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What is the percentage of carbon present in the Earth's crust?
What is the percentage of carbon present in the Earth's crust?
Which color is recognized as the best reflector of light?
Which color is recognized as the best reflector of light?
Which of the following fire extinguishers is labeled blue?
Which of the following fire extinguishers is labeled blue?
What type of hydrocarbons are primarily found in vegetable oil?
What type of hydrocarbons are primarily found in vegetable oil?
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Which organism is an example of a bio-luminescent species?
Which organism is an example of a bio-luminescent species?
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Who is recognized as the father of genetics?
Who is recognized as the father of genetics?
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What is the normal percentage of urea in the urine of a healthy person?
What is the normal percentage of urea in the urine of a healthy person?
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Which chromosome is larger, the X or Y chromosome?
Which chromosome is larger, the X or Y chromosome?
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Study Notes
Reflection of Light
- Silver reflects the most light.
- White is the best reflector of light.
- Black is the best absorber of light.
- Instruments using light reflection include microscopes, telescopes, periscopes, and kaleidoscopes.
- Bio-luminescence examples include jellyfish, squid, lanternfish, and some fungi like bitter oyster.
Chapter 13: Carbon - An Important Element
- Carbon's abundance in the Earth's crust is 0.02% to 0.025%.
- A 1-carat diamond weighs 0.280 grams.
- Cellulose is the most abundant organic compound.
- Fire extinguisher types and their classifications include:
- Red (Water) - Class A
- Blue (Dry Powder) - Classes A, B, C, D, Electrical
- Cream (Foam) - Classes A, B
- Black (CO2) - Classes B, Electrical
- Yellow (Wet Chemical) - Class A, F
- Vegetable oil contains unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Chapter 16: Genetics
- Hugo de Vries coined the term "mutation."
- Edwards' syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality caused by trisomy of the 18th chromosome.
- The codons for Glutamic acid are GAA and GAG.
- Gregor Mendel is known as the father of genetics.
- The X chromosome is larger than the Y chromosome.
Chapter 15: Life Processes
- A doctor specializing in kidney diseases is called a nephrologist.
- Normal human urine contains 2% to 2.5% urea.
- The pineal gland secretes melatonin.
- The length of the spinal cord is approximately 42 to 45 cm.
- Examples of insectivorous plants include pitcher plants, cobra lilies, butterworts, byblis, and genlisea.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of light reflection, the role of carbon in organic compounds, and the fundamental principles of genetics. This quiz covers essential facts from various chapters including the properties of light reflectors, carbon abundance, and genetic mutations. Challenge yourself and see how much you know!
