High School Biology

How many phases involved in mosquitoes life cycle?

• 7

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which mosquitoes feed on blood?

• Male

• Female

What are the basic body segment of mosquitoes?

• Head, thorax, abdomen

• Head, trunk, extremities

• Head, neck, spine

• Head, wings, tail

What are the examples of a disease carries by mosquitoes?

• Cancer

• Malaria

• Yellow fever

• Typhoid

What is the process by which cells make copies of their DNA called?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

• Mitosis

Answer explanation

The process by which cells make copies of their DNA is called replication. During replication, the DNA molecule unwinds and separates into two strands, then produces two new complementary strands following the rules of base pairing.

A mosquito can detect human breath in total darkness from a distance of more than 100 feet.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which property of water helps regulate temperature in organisms by taking heat away from the body?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• High specific heat

• Surface tension

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What percentage of the human body is composed of water?

• Approximately 60% of the human body is composed of water.

• Approximately 30% of the human body is composed of water.

• Approximately 80% of the human body is composed of water.

• Approximately 90% of the human body is composed of water.

Why is adhesion essential for capillary action in plants?

• It helps water molecules stick to each other.

• It allows water to move against gravity.

• It enables water to evaporate from leaves.

• It prevents water loss through transpiration.

Fill in the blank: Water's high specific heat capacity helps maintain stable temperatures in environments, making Earth a more _______ place for life.

• hospitable

• inhospitable

• arid

• volatile