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Q:

Which best describes a gene?

A) a segment of chromosomal DNA B) tightly coiled strands of DNA
C) different allele forms of a trait D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a segment of chromosomal DNA

Explanation:

Gene is a hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism.

In short it is a piece or segment of chromosome.

 

Genes undergo mutation when their DNA sequence changes. 

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Q:

Do plant cells have Mitochondria?

A) No B) Yes
C) May be D) Can't be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Yes

Explanation:

While plant cells have chloroplasts to photosynthesize, they also require ATP for cellular functions, and do use oxygen to break down some of the sugar they produce in order to generate that ATP. Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria. They need mitochondria for this reason.
Hence with this logic, we can say that Plants cells have mitochondria.

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Q:

Study of Life in outer space is known as

A) Endobiology B) Neobiology
C) Exobiology D) Intrabiology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Exobiology

Explanation:

Study of Life in outer space or search of life external to Earth is known as Exobiology.

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Q:

The HIV retrovirus is particularly deadly because

A) I can become AIDS shortly afte being contracted B) It attacks the body immune system
C) Treatments can be dangerous for patients D) Its hard to diagnose accurately
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It attacks the body immune system

Explanation:

HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. HIV is a lifelong condition, and without treatment, a person with HIV can develop AIDS.

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Q:

Most of the oxygen transported by the blood is

A) bound to hemoglobin B) dissolved in plasma
C) dissolved in water D) in ionic form as solute in plasma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) bound to hemoglobin

Explanation:

Oxygen is transported throughout the body via hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Hence, most of the oxygen transported by the blood is bounded to hemoglobin.

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Q:

In which body cavities are the lungs located

A) Pelvic cavity B) Thoracic cavity
C) Abdominal cavity D) Body cavity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thoracic cavity

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Q:

An important function of fat in the body is to

A) Protect vital organs B) Stores energy
C) Insulate us D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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Q:

The primary goal of conservation biology is to

A) counter the loss of biodiversity B) estimate the total number of species that exist
C) integrate human culture back into nature D) catalogue species
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) counter the loss of biodiversity

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