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Q:

What holds the sides of the DNA ladder together?

A) Polar covalent bonds B) Ionic bonds
C) Metallic bonds D) Covalent bonds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Covalent bonds

Explanation:

Deoxyribose, which is a pentose, and a phosphate group are the two molecules together form the two sides of the DNA i.e, A sugar (deoxyribose) and a phosphate.

DNA is a double-stranded molecule twisted into a helix (think of a spiral staircase). Each spiraling strand, comprised of a sugar-phosphate backbone and attached bases, is connected to a complementary strand by non-covalent hydrogen bonding between paired bases. The bases are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C) and guanine (G). A and T are connected by two hydrogen bonds. G and C are connected by three hydrogen bonds.

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If a man buys 1 lt of milk for Rs.12 and mixes it with 20% water and sells it for Rs.15, then what is the percentage of gain ?

A) 25% B) 30%
C) 17% D) 19%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25%

Explanation:

He has gain = 15 - 12 = 3,
Gain% = (3/12) x 100 = (100/4) = 25.
He has 25% gain.

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The intensity of Earthquakes is measured on

A) Richter scale B) Secant scale
C) Mercalli scale D) Beaufort scale
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mercalli scale

Explanation:

The intensity of Earthquakes is measured on Mercalli scale.

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Solve the Riddle :: Three men were on a boat that was stuck one mile from the shore.

One was afraid of Sharks. The other couldn't Swim. And the last one didn't have a life jacket. However, they reached the shore without any problems. How did they do it?

Answer

They walked and did this.


It was never specified that the boat was at sea. Since this logic is observed by them to tackle situation.

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Which insect sits on uncovered food?

A) bees B) flies
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Both flies and bees can sit on the uncovered food and contaminate the food.

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R enter into a partnership in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5 . After 2 months, P increases his share 20% and Q by 10%. If the total profit at the end of one year is Rs 1,90,500, what amount will 'R' receive at the end of year as share in profit ?

A) Rs. 90500 B) Rs. 87500
C) Rs. 88900 D) Rs. 90000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 90000

Explanation:

Ratio of investments for 1 year

=> (P : Q : R) = (2x2 + 2.4x10) : (3x2 + 3.3x10) : (5x12)

=> (P : Q : R) = 28 : 39 : 60

Now R share = 190500 x 60/127 = Rs. 90000.

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If the digits in the number 25673948 are arranged in ascending order from left to right, what will be the sum of the digits which are fourth from the right and third from the left in the new arrangement?

A) 10 B) 9
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

Explanation:

Given Number :      2 5 6 7 3 9 4 8

 

Ascending order :  2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

 

Specified letters are 6 and 4 respectively.

 

Hence, required sum = (4 + 6 = 10)

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When all the students in a school are made to stand in rows of 54, 30 such rows are formed. If the students are made to stand in rows of 45, how many such rows will be formed ?

A) 22 B) 36
C) 32 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36

Explanation:

Total number of students = 54 x 30
When arranged in rows of 45, number of rows formed are,
54x3045 = 36.

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