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Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

The cell.

Question 2

True or False: DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food is called ___.

Answer 3

photosynthesis.

Question 4

What is the function of the mitochondria?

Answer 4

To produce energy for the cell.

Question 5

Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

Answer 5

The nucleus.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of blood cell? A) Red blood cell B) White blood cell C) Neuron D) Platelet

Answer 6

C) Neuron.

Question 7

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Answer 7

To speed up the reactions.

Question 8

True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

What is the primary function of the ribosome?

Answer 9

To synthesize proteins.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The ___ is the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell.

Answer 10

cell membrane.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of the following processes occurs in the mitochondria? A) Photosynthesis B) Cellular respiration C) Protein synthesis D) DNA replication

Answer 11

B) Cellular respiration.

Question 12

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Answer 12

To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.

Question 13

True or False: The heart is part of the digestive system.

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

What is the term for a group of similar cells that perform a specific function?

Answer 14

Tissue.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The ___ system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

Answer 15

circulatory.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which type of cell division produces gametes? A) Mitosis B) Meiosis C) Binary fission D) Budding

Answer 16

B) Meiosis.

Question 17

What is the role of the large intestine?

Answer 17

To absorb water and form feces.

Question 18

True or False: Proteins are made up of amino acids.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

What is the primary role of the kidneys?

Answer 19

To filter waste from the blood.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The ___ is responsible for hormone production in the body.

Answer 20

endocrine system.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals? A) Brain B) Liver C) Heart D) Lungs

Answer 21

B) Liver.

Question 22

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Answer 22

To provide support and protection for the body.

Question 23

True or False: The process of breathing is controlled by the diaphragm.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

Answer 24

To transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The ___ is the largest organ in the human body.

Answer 25

skin.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart? A) Vein B) Artery C) Capillary D) None of the above

Answer 26

B) Artery.

Question 27

What is the role of the immune system?

Answer 27

To defend the body against pathogens.

Question 28

True or False: Bacteria are eukaryotic organisms.

Answer 28

False.

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of vaccines?

Answer 29

To stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight pathogens.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: ___ are substances that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

Answer 30

Enzymes.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the liver? A) Producing insulin B) Filtering blood C) Storing bile D) All of the above

Answer 31

D) All of the above.

Question 32

What is the primary role of the respiratory system?

Answer 32

To exchange gases between the body and the environment.

Question 33

True or False: The small intestine is where most nutrient absorption occurs.

Answer 33

True.

Question 34

What is the function of the pancreas?

Answer 34

To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The ___ is the part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance.

Answer 35

cerebellum.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? A) Blood cell production B) Storage of minerals C) Hormone regulation D) Support and shape

Answer 36

C) Hormone regulation.

Question 37

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

Answer 37

To regulate bodily functions through hormones.

Question 38

True or False: The human body has 206 bones.

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

Answer 39

To break down food and absorb nutrients.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: The ___ is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the body.

Answer 40

aorta.

Question 41

Multiple Choice: Which organ is responsible for producing bile? A) Spleen B) Gallbladder C) Liver D) Pancreas

Answer 41

C) Liver.

Question 42

What is the function of white blood cells?

Answer 42

To fight infections.

Question 43

True or False: The stomach produces hydrochloric acid to aid digestion.

Answer 43

True.

Question 44

What is the role of the lymphatic system?

Answer 44

To help defend against infection and disease.