Biology Quiz 7

The vector of disease sleeping sickness is tsetse fly. Sleeping sickness (African Trypanosomiasis) is caused by microscopic parasites of the species Trypanosoma brucei. It is transmitted by the tsetse fly (Glossina species).

Germplasm bank is meant for the ex-situ conservation of various species. Ex-situ conservation is the technique of conservation of all levels of biological diversity outside their natural habitats through different techniques like zoo, captive breeding, aquarium, botanical garden, gene bank and Germplasm banks.

Cellular respiration releases stored energy in glucose molecules. During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. The energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate). The chemical equation of respiration is: C₆H₁₂O₆ (glucose) + 6O₂ →(releases energy) 6CO₂ + 6H₂O.

Jaundice is caused due to infection of the liver. It happens when there's too much bilirubin, a yellow-orange substance, in your blood. Jaundice may occur if the liver can't efficiently process red blood cells as they break down.

Estrogen is a female hormone that plays various roles. It helps develop and maintain both the reproductive system and female characteristics, such as breasts and pubic hair.

Coriander is an annual herb. Its Fresh leaves and dried seeds are most commonly used as food.

The huge muscles that power the wings attach to a flat part of the breastbone called the keel. Some flightless birds, including ostriches, do not have a keel.

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.

White lung disease is prevalent among the workers of Asbestos industry. White lung is another name for asbestosis. Asbestosis is an asbestos-related medical condition where the lungs become damaged and scarred because of asbestos fibres. Asbestosis is caused by the prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibres.

Animal protein is called first-class protein because it is rich in essential amino acids. It is superior to plant protein because animal proteins contain a broad spectrum of amino acids with more vitamins and minerals than plant proteins.