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Absconding process of Frog in summer _________ .
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AestivationFrog’s life depends upon the plants and insects in the swamp where it lives and on the temperature of the air and water. A combination of photoperiod, hours of daylight, and temperature tells the glands of the frog that it is summer. In summer, due to high temperatures and arid conditions, frogs go for a sleep which is known as aestivation in order to avoid high activity and lower metabolic rate.
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Which of the following is called the heart of the cell?
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NucleusThe nucleus, in the middle of the cell, contains all the cell's chromosomes, which encode the genetic material
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Which of the following is insect?
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SilkwormSilkworms are not basically worms. They are the larval form of the silk moth broadly known as caterpillar. They spend almost a month munching on mulberry leaves. Then it ejects a single protein thread as fast as one foot per minute, then coats it in a sticky liquid to shape its cocoon. Inside the cocoon, the caterpillar pupates, changes into a moth, in about two weeks. Each cocoon may contain a single strand of silk for one mile long.
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Earthworm breaths through?
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SkinEarthworm breathes through their skin. Air dissolves on the mucus of their skin, so they must be moist in order to breathe. Again, after heavy rains earthworms surface as excess water inhibits from breathing oxygen. If they dry out and don’t surface, they suffocate and die. As fresh air is absorbed through the skin, oxygen is drawn into the worm's circulatory system, and the worm's hearts pump the oxygenated blood to the head.
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Which component is liable for maintaining human skin color?
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MelaninMelanin is a substance (enzyme) in human body that is responsible for hair, eye and skin pigmentation. The more melanin you produce, the darker your eyes, hair and skin will be. The amount of melanin in one’s body depends on a few different factors, including genetics and how much sun exposure your ancestral population had.
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What is the attraction between the Sun and the Moon called?
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GravitationThe attraction between the Sun and the Moon, as well as
between any two objects with mass, is called gravitation. Gravitation is a force that
pulls objects toward each other, and in this case, the Sun's gravity affects
the Moon's orbit around the Earth. Gravitation is one of the fundamental forces
of nature and is responsible for the motion of celestial bodies.
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Which animal sleep with open eyes?
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FishThe animals that genuinely sleep with their eyes open are snakes
and fishes including sharks. These animals don’t have eyelids, rather
possess a specialized membrane called the nictitating membrane that covers
their eyes while they sleep. This transparent membrane allows them to rest
while remaining alert to potential threats in their environment. By keeping
their eyes open, these fish and snake can swiftly respond to any danger,
ensuring their survival.
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Which cell does not have a nucleus?
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Red blood cellsRed blood cells (RBCs) do not have a nucleus when mature,
allowing more space for hemoglobin. This makes them efficient in oxygen
transport.
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What is the name of the longest cell in the animal body?
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NeuronNeurons are the longest cells in the animal body, with some
extending up to several feet in length (e.g., in humans, the sciatic nerve).
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For which substance flowers are attractive and colorful?
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ChromoplastChromoplasts are responsible for the bright colors of
flowers and fruits, containing pigments like carotenoids that produce red,
yellow, and orange colors.