Introduction to Biology: Master the Fundamentals of Life

Question 1

What characteristic sets living organisms apart from non-living things?

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Respond to their surroundings

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Lack of organization

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Cannot reproduce

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Do not grow or change

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

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Inactivity

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Organization

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Responsiveness

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Evolution

Question 3

What characteristic is shared by all living organisms?

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Organization into cells

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Ability to fly

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Living on land

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Unlimited growth and expansion

Question 4

Which characteristic is NOT unique to living organisms?

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Capacity to create tools and advanced technologies

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Organization into cells or cellular structures

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Ability to reproduce and pass genetic traits to offspring

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Sensitivity to external stimuli and capability to respond accordingly

Question 5

What is a defining characteristic shared by all living organisms?

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Ability to reproduce

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Composed of inorganic molecules

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Unresponsive to external stimuli

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Existing in a vacuum

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-living things?

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Lifelessness

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Cellular organization

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Ability to reproduce

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Metabolism

Question 7

In the scientific method, after making observations and forming a hypothesis, which step involves testing the hypothesis through experiments?

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Conducting experiments and collecting data

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Making observations and asking questions

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Forming a hypothesis

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Drawing conclusions and communicating results

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

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Being made of inorganic materials

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Reproducing

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Growing and developing

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Responding to their environment

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

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Non-reactivity

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Organization

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Reproduction

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Metabolism

Question 10

Which of the following is a key feature that distinguishes living organisms from non-living matter?

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Organization

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Reproduction

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Response to stimuli

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Inorganic composition

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

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Power to float in the air

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Composed of cells

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Ability to reproduce

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Capacity to maintain a stable internal environment

Question 12

Which characteristic is essential for distinguishing living organisms from non-living matter?

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Growth and reproduction

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Chemical composition

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Unchanging state

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Movement

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a defining trait of living organisms?

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Inactivity

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Organization

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Reproduction

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Metabolism

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of living organisms?

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Inorganic Composition

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Organization

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Reproduction

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Growth and Development

Question 15

In the scientific method, what is the initial step?

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Make observations

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Form a hypothesis

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Design an experiment

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Analyze data

Question 16

What is the basic structure of DNA?

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Double helix

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Single strand

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Triple helix

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Quadruple helix

Question 17

In the scientific method, why is forming a hypothesis important?

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To guide the investigation and make predictions

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To conclude the experiment's findings

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To arrange and interpret the collected data

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To confirm the accuracy of the experiment's results

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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Expressing a personal opinion about the topic being studied

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Designing an experiment to test the hypothesis

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Drawing conclusions based on the results of the experiment

Question 19

In nature, some organisms form partnerships with other species. Which type of relationship benefits both participating species?

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Mutualism

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Competition

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Predation

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Parasitism

Question 20

In biology, which of the following is considered the basic unit of life, according to the cell theory?

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Cell

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Organ

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Tissue

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Molecule

Question 21

In the scientific method, which stage involves formulating a hypothesis based on observations and a research question?

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Developing a hypothesis

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Making observations

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Conducting an experiment

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Sharing results

Question 22

Which of the following is a characteristic that is NOT shared by all living organisms?

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Inertness

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Organization

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Reproduction

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Adaptation

Question 23

Question: In plants, what process harnesses sunlight energy to create chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular Respiration

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Fermentation

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of symbiotic relationship where two species interact?

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Predation

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Mutualism

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Commensalism

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Parasitism

Question 25

Which step is **NOT** part of the scientific method?

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D. Drawing conclusions based on personal beliefs

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A. Making observations and asking questions

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B. Forming a hypothesis

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C. Conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis

Question 26

You observe an increase in plant growth when exposed to a certain type of light. Which step of the scientific method should you take next to further explore this observation?

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Form a hypothesis

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Collect more data

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Draw a conclusion

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Communicate your findings

Question 27

Which organelle is responsible for making proteins and is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondrion

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Chloroplast

Question 28

Question: Rank the following levels of biological organization from smallest to largest: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems.

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Option 1: Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

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Cells, organs, tissues, organ systems

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Cells, organs, tissues, organ systems

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Cells, organs, tissues, organ systems

Question 29

Biotechnology and genetic engineering raise ethical concerns and potential risks. How should we balance scientific progress with responsible use?

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Ethical considerations and potential risks require careful evaluation and responsible use.

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These technologies have no ethical implications or risks.

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The benefits always outweigh the risks.

Question 30

How does natural selection drive the evolution of new traits and adaptations within a population?

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Natural selection favors individuals with traits that enhance their survival and reproduction, increasing the prevalence of those traits over time.

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Natural selection only affects acquired traits, which are traits developed during an individual's lifetime.

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Natural selection is a random process that does not lead to the evolution of new traits or adaptations.

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Natural selection only occurs in large populations.

