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Which nucleic acid is found in the nucleus and is double-stranded?
Which nucleic acid is found in the nucleus and is double-stranded?
What type of nucleic acid contains ribose sugar and is single-stranded?
What type of nucleic acid contains ribose sugar and is single-stranded?
Which process involves the conversion of inorganic compounds to organic compounds in plants?
Which process involves the conversion of inorganic compounds to organic compounds in plants?
How do animals obtain organic compounds necessary for their survival?
How do animals obtain organic compounds necessary for their survival?
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Which type of transport involves the movement of substances across a cell membrane against a concentration gradient?
Which type of transport involves the movement of substances across a cell membrane against a concentration gradient?
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What is the main function of fats in living organisms?
What is the main function of fats in living organisms?
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Which of the following is NOT a good source of protein according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a good source of protein according to the text?
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What is the significance of essential amino acids in the diet?
What is the significance of essential amino acids in the diet?
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Which chemical unit is NOT present in nucleic acids according to the text?
Which chemical unit is NOT present in nucleic acids according to the text?
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What does DNA stand for according to the text?
What does DNA stand for according to the text?
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Which element is NOT mentioned as essential for life in the text?
Which element is NOT mentioned as essential for life in the text?
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Which compound is mentioned as being the energy currency of our cells?
Which compound is mentioned as being the energy currency of our cells?
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Which type of compounds contain carbon according to the text?
Which type of compounds contain carbon according to the text?
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Which element is mainly responsible for carrying oxygen to cells in the blood?
Which element is mainly responsible for carrying oxygen to cells in the blood?
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Which part of our body relies on many metal elements for the conduction of electricity?
Which part of our body relies on many metal elements for the conduction of electricity?
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What are the four main types of organic molecules that make up all living organisms?
What are the four main types of organic molecules that make up all living organisms?
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Which of the following foods are considered sources of lipids?
Which of the following foods are considered sources of lipids?
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cellular respiration?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cellular respiration?
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What distinguishes 'simple carbohydrates' from 'complex carbohydrates'?
What distinguishes 'simple carbohydrates' from 'complex carbohydrates'?
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Why are lipids important for living organisms?
Why are lipids important for living organisms?
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Which process involves converting glucose and oxygen into water and carbon dioxide?
Which process involves converting glucose and oxygen into water and carbon dioxide?
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What is the primary purpose of the process of 'Nitrogen Fixation'?
What is the primary purpose of the process of 'Nitrogen Fixation'?
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What is the element needed for protein and nucleic acid synthesis that must be 'fixed' before it can be used by living organisms?
What is the element needed for protein and nucleic acid synthesis that must be 'fixed' before it can be used by living organisms?
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Which statement best describes how plants impact the environment through chemical transformations?
Which statement best describes how plants impact the environment through chemical transformations?
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'Living organisms change chemicals in the environment' primarily through which processes mentioned in the text?
'Living organisms change chemicals in the environment' primarily through which processes mentioned in the text?
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