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[#496] Where is the genetic information of the cell stored?
Correct Answer

(A) DNA

Explanation

Solution: The genetic information of an organism is stored in DNA molecules.

[#497] Where does protein synthesis take place in a cell?
Correct Answer

(A) Ribosomes

Explanation

Solution: Protein synthesis takes place in ribosomes of a cell.

[#498] Such plants which are adapted to survival under conditions a limited supply of water in its habitat are known as
Correct Answer

(C) Xerophytes

Explanation

Solution: A xerophyte is a species of plant that has adaptations to survive in an environment with little liquid water, such as a desert or an ice- or snow-covered region in the Alps or the Arctic. Popular examples of xerophytes are cacti, pineapple and some Gymnosperm plants.

[#499] Azolla is a
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(D) Aqueous fern

Explanation

Solution: Azolla (mosquito fern, duckweed fern, fairy moss, water fern) is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns in the family Salviniaceae. They are extremely reduced in form and specialized, looking nothing like other typical ferns but more resembling duckweed or some mosses.

[#500] Bamboo is classified as
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(B) Grass

Explanation

Solution: Bamboo is classified as grass.