Science Quiz – Test 9
Science quiz, test 9 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 81
What is the name of the process by which DNA is copied to produce a complementary RNA strand?
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Correct answer: Transcription
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Question 82
What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
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Correct answer: Photosynthesis
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Question 83
What is the primary gas produced during photosynthesis in plants?
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Correct answer: Oxygen
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Question 84
What is the name of the process by which an organism converts nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into a form usable by living organisms in the soil?
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Correct answer: Nitrogen fixation
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Question 85
What is the process by which an organism converts sunlight into chemical energy during photosynthesis?
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Correct answer: Photosynthesis
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Question 86
What is the name of the process by which bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia?
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Correct answer: Nitrogen fixation
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Question 87
What is the name of the process by which certain bacteria utilize sulfur compounds as an energy source in the absence of sunlight?
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Correct answer: Chemolithoautotrophy
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Question 88
What is the primary gas produced as a byproduct of cellular respiration in organisms?
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Correct answer: Carbon dioxide
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Question 89
What is the process called when water is absorbed by plant roots and subsequently released as water vapor through small openings in the leaves?
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Correct answer: Transpiration
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Question 90
What is the primary process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds during photosynthesis?
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Correct answer: Calvin cycle