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Questions Related to biology
Auxospores are formed by _____________.
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Diatoms
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Dimities
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Deuteromycetes
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Decomposing bacteria
Auxospore. In certain species of diatoms, auxospores are specialised cells that are produced at key stages in their cell cycle or life history. Auxospores can also play a role in sexual reproduction in diatoms, and may be formed after haploid gametes fuse to form a diploid zygote.
Which of the following is codons codes for proline.
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CCC, CCU, CCG
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UCC, UGU, CCU
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CUG, CUU, CUA
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CGC, CGG, CCA
Axenic culture is best defined as
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Cell cultures
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Cell cultures free from micro-organisms
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Cell cultures of insectivorous plants
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Cell cultures free from other micro-organisms
Secretion, endocytosis, division and formation of intercellular junctions are functions of cells due to
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Flip-flop movement of proteins
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Fluid nature of lipid and proteins
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Quassi-fluid nature of lipids
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Vertical movement of lipid and proteins
The conditions essential for good health are
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Physically fit and healthy
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Cleanliness
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Good social and economic condition
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All of the above
A person needs to be fit physically, mentally and socially. For being in good health, all the three aspects are interrelated.
Which of the following is/are not considered as a balanced diet for adolescence?
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Pulses
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Aerated drinks
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Alcohol
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Both B and C
Fast food, alcohol, aerated drinks are never healthy for any age groups. It is because the junk foods contain more oil, calories and sugars but no nutritional value. During adolescence, there is a more nutritional requirement. Thus, it is never advisory for that age group.
Why is it essential to take protein rich diet during puberty?
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To get sufficient energy
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For rapid growth and development
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For formation of strong bones and teeth
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To protect oneself from diseases
Protein rich foods are important for your child's growth and muscles development, specially during puberty. It also meets energy requirements too.
At puberty, a diet rich in proteins is essential for
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Supplying sufficient energy
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The formation of new cells for growth
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The formation of strong bones and teeth
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Protection from diseases
At puberty, a diet rich in proteins is essential for the formation of new cells for growth. Amino acids are assimilated and transformed by our body into other proteins which help in the building of new cells for growth.
Adolescents should be careful about what they eat, because
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Proper diet develops their brains.
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Proper diet is needed for the rapid growth taking place in their body.
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Adolescents feel hungry all the time.
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Taste buds are well developed in teenagers.
Our nutritional requirements change as we move through different life stages. Adolescence place extra demands on the body which need to be met by our daily diet to maintain the best of the health.
During adolescence, there is a growth spurt and the children need plenty of calories and nutrients.
Thus, the correct answer is the option (B), 'Proper diet is needed for the rapid growth taking place in their body'.
A dietary deficiency disease is
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Anaemia
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Diabetes
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Tetanus
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Cretinism