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Gluconeogenesis is a term that describes the synthesis of

Answer

Gluconeogenesis is a metabolic pathway that leads to the synthesis of glucose from pyruvate and other non-carbohydrate precursors, even in non-photosynthetic organisms.


 


It occurs in all microorganisms, fungi, plants and animals, and the reactions are essentially the same, leading to the synthesis of one glucose molecule from two pyruvate molecules. Therefore, it is in essence glycolysis in reverse, which instead goes from glucose to pyruvate, and shares seven enzymes with it.

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Foliated rocks are distinguished by

A) layers B) minerals
C) colors D) names
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) layers

Explanation:

Foliated rocks are distinguished by layers.

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Which of the following is the lightest computer?

A) Desktop B) Tablet
C) Laptop D) Ultrabook
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tablet

Explanation:

The lightest computer is the tablet.

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The primary agent of contact metamorphism is

A) Temperature B) Pressure
C) Weathering D) Flowing water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Temperature

Explanation:

The primary agent of contact metamorphism is heat or temperature.

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Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.

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

Explanation:

Graphite is a good conductor of electricity as it contains free electrons to move through the structure of the graphite.

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Economic liberalization in India started with ___________.

A) substantial changes in industrial licensing policy   B) convertibility of Indian rupee  
C) doing away with procedural formalities for foreign direct investment D) significant reduction in tax rates  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) substantial changes in industrial licensing policy  

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Which is the first talkie film in India?

A) Alam Ara B) Raja Harishchandra
C) Pundalik D) Sant Tukaram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alam Ara

Explanation:

The first talkie film in India was Ardeshir Irani released Alam Ara, on 14 March 1931.

 

Irani later produced the first south Indian talkie film Kalidas directed by H.M. Reddy released on 31 October 1931.

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Which city has been named as the world's most liveable city for the seventh year in a row by The Economist in its Global Liveability Report ?

A) Hyderabad B) Vienna
C) Melbourne D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Melbourne

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