10 Questions
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which science discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
Which historical records contain identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Which science discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
What is the main disagreement regarding the formal sciences as science disciplines?
They do not rely on empirical evidence
What is the primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms such as archaea and bacteria?
Asexual reproduction
In vertebrates, what is the most common form of asexual reproduction?
Parthenogenesis
What type of asexual reproduction involves the parent organism dividing in two to produce two genetically identical daughter organisms?
Binary fission
Which organisms can reproduce asexually, creating offspring that are genetically and physically similar to the parent?
Plants, animals, and fungi
What type of reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes or change in the number of chromosomes?
Asexual reproduction
Test your knowledge of the major branches of science, including natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences. Learn about the different fields of study within each branch and their contributions to our understanding of the world.
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