Which microorganism is responsible for the majority of human yeast infections?
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Protist
Correct Answer :
C. Fungus
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Which species is believed to be the closest ancestor to modern humans?
Neanderthals
Homo erectus
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo habilis
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Providing structural support
Regulating osmotic balance
Facilitating cell communication
Protecting against pathogens
What is the term for a gene that is expressed when present, even if only one copy is present in an individual's genotype?
Recessive
Dominant
Co-dominant
Allelic
What is the term for the maximum number of individuals of a species that an ecosystem can support indefinitely?
Carrying capacity
Population density
Limiting factor
Exponential growth
What is the main function of the kidneys in the human body?
Regulation of blood sugar levels
Production of red blood cells
Filtration of blood and excretion of waste products
Digestion of food
What term describes the role a species plays in its ecosystem, including its interactions with other species and its use of resources?
Niche
Habitat
Territory
Ecosystem role
The relationship between a bee and a flower, where the bee obtains nectar and pollen while aiding in pollination, is an example of:
Mutualism
Parasitism
Competition
Commensalism
In which type of population distribution are individuals evenly spaced throughout their habitat?
Random dispersion
Clumped dispersion
Uniform dispersion
Overlapping dispersion
Which biome is characterized by cold temperatures, permafrost, and a lack of trees?
Tundra
Desert
Tropical rainforest
Grassland
Which of the following is a sex-linked genetic disorder?
Huntington's disease
Down syndrome
Hemophilia
Cystic fibrosis
Which of the following is a direct benefit of biodiversity to humans?
Increased greenhouse gas emissions
Decreased agricultural productivity
Development of new medicines
Soil erosion
Which of the following is a bacterial disease that primarily affects the respiratory system and can be prevented by vaccination?
Tuberculosis
Malaria
Cholera
Whooping cough (Pertussis)
Which part of a plant is responsible for producing seeds?
Stem
Leaf
Flower
Root
What is the term for the study of human societies, cultures, and behaviors?
Sociology
Anthropology
Psychology
Archaeology
Which process involves the copying of DNA into a complementary RNA molecule?
Transcription
Translation
Replication
Mutation
Which part of the human brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions like breathing and heart rate?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Thalamus
What is the term for the process by which a pathogen is recognized and neutralized by the immune system upon subsequent exposure?
Vaccination
Antibody production
Immunity
Immune response
Which of the following is NOT part of the human digestive system?
Stomach
Liver
Kidney
Small intestine
Which plant hormone is responsible for promoting cell elongation and growth in response to light?
Auxin
Gibberellin
Ethylene
Cytokinin
The study of the geographic distribution of species is known as:
Biogeography
Ecology
Ethology
Taxonomy
What is the term for the shedding of the uterine lining in the absence of pregnancy, resulting in menstruation?
Ovulation
Fertilization
Menarche
Menstruation
What is the function of the human liver?
Filtration of blood
Regulation of blood sugar levels
Production of bile and detoxification
Transport of oxygen
Which term refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the diversity of species, ecosystems, and genetic variation within species?
Sustainability
Biodiversity
Ecology
Conservation
What is the function of the pancreas in the human body?
Digestion of proteins
Regulation of blood sugar levels
Filtration of blood
Production of bile
In angiosperms, what is the female reproductive structure that contains the ovules?
Stamen
Pistil (carpel)
Sepal
Petal
What type of microorganism is responsible for turning milk into yogurt and cheese?
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Protist
What is the term for a disease-causing microorganism?
Antibiotic
Parasite
Pathogen
Virus
What term describes the process by which animals adjust their internal biological clocks to match the daily cycle of light and dark in their environment?
Hibernation
Migration
Circadian rhythm
Nocturnal behavior
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the human brain?
Coordination of muscle movements
Regulation of body temperature and hormone secretion
Memory storage
Visual processing
Which term refers to structures that have no apparent function but resemble functional structures in other organisms?
Homologous structures
Analogous structures
Vestigial structures
Adaptive structures