Explanation

• Crossing over occurs in Pachytene stage of Prophase I.
• Homologous chromosomes are fully paired and exchange genetic material at this stage.
• This leads to new gene combinations.

Last verified on 20-05-2026

Explanation

• Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones.
• Its deficiency leads to Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults.
• Sunlight is the best natural source of Vitamin D.

Additional information:

Deficiency effects:

• Bone pain
• Weak bones
• Skeletal deformities

Other Vitamin Deficiencies:

• Vitamin A: Night blindness
• Vitamin C: Scurvy
• Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Hair fall

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• Metals allow electricity to pass through them easily.
• Among all metals, silver has the highest electrical conductivity.
• Copper and gold are also very good conductors.
• Silver is widely used in high-precision electrical applications.
• Copper is commonly used in wiring due to cost-effectiveness.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Planet: Uranus
• Type: Ice Giant
• Temperature: Around −224°C (coldest recorded)
• Position from Sun: 7th planet
• Composition: Hydrogen, helium, methane
• Discovered: William Herschel in 1781

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• An abundant component in Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen, about 78% of the air.
• The second most abundant gas is oxygen, which makes up about 21% of the air.
• Hydrogen and carbon dioxide are both present in the air, but in much smaller amounts than nitrogen and oxygen.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Speed: ~300,000 km/s (exactly 299,792 km/s)
• Symbol: c
• Medium: Vacuum (space)
• Type: Electromagnetic waves
• Constant: Universal physical constant

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Vitamin K helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones.
• Prothrombin is a vitamin K-dependent protein directly involved with blood clotting.

• Vitamin C may protect the body against the effects of pollution.
• It may also prevent blood clots and reduce bruising.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Isobars are atoms of different elements.
• They have same mass number but different atomic number.
• They show different chemical properties but same nuclear mass.
• Example: Argon-40 and Calcium-40 both have mass number 40 but different atomic numbers.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

Explanation

• Vitamin A deficiency → Night blindness (Nyctalopia)
• Vitamin A is important for vision and immune function.

Additional information:

• Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting.
• Vitamin D helps in calcium absorption and bone mineralization.
• Vitamin B1 supports nerve function and energy metabolism.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

Explanation

• Ozone (O₃) is mainly found in the Stratosphere, called the ozone layer.
• It absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth.
• Located roughly 15–35 km above the Earth’s surface.

Last verified on 17-01-2026