Science UIL Practice Quiz

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Energy production

• Cell division

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Which of the following is a chemical property?

• Color

• Boiling point

• Reactivity with water

• Density

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What is the term for the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature?

• Solubility

• Saturation point

• Dissolution rate

• Concentration

In genetics, what does the term "homozygous" refer to?

• Having two different alleles for a trait

• Having two identical alleles for a trait

• The expression of a recessive trait

• The crossing over of chromosomes

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Nitrous oxide

What is the pH level of a neutral solution?

• 0

• 7

• 14

• 10

Which law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• The Law of Conservation of Momentum

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

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Which of the following is not a type of plate boundary?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• Isotropic

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?

• Geothermal energy

• The Sun

• Wind

• Tidal forces

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