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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

RAPD - Expand

  1. Random Amplified Polysomic DNA

  2. Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA

  3. Random Accessory Polysomic DNA

  4. Random Accessory Polymorphic DNA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

RAPD stands for Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA, which is a PCR-based technique used in molecular biology and genetics to detect polymorphisms and genetic variations. It uses short arbitrary primers to amplify random DNA segments, creating unique fingerprint patterns that can distinguish between different organisms or strains.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

A legendary cricketer once saw Sachin batting on television and remarked that Sachin was playing the same way as he used to do. Who was this legendary cricketer?

  1. Don Bradman

  2. Sunil Gavaskar

  3. Gary Sobers

  4. Vivian Richards
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Don Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, watched Sachin Tendulkar bat on television and famously remarked that Sachin's batting style reminded him of his own. This came from the legendary Australian himself during a 1996 interview, making it a special moment in cricket history.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

RFLP - Expand

  1. Restriction Flow Length Polymorphism

  2. Restrictive Fragment Length Polymorphism

  3. Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism

  4. Restriction Fragment Ladder Polymorphism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

RFLP is a molecular biology technique where DNA is cut by restriction enzymes at specific recognition sites, producing fragments of varying lengths. The 'R' stands for Restriction, 'F' for Fragment, 'L' for Length, and 'P' for Polymorphism. This technique is used for DNA fingerprinting and genetic analysis.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

what is the full name of rahul dravid?

  1. rahul sharath dravid

  2. rahul sharma dravid

  3. rahul sharad dravid

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rahul Dravid's full name is Rahul Sharad Dravid, following the common Indian naming convention where the middle name (Sharad) is typically the father's name. This is his official name as recorded in cricket records and biographical sources.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

what is rahul dravid called by his teammates?

  1. handsome

  2. jammy

  3. johny

  4. wall
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rahul Dravid is nicknamed 'Jammy' by his teammates because his father worked in a company that manufactured jam. This nickname originated early in his career and stuck throughout his time in cricket. 'The Wall' is his popular media nickname, not his teammates' pet name for him.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

when was dravid born?

  1. 12th jan 1973

  2. 11th jun 1973

  3. 11th jan 1973

  4. 11th jan 1974
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rahul Dravid was born on January 11, 1973 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. This date is well-documented in cricket records and biographical sources. Option A is close but has the wrong date (12th instead of 11th), while options B and D have different months or years.