.

 

Genetic mutations that cause diseases are not always passed on to offspring. 

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Which compound matches the IR Spectrum?

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A) 3 – Hexanol B) Trans – 4 – Octene
C) 1, 5 – Hexadiene D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 5 – Hexadiene

Explanation:

Infrared spectroscopy involves the interaction of infrared radiation with matter. It is used by chemists to determine functional groups in molecules. IR Spectroscopy measures the vibrations of atoms, and based on this it is possible to determine the functional groups.

Here in the given spectrum, there is no alcohol stretch present in the spectrum. There is no vinyl bending present in the spectrum.
 

Hence, both options B and C are compounds that are not matching with IR spectrum. 1, 5 – Hexadiene is the compound matches the IR Spectrum.

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Q:

According to the modern Periodic Law, the properties of elements are periodic functions of their

A) volency B) atomic mass
C) number of neutrons D) atomic number
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) atomic number

Explanation:

Atomic number is the serial number of an element in the periodic classification of elements. It gives the number of protons and also the number of electrons in an atom.

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Q:

India has launched Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana Scheme in which of the following countries?

A) US B) UAE
C) Bhutan D) Bangladesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) UAE

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The Marine Corps philosophy of leadership is based upon developing individual Marine.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

The belief that leadership qualities can be developed within the individual Marine, and that leaders have the responsibility for developing those qualities is the Marine Corps philosophy of leadership.


 


The United States Marine Corps, also referred to as the United States Marines, is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting amphibious operations with the United States Navy.

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Badrinath is situated on the bank of river

A) Yamuna B) Alaknanda
C) Saraswathi D) Ganga
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alaknanda

Explanation:

The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganga. Badrinath is situated on the bank of river Alaknanda.

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An office is divided into 8 cubicles. How many of the cubicles are painted if only 1/8 of the cubicles are painted?

A) 2 B) 4
C) 8 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

Explanation:

Given total number of the cubicles = 8

Given that only 1/8 of the cubicle is painted

 

Then of the total 8 cubicles, 1/8 is

 

1/8 x 1 = 1 cubicle. 

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Q:

Kiwi is a native bird of Which of the following countries ?

A) South Africa B) New zealand
C) Australia D) Zimbabwe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) New zealand

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