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[#916] Algae and fungi are collectively known as
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(A) Thallophytes

Explanation

Solution: Algae and fungi are collectively known as thallophytes.

[#917] Which of the following is true about bryophytes?
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(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: All of these is true about bryophytes.

[#918] In birds, some of the vertebrae are fused to form
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(D) Synsacrum

Explanation

Solution: Some posterior thoracic vertebrae, the lumbar, sacral and a few anterior caudal vertebrae are fused to form a complex bone called synsacrum. The innominate bones are fused with the synsacrum to a greater or lesser extent, according to species, forming an avian pelvis.

[#919] They play a central role in the making of dairy products such as butter, cheese, yogurt etc.
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(C) Bacteria

Explanation

Solution: Bacteria play a central role in the making of dairy products such as butter, cheese, yogurt etc.

[#920] There are certain bacteria which can fix atmospheric gas named
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(B) Nitrogen

Explanation

Solution: Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms that are capable of transforming nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into “fixed nitrogen” compounds, such as ammonia, that are usable by plants. Read about nitrogen fixation.