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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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Q:

The only bird which can fly backward is

A) Parrot B) Albatross
C) Penguin D) Humming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Humming

Explanation:

Humming bird is the smallest bird and the only bird which can fly in backwards in the world.

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Q:

Animals in the Taiga and Alpine Biomes hibernate during winter.

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

Explanation:

True, Animals in the Taiga and Alpine Biomes hibernate during winter.


 


The animals in taiga and alpine biomes have several different kind of adaptations for survival. Some animals that hibernate during the winter take the help of camouflage to protect itself from enemies. During this period of hibernation, they slow their rate of metabolism and also use less amount of energy to survive the harsh weather.

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Q:

Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?

A) Thigh bone B) Shoulder bones
C) Vertebral column D) Foot bones
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vertebral column

Explanation:

The axial skeleton is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate. In the human skeleton, it consists of 80 bones and is composed of six parts; the skull bones, the ossicles of the middle ear, the hyoid bone, the rib cage, sternum and the vertebral column.

 

Bones of shoulder, thigh and foot are the part of appendicular skeleton. 

  

Hence, Vertebral column is the part of axial skeleton.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word

Palliate

A) Accuse B) Relieve
C) Condemn D) Exacerbate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Relieve

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Q:

Which is not a function of the cytoskeleton?

A) helps the cell move B) gives cell a shape
C) prevents chromosomes from separating D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) prevents chromosomes from separating

Explanation:

A cytoskeleton acts as a frame that gives a cell its shape, protects it to an extent, and helps with cellular motion.

 

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Q:

Which of the following is not true about tape storage?

A) A benefit of tape is that it allows for nonsequential access. B) A benefit of tape is that it allows for sequential access.
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A benefit of tape is that it allows for nonsequential access.

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Q:

The wealthiest citizens of ancient rome were

A) patricians B) laborers
C) farmers D) plebeians
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) patricians

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