0% Biology - NAT ( National Aptitude Test )Biology refers to the biology subject on the National Aptitude Test (NAT), a standardised test for admissions in Pakistan. 1 / 200Which of the following is a nitrogenous base found in DNA but not in RNA? Thymine Guanine Cytosine Uracil 2 / 200 The largest organ in the human body is the: Skin Liver Brain Large intestine 3 / 200Which of the following is a correct pair of a disease and its related malfunctioning organ? Goiter - Brain Emphysema - Heart Jaundice - Kidney Hepatitis - Liver 4 / 200The basic structural and functional unit of life is: DNA Organ Cell Tissue 5 / 200Which of the following is a disaccharide? Starch Fructose Sucrose Glucose 6 / 200Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? Transportation of nutrients Production of hormones Production of blood cells Regulation of body temperature 7 / 200Which vitamin is produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight? Vitamin C Vitamin B12 Vitamin A Vitamin D 8 / 200In humans, the number of chromosomes in a somatic cell is: 23 48 56 46 9 / 200Which of the following is a decomposer in an ecosystem? Rabbit Hawk Fungus Grass 10 / 200Enzymes function by: Increasing activation energy Changing pH Producing heat Decreasing activation energy 11 / 200Which hormone causes ovulation? Progesterone Estrogen LH FSH 12 / 200 In photosynthesis, the light-dependent reactions take place in the: Cytoplasm Inner mitochondrial membrane Stroma Thylakoid membranes 13 / 200Goitre occurs due to a deficiency of: Iodine Sodium Calcium Iron 14 / 200During DNA replication, the enzyme that joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand is: Helicase DNA ligase Primase DNA polymerase 15 / 200The process by which plants lose water vapor through their leaves is: Condensation Evaporation Precipitation Transpiration 16 / 200The human digestive system begins in the: Esophagus Mouth Stomach Small intestine 17 / 200Which of the following is a renewable resource? Coal Solar energy Natural gas Petroleum 18 / 200The gradual and fairly predictable change in the species composition of a given area is called: Evolution Ecological succession Adaptation Biodiversity 19 / 200Which part of the flower develops into a fruit after fertilization? Style Ovule Ovary Stigma 20 / 200The largest gland in the human body is the: Thyroid Pancreas Liver Pituitary 21 / 200Which hormone decreases blood calcium? Insulin PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) Aldosterone Calcitonin 22 / 200The enzyme pepsin, which begins protein digestion in the stomach, is secreted in its inactive form called: Prolipase Trypsin Pepsinogen Chymotrypsin 23 / 200The scientific study of heredity is called: Evolution Genetics Physiology Ecology 24 / 200 In the electron transport chain, the movement of protons (H+) from the intermembrane space into the mitochondrial matrix occurs through which specific protein complex? Cytochrome c NADH dehydrogenase Coenzyme Q ATP synthase 25 / 200Which of the following is a decomposer in an ecosystem? Rabbit Fungus Hawk Grass 26 / 200 A child is diagnosed with a genetic disorder characterized by a buildup of phenylalanine in the body due to a defective enzyme. This disorder is: Tay-Sachs disease Phenylketonuria (PKU) Cystic Fibrosis Alkaptonuria 27 / 200In which organelle does cellular respiration primarily occur? Ribosome Chloroplast Mitochondria Nucleus 28 / 200The human respiratory system includes all EXCEPT: Alveoli Trachea Aorta Bronchi 29 / 200Mendel is known as the father of: Evolution Ecology Microbiology Genetics 30 / 200The structure formed by the wrapping of an axon by Schwann cells is called: Synaptic Cleft Node of Ranvier Neuromuscular Junction Myelin Sheath 31 / 200Which part of the human brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance? Medulla oblongata Cerebrum Thalamus Cerebellum 32 / 200Which kingdom includes algae and protozoa? Protista Fungi Monera Plantae 33 / 200 The phase of mitosis where chromosomes align at the equatorial plate is: Telophase Metaphase Anaphase Prophase 34 / 200Which of these is NOT a part of the digestive system? Liver Stomach Small intestine Kidney 35 / 200In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the: Cervix Uterus Ovary Fallopian tube 36 / 200Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels? Adrenaline Estrogen Insulin Thyroxine 37 / 200Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming? Methane Hydrogen Nitrogen Oxygen 38 / 200The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called: Photosynthesis Digestion Transpiration Respiration 39 / 200Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis? Mitochondria