Biology miscellaneous
- Ornithophily is effected by
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Ornithophily or bird pollination is the pollination of flowering plants by birds. This coevolutionary association is derived from insect pollination (entomophily) and is particularly well developed in some parts of the world, especially in the tropics and on some island chains.
Correct Option: D
Ornithophily or bird pollination is the pollination of flowering plants by birds. This coevolutionary association is derived from insect pollination (entomophily) and is particularly well developed in some parts of the world, especially in the tropics and on some island chains.
- Ozone protects biosphere from
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Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen that is formed from dioxygen by the action of ultraviolet light and also atmospheric electrical discharges. The ozone layer in the stratosphere acts as a filter for the shorter wavelength and highly hazardous ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun, protecting life on Earth from its potentially harmful effects.
Correct Option: C
Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen that is formed from dioxygen by the action of ultraviolet light and also atmospheric electrical discharges. The ozone layer in the stratosphere acts as a filter for the shorter wavelength and highly hazardous ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun, protecting life on Earth from its potentially harmful effects.
- Which of the following is not connective tissue?
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Skeletal muscle is a form of striated muscle tissue which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system. Most skeletal muscles are attached to bones by bundles of collagen fibers known as tendons. It is one of three major muscle types, the others being cardiac muscle and smooth muscle.
Correct Option: D
Skeletal muscle is a form of striated muscle tissue which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system. Most skeletal muscles are attached to bones by bundles of collagen fibers known as tendons. It is one of three major muscle types, the others being cardiac muscle and smooth muscle.
- Yeast is a _______
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Yeast are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom.They are estimated to constitute 1% of all described fungal species. Yeasts, such as Candida albicans, are opportunistic pathogens and can cause infections in humans.
Correct Option: B
Yeast are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom.They are estimated to constitute 1% of all described fungal species. Yeasts, such as Candida albicans, are opportunistic pathogens and can cause infections in humans.
- Cod liver oil from fish is rich in which vitamin?
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Cod liver oil, as the name suggests, is the essential oil extracted from the livers of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). It is a nutrient-dense source of essential vitamins including vitamin D and vitamin A as well as anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. It one of the few and best vitamin D–rich foods.
Correct Option: B
Cod liver oil, as the name suggests, is the essential oil extracted from the livers of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). It is a nutrient-dense source of essential vitamins including vitamin D and vitamin A as well as anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. It one of the few and best vitamin D–rich foods.