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• Name: Waldemar Haffkine
• Year: 1892
• Vaccine: Cholera vaccine (first effective form)
• Place of work: India (British India)
• Field: Microbiology / Immunology

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• The main purpose of pre-natal ultrasound is to monitor the growth and health of the fetus during pregnancy.
• It helps doctors check the baby’s position, heartbeat, and development.
• It can detect abnormalities or complications early.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Solar plates consist of photovoltaic (PV) cells.
• PV cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy.
• These cells work on the photovoltaic effect. 
• They are usually made of semiconductor materials like silicon.

Additional information:

• Discovered photovoltaic effect: 1839 by Edmond Becquerel

Common types of solar cells:

1. Monocrystalline silicon cells
2. Polycrystalline silicon cells
3. Thin-film solar cells

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Symbol: Hg
• Atomic number: 80
• Melting point: -38.83 °C
• Atomic mass: 200.59 u

Last verified on 13-03-2026

Explanation

• On average, the human body contains about 60–70% water.
• Adult males: 60–65%
• Adult females: 50–60%
• Infants: ~75%
• Main functions: transport, digestion, temperature regulation

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Rectified spirit contains about 95% ethyl alcohol.
• It is highly purified alcohol obtained by repeated distillation.
• The remaining percentage is usually water.
• It is used in pharmaceuticals, laboratories, and industrial processes.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Hydrophytes have poorly developed roots.
• Because they live in water and can absorb water directly from their surroundings.

Additional information:

Key Characteristics of Hydrophytes:

• Reduced xylem tissue
• Large air spaces in tissues (aerenchyma)
• Thin or absent cuticle
• Flexible stems and leaves

Examples include water lily and Hydrilla.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• The audible range of a normal human ear is 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (20 kHz).
• Sounds below this range are called infrasound,
• Sounds above it are called ultrasound. 
• Lower limit: 20 Hz (deep rumbles)
• Upper limit: 20,000 Hz (high-pitched squeaks)

Additional information

• Adult change: The upper limit often drops to 15,000–17,000 Hz as people get older. 
• Unit of frequency: Hertz (Hz)

Last updated 27-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.
• Mercury with a diameter of 4,879 km (3031.67 mi).
• Nearest Planet to Sun.
• Fastest Planet.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Damage to alveoli due to smoking leads to reduced gas exchange efficiency in the lungs.
• Alveoli are tiny air sacs where oxygen enters blood and carbon dioxide is removed.
• Smoking destroys alveolar walls, reducing surface area for gas exchange.
• This causes breathing problems and diseases like emphysema and COPD.

Last verified on 22-06-2026