Endoplasmic reticulum Ribosome Golgi apparatus 40 / 200In a typical ecosystem, which trophic level has the maximum biomass? Tertiary Consumers Secondary Consumers Primary Consumers Producers 41 / 200The central nervous system consists of: Sensory organs only Brain and peripheral nerves Brain and spinal cord Nerves throughout the body 42 / 200The part of the neuron that receives signals from other neurons is the: Cell body Dendrite Myelin sheath Axon 43 / 200Which of the following is a characteristic feature of angiosperms? Production of cones Seeds not enclosed in an ovary Double fertilization Presence of vascular tissue 44 / 200In the human heart, the chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to the body via the aorta is the: Left Atrium Right Atrium Left Ventricle Right Ventricle 45 / 200The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells is: Mitosis Replication Fertilization Meiosis 46 / 200In a food chain, grass is eaten by a grasshopper, which is eaten by a frog, which is eaten by a snake. The secondary consumer is the: Grasshopper Snake Frog Grass 47 / 200Haemophilia is a: Chromosomal deletion Sex-linked disorder Autosomal disorder Infectious disease 48 / 200The light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) of photosynthesis occur in t Cytoplasm Inner mitochondrial membrane Thylakoid membrane Stroma of the chloroplast 49 / 200 Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by the pancreas that regulate blood glucose levels. They are secreted by the: Acinar cells Islets of Langerhans Hepatic cells Gallbladder 50 / 200In a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the frequency of the recessive allele for a trait is 0.3. What is the frequency of heterozygous individuals in the population? 0.49 0.21 0.42 0.09 51 / 200The part of the neuron that receives incoming signals from other neurons is the: Dendrite Axon Soma (cell body) Myelin sheath 52 / 200The causative agent of Tuberculosis is: Streptococcus pneumoniae Mycobacterium tuberculosis Mycobacterium leprae Salmonella typhi 53 / 200Absorption of food is greatest in the: Ileum Colon Duodenum Jejunum 54 / 200The primary electron acceptor in Photosystem II (PSII) is: Pheophytin Cytochrome complex Ferredoxin NADP+ 55 / 200The main hormone for growth in children is: GH (Growth Hormone) Thyroxine Insulin Testosterone 56 / 200Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between oxidative and substrate-level phosphorylation? Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in the cytoplasm, while substrate-level occurs in the mitochondria. Oxidative phosphorylation is directly coupled to the electron transport chain, while substrate-level phosphorylation involves a direct enzymatic transfer of a phosphate group. Only substrate-level phosphorylation produces ATP. Substrate-level phosphorylation uses a proton gradient, while oxidative phosphorylation does not. 57 / 200Which cells secrete glucagon? Delta cells of pancreas Alpha cells of pancreas Chief cells of stomach Beta cells of pancreas 58 / 200Which of the following is a unicellular organism? Amoeba Fern Mushroom Earthworm 59 / 200 In a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the frequency of the recessive allele is 0.3. What is the frequency of heterozygous individuals? 0.49 0.21 0.09 0.42 60 / 200The main function of roots in plants is: Photosynthesis Gas exchange Absorption of water and minerals Reproduction 61 / 200During which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell? Metaphase Anaphase Prophase Telophase 62 / 200Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem? Water Plants Temperature Soil 63 / 200 In plants, the vascular tissue responsible for transporting organic nutrients (sugars) from leaves to other parts is the: Xylem Epidermis Cambium Phloem 64 / 200The enzyme that digests proteins in the stomach is: Trypsin Lipase Amylase Pepsin 65 / 200Which gland is both endocrine and exocrine? Adrenal Thyroid Pituitary Pancreas 66 / 200The kingdom that includes organisms like algae and protozoa, which are primarily unicellular and eukaryotic, is: Plantae Protista Monera Fungi 67 / 200An individual suffers from a disease where their immune system attacks the myelin sheaths of their own neurons. This is an example of: An autoimmune disease An immunodeficiency disease An acquired passive immunity An allergic reaction 68 / 200Which of the following best describes the role of tRNA in protein synthesis? It provides the template for the amino acid sequence. It carries the genetic code out of the nucleus. It is a major component of the ribosome. It carries amino acids to the ribosome. 