General Science Questions

Q:

Climatology is a subspecialty of

A) meteorology B) environmental science
C) oceanography D) marine biology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) environmental science

Explanation:

Climatology is a study of climate which is subspecialty of environmental science studies.

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4 2001
Q:

A protein that acts as a hormone is

A) Estrogen B) Insulin
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Insulin

Explanation:

A protein that acts as a hormone is INSULIN.

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Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets; it is considered to be the main anabolic hormone of the body.  Insulin helps keeps your blood sugar level from getting too high or too low.  

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2 2001
Q:

Microorganisms that cause disease are called

A) Pathogens B) Microbes
C) Infectees D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pathogens

Explanation:
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2 2001
Q:

Evergreen trees lose their leaves steadily all year.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Trees that lose all of their leaves for part of the year are known as deciduous trees. Those that don't are called evergreen trees.

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1 1997
Q:

What is the major source of dietary sulfur?

A) Proteins B) Carbohydrates
C) Mineral salts D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Proteins

Explanation:

 Protein cantaining foods are the major source of dietary sulfur. Foods like eggs are rich in sulfur content.

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4 1993
Q:

Which type of doctor specializes in teeth and jaw alignment?

A) Orthodontist B) Pediatrician
C) Psychiatrist D) Oncologist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Orthodontist

Explanation:

An orthodontist is the type of doctor that specializes in teeth and jaw alignment. When the teeth don't align properly, it can cause uneven wear in the teeth.

 

The jaw is a hinge joint. Strong muscles in the face open and close the jaw. Teeth are implanted in the jaw and serve to rip, tear and crush food in preparation for swallowing it.

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2 1988
Q:

Which of the following is a function of Earth's atmosphere?

A) supplies the oxygen and water for life B) screens out much of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation
C) insulates the surface against temperature extremes D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Here all the options given are important functions of Earth's atmosphere.

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2 1986
Q:

Plant cell walls consist mainly of

A) Chitin B) peptidoglycan
C) cellulose D) chlorophyll
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) cellulose

Explanation:

Plant cell walls are mostly made up of the molecule cellulose. Cellulose is a polysaccharide, a complex sugar made of long chains of glucose.

 

The cell wall must be made of thick and strong material as it provides the structural shape of the plant and protection from insects and microorganisms.

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1 1985