Biology miscellaneous


  1. Bile is stored in the









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    Bile is a digestive juice that is a greenish-yellow liquid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Upon eating it is discharged into the duodenum.

    Correct Option: A

    Bile is a digestive juice that is a greenish-yellow liquid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Upon eating it is discharged into the duodenum.


  1. Which of these joints is a Hinge joint?









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    A hinge joint allows movement in a certain spot to take place. This joint is similar to the opening and closing of a door. Some examples of hinge joints are the elbow, knee, ankle and joints between the fingers. Hinge joints allow the body parts to bend and straighten. Hip and shoulders are synovial ball and socket joints.

    Correct Option: B

    A hinge joint allows movement in a certain spot to take place. This joint is similar to the opening and closing of a door. Some examples of hinge joints are the elbow, knee, ankle and joints between the fingers. Hinge joints allow the body parts to bend and straighten. Hip and shoulders are synovial ball and socket joints.



  1. Potassium meta-bisulphite is used as a food preservative for









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    The potassium meta-bisulfite preservative is an additive that is commonly used for preserving all kinds of vegetables and fruit and, thus, increasing their longevity. It finds its application in fruit juices by increasing their longevity. It is also added to dried apples and dehydrated potatoes to preserve their edibility.

    Correct Option: C

    The potassium meta-bisulfite preservative is an additive that is commonly used for preserving all kinds of vegetables and fruit and, thus, increasing their longevity. It finds its application in fruit juices by increasing their longevity. It is also added to dried apples and dehydrated potatoes to preserve their edibility.


  1. Which of these is a modified underground stem?









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    Underground stems are modified plant structures that derive from stem tissue but exist under the soil surface. Seedlings develop two structures or axes of growth, one that develops upward out of the soil, called stems, and structures that develop downward which are called roots. Potato is such a modified underground stem.

    Correct Option: D

    Underground stems are modified plant structures that derive from stem tissue but exist under the soil surface. Seedlings develop two structures or axes of growth, one that develops upward out of the soil, called stems, and structures that develop downward which are called roots. Potato is such a modified underground stem.



  1. An edible underground stem is









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    Underground stems are modified plant structures that derive from stem tissue but exist under the soil surface. A number of underground stems are consumed by people including; onion, potato, ginger, yam and taro. 602. (4) Underground stems are modified plant structures that derive from stem tissue but exist under the soil surface. Seedlings develop two structures or axes of growth, one that develops upward out of the soil, called stems, and structures that develop downward which are called roots. Potato is such a modified underground stem.

    Correct Option: A

    Underground stems are modified plant structures that derive from stem tissue but exist under the soil surface. A number of underground stems are consumed by people including; onion, potato, ginger, yam and taro. 602. (4) Underground stems are modified plant structures that derive from stem tissue but exist under the soil surface. Seedlings develop two structures or axes of growth, one that develops upward out of the soil, called stems, and structures that develop downward which are called roots. Potato is such a modified underground stem.