69 / 200Which of the following is a characteristic of C4 plants but not C3 plants? They have a higher rate of photorespiration They fix carbon dioxide at night They have Kranz anatomy They keep their stomata closed during the day 70 / 200Which type of junction creates a tight seal between adjacent animal cells, preventing leakage of extracellular fluid? Plasmodesmata Desmosome Gap junction Tight junction 71 / 200Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance? Cerebellum Cerebrum Medulla oblongata Hypothalamus 72 / 200In a population, the total aggregate of genes is called the: Gene frequency Genotype Gene pool Genome 73 / 200DNA replication is: Conservative Dispersive Semi-conservative Non-conservative 74 / 200Which of the following is a function of the liver? Filtration of blood Digestion of proteins Storage of glycogen Production of insulin 75 / 200In the nephron, most reabsorption of water and solutes occurs in the: Proximal convoluted tubule Glomerulus Loop of Henle Distal convoluted tubule 76 / 200The smallest bone in the human body is found in the: Foot Hand Ear Nose 77 / 200 Photosynthesis primarily occurs in which part of the plant cell? Nucleus Mitochondria Vacuoles Chloroplasts 78 / 200Which of the following is a communicable disease? Cancer Tuberculosis Diabetes Heart disease 79 / 200During protein synthesis, the process of transcription occurs in the: Nucleus Ribosome Mitochondria Cytoplasm 80 / 200In the human respiratory system, gas exchange occurs in the: Bronchioles Trachea Alveoli Bronchi 81 / 200Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? Cerebellum Cerebrum Hypothalamus Medulla oblongata 82 / 200 The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself is called: Transcription Translation Mutation Replication 83 / 200In the lac operon of E. coli, lactose acts as a(n): Inhibitor Inducer Corepressor Repressor 84 / 200TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) acts on the: Thyroid Gonads Pancreas Adrenal 85 / 200During the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, the primary function of photosystem II is to: Synthesize ATP Split water molecules and release oxygen Fix carbon dioxide Reduce NADP+ to NADPH 86 / 200Which organelle is primarily responsible for the synthesis of phospholipids and steroids? Lysosome Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Golgi Apparatus 87 / 200Blood clotting requires: Vitamin B12 Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin K 88 / 200The process by which mRNA is synthesized from a DNA template is called: Transcription Replication Transformation Translation 89 / 200The hormone that promotes cell elongation in plants is: Cytokinin Abscisic Acid (ABA) Auxin Ethylene 90 / 200Which of the following is a density-dependent factor that can limit population growth? Drought Forest fire Volcanic eruption Competition for food 91 / 200In plants, the Casparian strip is located in the: Epidermis Endodermis Cortex Pericycle 92 / 200The primary function of the Calvin cycle is to: Synthesize simple sugars Produce oxygen Split water molecules Capture light energy 93 / 200The process of water movement through a plant and evaporation from leaves is called: Photosynthesis Osmosis Transpiration Respiration 94 / 200Which stage of cellular respiration produces the majority of ATP? Glycolysis The Krebs cycle Pyruvate decarboxylation Oxidative phosphorylation 95 / 200Myelin sheath, which speeds up nerve impulse conduction, is produced by which cells in the central nervous system? Astrocytes Oligodendrocytes Schwann cells Motor neurons 96 / 200 In humans, the role of bile in digestion is to: Emulsify fats Absorb vitamins Digest proteins Break down starch 97 / 200Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory? All living things are made of cells Cells arise from pre-existing cells The cell is the basic unit of life All cells have a nucleus 98 / 200Which blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen? White blood cells Plasma Red blood cells Platelets 99 / 200A non-competitive inhibitor of an enzyme: Increases the Km value Binds to a site other than the active site Is overcome by adding more substrate Binds to the active site 100 / 200Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis? Carbon dioxide Oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen 101 / 200Which blood type is known as the universal donor? AB B O A 102 / 200 Which of the following is an example of a density-independent factor that could limit population growth? Competition for resources Disease Predation Volcanic eruption 103 / 200Photosynthesis occurs in which part of the plant cell? Chloroplast Mitochondria Nucleus Vacuole 104 / 