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Why do some animals have sharp teeth?
To be able to eat meat To eat grass To drink water To play
What does a fish breathe with?
Gill Nose Ears Eyes
Why do all cows have four stomachs?
Cow DNA makes four stomachs They eat too much They buy extra stomachs They share stomachs with friends
Which animal helps people make insulin?
Bacteria Cats Dogs Birds
What do birds do when it gets cold?
They fly to warm countries They build a fire They wear warm clothes They go in
What colour does a frog usually have?
Green Red Blue Purple
How do you know food tastes good?
Your taste nerves tell your brain Your ears hear it Your eyes see it Your feet feel it
Which animal says 'meow'?
Cat Dog Cow Duck
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Which vegetables can you eat raw in a salad?
Tomato Potato Beans Cauliflower
What colour is a healthy tongue?
Pink Blue Green Black
What do flowers have to attract insects?
Beautiful colours Loud noises Sharp teeth Big eyes
Do bees have DNA?
Yes, all living things have DNA No, only large animals Only the queen bee Only if they make honey
Where do you store food to keep it cool?
In the fridge In the oven In the washing machine On your bed
Which plant can you find on a pizza?
Tomato Pine tree Grass Cactus
Where does the air go when you breathe in?
To your lungs To your belly To your head To your feet
Where does blood go from your heart?
To your whole body Only to your head Only to your feet Nowhere to go
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On average, how many times does a child blink per minute?
15-20 times 5-10 times 30-40 times 50-60 times
What muscle do you need to smile?
Facial muscles Arm muscles Leg muscles Back muscles
Approximately how big is your heart?
As big as your fist As big as a football As big as a pea As big as your head
Which muscles make your face smile?
Your facial muscles Your neck muscles Your arm muscles Your back muscles
How many babies does a mouse usually have?
A lot at once Always only 1 Never babies Only at night
What is the best way to view microorganisms?
With a microscope With binoculars With a magnifying glass With a telescope
What happens when you run hard with your heart rate?
Your heart beats faster Your heart stops Your heart is getting smaller Your heart changes colour
What do tears do besides cry?
They flush dirt out of your eye They make your eye look bigger They change your eye colour They make noise
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What happens to your muscles when you produce adrenaline?
They get more power They become limp They become painfully They get bigger
What happens when you burn your finger?
Your nerves send a signal to your brain Your brain is shutting down Your heart stops beating Your lungs stop breathing
What can your skin sense best when it comes to temperature?
Changes in temperature Only cold Only heat Only body temperature
Why is water important for your digestion?
It helps food move through your body It makes your teeth whiter It makes you bigger It changes the colour of your food
Which organ pumps blood around?
The heart The liver The stomach The intestines
Which animal lays leathery eggs?
Hose Chicken Duck Pigeon
Which tree is used to make paper?
Pine tree Apple tree Chestnut tree Walnut Tree
Which plant grows in water?
Water lily Cactus Pine tree Wheat
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Which tree keeps its needles all year round?
Pine tree Chestnut tree Birch tree Oak Tree
What substance gives red blood its colour?
Haemoglobin Plasma Glucose Protein
What happens to the pupils in your eyes when it gets dark?
They get bigger to let in more light They get smaller to see sharper They change shape to oval They remain exactly the same
How does a dandelion spread its seeds?
With the wind By water By animals eating them Through underground roots
What is the smallest muscle in the human body?
The stapedius muscle in the ear The eyelid muscle The tongue muscle The nostril muscle
Which animals have metamorphosis?
Butterflies and frogs Dogs and cats Birds and fish Reptiles and mammals
What is the function of the appendix in humans?
No longer has an important function Digests cellulose Produces enzymes Stores vitamins
Which major blood vessel carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
Aorta Hollow vein Carotid artery Pulmonary vein
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How long does a red blood cell live on average?
120 days 30 days 365 days 7 days
What causes anaphylactic shock?
An extreme allergic reaction A heart attack A stroke High blood pressure
Which substance can people not digest?
Cellulose Starch Lactose Sucrose
What characterises adaptive radiation?
One species is rapidly evolving into many different species All species die out simultaneously Animals become radioactive Species stop evolving
Why can't you usually smell your own body odour?
Due to habituation of the olfactory nerves Because your nose is too far away from your body Because your own smell is too weak By breathing through your mouth
Which statement about human evolution is correct?
Humans and monkeys share common ancestor Humans directly descended from modern chimpanzees Humans originated 1 million years ago Humans have no evolutionary history
Which substance in coffee and tea has a stimulating effect?
Caffeine Tannin Theophylline Antioxidants
Which blood cells live the shortest?
Platelets Red blood cells White blood cells All live equally long
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Which term describes the first movement of the foetus felt by the mother?
Quickening Implantation Gastrulation Neurulation
What happens to the electrons released during the photosplitting of water?
They fill the electron holes in chlorophyll They are used directly for ATP synthesis They directly reduce CO2 They are stored in the vacuole
What is superfetation?
Getting pregnant while already pregnant Having a multiple birth An extended gestational age Pregnancy without ovulation
Which factor most limits photosynthesis at low light intensity?
Light COβ‚‚ concentration Temperature Water
Which structure prevents the lungs from emptying completely?
Residual volume in the pulmonary alveoli The diaphragm The ribs The pleura
Which plant hormone plays an important role in fruit ripening?
Ethylene Auxin Gibberellin Cytokinin
What causes the feeling of dizziness (vertigo)?
Problem with balance organ Problem with hearing Problem with vision Touch problem
What structure connects the chromatids of a chromosome?
Centro Lake Telomere Centriole Kinetochoor
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What is the function of a terminator sequence in genetic constructs?
Ending transcription Starting transcription Enhancing gene expression Splicing of mRNA
Which enzyme is used to link DNA fragments together?
DNA ligase DNA polymerase Restriction enzyme DNA-helicase
What substance is produced by fat cells to regulate hunger?
Leptin Ghrelin Insulin Cortisol
What substance gives onions their pungent flavour?
Alliin and allicin Capsaicin Piperine Menthol
Which brain part regulates body temperature?
Hypothalamus Cerebellum Medulla oblongata Hippocampus
Which cells in the respiratory centre respond directly to COβ‚‚ concentrations in the blood?
Chemoreceptors in the medulla oblongata Baroreceptors in the aortic arch Pneumocytes type I Clara cells
Which vertebra has no corpus (vertebral body)?
Atlas (C1) Axis (C2) C7 L5
Which ion is essential for the contraction of cardiac muscle fibres?
Calcium Sodium Potassium Magnesium
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What property do heat-shock proteins have in genetically modified organisms?
They protect other proteins from stress-induced damage They increase the growth rate They produce heat They activate DNA repair
Which substance regulates the sleep-wake cycle?
Melatonin Cortisol Adrenaline Serotonin
What is the role of rhizobium bacteria in ecosystems?
Nitrogen fixation in root nodules Promoting phosphate absorption Cellulose degradation in soil pH regulation in groundwater
What is the function of the pericardium?
Protection of the heart Blood production Hormone production Oxygen Storage
Which blood group is considered the universal donor for red blood cells?
O negative AB positive A negative B positive
How many seconds does a normal heart cycle last?
0.8 seconds 1.5 seconds 0.3 seconds 2.0 seconds
What characteristic do all members of the feline family (Felidae) have in common?
Retractable claws Be able to roar Living in groups Are nocturnal
What technology uses magnetic particles for gene transfer?
Magnetofection Sonoporation Iontophoresis Thermoporation
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