Which of the following is a bacterial disease that primarily affects the respiratory system and can be prevented by vaccination?

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Which of the following is a bacterial disease that primarily affects the respiratory system and can be prevented by vaccination?

A. Tuberculosis

B. Malaria

C. Cholera

D. Whooping cough (Pertussis)

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What is the function of the pancreas in the human body?

A. Digestion of proteins

B. Regulation of blood sugar levels

C. Filtration of blood

D. Production of bile

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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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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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In which type of population distribution are individuals evenly spaced throughout their habitat?

A. Random dispersion

B. Clumped dispersion

C. Uniform dispersion

D. Overlapping dispersion

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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 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 name of the enzyme in saliva that begins the digestion of starches?

A. Pepsin

B. Amylase

C. Trypsin

D. Lipase

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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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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 is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

A. Wind

B. Water

C. Sunlight

D. Geothermal heat

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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 type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements in the body?

A. Smooth muscle

B. Cardiac muscle

C. Skeletal muscle

D. Involuntary muscle

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Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals?

A. Cold-blooded

B. Lay eggs

C. Have mammary glands

D. Breathe through gills

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What type of microorganism is responsible for turning milk into yogurt and cheese?

A. Bacteria

B. Virus

C. Fungus

D. Protist

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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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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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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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Which process involves the copying of DNA into a complementary RNA molecule?

A. Transcription

B. Translation

C. Replication

D. Mutation

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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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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 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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The human heart has how many chambers?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

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Which of the following is a sex-linked genetic disorder?

A. Huntington's disease

B. Down syndrome

C. Hemophilia

D. Cystic fibrosis

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A human male has how many sex chromosomes?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 23

D. 46

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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 process by which plants respond to light and grow toward it called?

A. Phototropism

B. Gravitropism

C. Thigmotropism

D. Hydrotropism

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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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The relationship between a bee and a flower, where the bee obtains nectar and pollen while aiding in pollination, is an example of:

A. Mutualism

B. Parasitism

C. Competition

D. Commensalism

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Which plant hormone is responsible for promoting cell elongation and growth in response to light?

A. Auxin

B. Gibberellin

C. Ethylene

D. Cytokinin

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In which type of plant tissue does most of the photosynthesis occur?

A. Xylem

B. Phloem

C. Epidermis

D. Mesophyll

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D. Whooping cough (Pertussis)

Which of the following is a bacterial disease that primarily affects the respiratory system and can be prevented by vaccination?

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