Plant Anatomy And Physiology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The type of apomixis, where the embryo sac develops from any cell of the archesporium is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Generative apospory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Generative apospory is the correct answer to “The type of apomixis, where the embryo sac develops from any cell of the archesporium is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
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Question 2 of 40
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The age of trees is determined by its
Correct Answer: Option C — growth rings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
growth rings is the correct answer to “The age of trees is determined by its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 3 of 40
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Soon after fertilization, the fertilized egg or oospore greatly enlarges in size and divides transversely to form a
Correct Answer: Option C — 3-celled proembryo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3-celled proembryo is the correct answer to “Soon after fertilization, the fertilized egg or oospore greatly enlarges in size and divides transversely to form a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
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Question 4 of 40
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Hygroscopicity may be defined as the power of solids to adsorb water upon their surface 2. A finely divided soil holds less amount of water drawn from below than a soil with larger particles 3. Water held by capillary action is influenced by gravity 4. The gravitational water is that surplus of water which, after rain, gradually sinks downward, under the influence of gravity
Correct Answer: Option D — 1 and 4 are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 4 are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Hygroscopicity may be defined as the power of solids to adsorb water upon their surface 2. A finely divided soil holds less amount of water drawn from below than a soil with larger particles 3. Water held by capillary action is influenced by gravity 4. The gravitational water is that surplus of water which, after rain, gradually sinks downward, under the influence of gravity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 5 of 40
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The portion of the axis between radicle and the point of attachment of the cotyledons to the axis is called the
Correct Answer: Option D — Hypocotyl
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hypocotyl is the correct answer to “The portion of the axis between radicle and the point of attachment of the cotyledons to the axis is called the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
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Question 6 of 40
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Common air pollutants that affect man and vegetation include
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Common air pollutants that affect man and vegetation include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 7 of 40
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The extremities of organism like tail, ears and legs of mammals often appear to be shorter in colder climate, according to
Correct Answer: Option A — Allen's rule
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Allen's rule is the correct answer to “The extremities of organism like tail, ears and legs of mammals often appear to be shorter in colder climate, according to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following is a common example of biodegradable pollutants?
Correct Answer: Option A — Domestic sewage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Domestic sewage is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a common example of biodegradable pollutants”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
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Question 9 of 40
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A mutant of com, called dwarf-5, which due to a single gene mutation, appears to be expressed phenotypically because of a deficiency of
Correct Answer: Option B — Gibberellins
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gibberellins is the correct answer to “A mutant of com, called dwarf-5, which due to a single gene mutation, appears to be expressed phenotypically because of a deficiency of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 10 of 40
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Consider the following statements regarding the importance of diffusion and choose the correct answer: 1. The exchange of gases takes place by the principle of dependent diffusion 2. The process of diffusion is involved in transpiration of water vapours 3. The ions are absorbed by the simple diffusion during passive salt uptake 4. Diffusion is an effective means of transport of substances over a very short distance and helps in the translocation of food materials
Correct Answer: Option D — 2, 3 and 4 are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 3 and 4 are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements regarding the importance of diffusion and choose the correct answer: 1. The exchange of gases takes place by the principle of dependent diffusion 2. The process of diffusion is involved in transpiration of water vapours 3. The ions are absorbed by the simple diffusion during passive salt uptake 4. Diffusion is an effective means of transport of substances over a very short distance and helps in the translocation of food materials”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 11 of 40
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The complete regular metabolic cycle of reactions of taking place in the dark reaction of photosynthesis is called as
Correct Answer: Option B — Hatch and Slack pathway
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hatch and Slack pathway is the correct answer to “The complete regular metabolic cycle of reactions of taking place in the dark reaction of photosynthesis is called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 12 of 40
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The structural adaptations of hydrophytes are correlated with
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The structural adaptations of hydrophytes are correlated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following wall layers is the last to attain maturity?
