Science Quiz – Test 14
Science quiz, test 14 of 19: 10 multiple-choice questions with answers. Try them, then play the interactive quiz on Zeno to earn XP.
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Question 131
What is the enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template during the process of transcription in eukaryotic cells?
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Correct answer: RNA polymerase
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Question 132
What is the name of the process by which cells use oxygen to break down glucose and produce energy?
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Correct answer: Aerobic respiration
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Question 133
What is the name of the process by which proteins are synthesized from amino acids in ribosomes?
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Correct answer: Translation
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Question 134
What is the primary gas that makes up the Earth's atmosphere?
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Correct answer: Nitrogen
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Question 135
What is the name of the process by which an organism's genetic material is altered using biotechnology to produce desired traits?
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Correct answer: Genetic engineering
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Question 136
What is the primary component of the cell membrane that contributes to its structure and function?
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Correct answer: Phospholipids
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Question 137
What is the primary type of bond that holds the two strands of a DNA molecule together?
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Correct answer: Hydrogen bonds
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Question 138
What is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll?
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Correct answer: Photosynthesis
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Question 139
What is the process by which certain fungi break down organic material to recycle nutrients in an ecosystem?
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Correct answer: Decomposition
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Question 140
What is the term for the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets?
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Correct answer: Condensation