Special

The only special sense that is NOT fully functional at birth is

• taste

• vision

• hearing

• smell

Which of the following is a special property of water that allows it to moderate Earth's climate?

• High specific heat capacity

• Low boiling point

• High density

• Low surface tension

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What special characteristic of enzymes allows them to speed up chemical reactions?

• They are consumed in the reaction

• They lower the activation energy

• They increase the temperature

• They change the equilibrium constant

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

Which special type of cell division results in the formation of gametes?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

• Budding

What is the special name given to the bond formed between two amino acids?

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Peptide bond

• Covalent bond

Which special organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What special property of carbon allows it to form a large number of compounds?

• High electronegativity

• Ability to form four covalent bonds

• Low atomic mass

• High ionization energy

Which special type of electromagnetic radiation is used in medical imaging to view bones?

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared

• X-rays

• Microwaves

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What is the special term for the minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction?

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Activation energy

• Thermal energy

Which special adaptation allows camels to survive in desert environments?

• Thick fur

• Ability to store water in humps

• Webbed feet

• Bright coloration

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