Consider statements about plant reproduction: 1. The anther produces pollen. 2. The ovary develops into the fruit. 3. Self-pollination increases genetic diversity. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Explanation:
Ligaments are tough, fibrous connective tissue bands that connect bones to other bones, stabilizing joints. Tendons connect muscle to bone. Cartilage cushions joints. Muscles generate movement. Ligaments can stretch to a limited extent; excessive force causes sprains.

Explanation:
Edward Jenner is considered the father of immunology for pioneering the concept of vaccination by developing the smallpox vaccine. Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic, penicillin, from the fungus Penicillium notatum in 1928. Louis Pasteur made monumental contributions to microbiology and vaccination, but the structure of DNA was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Explanation:
The Eustachian (auditory) tube connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear, allowing pressure equalization across the eardrum. The cochlea is for hearing, semicircular canals for balance.