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Biology
A. Plasma
B. Hemoglobin
C. Platelets
D. Lymphocytes
Answer: Hemoglobin is a protein inside RBCs, not a separate component of blood.
Biology
A. Epithelium
B. Nervous tissue
C. Cartilage
D. Muscle tissue
Answer: Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in joints, ears, and the nose.
Biology
A. Eardrum
B. Cochlea
C. Semicircular canals
D. Ossicles
Answer: Semicircular canals detect rotational movement and help maintain equilibrium.
Biology
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla oblongata
D. Hypothalamus
Answer: The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements, balance, and posture.
Biology
A. Transport oxygen
B. Fight infections
C. Produce hormones
D. Filter blood
Answer: The lymphatic system produces and transports lymphocytes to fight infections.
Biology
A. Root cap
B. Root hairs
C. Cambium
D. Xylem
Answer: Root hairs increase surface area for water and mineral absorption from the soil.
Biology
A. Transport of food
B. Transport of water and minerals
C. Photosynthesis
D. Gaseous exchange
Answer: Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from roots to the rest of the plant.
Biology
A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Skin
D. Brain
Answer: The skin is the largest organ, covering about 20 square feet in adults and protecting against pathogens.
Biology
A. Glycolysis
B. Krebs cycle
C. Electron transport chain
D. Fermentation
Answer: The electron transport chain produces approximately 34 ATP molecules through oxidative phosphorylation.
Biology
A. Salivary glands
B. Stomach
C. Small intestine
D. Liver
Answer: Pepsin is secreted by chief cells in the stomach and breaks down proteins in acidic conditions.
Biology
A. Pacemaker of the heart
B. Heart valve
C. Blood vessel
D. Cardiac muscle
Answer: The SA node generates electrical impulses that set the rhythm of the heartbeat.
Biology
A. White blood cells
B. Red blood cells
C. Platelets
D. Plasma
Answer: Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein in RBCs that binds and transports oxygen.
Biology
A. Translocation
B. Transpiration
C. Osmosis
D. Diffusion
Answer: Transpiration is the evaporation of water from stomata, creating a pull for water transport.
Biology
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
Answer: Oxygen is released as a byproduct when water molecules are split during the light reactions.
Biology
A. Amylase
B. Lipase
C. Protease
D. Pepsin
Answer: Amylase breaks down starch into simpler sugars to provide energy during germination.
Biology
A. Epiglottis
B. Glottis
C. Esophagus
D. Pharynx
Answer: The epiglottis covers the glottis during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.
Biology
A. Skeletal muscle
B. Cardiac muscle
C. Smooth muscle
D. All of the above
Answer: Cardiac muscle is involuntary (not under conscious control) and striated, found only in the heart.
Biology
A. Cytokinin
B. Abscisic acid
C. Auxin
D. Ethylene
Answer: Auxin promotes cell elongation, apical dominance, and root development.
Biology
A. Convex lens
B. Concave lens
C. Cylindrical lens
D. Bifocal lens
Answer: Myopia (nearsightedness) is corrected with concave lenses that diverge light before it enters the eye.
Biology
A. Insulin
B. Estrogen
C. Adrenaline
D. Thyroxine
Answer: Estrogen and progesterone are the primary hormones regulating the menstrual cycle.
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