Biology miscellaneous


  1. Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis is coming from :









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    Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis is coming m6to create a stable, unstirred layer to support surface neutralization of acid and act as a protective physical barrier against luminal pepsin.

    Correct Option: B

    Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis is coming m6to create a stable, unstirred layer to support surface neutralization of acid and act as a protective physical barrier against luminal pepsin.


  1. The element which is the most abundant in the human body is:









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    The generation and maintenance of all our life processes are supported by four basic components: carbohydrates, water, proteins and energy. Most scientists agree that oxygen is actually the over-riding key ingredient in all four of these life components. 80% of all our metabolic energy production is created by oxygen! The human body is largely composed of oxygen. All metabolic processes in the body are regulated by oxygen.

    Correct Option: A

    The generation and maintenance of all our life processes are supported by four basic components: carbohydrates, water, proteins and energy. Most scientists agree that oxygen is actually the over-riding key ingredient in all four of these life components. 80% of all our metabolic energy production is created by oxygen! The human body is largely composed of oxygen. All metabolic processes in the body are regulated by oxygen.



  1. Sweetex used by the diabetic patients has energy content of :









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    Low-calorie sweeteners are sugar substitutes that have zero calories and do not raise blood glucose levels through eating them, which makes them a preferable choice for diabetic people over sugar.

    Correct Option: D

    Low-calorie sweeteners are sugar substitutes that have zero calories and do not raise blood glucose levels through eating them, which makes them a preferable choice for diabetic people over sugar.


  1. Who discovered Cholera germs?









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    In 1883, Koch worked with a French research team in Alexandria, Egypt, studying cholera. Koch identified the vibrio bacterium that caused cholera.

    Correct Option: A

    In 1883, Koch worked with a French research team in Alexandria, Egypt, studying cholera. Koch identified the vibrio bacterium that caused cholera.



  1. Which of the following food items is rich in iron ?









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    Apples are a great, healthy food, but even with the skin they do not contain a large amount of iron. Apples contain 11 milligrams of iron per 100 grams. A gram is a measure of weight. Fruit as a food group is not a great iron source but it does play an important role in our ability to absorb iron. Fruit is often loaded with vitamin C, a vitamin that will actually help to utilize the iron in vegetarian foods; apples are a modest source of vitamin C.

    Correct Option: B

    Apples are a great, healthy food, but even with the skin they do not contain a large amount of iron. Apples contain 11 milligrams of iron per 100 grams. A gram is a measure of weight. Fruit as a food group is not a great iron source but it does play an important role in our ability to absorb iron. Fruit is often loaded with vitamin C, a vitamin that will actually help to utilize the iron in vegetarian foods; apples are a modest source of vitamin C.