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  • A. Monocytes
  • B. Lymphocytes
  • C. Neutrophils
  • D. Thrombocytes

Explanation: Lymphocytes are white blood cells that are also one of th·e body's main types of immune cells.

Correct answer: Lymphocytes
  • A. Natural passive immunity
  • B. Natural active immunity
  • C. Acquired/Artificial active immunity
  • D. Acquired/Artificial passive immunity

Explanation: Vaccination involves introducing antibodies (acquired) or antibodies-producing agents (artificial) into the body to provide active immunity.

Correct answer: Acquired/Artificial active immunity
  • A. Lipase
  • B. Protease
  • C. Amylase
  • D. Polymerase

Explanation: Option A: Lipase is an enzyme that primarily breaks down lipids (fats). It does not play a significant role in digesting antibodies.

Correct answer: Protease
  • A. 1876
  • B. 1796
  • C. 1696
  • D. 1850

Explanation: Correct option is B. Dr Edward Jenner created the world's first successful vaccine.

Correct answer: 1796
  • A. C5H10O5
  • B. C5H8O4
  • C. C5H10O4
  • D. C5H8O3
  • E. C5H10O3

Explanation: Explanation for this question will be added soon.

Correct answer: C5H10O4
  • A. 0
  • B. 1
  • C. 2
  • D. 3

Explanation: Option A: This option suggests that there are no hydrogen bonds in a Cytosine-Guanine pair.

Correct answer: 3
  • A. Hypothalamus
  • B. Medulla
  • C. Cerebrum
  • D. Pons

Explanation: Hypothalamus consists of a homeostatic thermostat in the brain as it regulates a wide spectrum of physiological functions such as hunger…

Correct answer: Hypothalamus
  • A. Homeostasis
  • B. Natural health
  • C. Strucutral adaptation
  • D. Osmoregulation

Explanation: Homeostasis is the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal conditions, such as the chemical composition of its body…

Correct answer: Homeostasis
  • A. Hormones
  • B. Osmosis
  • C. Homeostasis
  • D. Ecology

Explanation: This is a standard answer. The maintenance of a stable/constant internal environment is called homeostasis.

Correct answer: Homeostasis
  • A. Thalamus
  • B. Hypothalamus
  • C. Pones
  • D. Cerebellum

Explanation: Our internal body temperature is regulated by a part of our brain called the hypothalamus.

Correct answer: Hypothalamus
  • A. Kidneys
  • B. Brain
  • C. Lungs
  • D. Liver

Explanation: The body's temperature control center is the hypothalamus which itself is part of the brain.

Correct answer: Brain
  • A. Homeostasis
  • B. Evolution
  • C. Genetics
  • D. Metabolism

Explanation: Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable and balanced internal environment, despite external changes.

Correct answer: Homeostasis
  • A. Rodents
  • B. Fowls
  • C. Cats
  • D. All of these

Explanation: d) All of these:The correct answer is d) All of these. Retroviruses have been identified to cause diseases in rodents, fowls, and cats.

Correct answer: All of these
  • A. Rhabdo Virus
  • B. Reo Virus
  • C. Parvo Virus
  • D. Rhino Virus
  • E. Herpes Virus

Explanation: Explanation for this question will be added soon.

Correct answer: Rhino Virus
  • A. DNA and RNA
  • B. DNA
  • C. RNA
  • D. DNA or RNA

Explanation: Option D is correct since viruses can store decoded information ( genetic information ) to a limited extent.

Correct answer: DNA or RNA
  • A. Adenovirus
  • B. Pox virus
  • C. Influenza virus
  • D. Herpes virus

Explanation: Infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV), known as herpes, is common globally.

Correct answer: Herpes virus
  • A. Envelope
  • B. DNA
  • C. Capsid
  • D. Tail Fibers

Explanation: All viruses contain nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA, and a protein coat, which encases the nucleic acid i.e. a capsid.

Correct answer: Capsid
  • A. DNA
  • B. RNA
  • C. Both a and b
  • D. Proteins

Explanation: The genetic material of plant viruses mostly consists of option B: RNA.Explanation:A) DNA: While some viruses, such as certain…

Correct answer: RNA
  • A. They are cuboidal in shape
  • B. They are enveloped by host plasma membrane
  • C. They do have enzyme reverse transcriptase
  • D. All of them are not specific

Explanation: The first option is correct: Retroviruses are not cuboidal in shape. Retroviruses are actually spherical or roughly spherical in shape.

Correct answer: They are cuboidal in shape
  • A. HIV
  • B. Hepatitis
  • C. Measles
  • D. Influenza

Explanation: FACT: Influenza is a viral disease and is caused by RNA enveloped virus, called the influenza virus.

Correct answer: Influenza