UiL MS Science State Test_ Apr 2018

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins. They are the building blocks of proteins and play a crucial role in various biological processes.

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How many different types of amino acids are used to make protein molecules for human cells?

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Twenty.

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What is the Sun's corona?

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The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, visible during a total solar eclipse. It appears as a halo of plasma.

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What part of the Sun’s atmosphere can be seen during a total eclipse of the Sun?

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The corona.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. It is composed of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.

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What is a DNA triplet?

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A DNA triplet is a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA molecule.

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If the DNA triplet is GAC, what is the complementary triplet on the replicated chromosome?

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CTG.

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What do plants primarily absorb nutrients from?

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Plants primarily absorb nutrients from the soil.

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What are the main sources of nutrients for plants?

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Soil, water, sunlight, and air.

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What are tarsal bones?

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Tarsal bones are a group of seven bones in the foot that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot.