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QUESTION 1 OF 11
The powerhouse of the cell is:
Explanation: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell since they generate most of its ATP energy.
QUESTION 2 OF 11
The basic unit of heredity that carries genetic information is called a:
Explanation: A gene is the basic unit of heredity that carries genetic information.
QUESTION 3 OF 11
The structure of DNA was famously discovered/described by James Watson and:
Explanation: The structure of DNA was famously described by James Watson and Francis Crick.
QUESTION 4 OF 11
Gregor Mendel, known as the "Father of Genetics," conducted his famous experiments on:
Explanation: Gregor Mendel, the 'Father of Genetics,' conducted his famous experiments on pea plants.
QUESTION 5 OF 11
Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections but generally ineffective against:
Explanation: Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections but generally ineffective against viral infections.
QUESTION 6 OF 11
The Earth's magnetic field is primarily generated by movement within the:
Explanation: Earth's magnetic field is primarily generated by movement within the outer core of molten iron and nickel.
QUESTION 7 OF 11
Red blood cells primarily function to transport:
Explanation: Red blood cells primarily function to transport oxygen throughout the body.
QUESTION 8 OF 11
White blood cells primarily function in the body's:
Explanation: White blood cells primarily function in the body's immune defense against infections.
QUESTION 9 OF 11
The process of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells is called:
Explanation: Mitosis is the cell division process producing two genetically identical daughter cells.
QUESTION 10 OF 11
Meiosis, a type of cell division, produces gametes (sex cells) with how many sets of chromosomes compared to the parent cell?
Explanation: Meiosis produces gametes with half the chromosome number of the parent cell (haploid cells).
QUESTION 11 OF 11
Stem cells are unique because of their ability to:
Explanation: Stem cells are unique for their ability to differentiate into various specialized cell types.
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