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Which of the following best defines biosafety?
The prevention of exposure to biological agents and toxins
How is biohazard best defined?
An agent of biological origin capable of producing harmful effects
What does the term 'hazard' refer to in the context of workplace categorization?
Physical, chemical, and biological sources of harm
How are biosafety levels (BSL) defined?
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What is the primary focus of biosecurity measures?
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What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a laboratory setting?
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What is the main benefit of Class III biosafety cabinets in a laboratory?
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Which personal protective equipment is specifically designed to protect against direct handling of potentially infectious materials?
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What is the purpose of safety glasses and goggles in a laboratory setting?
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Which type of biosafety cabinet offers only partial containment of infectious aerosols?
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What is the primary function of biochemistry?
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Which discipline examines the processes that produced the diversity of life?
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What is the fundamental unit examined by cellular biology?
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What is the recognized basic unit of heredity?
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Which science is concerned with studying the interactions among biological molecules?
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Who coined the term 'biology' in 1736?
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Which scientists are credited with the development of cell theory in 1839?
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What distinguishes living things from all other matter?
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Who discovered the cell in 1665?
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When did the idea that all living things are made of cells emerge?
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