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Human Skeletal System

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Biology

How many bones are there in the human body?

A
102
B
306
C
206
D
204
Explanation and memory cue

The adult human body typically has 206 bones. This is a well-established fact in human anatomy, making option C the correct answer.

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Entomology

easy
Biology

Entomology is the study of ___________?

A
worms
B
insects
C
animals
D
all of these
Explanation and memory cue

Entomology is the branch of zoology that specifically studies insects. Therefore, the correct answer is 'insects'.

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Human Physiology

easy
Biology

The human brain uses ________ percent of the total oxygen and blood in the body.

A
20
B
12
C
35
D
48
Explanation and memory cue

The human brain consumes about 20% of the body's total oxygen and blood supply, reflecting its high metabolic demand despite its relatively small size.

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Vitamin Deficiency Diseases

easy
Biology

Deficiency of vitamin B1 causes ___________?

A
Rickets
B
Bone Infection
C
Beriberi
D
Myopia
Explanation and memory cue

Vitamin B1 deficiency causes beriberi, a disease affecting the cardiovascular and nervous systems. The other options are unrelated to vitamin B1 deficiency.

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Kidney Function

easy
Biology

The main function of the kidney is ___________?

A
to control blood pressure
B
to control body temperature
C
to remove waste from blood
D
to help in digestion of body
Explanation and memory cue

The primary function of the kidney is to remove waste products and excess substances from the blood, maintaining the body's chemical balance. While kidneys also help regulate blood pressure, their main role is waste removal.

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Plant Genetics

easy
Biology

How many chromosomes are present in a pea plant?

A
12
B
14
C
46
D
48
Explanation and memory cue

The pea plant (Pisum sativum) has 14 chromosomes in its diploid cells, which is a well-established fact in plant genetics.

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Plant Taxonomy

easy
Biology

Orange belongs to the family

A
Malvaceae
B
Rutaceae
C
Composite
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

Orange belongs to the family Rutaceae, which is commonly known as the citrus family. This family includes other citrus fruits like lemons and limes.

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Blood Cells

easy
Biology

Which of the following cells are colorless?

A
Red blood cells
B
White blood cells
C
Monocytes
D
Platelets
Explanation and memory cue

White blood cells are colorless because they lack hemoglobin, unlike red blood cells which contain hemoglobin giving them their red color. Monocytes are a type of white blood cell and are also colorless. Platelets are cell fragments and do not have color like red blood cells.

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Endocrinology

easy
Biology

The study of glands is called?

A
Cardiology
B
None of these
C
Endocrinology
D
Entomology
Explanation and memory cue

Endocrinology is the branch of biology and medicine that studies glands and the hormones they produce. The other options are unrelated: cardiology studies the heart, entomology studies insects, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

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Circulatory System

easy
Biology

Blood which the heart pumps to the lungs is __________?

A
deoxygenated blood
B
lymph fluid
C
atria blood
D
oxygenated blood
Explanation and memory cue

The heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery for oxygenation. This blood is low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide before reaching the lungs.