Question

Which one of the following items gives its correct total number?

• A. types of diabetes-3
• B. cervical vertebrae in humans-8
• C. floating ribs in humans-4
• D. amino acids found in proteins-16.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the correct total number from the options given, let's evaluate each statement:

1. Types of diabetes - 3:

   Diabetes is primarily classified into two main types: Type 1 and Type 2. However, there is sometimes a mention of Gestational Diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy, making it sometimes seen as a third type. Therefore, saying there are 3 types is context-dependent but not entirely incorrect. However, it is not universally accepted in the medical community as strictly having three types.

2. Cervical vertebrae in humans - 8:

   Humans have 7 cervical vertebrae. This is a standard fact of human anatomy. Hence, the statement that there are 8 cervical vertebrae is incorrect.

3. Floating ribs in humans - 4:

   Humans have 12 pairs of ribs. The last two pairs (11th and 12th) are known as floating ribs because they are not attached to the sternum directly or indirectly. So, there are indeed 4 floating ribs in humans (2 pairs), making this statement correct.

4. Amino acids found in proteins - 16:

   Proteins are composed of 20 different amino acids. Hence, the statement that there are 16 amino acids is incorrect.

Based on the analysis above, the only correct statement is: floating ribs in humans - 4. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Floating ribs in humans - 4