Organisms and their Environment: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which factor does NOT directly influence the rate of photosynthesis in plants?

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Humidity

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Light intensity

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Carbon dioxide concentration

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Temperature

Question 2

Which process is responsible for releasing energy from glucose in cells?

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Respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Fermentation

Question 3

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the rate of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen concentration

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Carbon dioxide concentration

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT essential for photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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Sunlight

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

Question 5

In plants, which pigment plays the primary role in capturing light energy and initiating photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll a

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Carotenoids

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Phycocyanin

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Anthocyanins

Question 6

Which of the following factors does NOT directly affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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pH level of the soil

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Light intensity

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Availability of carbon dioxide

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Presence of chlorophyll

Question 7

Which factor does NOT affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen concentration

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Carbon dioxide concentration

Question 8

Which of these factors does NOT directly affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Wind speed

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Carbon dioxide concentration

Question 9

Which factor does NOT directly influence the rate of photosynthesis in plants?

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Humidity

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Carbon dioxide concentration

Question 10

Which factor does NOT affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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pH of the soil

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Light intensity

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Carbon dioxide concentration

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Temperature

Question 11

Which factor does NOT influence the rate of photosynthesis?

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Presence of oxygen

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Concentration of carbon dioxide

Question 12

What is the name of the green pigment found in plant cells that is necessary for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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Carotene

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Anthocyanin

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Melanin

Question 13

What is the term for the process by which genetic information is passed from one generation to the next?

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Inheritance

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Mutation

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Evolution

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Selection

Question 14

Which of the following is a widely accepted theory that explains the evolution of species?

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Darwin's theory of natural selection

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Lamarkism

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Punctuated equilibrium

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Theory of intelligent design

Question 15

What is the primary function of stomata in plant leaves?

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To facilitate gas exchange

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To absorb water

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To produce food

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To support the leaf

Question 16

Which of the following gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Water vapor

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Ozone

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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Bacteria

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Sunlight

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Temperature

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Wind

Question 18

What is the name for the type of cell division that produces gametes (eggs and sperm)?

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Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 19

The process by which plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Diffusion

Question 20

The theory of evolution by natural selection was proposed by:

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Charles Darwin

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Albert Einstein

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Isaac Newton

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Aristotle

Question 21

The process by which water moves from the roots to the leaves of a plant is called:

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Transpiration

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Capillary action

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

Question 22

The study of genetics is concerned with:

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The inheritance of traits

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The structure of cells

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The evolution of organisms

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The behaviour of animals

Question 23

The process by which organisms adapt to their environment is called:

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Natural selection

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Genetic drift

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Mutation

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Gene flow

Question 24

Which of the following processes is NOT involved in the transport system of plants?

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Photosynthesis

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Capillary action

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Transpiration

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Diffusion

Question 25

Which pigment is responsible for absorbing light energy primarily during photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycobilins

Question 26

Which of the following is the final electron acceptor in cellular respiration under aerobic conditions?

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

Question 27

What is the term for the genetic material passed down from parents to offspring?

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DNA

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Genome

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RNA

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Chromosome

Question 28

Who is widely recognised as the 'Father of Evolution'?

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

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Louis Pasteur

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Alfred Russel Wallace

Question 29

What is the term for the process by which organisms become better suited to their environment over generations?

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Evolution

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Natural selection

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Fitness

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Symbiosis

Question 30

Which of the following is a human impact on the environment that is particularly concerning because of its global scale and potential long-term consequences?

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Climate change

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Deforestation

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Pollution

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Overpopulation

Question 31

What is a keystone species in an ecosystem?

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A species that has a disproportionally large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance.

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A species that is at the top of the food chain.

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A species that is only found in a specific habitat.

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A species that is threatened by extinction.

Question 32

Which of the following is considered a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 33

Identify the primary pigment that enables photosynthesis in plants:

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Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Xanthophylls

Question 34

What is the crucial role of stomata in the process of transpiration?

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Facilitate gas exchange between the plant and the environment

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Transport water from the roots to the leaves

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Produce oxygen as a by-product of photosynthesis

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Provide support and structure to the leaves

Question 35

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological processes?

