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?

    <p>Calcium phosphate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tungsten (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Redox reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Honey (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is always upright (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lens is used in a solar cooker?

    <p>Convex lens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific name for the study of fruits?

    <p>Pomology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an oxidation process?

    <p>Photosynthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To focus light onto the retina (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Plaster of Paris (POP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Its function is not fully understood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate pH of lemon juice?

    <p>2.23 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mode of food translocation in plants?

    <p>Sucrose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Methane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sodium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual shape of bacteria?

    <p>Rod-shaped, spherical, or spiral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the scientist who discovered bacteria?

    <p>Antony van Leeuwenhoek (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>High melting point (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a respiratory-related ailment?

    <p>Pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a fungus?

    <p>Yeast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Test your knowledge with this quiz covering various biological concepts including water-soluble vitamins, gas exchange in plants, and the process of photosynthesis. From the far point of the human eye to the study of flowers, this quiz has it all.

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