Science Quiz on Biological Concepts

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What is the unit of energy used in the measurement of electricity?

  • Newton-meter
  • Kilowatt hour (correct)
  • Kilogram-meter
  • Joule

Which of the following accurately describes the process by which excess water is eliminated from plants?

  • Transpiration (correct)
  • Osmosis
  • Photosynthesis
  • Respiration

Which of the following is used as a danger signal due to its color?

  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Red (correct)

What is the compound that makes up tooth enamel?

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What is the element used in the filaments of electric bulbs?

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What is the term used to describe the process of oxidation-reduction reaction?

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Which of the following substances has a higher viscosity than water?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a real image?

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What type of lens is used in a solar cooker?

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What is the scientific name for the study of fruits?

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Which of the following is NOT an oxidation process?

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What is the function of ciliary muscles in the human eye?

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Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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What is the function of the appendix in the human body?

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What is the approximate pH of lemon juice?

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What is the main mode of food translocation in plants?

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What is the name of the gas that is present in the Mars atmosphere?

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What is the name of the metal that can be cut with a knife?

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What is the usual shape of bacteria?

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What is the name of the scientist who discovered bacteria?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good conductor of electricity?

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Which of the following is a respiratory-related ailment?

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Which of the following is an example of a fungus?

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Flashcards

Water-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamin C is categorized as a water-soluble vitamin.

Gas Exchange in Plants

Stomata are small openings in plants that facilitate gas exchange.

Redox Reaction

An oxidation-reduction reaction is commonly referred to as a redox reaction.

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis occurs in leaves, which act as the organ for this process.

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Digestive Process

The digestion of food can be classified as an oxidation reaction.

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Kilowatt Hour

A kilowatt hour is the standard unit of energy measurement.

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Tamarind

Tamarind contains tartaric acid, an organic acid used in cooking and photography.

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Lungs Shape

The shape of the lungs is conical, resembling an upside-down funnel.

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Litmus

A purple dye extracted from lichens used as an indicator.

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Biological Processes

Processes including nutrition, excretion, and respiration.

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pH of Human Blood

Normal pH range of human blood is between 7.35 and 7.45.

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Natural Indicators

Substances like turmeric and litmus paper that indicate pH.

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Concave Lens

Used by doctors to check ear, nose, and throat of patients.

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Myopia

A condition where distant objects appear blurry, corrected with a concave lens.

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Burning of Natural Gas

An exothermic reaction producing heat and light.

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pH of Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide has a pH of 14, making it strongly basic.

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Father of Biology

Aristotle is recognized as the father of biology.

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Biodiversity Study

Ecology is the study of the environment and living organisms.

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Structure of Haemoglobin

Iron is a vital component of haemoglobin in blood.

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Conductor

Materials like silver and gold that conduct electricity efficiently.

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Metal Cut with Knife

Sodium is the only metal that can be cut with a knife.

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Ciliary Muscles

Muscles that help in adjusting the focal length of the human eye.

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Study Notes

Water-Soluble Vitamin

  • Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin

Sunset

  • The difference between an actual sunset and a civil sunset is 2 minutes

Study of Flowers

  • The study of flowers is called anthology

Zinc Ore

  • Zinc ore is known as zinc blende

Human Eye

  • The far point of a normal human eye is at infinity
  • The near point of a human eye is at 25 centimetres

Excess Water in Plants

  • The excess water in a plant is removed through the process of transpiration

Gum Material

  • Calcium phosphate is the material which makes up tooth enamel

Photography

  • An organic acid is used in photography

Cinema Screen

  • A real image is always formed on a cinema screen

Photosynthesis

  • Leaves are the part of the plant that are the organ for the process of photosynthesis

Tamarind

  • Tamarind contains tartaric acid

Danger Signal

  • Red is a color used as a danger signal

Gas Exchange in Plants

  • Stomata are present in plants for gas exchange

Redox Reaction

  • Oxidation-reduction reaction is called a Redox reaction

Viscosity

  • Honey has higher viscosity compared to water

Kilowatt Hour

  • Kilowatt hour is the unit of energy

Sulphuric Acid

  • When dilute sulfuric acid is sprinkled on zinc granules, hydrogen gas is evolved.

Lungs

  • The shape of the lungs is conical

Filament of Electric Bulb

  • Tungsten is the element used in the filaments of electric bulbs

Photosynthetic Reaction

  • Plants perform a photochemical reaction in the presence of sunlight to create food

Nitrogen Rich Fertilizer

  • Ammonium nitrate is a nitrogen-rich fertilizer

Digestion of Food

  • The digestion of food is an oxidation reaction

Resistor

  • Ohm is the unit of resistance

Reactivity of Elements

  • Zinc and lead are more reactive than copper

Hormone

  • Bayliss and Starling coined the term hormone

Device for Generating Current

  • Dynamo is the device used for generating electric current

Ripening of Grapes

  • Ripening of grapes is a chemical change

Bones and Teeth

  • Tricalcium phosphate is the component bones and teeth are generally made of

Magnet

  • When a magnet is divided into two equal parts, each part has equal magnetic strength, but smaller in size.

