Answer:
Osmosis occurs until the concentration gradient of water goes to zero or until the hydrostatic pressure of the water balances the osmotic pressure. Osmosis occurs when there is a concentration gradient of a solute within a solution, but the membrane does not allow diffusion of the solute.
Explanation:
Answer: It is because it makes it more efficient to study organisms.
Explanation: Biologist classify organisms by considering similarities between them. The organisms which have closely related characteristics are placed in a separate domains by biologists. Domains are further divided into 6 Kingdoms. According to modern classification system, domain is largest unit of biological classification.
Answer: Gastrocholic reflex
Explanation:
The gastrocholic reflex or gastrocolic response is one of the physiological reflexes in the stomach which controls the movements like peristalsis and motility in the gastrointestinal tract.
This reflex is generated by the the food particles that enters the stomach. The bolus of the food in the stomach helps in the mass movement of the other food particles in the colon.
This reflex is known as gastrocholic reflex.
Answer: The correct answer is -
d) a dominant trait that depends on the presence of only one of many dominant alleles.
Glaucoma is an autosomal dominant trait, meaning that presence of single copy of the defective gene is enough to cause the disease.
It corresponds to a group of diseases, which cause damage in the optic nerve, leading to loss of vision and if not treated, it ultimately leads to blindness.
Thus, option D) is the right answer.
Answer:
The correct answer will be option-C
Explanation:
Lead is a metal found in the Earth's crust which through human practices like using it in paints and other products cause lead poisoning in humans due to accumulation of lead in the body.
Lead poisoning can affect the child above 6 years and adults and prove harmful as its increased concentration can cause severe health problems common of which are the development of anaemia due to large consumption, brain damage, reduced mental growth and severe stomach ache.
Thus, Option-C is the correct answer.
