Which part of the human brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions like breathing and heart rate?

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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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A. Six legs

B. Two pairs of antennae

C. Exoskeleton made of chitin

D. Segmented body

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A. Vaccination

B. Antibiotic use

C. Handwashing

D. Quarantine

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A. Auxin

B. Gibberellin

C. Ethylene

D. Cytokinin

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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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A. Ovulation

B. Fertilization

C. Implantation

D. Menstruation

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A. RNA polymerase

B. Ligase

C. Helicase

D. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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A. Increased greenhouse gas emissions

B. Decreased agricultural productivity

C. Development of new medicines

D. Soil erosion

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

A. Binary fission

B. Budding

C. Conjugation

D. Meiosis

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Which term refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the diversity of species, ecosystems, and genetic variation within species?

A. Sustainability

B. Biodiversity

C. Ecology

D. Conservation

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A. Providing structural support

B. Regulating osmotic balance

C. Facilitating cell communication

D. Protecting against pathogens

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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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In a DNA molecule, adenine (A) pairs with:

A. Thymine (T)

B. Cytosine (C)

C. Guanine (G)

D. Uracil (U)

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Which type of learning occurs when an animal associates a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus to produce a response?

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Habituation

D. Imprinting

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What is the primary function of the root system in plants?

A. Photosynthesis

B. Anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients

C. Producing flowers and fruits

D. Transporting sugars

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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?

A. Hibernation

B. Migration

C. Circadian rhythm

D. Nocturnal behavior

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

A. Neuron

B. Nerve

C. Ganglion

D. Brain

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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 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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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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Which microorganism is responsible for the majority of human yeast infections?

A. Bacteria

B. Virus

C. Fungus

D. Protist

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A. Fertilization

B. Pollination

C. Germination

D. Embryo development

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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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A. Wind

B. Water

C. Sunlight

D. Geothermal heat

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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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In humans, which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?

A. Estrogen

B. Progesterone

C. Testosterone

D. Prolactin

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Which type of behavior involves the establishment and maintenance of a territory for mating and/or obtaining resources?

A. Agonistic behavior

B. Courtship behavior

C. Dominance hierarchy

D. Territorial behavior

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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 innate, automatic response of an organism to a stimulus?

A. Conditioning

B. Habituation

C. Reflex

D. Instinct

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C. Medulla oblongata

Which part of the human brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions like breathing and heart rate?

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