MCQ Collection
PPSC MCQs
Practice PPSC questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: A. Microbial conversion of sugars into products such as acids, gases, or alcohol
Explanation:
Microorganisms use sugars during fermentation.
The process is used in bread, yogurt, and other foods.
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Correct Answer: B. It has delocalized electrons that can move through its layers
Explanation:
In graphite, each carbon forms three bonds and leaves mobile electrons.
These electrons carry charge along the layers.
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Correct Answer: B. Yeast produces carbon dioxide
Explanation:
Yeast ferments sugars and releases carbon dioxide.
Gas bubbles expand within the dough.
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Correct Answer: C. carbon
Explanation:
Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon.
Their different structures give very different properties.
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Correct Answer: C. Bacteria convert lactose into lactic acid
Explanation:
Lactic-acid bacteria ferment milk sugar.
The acid causes proteins to thicken and gives yogurt its sour taste.
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Correct Answer: D. Its carbon atoms form a strong three-dimensional covalent network
Explanation:
Each carbon atom bonds strongly to four others in diamond.
The rigid network resists deformation.
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Correct Answer: D. Uses controlled heat to reduce harmful microorganisms
Explanation:
Pasteurization heats food or drink for a specified time.
It improves safety while limiting quality changes.
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Correct Answer: A. A large molecule made from repeating smaller units
Explanation:
Polymers consist of repeating monomer units.
Many plastics, fibers, and biological molecules are polymers.
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Correct Answer: A. Bacteria can multiply rapidly in the temperature danger zone
Explanation:
Many foodborne bacteria grow quickly at warm temperatures.
Prompt refrigeration reduces the risk.
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Correct Answer: B. Their polymer chains resist chemical and biological breakdown
Explanation:
Strong polymer structures can resist decomposition.
This durability is useful but creates waste-management problems.
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Correct Answer: B. cell
Explanation:
Cells are the smallest units capable of carrying out life processes.
All living organisms consist of one or more cells.
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Correct Answer: C. methane
Explanation:
Natural gas consists mainly of methane.
It burns relatively cleanly compared with coal.