Litmus

  • Litmus is a purple dye extracted from lichens

Mirror

  • The breadth of a mirror is called the aperture

Bleaching Powder

  • Bleaching powder is obtained when chlorine gas reacts with slaked lime

Oxygen

  • Oxygen is an enzyme

Biological Processes

  • Nutrition, excretion, and respiration are biological processes

Solar Cooker

  • A concave mirror is used in a solar cooker

pH of Human Blood

  • The pH of normal human blood is between 7.35 and 7.45

Natural Indicators

  • Turmeric and litmus paper are natural indicators

Dung Beetle

  • Dung beetle is a saprophytic organism

Lens for ENT

  • A concave lens is used by doctors to check the ear, nose, and throat of patients

Antacid

  • Antacids are used to cure indigestion

CO2 in Atmosphere

  • CO2 is found in the atmosphere at around 0.03 percent

Temperature and Resistance

  • When the temperature of pure silicon increases, its resistance decreases

Oxidation

  • Rusting, combustion, digestion of food, and respiration are oxidation processes

Shade-Loving Plants

  • Plants that grow in shade are known as sciophytes

Car Mirror

  • A convex mirror is used by car drivers

Burning of Natural Gas

  • The burning of natural gas is an exothermic reaction

Main Respiratory Organ

  • Lungs are the main respiratory organ in humans

Reason Tyres are Grooved

  • Tyres are grooved for increased friction, enabling better vehicle grip.

Torchlight

  • A parallel beam of light is emitted from a torch

Image Formed on Retinal

  • The image formed on the retina of a normal human eye is real and inverted
  • TB and pneumonia are respiratory ailments

Color of Copper Oxide

  • The color of copper oxide is black

Adjustment in Human Eye

  • Ciliary muscles are important in eye adjustment

Mars Atmosphere

  • Methane gas is present in the Martian atmosphere

Conversion of Vegetables to Compost

  • The conversion of vegetables to compost is an example of decomposition

Hypertension

  • Hypertension is characterized by high blood pressure

pH of Sodium Hydroxide

  • The pH of sodium hydroxide is 14

Law of Segregation

  • Mendel proposed the law of segregation

Lens Used in Myopia

  • A concave lens is used in glasses for myopia

Burning of Magnesium

  • Burning magnesium emits a white light

Founder of Biology

  • Aristotle is known as the father of biology

Pupil Size in Brightness

  • Pupil size decreases in bright light

Heterogeneous Mixture

  • Plaster of Paris (POP) is a heterogeneous mixture

Father of Botany

  • Theophrastus is known as the father of botany

Structure of Haemoglobin

  • Iron is a component of haemoglobin structure

pH of Lemon Juice

  • The pH of lemon juice is around 2.23

Origin of the Word Botany

  • The origin of the word botany is from the Greek language

Hypermetropia

  • A person with hypermetropia can clearly see distant objects, but not nearby ones.

Treatment for Bee Sting

  • Baking soda is an effective treatment for a bee sting

Phycology

  • Algae are the subject of study in phycology

Blind Spot

  • The blind spot in human eyes is where the optic nerve exits

Toothpaste

  • Fluoride toothpaste is recommended for preventing tooth decay

Yeast

  • Yeast is a type of fungus

Study of Environment

  • Ecology studies the environment

Lens in Human Eyes

  • A convex lens is present in a human eye

Conductor

  • Silver and gold are good conductors of electricity

Sunrise and Sunset

  • The sun appears red during sunrise and sunset

Dendrology

  • The study of shrubs falls under dendrology

Metal that Can be Cut with a Knife

  • Sodium is a metal that can be cut with a knife

Location of Microorganisms

  • Microorganisms are found in water, air, and soil

Material Used to Make Electromagnet

  • Soft iron rod is used for electromagnets

Properties of Allotropes

  • Allotropes have high melting and boiling points

Cyanocobalamin

  • Vitamin B12 is also known as cyanocobalamin

Viruses

  • Viruses multiply inside living cells

Discovery of Electromagnetic Radiation

  • Faraday discovered electromagnetic radiation

Source of Tapioca

  • Tapioca comes from the cycas plant

Pomology

  • Pomology studies fruits

Appendix

  • The appendix is connected to the large intestine

Food Translocation in Plants

  • Sucrose is the main mode of food translocation in plants

Unit of Electric Current

  • Ampere is the unit for measuring electric current

Linnaean Taxonomic System

  • Linnaeus introduced the Linnaean taxonomic system

Discovery of Bacteria

  • Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered bacteria

Flowerless Plants With Seeds

  • Gymnosperms are seed-producing plants without flowers

Shape of Bacteria

  • Bacteria commonly have rod-shaped, spherical, or spiral shapes

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