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  • What type of macromolecule is DNA?


  • Options
  • A. Proteins
  • B. Carbohydrates
  • C. Nucleic acids
  • D. All of the above

  • Correct Answer
  • Nucleic acids 

    Explanation

    DNA stands for Deoxyribo nucleic acid. It is a nucleic acid made up of monomeric unit called Nucleotide.

    A nucleotide consist of -

    a) Sugar - Deoxyribose in DNA ( ribose in RNA)

    b) An organic base- Adenine, cytosine, guanine.

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    • 1. What gas makes up most of the atmosphere?

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    • A. Oxygen
    • B. Helium
    • C. Nitrogen
    • D. Carbondioxide
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    • 2. The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

    • Options
    • A. polysaccharides
    • B. monosaccharides and disaccharides
    • C. starch and glycogen
    • D. dietary fiber
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    • 3. Pluto dwells on the inner edge of the

    • Options
    • A. Main asteroid belt
    • B. Oort cloud
    • C. Kuiper belt
    • D. None of the above
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    • 4. What is the principle carbohydrate of milk?

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    • A. Fructose
    • B. Sucrose
    • C. Lactose
    • D. Galactose
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    • 5. MONEX is associated with

    • Options
    • A. Monetary experiment
    • B. Lunar experiment
    • C. Montreal experiment
    • D. Monsoon experiment
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    • 6. The hot holding temperature for potentially hazardous foods must be

    • Options
    • A. not less than 60 deg
    • B. less than 60 deg
    • C. less than 5 deg
    • D. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which term best describes how the solar system formed?

    • Options
    • A. Electrically
    • B. Gradually
    • C. Chemically
    • D. Rapidly
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    • 8. The shadow zone exists because
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    • 9. Which of the following is an air pollutant?

    • Options
    • A. Sulphur dioxide
    • B. Ozone
    • C. Water vapour
    • D. Nitric oxide
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    • 10. Which is a density independent factor in controlling a population?

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    • A. Food shortage
    • B. Disease
    • C. Floods
    • D. All of the above
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