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Which of the following is a feature of ghrelin?

A) It stimulates appetite and energy storage B) It is released in high amounts from adipocytes during periods of excess energy intake
C) The blood level in the fasting state correlates directly with body weight D) It is a metabolic antagonist of leptin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It stimulates appetite and energy storage

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In human body, the cell growth and differentiation are highly controlled and regulated, but in cancer cells

A) there is breakdown of these regulatory mechanisms leading to formation of benign and malignant tumors B) controlled cell divisionand over-production of genetic material occur  
C) RNA is mutated and produced in less amount D) DNA is mutated and produced in less amount
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) there is breakdown of these regulatory mechanisms leading to formation of benign and malignant tumors

Explanation:

In cancer cells, there is breakdown of these regulatory mechanisms. Normal cells show a property called contact inhibition by virtue of which contact with other cells inhibits their uncontrolled growth. Cancer cells appears to have lost this property. As a result of this, cancerous cells just continue to divide giving rise to masses of cells called tumors. Tumors are of two types: benign and malignant.

 

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The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs -

A) 45 to 75 mm B) 50 to 100 mm
C) 25 to 45 mm D) 30 to 125 mm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30 to 125 mm

Explanation:

The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs is 30 to 125 mm.

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Mercedes luggage is a symbol of

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Mercedes's language in reference to the story "Call of the Wild" actually means civilization. She had brought numerous belongings along with her and they were much more than the dogs could pull. Her decision of not parting with any of the belongings would ultimately lead to her death. One can easily draw a clear difference between civilization and wildness.

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In what organelle does cellular respiration take place?

A) Cytoplasm B) Ribosomes
C) Mitochondria D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mitochondria

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is the multi-step process that creates energy from nutrients and food molecules. It begins in the cytoplasm of the cell, with the mitochondria functioning as the main organelle where the rest of the process continues and finishes.

During respiration, glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No improvement”.

The police had to break the door to get in

A)  to break up  B)  to break in 
C)  to break down  D)  No improvement 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  to break down 

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Reflex actions are controlled by

A) The Spinal Chord B) The Nerves
C) The cells D) The Brain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Spinal Chord

Explanation:

A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls a reflex. In vertebrates, most sensory neurons do not pass directly into the brain, but synapse in the spinal cord. This allows for faster reflex actions to occur by activating spinal motor neurons without the delay of routing signals through the brain.

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The fish that can taste with its whole body?

A) Tropical cockroach B) Arctic tern
C) Catfish D) Koala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Catfish

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