200In the human eye, the part that controls the amount of light entering is the: Cornea Retina Pupil Lens 105 / 200A competitive inhibitor of an enzyme: Alters the enzyme's active site Denatures the enzyme permanently Binds to the active site and resembles the substrate Binds to a site other than the active site 106 / 200The process of copying DNA into mRNA is called: Replication Translation Transcription Transformation 107 / 200Which of the following correctly describes the direction of impulse transmission in a neuron? Cell body → axon → dendrite Cell body → dendrite → axon Axon → cell body → dendrite Dendrite → cell body → axon 108 / 200A point mutation that changes a codon coding for an amino acid into a stop codon is called a: Missense mutation Nonsense mutation Silent mutation Frameshift mutation 109 / 200A man with blood group A (genotype IAi) marries a woman with blood group B (genotype IBi). What is the possible blood group of their offspring? A, B, or O only AB only A or B only A, B, AB, or O 110 / 200Which of the following is an example of a sex-linked recessive disorder? Cystic Fibrosis Huntington's disease Haemophilia Sickle cell anemia 111 / 200Which of the following is a function of the liver? Oxygen exchange Blood filtration Insulin production Bile production 112 / 200The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment is called: Homeostasis Adaptation Metabolism Evolution 113 / 200 In humans, the XX chromosomes correspond to: Sterile individual Female Male Hermaphrodite 114 / 200According to Mendel's law of segregation: Characteristics are inherited as discrete units. The two alleles for a single trait separate from each other during gamete formation. Alleles for different traits segregate independently of one another during gamete formation. The dominant allele is always expressed. 115 / 200In the lac operon of E. coli, the repressor protein is inactivated by binding to: Lactose Promoter Glucose RNA polymerase 116 / 200The scientific name of the human species is: Homo neanderthalensis Homo habilis Homo sapiens Homo erectus 117 / 200In humans, the tube that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder is the: Collecting duct Ureter Urethra Nephron 118 / 200In the Hardy-Weinberg principle, which condition is NOT required for a population to be in genetic equilibrium? Non-random mating No natural selection No mutations A very large population size 119 / 200The exchange of gases in the lungs occurs through the process of: Facilitated diffusion Osmosis Active transport Diffusion 120 / 200Which vitamin is fat-soluble and its deficiency can lead to night blindness? Vitamin B Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin C 121 / 200Which of the following conveys the longest-lasting immunity to an infectious agent? None of these Naturally acquired passive immunity Naturally acquired active immunity Artificially acquired passive immunity 122 / 200Dwarfism is due to a deficiency of: Estrogen Thyroxine GH (Growth Hormone) Insulin 123 / 200Anticodons are present on: tRNA rRNA DNA mRNA 124 / 200Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart? Capillaries Veins Venules Arteries 125 / 200Which of the following is NOT a function of the vertebrate skeleton? Protection of internal organs Storage of minerals Production of blood cells Synthesis of hormones 126 / 200A woman with blood type A (whose father was type O) marries a man with blood type B (whose father was type O). What is the probability that their first child will have blood type O? 100% 50% 0% 25% 127 / 200A permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene is called a: Mutagen Mutation Phenotype Plasmid 128 / 200A man with a normally pigmented father and an albino mother has a child with an albino woman. What is the probability that their first child will be albino? (Assume albinism is an autosomal recessive trait). 0% 100% 50% 25% 129 / 200 In a DNA molecule, if the sequence of one strand is 5'-ATGCGT-3', the complementary strand will be: 5'-ACGCAT-3' 3'-ATGCGT-5' 5'-TACGCA-3' 3'-TACGCA-5' 130 / 200Which of the following is an example of analogous structures? Human arm and bat wing Bird wing and butterfly wing Whale flipper and human arm Turtle leg and horse leg 131 / 200The process by which populations change over time through genetic variation and natural selection is called: Mutation Evolution Adaptation Speciation 132 / 200Which of the following statements about the Krebs cycle is correct? It occurs in the cytoplasm It produces the majority of ATP in cellular respiration It converts glucose to pyruvate It directly requires oxygen 133 / 200The smallest bone in the human body is found in