Question 31

If photosynthesis were to abruptly cease, which ecosystem would experience the most immediate and severe impact?

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Coral reef

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Deep-sea hydrothermal vent

Question 32

Who proposed the theory of evolution through natural selection?

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

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Louis Pasteur

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Carl Linnaeus

Question 33

What fundamental principle states that all living organisms are composed of cells?

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Cell theory

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Evolution

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Genetics

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Homeostasis

Question 34

Which process drives the formation of new and distinct species over time?

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Natural selection

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Artificial selection

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Mutation

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Genetic recombination

Question 35

In the context of biological magnification, which level accumulates the highest concentration of harmful substances?

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Top predators

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Producers

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Primary consumers

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Secondary consumers

Question 36

Which of the following mechanisms involves the movement of molecules across a membrane without the need for energy input?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Endocytosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 37

Identify the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Chemosynthesis

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Fermentation

Question 38

Which of the following represents a living component within an ecosystem?

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Plants

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Temperature

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Water

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Sunlight

Question 39

In the scientific method, which step entails comparing the results of the experiment to the initial hypothesis?

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Concluding

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Observing

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Hypothesizing

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Experimenting

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

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Inactivity

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Reproduction

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Responsiveness to external stimuli

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High level of organization

Question 41

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-living things?

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Lack of responsiveness to stimuli

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Organization

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Metabolism

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Growth

Question 42

Which scientist is **not** credited with developing cell theory?

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Louis Pasteur

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Matthias Schleiden

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Theodore Schwann

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Rudolf Virchow

Question 43

Cellular respiration is a process that releases energy from nutrients, primarily glucose, in the presence of oxygen. Which of the following best describes cellular respiration?

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A process that releases energy from glucose in the presence of oxygen, producing ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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A series of chemical reactions that occur in the cytoplasm of cells, converting glucose into ATP and releasing energy.

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A set of reactions that convert light energy into chemical energy, stored in glucose molecules.

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A process that occurs exclusively in plant cells, utilizing chlorophyll to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

Question 44

Which of the following is considered the fundamental unit of life?

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Cell

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Atom

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 45

The process by which organisms gradually change over generations is known as:

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Evolution

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Adaptation

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Natural selection

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Variation

Question 46

The process by which green plants use sunlight to produce their own food is:

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Fermentation

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Transpiration

Question 47

Which of the following is the largest organ in the human body?

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Skin

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Brain

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Heart

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Liver

Question 48

In the scientific method, which of the following is NOT a step?

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Proving the hypothesis

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Making observations

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Forming a hypothesis

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Running experiments

Question 49

Which of the following energy sources replenishes naturally over time?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Petroleum

Question 50

Arrange the steps of the scientific method in the correct sequence:

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Observe and ask questions, Form a hypothesis, Test the hypothesis, Accept or reject the hypothesis

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Form a hypothesis, Observe and ask questions, Test the hypothesis, Accept or reject the hypothesis

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Form a hypothesis, Test the hypothesis, Observe and ask questions, Accept or reject the hypothesis

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Accept or reject the hypothesis, Observe and ask questions, Form a hypothesis, Test the hypothesis

Question 51

Who is widely acknowledged as the pioneer of the field of biology?

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Aristotle

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

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Louis Pasteur

Question 52

Which scientific theory explains the diversity of life on Earth?

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Evolutionary theory

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Cell theory

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Germ theory

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Theory of Relativity

Question 53

What is the smallest fundamental unit of all known living organisms?

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Cell

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Atom

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Molecule

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Tissue

Question 54

Which process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

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Glycolysis

Question 55

Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of living organisms?

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Reproduction

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Inertia

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Combustion

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Conductivity

Question 56

Which of the following is not a recognized type of cell division?

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Budding

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of the scientific method?

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Accepting personal biases as valid evidence

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Making observations and formulating questions

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Testing hypotheses through experimentation

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Analyzing data and drawing conclusions

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a threat to biodiversity?

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Sustainable land use

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Habitat loss

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Pollution

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Invasive species

Question 59

Genetic variation is crucial for a species' ability to:

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Adapt to changing environments

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Become extinct

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Have identical traits

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Evolve more slowly

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of living organisms?

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Inactivity

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Organization

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Reproduction

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Responsiveness

Question 61

The systematic process used by scientists to test hypotheses and theories is known as the:

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Experimental Method

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Inductive Reasoning

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Deductive Reasoning

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Hypothesis Testing

Question 62

Which renowned scientist is credited with developing the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

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Louis Pasteur

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James Watson

Question 63

The fundamental unit of life, the smallest autonomous entity exhibiting the characteristics of life, is the:

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Cell

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Atom

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Molecule

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Tissue

Question 64

The unique process by which plants utilize sunlight to synthesize chemical energy is known as:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

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Glycolysis