Murray

Murray's contribution to the field of genetics

• Discovered the structure of DNA

• Developed the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

• Pioneered the concept of genetic linkage

• Introduced the theory of natural selection

The Murray-Darling Basin is significant in which scientific field?

• Astronomy

• Ecology

• Geology

• Physics

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Which river is part of the Murray-Darling Basin?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Murray

• Yangtze

Murray's law is associated with which scientific concept?

• Fluid dynamics

• Thermodynamics

• Quantum mechanics

• Electromagnetism

What does Murray's law describe?

• The relationship between pressure and volume in gases

• The optimal branching of vascular systems

• The conservation of energy in closed systems

• The behavior of light in different media

In the context of Murray's law, what is optimized in biological systems?

• Energy consumption

• Nutrient absorption

• Blood flow

• Oxygen exchange

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Which scientist is known for Murray's law?

• James Murray

• Cecil Murray

• John Murray

• William Murray

Murray's law can be applied to which of the following systems?

• Electrical circuits

• Vascular networks

• Magnetic fields

• Chemical reactions

The Murray-Darling Basin is primarily located in which country?

• United States

• Australia

• Canada

• Brazil

What is a major environmental concern for the Murray-Darling Basin?

• Deforestation

• Water scarcity

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

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