Main concepts of life science classification of living organisms evolution genetics physiology nutrition health hygiene and human diseases. - One Line Questions
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The gradual change in the inherited traits of a population over many generations is known as: —
Evolution
2.
A disease caused by a deficiency of iodine is: —
Goiter
3.
The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is: —
Providing energy
4.
Which nutrient group is essential for building and repairing tissues? —
Proteins
5.
What is the basic unit of heredity that is passed from parents to offspring? —
Gene
6.
Which of the following is a bacterial disease? —
Pneumonia
7.
Which of the following is a viral disease? —
Dengue fever
8.
A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or functional RNA molecule is called a: —
Gene
9.
Homologous structures in different species suggest: —
A common ancestor
10.
During cell division, the process where the nucleus divides into two identical daughter nuclei is called: —
Mitosis
11.
Which of the following is a communicable disease? —
Common cold
12.
The process by which organisms absorb nutrients from their environment is called: —
Assimilation
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The study of the functions of living organisms and their parts is called: —
Physiology
14.
A disease transmitted from animals to humans is termed: —
Zoonotic
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Proteins are made up of smaller units called: —
Amino acids
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Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic organism? —
Bacteria
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Good hygiene practices help to prevent the spread of: —
Infectious diseases
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The process by which organisms with favorable traits survive and reproduce more successfully is known as: —
Natural selection
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Fossils provide evidence for evolution by showing: —
Changes in organisms over geological time
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The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment is called: —
Ecology
21.
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis? —
Ribosome
22.
The theory of evolution by natural selection was primarily proposed by: —
Charles Darwin
23.
A pathogen is an organism that causes: —
Disease
24.
Which of the following is a non-communicable disease? —
Cancer
25.
Which mineral is crucial for the formation of strong bones and teeth? —
Calcium
26.
In biological classification, the hierarchy from broadest to most specific is generally: —
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
27.
The process of breaking down food into simpler substances that can be absorbed by the body is called: —
Digestion
28.
Which cellular component is responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris? —
Lysosome
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Which part of the cell is responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy? —
Mitochondrion
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Which of the following is the broadest taxonomic rank used in the classification of living organisms? —
Kingdom
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According to Linnaean taxonomy, the most specific rank below 'Class' is: —
Order
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In the biological classification system, the rank below Kingdom is: —
Phylum
33.
The study of the structure and function of the human body is known as: —
Physiology
34.
The study of inherited traits and heredity is called: —
Genetics
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Which kingdom includes multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic and have cell walls made of chitin? —
Fungi
36.
Which of the following is a parasitic disease? —
Malaria
37.
Which of the following is a characteristic of animals? —
Eukaryotic cells
38.
The cell membrane is primarily composed of a: —
Lipid bilayer
39.
Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body? —
Carbohydrates
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Which kingdom is characterized by unicellular, prokaryotic organisms? —
Archaea
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The process of synthesizing proteins from messenger RNA (mRNA) is called: —
Translation
42.
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll pigment is called: —
Photosynthesis
43.
Which process involves the intake of nutrients by cells? —
Absorption
44.
The taxonomic rank 'Genus' is immediately below which rank? —
Family
45.
Which of the following is a source of essential fatty acids? —
Vegetable oil
46.
DNA carries genetic information in the sequence of its: —
Nitrogenous bases
47.
What are the structures within a cell that perform specific functions, like the nucleus or mitochondria? —
Organelles
48.
The process by which a cell makes a copy of its DNA before cell division is called: —
Replication
49.
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting? —
Vitamin K
50.
Which vitamin deficiency leads to scurvy? —
Vitamin C