Correct Answer: Option C — Endothecium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Endothecium is the correct answer to “Which of the following wall layers is the last to attain maturity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 14 of 40
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During photokinesis when only a part of the body of an animal deviates always from the source of light, the reaction is termed
Correct Answer: Option C — Photoklinokinesis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Photoklinokinesis is the correct answer to “During photokinesis when only a part of the body of an animal deviates always from the source of light, the reaction is termed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 15 of 40
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Abscisic acid is also known as stress hormone because
Correct Answer: Option D — it increases the tolerance of plants to various kinds of stresses
Detailed Academic Explanation:
it increases the tolerance of plants to various kinds of stresses is the correct answer to “Abscisic acid is also known as stress hormone because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 16 of 40
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The points regarding the structure of the mature embryo sac that have proved of special signification in taxonomic considerations include
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The points regarding the structure of the mature embryo sac that have proved of special signification in taxonomic considerations include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 17 of 40
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Which of the following plants belongs to "semi-mangrove" group?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nipa fruticans
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nipa fruticans is the correct answer to “Which of the following plants belongs to "semi-mangrove" group”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 18 of 40
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Organic substances which are synthesized in minute quantities in one part of the plant body and transported to another part where they influence specific physiological processes are known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Growth hormones
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Growth hormones is the correct answer to “Organic substances which are synthesized in minute quantities in one part of the plant body and transported to another part where they influence specific physiological processes are known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 19 of 40
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The germination of lettuce seeds is
Correct Answer: Option A — Stimulated by red light and inhibited by infrared
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stimulated by red light and inhibited by infrared is the correct answer to “The germination of lettuce seeds is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 20 of 40
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The structural organisation of an ecosystem presented in terms of weight of organisms at each trophic level is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Pyramid of biomass
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pyramid of biomass is the correct answer to “The structural organisation of an ecosystem presented in terms of weight of organisms at each trophic level is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 21 of 40
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Carboxylation reaction of phase I in Calvin cycle is catalysed by which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ribulose biphosphate carboxylase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ribulose biphosphate carboxylase is the correct answer to “Carboxylation reaction of phase I in Calvin cycle is catalysed by which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 22 of 40
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According to Niel's observation of photosynthesis,
Correct Answer: Option C — The O2 evolved in higher plant photosynthesis comes from H2O
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The O2 evolved in higher plant photosynthesis comes from H2O is the correct answer to “According to Niel's observation of photosynthesis,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 23 of 40
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Who among the following was first to work on embryo culture?
Correct Answer: Option A — Hanning (1904)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hanning (1904) is the correct answer to “Who among the following was first to work on embryo culture”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 24 of 40
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Consider the following statements regarding poloyembryony and choose the correct answer: 1. False polyembryony includes the development of two or more embryo sacs within the Same nucellus, and the embryos are derived from different embryo sacs 2. In cleavage polyembryony, the zygote instead of giving rise to one embryo produces embryos by cleavage 3. According to Jeffrey (1895), in Erythronium americanum the "embryogenic mass" forms two or three embryos
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3 are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements regarding poloyembryony and choose the correct answer: 1. False polyembryony includes the development of two or more embryo sacs within the Same nucellus, and the embryos are derived from different embryo sacs 2. In cleavage polyembryony, the zygote instead of giving rise to one embryo produces embryos by cleavage 3. According to Jeffrey (1895), in Erythronium americanum the "embryogenic mass" forms two or three embryos”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 25 of 40
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In which of the following monocotyledons, two cotyledons are formed instead of one?
Correct Answer: Option A — Agapanthus
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Agapanthus is the correct answer to “In which of the following monocotyledons, two cotyledons are formed instead of one”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 26 of 40
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Which of the following plants bears protogynous flowers?
