Comprehensive Review of Life Science Concepts

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

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What is considered the basic unit of life?

• Organism

• Organ

• Cell

• Tissue

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What is the role of the skeletal system?

• To filter blood

• To produce hormones

• To control body temperature

• To protect and support the body

How does the diaphragm contribute to the respiratory process?

• By transporting oxygen

• By moving up and down to change air pressure

• By filtering air

• By producing carbon dioxide

Who is considered the father of genetics?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

What is the probability of offspring having a white flower when crossing two heterozygous red flowers?

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

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Which scientist's observations of finches significantly contributed to the theory of evolution?

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Gregor Mendel

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What type of symbiotic relationship benefits both organisms involved?

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Predation

Which biome is characterized by having four distinct seasons?

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Taiga

• Savanna

• Tropical Rainforest

What is the defining feature of plants in the tundra biome?

• They are mainly deciduous

• They are generally small and short

• They are mostly large and woody

• They have deep root systems