Which one of the following correctly distinguishes myoglobin from haemoglobin?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Myoglobin stores/facilitates oxygen availability within muscle cells, whereas haemoglobin transports oxygen in the blood through red blood cells.
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Question 2 / 10 MediumBiology & Biotechnology
Myoglobin is primarily found in:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Myoglobin is a haem-containing oxygen-binding protein found mainly in skeletal and cardiac muscles.
✓ Explanation: Explanation: ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily involving motor neurons.
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Question 4 / 10 MediumSpace
Which one of the following is a characteristic of the Cessna C172?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The C172 is a single-engine aircraft and is widely used as a training aircraft because of its relatively stable handling characteristics.
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Question 5 / 10 MediumGeneral Science
The BCG vaccine is derived from an attenuated strain of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: BCG is derived from an attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis and is primarily used against tuberculosis.
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Question 6 / 10 MediumBiology & Biotechnology
Consider the following statements regarding ALS:
1) It is a neurodegenerative disease.
2) It affects motor neurons.
3) Progressive muscle weakness is a characteristic feature.
4) It is primarily a bacterial infection.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: ALS is a neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons. It is not a bacterial infection.
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Question 7 / 10 MediumGeneral Science
Which process is used to convert agricultural residue such as rice straw into bio-oil for bio-bitumen production?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Rice straw or agricultural residue can undergo pyrolysis to produce bio-oil, which can subsequently be chemically upgraded into a bio-binder.
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Question 8 / 10 MediumDefence Technology
Rudra Raptors exercise was conducted by:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Indian Army's Konark Corps conducted Rudra Raptors in Jaisalmer.
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Question 9 / 10 MediumGeneral Science
BRIC, in the context of Indian science and technology, stands for:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: BRIC — Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council — is an autonomous body under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology.
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Question 10 / 10 MediumBiology & Biotechnology
Consider the following diseases/disorders and their genetic characteristics:
1) Huntington's disease — CAG repeat
2) Friedreich ataxia — GAA repeat
3) Huntington's disease — Autosomal dominant
4)Friedreich ataxia — Autosomal recessive
Which statements are correct?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Huntington's disease involves CAG repeat expansion and autosomal dominant inheritance, while Friedreich ataxia involves GAA repeat expansion and autosomal recessive inheritance.