What term describes the variety of different species in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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What term describes the variety of different species in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

A. Species richness

B. Genetic diversity

C. Ecosystem diversity

D. Species evenness

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Which hominid species is known for its use of fire and tools, and is believed to be the first to migrate out of Africa?

A. Neanderthals

B. Homo erectus

C. Australopithecus afarensis

D. Homo habilis

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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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What is the term for the total number of individuals of a species in a given area?

A. Population density

B. Carrying capacity

C. Population dispersion

D. Population growth rate

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What is the term for the process by which an embryo implants itself in the uterine lining and begins to develop?

A. Ovulation

B. Fertilization

C. Implantation

D. Menstruation

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Which of the following is a female reproductive disorder characterized by the growth of abnormal tissue in and around the uterus?

A. Endometriosis

B. Ovarian cysts

C. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

D. Ectopic pregnancy

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What term describes the role a species plays in its ecosystem, including its interactions with other species and its use of resources?

A. Niche

B. Habitat

C. Territory

D. Ecosystem role

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The human heart has how many chambers?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

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Which species is believed to be the closest ancestor to modern humans?

A. Neanderthals

B. Homo erectus

C. Australopithecus afarensis

D. Homo habilis

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What is the primary function of the plant cuticle?

A. Gas exchange

B. Water retention and protection

C. Photosynthesis

D. Nutrient absorption

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Which part of the human brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance?

A. Cerebrum

B. Cerebellum

C. Medulla oblongata

D. Hypothalamus

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What is the term for the process by which modern humans gradually replaced archaic humans, such as Neanderthals, through migration and competition?

A. Speciation

B. Coevolution

C. Extinction

D. Out-of-Africa hypothesis

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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 shedding of the uterine lining in the absence of pregnancy, resulting in menstruation?

A. Ovulation

B. Fertilization

C. Menarche

D. Menstruation

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What is the main function of the 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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Which of the following is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes?

A. Tuberculosis

B. Malaria

C. Influenza

D. Lyme disease

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What is the name of the enzyme that unwinds and separates the DNA strands during replication?

A. RNA polymerase

B. Ligase

C. Helicase

D. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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The study of the geographic distribution of species is known as:

A. Biogeography

B. Ecology

C. Ethology

D. Taxonomy

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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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What is the largest organ in the human body?

A. Brain

B. Liver

C. Skin

D. Heart

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What is the primary function of the mitochondria?

A. Protein synthesis

B. Energy production

C. Lipid synthesis

D. Waste elimination

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Which cell organelle contains digestive enzymes and is involved in cellular waste disposal?

A. Mitochondria

B. Nucleus

C. Lysosome

D. Chloroplast

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What is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

A. Chlorophyll

B. Carotene

C. Xanthophyll

D. Phycobilin

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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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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

A. Golgi apparatus

B. Ribosome

C. Endoplasmic reticulum

D. Lysosome

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The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains the properties of that element is called:

A. Atom

B. Molecule

C. Cell

D. Tissue

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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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What is the function of the human liver?

A. Filtration of blood

B. Regulation of blood sugar levels

C. Production of bile and detoxification

D. Transport of oxygen

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What is the term for a change in the sequence of DNA that can be passed on to offspring?

A. Gene flow

B. Genetic drift

C. Mutation

D. Natural selection

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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 gallbladder?

A. Storage of bile

B. Production of insulin

C. Digestion of proteins

D. Filtration of blood

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A. Species richness

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