Biology Quiz 6

DNA fingerprinting is a technique that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It is used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation.

Iodoform, also called triiodomethane, is used as an antiseptic. It is a yellow, crystalline solid belonging to the family of organic halogen compounds, used as an antiseptic component of medications for minor skin diseases.

The hybrid between horse and donkey is called Mule. Usually, it's the male donkey (jack) mating with a female horse (mare) to produce a mule, which can come in either male or female. Due to the odd number of chromosomes, they can't reproduce.

Zymase is a complex enzyme whose presence in glucose and fructose is converted into alcohol. It catalyzes the fermentation of sugar into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

Protein is most important for the growth of children up to the age of 14. It helps repair and maintain vital tissues and, is crucial for the growth of all organ systems including bones and muscles. Proteins in the body also work as enzymes, immune molecules, hormones and cellular messengers. Therefore, proteins are vital for the growth and development of every child.

Saccharin is not a plant product. It is a non-nutritive or artificial sweetener. It's made in a labouratory by oxidizing the chemicals o-toluene sulfonamide or phthalic anhydride. It looks like white, crystalline powder.

Milk has some good qualities (protein, calcium, vitamin D, etc.) However, milk is a poor source of iron and vitamin C.

The concentration of hemoglobin in blood is decreased in anemia. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs. If a hemoglobin level is lower than normal, it means a low red blood cell count (anemia).

Itai-itai disease is a well-known health hazard induced by cadmium (Cd) that was first reported in the Cd-polluted Jinzu River basin of Toyama Prefecture, Japan.

Biome is the total interaction between animals and plants in any well-defined area. It refers to the community of plants and animals that occur naturally in an area, often sharing common characteristics specific to that area.