Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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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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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 largest organ in the human body?

A. Brain

B. Liver

C. Skin

D. Heart

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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 maximum number of individuals of a species that an ecosystem can support indefinitely?

A. Carrying capacity

B. Population density

C. Limiting factor

D. Exponential growth

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What is the process by which a seed begins to grow into a new plant?

A. Fertilization

B. Pollination

C. Germination

D. Photosynthesis

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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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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 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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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 of the following is NOT part of the human digestive system?

A. Stomach

B. Liver

C. Kidney

D. Small intestine

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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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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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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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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 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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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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Which of the following is NOT a method of bacterial reproduction?

A. Binary fission

B. Budding

C. Conjugation

D. Meiosis

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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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What is the process by which segments of DNA are shuffled during the formation of gametes, leading to genetic diversity?

A. Meiosis

B. Mitosis

C. Replication

D. Crossing over

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Which biome is characterized by cold temperatures, permafrost, and a lack of trees?

A. Tundra

B. Desert

C. Tropical rainforest

D. Grassland

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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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Which of the following is the smallest unit of the nervous system?

A. Neuron

B. Nerve

C. Ganglion

D. Brain

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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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What is the term for a disease-causing microorganism?

A. Antibiotic

B. Parasite

C. Pathogen

D. Virus

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B. Ribosome

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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