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The human heart has how many chambers?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Correct Answer :

C. 4


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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell wall in plant cells?

A. Providing structural support

B. Regulating osmotic balance

C. Facilitating cell communication

D. Protecting against pathogens

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What is the term for the process by which animals change their physical and behavioral traits in response to seasonal changes?

A. Hibernation

B. Migration

C. Estivation

D. Camouflage

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Which of Mendel's laws states that alleles for different genes segregate independently during gamete formation?

A. Law of Dominance

B. Law of Independent Assortment

C. Law of Segregation

D. Law of Inheritance

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What is the function of the human gallbladder?

A. Storage of bile

B. Production of insulin

C. Digestion of proteins

D. Filtration of blood

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

A. Charles Darwin

B. Gregor Mendel

C. Louis Pasteur

D. Alfred Wegener

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What is the term for a gene that is expressed when present, even if only one copy is present in an individual's genotype?

A. Recessive

B. Dominant

C. Co-dominant

D. Allelic

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Which bone in the human body is often referred to as the collarbone?

A. Radius

B. Femur

C. Clavicle

D. Tibia

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In humans, which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?

A. Estrogen

B. Progesterone

C. Testosterone

D. Prolactin

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What is the largest group of arthropods, known for their jointed appendages and hard exoskeleton?

A. Insects

B. Arachnids

C. Crustaceans

D. Myriapods

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What is the function of the human respiratory system?

A. Regulation of blood sugar levels

B. Transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide

C. Digestion of food

D. Filtration of blood

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In which plant tissue does most photosynthesis occur?

A. Epidermis

B. Xylem

C. Phloem

D. Mesophyll

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What is the term for a disease-causing microorganism?

A. Antibiotic

B. Parasite

C. Pathogen

D. Virus

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Homo sapiens originated on which continent?

A. Africa

B. Asia

C. Europe

D. South America

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Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues?

A. Veins

B. Arteries

C. Capillaries

D. Venules

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What is the main function of the kidneys in the human body?

A. Regulation of blood sugar levels

B. Production of red blood cells

C. Filtration of blood and excretion of waste products

D. Digestion of food

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What is the term for the process by which two unrelated species evolve similar traits in response to similar environmental pressures?

A. Natural selection

B. Convergent evolution

C. Artificial selection

D. Coevolution

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Which of the following is NOT a method of preventing the spread of infectious diseases?

A. Vaccination

B. Antibiotic use

C. Handwashing

D. Quarantine

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What is the term for the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ to the female reproductive organ of a flower?

A. Fertilization

B. Pollination

C. Germination

D. Embryo development

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Which level of ecological organization includes all the biotic and abiotic factors in a given area?

A. Population

B. Community

C. Ecosystem

D. Biosphere

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In angiosperms, what is the female reproductive structure that contains the ovules?

A. Stamen

B. Pistil (carpel)

C. Sepal

D. Petal

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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the human brain?

A. Coordination of muscle movements

B. Regulation of body temperature and hormone secretion

C. Memory storage

D. Visual processing

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

A. Synthesizing proteins

B. Protecting the nucleus

C. Regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell

D. Storing genetic information

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Which of the following is an example of an invasive species?

A. Native grasses in their natural habitat

B. A non-native tree planted in a garden

C. A species that naturally occurs in a specific ecosystem

D. A species that is endangered

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What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?

A. Menstruation

B. Fertilization of the egg by sperm

C. Implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus

D. Production of estrogen

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Which part of the human brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions like breathing and heart rate?

A. Cerebrum

B. Cerebellum

C. Medulla oblongata

D. Thalamus

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Which type of survivorship curve is characterized by a high mortality rate in early life, followed by high survivorship in later life?

A. Type I

B. Type II

C. Type III

D. Type IV

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What is the term for the process by which plants lose water vapor through small openings in their leaves?

A. Transpiration

B. Photosynthesis

C. Respiration

D. Osmosis

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What is the primary driver of the current global biodiversity crisis?

A. Habitat loss

B. Climate change

C. Pollution

D. Invasive species

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What type of plant tissue is responsible for transporting water and nutrients throughout the plant?

A. Epidermis

B. Xylem

C. Phloem

D. Cortex

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What is the term for the study of human societies, cultures, and behaviors?

A. Sociology

B. Anthropology

C. Psychology

D. Archaeology