Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – April 4, 2019

Mustard gas was first chemical weapon used in first world war by Germany at the battle of Ypres( Belgium)

DNA finger printing is a genetic diagnostic technique also known as DNA typing in which specific repeatable sequence of DNA bases to identified, analyzed and imaged . the repeatable sequences of DNA base pattern do not , however give an individual “fingerprint” but they are able to determine weather two DNA samples are from the same person , related people, or non- related people. DNA fingerprinting is currently used both for identifying paternity or maternity and for identifying criminals or victims.

Yellow cake is milled uranium oxide, known to chemists as u308. Yellowcake is a first step toward enriched uranium.

NPK is a mixed fertilize comprised of Nitrogen Phosphorous, and Potash (Potassium). Nitrogen helps plant foliage to grow strong. Phosphorous helps roots and flowers grow and develop. Potassium (Potash) is important for overall plant health. Urea, CAM (Calcium Ammonium Molybdate) and Ammonium Sulphate are straight fertilizers.

X-rays can damage the cell and tissues and finally cause mutation, even excessive dose can lead to cancer. Researchers using C-14 isotopes and coal miners too expose to the radiations released in less concentrations continuously may lead to mutation in their cell’s DNA.

A person with ‘AB blood group is called an universal recipient because of the ‘lack of antibodies’ in his blood which enables him to take blood from donors of any group AB, A, B and O.

Normal body temperature of human is 37 But. When we convert 37 into Kelvin it becomes 310 K because 0 = 0 +273 = 273 K

37 =37°+ 273=310 K