the: Nose Foot Ear Hand 134 / 200The functional unit of the kidney where filtration, reabsorption, and secretion occur is the: Bowman's capsule Nephron Glomerulus Ureter 135 / 200The main function of the mitochondria is: Protein synthesis Secretion of hormones Storage of genetic material Energy production 136 / 200The basic structural and functional unit of life is the: Tissue Organelle Organ Cell 137 / 200The theory of evolution by natural selection was primarily proposed by: Alfred Russel Wallace Jean-Baptiste Lamarck Charles Darwin Gregor Mendel 138 / 200Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver? Production of insulin Detoxification of drugs Storage of glycogen Production of bile 139 / 200The process by which plants lose water vapor through their leaves is called: Evaporation Transpiration Photosynthesis Respiration 140 / 200Which plant hormone promotes cell elongation and is involved in phototropism? Cytokinin Abscisic acid Gibberellin Auxin 141 / 200A patient presents with muscle cramps and fatigue. A blood test reveals low sodium levels. This imbalance is most likely due to improper functioning of which hormone? Glucagon Thyroxine Insulin Aldosterone 142 / 200The part of the human ear that converts sound vibrations into electrical signals is the: Auditory Nerve Cochlea Malleus, Incus, and Stapes Tympanic Membrane 143 / 200Which of the following is a correct pathway for the flow of blood in the human heart? Left Atrium → Left Ventricle → Pulmonary Vein Right Ventricle → Left Atrium → Aorta Right Atrium → Right Ventricle → Pulmonary Artery Left Ventricle → Right Atrium → Vena Cava 144 / 200The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells is called: Meiosis Mitosis Replication Fertilization 145 / 200 A man with blood group A (genotype IAi) and a woman with blood group B (genotype IBi) can have a child with which of the following blood groups? A only AB only B only A, B, AB, or O 146 / 200Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary gland? Growth hormone (GH) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 147 / 200The process by which plants respond to light is called: Geotropism Thigmotropism Phototropism Hydrotropism 148 / 200In a food chain, if the energy available at the producer level is 10,000 J, what is the approximate energy available to a tertiary consumer? 1000 J 100 J 50 J 10 J 149 / 200Which vitamin is produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight? Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin A 150 / 200Which of the following is an example of an innate behavior? A dog learning to sit on command A human speaking a language A chimpanzee using a tool A bird building its first nest 151 / 200The final electron acceptor in the aerobic respiration electron transport chain is: NAD+ Water (H₂O) Oxygen (O₂) ATP synthase 152 / 200The largest lymphoid tissue in the body is the: Bone marrow Tonsils Spleen Liver 153 / 200The molecule that carries genetic information in most organisms is: DNA RNA ATP Protein 154 / 200A person who has the antigen B on the surface of their red blood cells has a blood type of ______ and can receive blood from ______. B; B only B; B and O AB; A, B, AB, and O O; O only 155 / 200Which plant hormone is primarily involved in promoting cell elongation and is responsive to light and gravity? Abscisic Acid Ethylene Cytokinin Auxin 156 / 200During the contraction of a sarcomere in muscle fibers, which of the following regions shortens? The A band The H zone The I band Both the I band and the H zone 157 / 200Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen? White Blood Cells Platelets Plasma Red Blood Cells 158 / 200Which of these is a density-dependent limiting factor in population ecology? Hurricane Competition Earthquake Volcanic eruption 159 / 200Hyposecretion of ADH causes: Goitre Diabetes mellitus Acromegaly Diabetes insipidus 160 / 200Which part of the human brain is responsible for controlling balance and coordination? Thalamus Cerebrum Cerebellum Medulla Oblongata 161 / 200Which hormone is released during stress? Calcitonin Adrenaline Insulin GH 162 / 200Double fertilization is a characteristic of: Bryophytes Pteridophytes Angiosperms Gymnosperms 163 / 200Which part of the flower develops into a fruit? Ovary Sepal Stamen Petal 164 / 200Cushing's syndrome is due to an excess of: FSH Cortisol Insulin Aldosterone 165 / 200Which of the following is a greenhouse gas? Hydrogen Oxygen Carbon dioxide Nitrogen 166 / 200 Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"? Nucleus Ribosome Golgi apparatus Mitochondrion 167 / 200Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA? rRNA mRNA xRNA tRNA 168 / 200The main function of white blood cells is to: Transport nutrients Clot blood Fight infection Carry oxygen 169 / 200Which of the following is a micronutrient required by plants? Iron Phosphorus Potassium Nitrogen 170 / 200DNA replication occurs during which phase of the cell cycle? G2 phase M phase S phase G1 phase 171 / 200 The human heart has how many chambers? 