Science Fundamentals
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Which cellular component is primarily responsible for generating energy through respiration?

  • Mitochondrion (correct)
  • Ribosome
  • Cell Membrane
  • Nucleus

In genetics, what determines the observable characteristics (phenotype) of an organism?

  • The size of the DNA molecule
  • The interaction between dominant and recessive alleles (correct)
  • The number of genes in a cell
  • The arrangement of chromosomes

Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

  • Consuming other organisms for energy
  • Competing with producers for resources
  • Breaking down dead organisms and recycling nutrients (correct)
  • Producing energy through photosynthesis

What is the primary function of the excretory system in human biology?

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Which state of matter is characterized by having a fixed volume but not a fixed shape?

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In a chemical reaction, what term is used to describe the substances that are formed as a result of the reaction?

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What property of metals makes them suitable for use in electrical wiring?

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According to Newton's laws of motion, what is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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Which method of heat transfer involves the movement of fluids, such as liquids or gases?

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What property of a sound wave determines its loudness?

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Cells

Basic units of life, containing organelles to perform specific functions.

Nucleus

Control center of the cell; contains DNA and controls cell activities.

Ribosomes

Site of protein synthesis in the cell.

Inheritance

Process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.

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Ecology

The study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

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Producers

Organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis.

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Boiling

The change of a substance from liquid to gas.

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Elements

Pure substances that cannot be broken down chemically.

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Reactants

Substances that react together in a chemical reaction.

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Speed

The rate at which an object changes its position.

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Test your understanding of core science concepts. Questions cover cellular energy production, genetics, ecosystem roles, and human biology. Also explores states of matter, chemical reactions, physics, and sound.

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