Correct Answer: Option D — Tobacco
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tobacco is the correct answer to “Which of the following plants bears protogynous flowers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 27 of 40
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Low temperatures inhibit germination of the light-sensitive Grand Rapids lettuce seeds 2. High temperatures inhibit germination of the light-sensitive Grand Rapids lettuce seeds 3. High temperatures can substitute for red-light promotion of light-sensitive lettuce seeds 4. Low-temperature promotion of lettuce seed germination is less efficient with respect to time than is red-light promotion
Correct Answer: Option C — Only 2 is true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 2 is true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Low temperatures inhibit germination of the light-sensitive Grand Rapids lettuce seeds 2. High temperatures inhibit germination of the light-sensitive Grand Rapids lettuce seeds 3. High temperatures can substitute for red-light promotion of light-sensitive lettuce seeds 4. Low-temperature promotion of lettuce seed germination is less efficient with respect to time than is red-light promotion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 28 of 40
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Ribulose biphosphate carboxylase, the main enzyme of Calvin cycle that fixes CO 2 , acts as ribulose biphosphate oxygenase under
Correct Answer: Option B — Low atmospheric concentration of CO2 and increased concentration of O2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Low atmospheric concentration of CO2 and increased concentration of O2 is the correct answer to “Ribulose biphosphate carboxylase, the main enzyme of Calvin cycle that fixes CO 2 , acts as ribulose biphosphate oxygenase under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 29 of 40
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When chlorophyll solutions are treated with dilute acids, a waxy olive-green substance is produced known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Phaeophytin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Phaeophytin is the correct answer to “When chlorophyll solutions are treated with dilute acids, a waxy olive-green substance is produced known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 30 of 40
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The infectious plant diseases which spread widely but occur periodically are called
Correct Answer: Option B — Epiphytotic diseases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Epiphytotic diseases is the correct answer to “The infectious plant diseases which spread widely but occur periodically are called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following seems the most appropriate energy level responsible for electron transfer in the reduction of a chemical acceptor and the initiation of the electron flow for ATP production?
Correct Answer: Option C — Triplet half-life
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Triplet half-life is the correct answer to “Which of the following seems the most appropriate energy level responsible for electron transfer in the reduction of a chemical acceptor and the initiation of the electron flow for ATP production”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following act as antisenescent hormones in leaves?
Correct Answer: Option B — Cytokinins
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cytokinins is the correct answer to “Which of the following act as antisenescent hormones in leaves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 33 of 40
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What is the impact of advancing glaciers on the rings of trees?
Correct Answer: Option B — Their shape is distorted
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Their shape is distorted is the correct answer to “What is the impact of advancing glaciers on the rings of trees”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 34 of 40
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There is a loss of enzyme activity when denaturation of proteins occurs at a temperature ranging between
Correct Answer: Option D — 40° C - 60° C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
40° C - 60° C is the correct answer to “There is a loss of enzyme activity when denaturation of proteins occurs at a temperature ranging between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 35 of 40
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When an organ grows at an intermediate angle i.e. between 0° to 90° or between 90° to 180° from the vertical, it is said to be
Correct Answer: Option B — Plageotropic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plageotropic is the correct answer to “When an organ grows at an intermediate angle i.e. between 0° to 90° or between 90° to 180° from the vertical, it is said to be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 36 of 40
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The seeds of certain plants fail to germinate, if they do not pass through the digestive tract of fruit-eating birds. This is due to
Correct Answer: Option B — seed coat impermeability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
seed coat impermeability is the correct answer to “The seeds of certain plants fail to germinate, if they do not pass through the digestive tract of fruit-eating birds. This is due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 37 of 40
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Consider the following statements regarding recurrent type apomixis and choose the correct answer: 1. There is meiosis during the formation of megaspore 2. The embryo sac is diploid in nature 3. The embryo sac never develops from a cell of the archesporium 4. The development of embryo from a cell of an embryo sac other than egg is known as apospory
Correct Answer: Option D — Only 2 and 4 are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 2 and 4 are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements regarding recurrent type apomixis and choose the correct answer: 1. There is meiosis during the formation of megaspore 2. The embryo sac is diploid in nature 3. The embryo sac never develops from a cell of the archesporium 4. The development of embryo from a cell of an embryo sac other than egg is known as apospory”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 38 of 40
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Each biome blends with the next through a fairly broad transition region known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Ecotone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ecotone is the correct answer to “Each biome blends with the next through a fairly broad transition region known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 39 of 40
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. The immediate precursor of gibberellin is the diterpene kaurene 2. The gibberellins are compounds consisting of the ent-gibberellane skeleton or ent-20 norgibberellane 3.The gibberellins are easily inter-convertible in the organism by changes in the hydroxyl substitutions
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3 are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. The immediate precursor of gibberellin is the diterpene kaurene 2. The gibberellins are compounds consisting of the ent-gibberellane skeleton or ent-20 norgibberellane 3.The gibberellins are easily inter-convertible in the organism by changes in the hydroxyl substitutions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 40 of 40
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Total soil-moisture stress represents
Correct Answer: Option B — The mean potential of water in soil resulting from all the factors which affect it
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The mean potential of water in soil resulting from all the factors which affect it is the correct answer to “Total soil-moisture stress represents”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
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