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The Making of a Scientist

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Q. 1
The publishing of Ebright's article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science was so special because:
A
for the first time, it had published the work of college students.
B
Ebright and his friend had worked hard for this research.
C
it was a new theory on the working of cells.
D
Ebright worked hard to get it published.
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Q. 2
At what age did Ebright invent the theory on how cells work?
A
Twenty
B
Twenty one
C
Twenty two
D
Twenty four
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Q. 3
Ebright decided to raise butterflies instead of catching them because:
A
he enjoyed raising the butterflies than catching them.
B
monarch butterflies were found only for a limited time.
C
he wanted to study the life cycle of the butterflies.
D
monarch butterflies were not found there.
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Q. 4
Where did Ebright come from?
A
Oxford
B
Reading
C
None of these
D
London
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Q. 5
When did he find the cause of a viral disease common among caterpillars?
A
None of these
B
In the 8th grade
C
In college
D
In the 7th grade
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Q. 6
Select the most appropriate option for (1) and (2)
(1) Starling feeds on viceroys.
(2) Starling does not eat seeds and insects.
A
Both (1) and (2) are false.
B
(1) is false and (2) cannot be clearly inferred from the extract.
C
(1) cannot be clearly inferred from the text but (2) is true.
D
Both (1) and (2) are clearly mentioned in the text.
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Q. 7
_________ is the blueprint for life".
A
None of these
B
DNA
C
Cells
D
Both of these
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Q. 8
What was the real purpose of the twelve tiny gold spot on a monarch pupa?
A
They were only ornamental.
B
They were very essential for the butterfly's wings.
C
They produced hormones needed for the growth of the butterfly.
D
They formed the wing of the butterfly.
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Q. 9
Which butterflies were not eaten by birds?
A
None of these
B
General
C
Viceroy
D
Monarch
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Q. 10
Who did he write to get an idea for a real science experiment?
A
None of the above
B
His mother
C
Dr. Frederick A. Urquhart
D
His friend
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Q. 11
__________ give that extra efforts refers to Ebright's quality of being:
A
systematic
B
casual
C
perseverant
D
disciplined
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Q. 12
Ebright's eighth grade project was to _________ .
A
find the purpose of gold spot on a monarch pupa.
B
show the slide of frog tissues under the microscope.
C
find the cause of the death of Monarch caterpillars.
D
show the chemical structure of DNA.
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Q. 13
he got a hint of what real science is' means Ebright got an idea that real science is________ .
A
displaying any experiment.
B
showing slides under the microscope.
C
displaying of models.
D
doing real experiment.
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Q. 14
The book The Travels of Monarch X is about:
A
the characteristics of Monarch butterflies.
B
life cycle of Monarch butterflies.
C
Species X of Monarch butterflies.
D
migration of Monarch butterflies to Central America.
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Q. 15
How did Ebright's mother help him?
A
Bought him telescopes and microscopes.
B
Encouraged him to learn.
C
Took him on trips.
D
All of the above
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Q. 16
What did he collect during his childhood?
A
Rocks
B
Coins
C
All of these
D
Butterflies
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Q. 17
What ground breaking research did Ebright do?
A
Working of DNA
B
None of these
C
Working of body
D
Working of heart
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Q. 18
"That probably would have been the end of my butterfly collecting," what could have possibly ended his butterfly collecting?
A
He had collected all species of butterflies of his area
B
His mother did not like it.
C
his disinterest in collecting butterflies.
D
No butterfly was found in his area.
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Q. 19
What was the theory about viceroy butterflies?
A
Birds do feed on Viceroys.
B
Monarchs are liked by the birds.
C
Viceroy butterflies resembles Monarch butterflies.
D
Viceroy butterflies copy monarchs to escape being eaten by birds.
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Q. 20
"It was his fascination for ________ that opened the world of science to him."
A
butterflies
B
birds
C
dogs
D
cats
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