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Plant Cell Structure

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Biology

Plants have _______ while animals lack it.

A
starch
B
cellulose
C
protein
D
fat
Explanation and memory cue

Plants have cellulose in their cell walls, which provides structural support, while animals lack cellulose. This distinguishes plant cells from animal cells.

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Biomolecules

easy
Biology

Which one of the following is a biomolecule?

A
Formic Acid
B
Tartaric Acid
C
Glutamic Acid
D
Glutaric Acid
Explanation and memory cue

Glutamic acid is an amino acid, which is a fundamental biomolecule involved in protein synthesis. The other acids listed are organic acids but are not classified as biomolecules essential to living organisms.

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Human Eye Disorders

easy
Biology

Myopia is a human eye disorder that can be corrected by using which type of lens?

A
Convex
B
Concave
C
Cylindrical
D
Medicine
Explanation and memory cue

Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the eye focuses images in front of the retina. It is corrected using concave lenses, which diverge light rays so they focus correctly on the retina.

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Infectious Diseases

easy
Biology

Hepatitis A is transmitted to various individuals by?

A
Sneezing
B
Faeces
C
Spit
D
Water
Explanation and memory cue

Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, meaning it spreads via ingestion of food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person. Therefore, 'Faeces' is the correct answer, not 'Water' alone.

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Cell Structure

easy
Biology

A chicken egg is composed of how many cells?

A
One cell
B
100 cells
C
1000 cells
D
One million cells
Explanation and memory cue

A chicken egg is a single cell, known as an ovum, which is one of the largest cells visible to the naked eye. It is not composed of multiple cells but is a single cell containing the yolk and surrounded by the egg white and shell.

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Bone Physiology

easy
Biology

What cells are involved in bone remodeling?

A
Osteoblasts
B
Osteoclasts
C
Osteocytes
D
All of these
Explanation and memory cue

Bone remodeling involves osteoblasts, which build new bone; osteoclasts, which resorb bone; and osteocytes, which regulate the process and maintain bone tissue. Therefore, all these cell types participate in bone remodeling.

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Digestive System

easy
Biology

Which of the following is not a digestive enzyme in the human body?

A
Pepsin
B
Trypsin
C
Gastrin
D
Ptyalin
Explanation and memory cue

Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach, not a digestive enzyme. Pepsin, trypsin, and ptyalin are all enzymes involved in the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates.

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Endocrine System

easy
Biology

Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) is secreted by?

A
Pituitary gland
B
Pancreas
C
Thyroid
D
Parathyroid
Explanation and memory cue

Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, which regulates water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.

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Muscular System

easy
Biology

The back thigh muscles are also called __________?

A
Gluteal
B
Hamstring
C
Sartorius
D
Deltoid
Explanation and memory cue

The muscles located at the back of the thigh are known as the hamstrings. They include the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus muscles, which are responsible for knee flexion and hip extension.

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Cancer Treatment

easy
Biology

Cancer can be treated by _________?

A
Antibiotics & vaccines
B
Radiotherapy & antibiotics
C
Chemotherapy & radiotherapy
D
Antibiotics & Chemotherapy
Explanation and memory cue

Cancer treatment commonly involves chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which target and kill cancer cells. Antibiotics and vaccines are not standard treatments for cancer.