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Accelerating chemical reactions

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Supplying energy for reactions to occur

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Reacting directly with substrates to form products

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Controlling the direction of reactions

Question 36

Establish the correct sequence of events in genetic inheritance:

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Replication, transcription, translation

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Translation, transcription, replication

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Transcription, replication, translation

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Replication, translation, transcription

Question 37

Identify the theory that explains the diversity of life on Earth through the process of natural selection:

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Evolution

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Genetics

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Ecology

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Microbiology

Question 38

What is the defining characteristic of a climax community?

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Stability and self-sustainability

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High species diversity

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Dominance by pioneer species

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Undergoing rapid changes

Question 39

Identify the role played by decomposers within an ecosystem:

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Breaking down organic matter to release nutrients

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Producing organic matter for primary producers

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Consuming other organisms for energy

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Regulating the population size of other organisms

Question 40

Which of the following processes releases carbon dioxide as a waste product?

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Respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Fermentation

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Transpiration

Question 41

What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose

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To release oxygen

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To transport water

Question 42

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

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Pollination

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Budding

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Fragmentation

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Binary fission

Question 43

What is the primary function of the xylem in plants?

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To transport water and minerals

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To provide structural support

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To store food

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To carry out photosynthesis

Question 44

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

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Metaphase, anaphase, prophase, telophase

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Anaphase, metaphase, prophase, telophase

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Telophase, anaphase, metaphase, prophase

Question 45

What is the distinction between a genotype and a phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics

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Phenotype refers to the genetic makeup, while genotype refers to the observable characteristics

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They are synonymous, referring to the same concept

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Genotype refers to the environment, while phenotype refers to the genes

Question 46

Which biological process releases energy in cells?

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Respiration

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Photosynthesis

Question 47

What is the final product of aerobic respiration?

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ATP

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Glucose

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Pyruvate

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Lactate

Question 48

In human cells, what is the diploid chromosome number?

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46

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23

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92

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184

Question 49

Which option is NOT a source of genetic variation?

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Environmental factors

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Mutation

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Gene flow

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Genetic recombination

Question 50

Identify the main function of stomata:

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Gas exchange

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Water absorption

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Nutrient uptake

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Light absorption

Question 51

Which process, essential for plant survival, occurs within the chloroplasts of plant cells?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transport

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Genetics

Question 52

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the stomata in plant leaves is essential for which process?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transport

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Genetics

Question 53

The genetic makeup of an individual, comprising the alleles inherited from both parents, is known as the:

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Genetic makeup

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Physical characteristics

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Environmental influences

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Behavioural traits

Question 54

The difference between a homozygous and a heterozygous genotype lies in the:

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Homozygous has two identical alleles while heterozygous has two different alleles

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Heterozygous has two identical alleles while homozygous has two different alleles

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Homozygous has three identical alleles while heterozygous has two different alleles

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Heterozygous has three identical alleles while homozygous has two different alleles

Question 55

The process by which light energy is captured and converted into chemical energy is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transport

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Genetics

Question 56

What is the primary function of stomata in plants?

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Gas exchange and water regulation

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Nutrient absorption

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Photosynthesis

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Storage of carbohydrates

Question 57

Which organic compound is the end product of aerobic respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water

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Lactic acid

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Ethanol

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Oxygen

Question 58

What is the distinction between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits

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Genotype refers to the observable traits, while phenotype refers to the genetic makeup

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Genotype and phenotype are the same concept

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Genotype refers to dominant traits, while phenotype refers to recessive traits

Question 59

How do plants primarily transport organic nutrients like sucrose?

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Phloem transport

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Transpiration

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Diffusion

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Xylem transport

Question 60

Which green pigment in plants captures light energy during photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoid

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Phycocyanin

Question 61

Where does cellular respiration primarily occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Golgi apparatus

Question 62

Which cell type contains half the number of chromosomes as normal body cells?

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Red blood cell

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Skin cell

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Muscle cell

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Liver cell

Question 63

In the context of studying environmental change, discuss the potential benefits and limitations of employing predictive models to forecast changes in ecosystems.

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Predictive models aid scientists in identifying potential ecosystem threats and developing mitigation strategies.

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Predictive models enable scientists to make exact predictions about future ecosystem changes.

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Predictive models are ineffective due to the inherent complexity and unpredictability of ecosystems.

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Predictive models are solely applicable to large ecosystems, such as forests or oceans.

Question 64

Which of these factors does NOT directly influence the rate of photosynthesis in plants?

Accepted Answer

Soil pH

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Water availability