Biology miscellaneous


  1. Genes, the hereditary units, are located in the









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    A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA and protein found in cells. It is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences. Chromosomal DNA encodes most or all of an organism's genetic information; some species also contain plasmids or other extra-chromosomal genetic elements.

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    A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA and protein found in cells. It is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences. Chromosomal DNA encodes most or all of an organism's genetic information; some species also contain plasmids or other extra-chromosomal genetic elements.


  1. From which part of a plant is turmeric obtained?









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    Turmeric is the rhizome or underground stem of a ginger-like plant. The whole turmeric is a tuberous rhizome, with a rough, segmented skin.

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    Turmeric is the rhizome or underground stem of a ginger-like plant. The whole turmeric is a tuberous rhizome, with a rough, segmented skin.



  1. Plants release energy during









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    Organisms, such as plants, can trap the energy in sunlight through photosynthesis and store energy. During respiration (plants and animals) energy is released from sugar (glucose)by a series of reactions.

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    Organisms, such as plants, can trap the energy in sunlight through photosynthesis and store energy. During respiration (plants and animals) energy is released from sugar (glucose)by a series of reactions.


  1. Which of the following has Vitamin C ?









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    The gooseberry fruit is the richest source of Vitamin C. In fact it contains more Vitamin C than that in orange, lime, guava or sweet lime. 100 grams of the edible fruit contains about 600 mg of Vitamin C. The fruit also contains low levels of sodium and a good amount of potassium which makes it suitable for hypertensive patients.

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    The gooseberry fruit is the richest source of Vitamin C. In fact it contains more Vitamin C than that in orange, lime, guava or sweet lime. 100 grams of the edible fruit contains about 600 mg of Vitamin C. The fruit also contains low levels of sodium and a good amount of potassium which makes it suitable for hypertensive patients.



  1. Bone is used as a fertiliser because it contains the plant nutrient









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    Bone ash/bone meal is normally used as an organic fertilizer as it contains calcium and phosphorus which are both nutrients for plants. Bone meal is a mixture of crushed and coarsely ground bones that is used as an organic fertilizer for plants and formerly in animal feed. As a slow-release fertilizer, bone meal is primarily used as a source of phosphorus. This organic fertilizer enables plants to store and transfer energy, promotes root, flower and fruit development, and allows early maturity.

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    Bone ash/bone meal is normally used as an organic fertilizer as it contains calcium and phosphorus which are both nutrients for plants. Bone meal is a mixture of crushed and coarsely ground bones that is used as an organic fertilizer for plants and formerly in animal feed. As a slow-release fertilizer, bone meal is primarily used as a source of phosphorus. This organic fertilizer enables plants to store and transfer energy, promotes root, flower and fruit development, and allows early maturity.