Which of the following is a sex-linked genetic disorder?
Huntington's disease
Down syndrome
Hemophilia
Cystic fibrosis
Correct Answer :
C. Hemophilia
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What is the term for the total number of individuals of a species in a given area?
Population density
Carrying capacity
Population dispersion
Population growth rate
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 term describes the variety of different species in a particular habitat or ecosystem?
Species richness
Genetic diversity
Ecosystem diversity
Species evenness
What is the function of the human gallbladder?
Storage of bile
Production of insulin
Digestion of proteins
Filtration of blood
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Regulation of blood sugar levels
Transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Digestion of food
Filtration of blood
Which species is believed to be the closest ancestor to modern humans?
Neanderthals
Homo erectus
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo habilis
What is the term for the process by which modern humans gradually replaced archaic humans, such as Neanderthals, through migration and competition?
Speciation
Coevolution
Extinction
Out-of-Africa hypothesis
Homo sapiens originated on which continent?
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
What is the process by which a seed begins to grow into a new plant?
Fertilization
Pollination
Germination
Photosynthesis
What is the function of the human respiratory system?
Regulation of blood sugar levels
Transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Digestion of food
Filtration of blood
Which hominid species is known for its use of fire and tools, and is believed to be the first to migrate out of Africa?
Neanderthals
Homo erectus
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo habilis
What is the term for an infectious protein that can cause disease in animals?
Bacteriophage
Virus
Prion
Viroid
What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
Menstruation
Fertilization of the egg by sperm
Implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus
Production of estrogen
What is the term for the process by which animals change their physical and behavioral traits in response to seasonal changes?
Hibernation
Migration
Estivation
Camouflage
Which of the following is an example of an invasive species?
Native grasses in their natural habitat
A non-native tree planted in a garden
A species that naturally occurs in a specific ecosystem
A species that is endangered
Which of the following is NOT part of the human digestive system?
Stomach
Liver
Kidney
Small intestine
Which of Mendel's laws states that alleles for different genes segregate independently during gamete formation?
Law of Dominance
Law of Independent Assortment
Law of Segregation
Law of Inheritance
Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues?
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
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
Which of the following is NOT a method of bacterial reproduction?
Binary fission
Budding
Conjugation
Meiosis
Which bone in the human body is often referred to as the collarbone?
Radius
Femur
Clavicle
Tibia
Which type of learning occurs when an animal associates a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus to produce a response?
Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Habituation
Imprinting
In humans, which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Prolactin
What type of microorganism is responsible for turning milk into yogurt and cheese?
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Protist
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
Which cell organelle contains digestive enzymes and is involved in cellular waste disposal?
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Lysosome
Chloroplast
What is the process by which segments of DNA are shuffled during the formation of gametes, leading to genetic diversity?
Meiosis
Mitosis
Replication
Crossing over
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
Which biome is characterized by cold temperatures, permafrost, and a lack of trees?
Tundra
Desert
Tropical rainforest
Grassland
Which part of the human brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Hypothalamus