3 1 2 4 172 / 200The movement of water from the soil into the root xylem, without entering the living cells, is through the: Symplast pathway Active transport Transmembrane pathway Apoplast pathway 173 / 200Which of the following is a disaccharide? Starch Fructose Sucrose Glucose 174 / 200During inhalation in humans, which of the following occurs? The volume of the thoracic cavity decreases. The diaphragm contracts and flattens. The diaphragm relaxes and moves upwards. The internal intercostal muscles contract. 175 / 200The human heart has how many chambers? 4 2 3 5 176 / 200Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? Respiration Support and protection Digestion Blood circulation 177 / 200Which of the following cells of the immune system are responsible for producing antibodies? Helper T-cells Plasma cells Memory cells Cytotoxic T-cells 178 / 200Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine? Kidney Liver Spleen Pancreas 179 / 200 In a dihybrid cross (AaBb x AaBb), what is the phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation if the genes assort independently? 9:3:3:1 1:1:1:1 1:2:1 3:1 180 / 200 During DNA replication, the enzyme that synthesizes the new DNA strand by adding nucleotides is: DNA ligase Helicase DNA polymerase Restriction enzyme 181 / 200Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets? Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin K Vitamin A 182 / 200Which of the following is a characteristic feature of prokaryotic cells? Presence of a nuclear membrane Cell wall made of peptidoglycan Linear DNA Membrane-bound organelles 183 / 200In ecological terms, organisms that produce their own food are called: Producers Heterotrophs Decomposers Consumers 184 / 200The largest gland in the human body is the: Liver Pituitary Pancreas Thyroid 185 / 200The largest store of energy in the body is in the form of: Glucose Glycogen Fatty acids Amino acids 186 / 200The process by which a piece of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome is known as: Inversion Deletion Duplication Translocation 187 / 200A plant with the genotype TtYy (where T=tall, t=short, Y=yellow seeds, y=green seeds) is self-crossed. What proportion of the offspring will be tall with green seeds? 3/4 1/16 9/16 3/16 188 / 200In a dihybrid cross between two heterozygous individuals (RrYy × RrYy), what proportion of the offspring would be expected to show both recessive traits? 9/16 1/4 1/16 3/16 189 / 200The process of double fertilization is a unique characteristic of: Bryophytes Gymnosperms Pteridophytes Angiosperms 190 / 200The process of converting light energy into chemical energy occurs during: Photosynthesis Digestion Respiration Transpiration 191 / 200In the genetic code, a sequence of three bases is called a: Nucleotide Chromosome Codon Gene 192 / 200In a food chain, if the primary producer has 10,000 units of energy, approximately how much energy would be available to a tertiary consumer? 10 units 1,000 units 100 units 10,000 units 193 / 200The theory of natural selection was proposed by: Louis Pasteur Charles Darwin Gregor Mendel Robert Hooke 194 / 200Which blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen? Platelets Red blood cells Plasma White blood cells 195 / 200Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? Venules Capillaries Arteries Veins 196 / 200In a classic DNA semi-conservative replication experiment, if bacteria are grown in a medium containing 15N (heavy isotope) and then transferred to a medium containing 14N (light isotope) for two generations, what would be the ratio of hybrid DNA (15N-14N) to light DNA (14N-14N)? 1:1 All light 1:3 All hybrid 197 / 200The dark reaction of photosynthesis (Calvin cycle) occurs in the: Thylakoid membrane Inner mitochondrial membrane Grana Stroma 198 / 200In an ecosystem, the primary consumers are always: Herbivores Carnivores Decomposers Producers 199 / 200In the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane, what do the "mosaic" aspects represent? The cholesterol molecules The fluid nature of lipids The embedded proteins The phospholipid bilayer 200 / 200Which of the following is a sex-linked disorder? Klinefelter syndrome Turner syndrome Hemophilia Down syndrome Your score isThe average score is 74% 0% Restart quiz