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Science Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first step in designing an experimental investigation?

a)

Conducting the experiment

b)

Analyzing the results

c)

Asking a question or defining a problem

d)

Drawing conclusions

2.

Which of the following is a safe practice during a laboratory investigation?

a)

Eating in the lab

b)

Using lab equipment without permission

c)

Wearing safety goggles

d)

Working alone

3.

Which tool is most appropriate for measuring the volume of a liquid?

a)

Metric ruler

b)

Digital balance

c)

Graduated cylinder

d)

Thermometer

4.

Which unit is part of the International System of Units (SI) for measuring temperature?

a)

Celsius

b)

Kelvin

c)

Fahrenheit

d)

Gallon

5.

A scientific theory is:

a)

A guess

b)

A law

c)

A testable prediction

d)

An explanation of natural phenomena supported by many observations and experiments

6.

What does analyzing data involve?

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7.

Which is an example of developing explanations supported by data?

a)

Guessing the outcome of an experiment

b)

Proposing a hypothesis without experimentation

c)

Using data from experiments to explain phenomena

d)

Ignoring data that does not support the hypothesis

8.

Critiquing scientific explanations requires:

a)

Personal opinions

b)

Empirical evidence and logical reasoning

c)

Guessing and assuming

d)

Avoiding experimental testing

9.

Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

10.

The cell cycle is important for:

a)

Decreasing the number of cells in an organism

b)

The growth and repair of tissues

c)

Stopping the production of DNA

d)

Reducing genetic variability

11.

During protein synthesis, what is the process of assembling a protein based on the mRNA sequence?

a)

DNA replication

b)

Transcription

c)

Translation

d)

Mutation

12.

In Mendelian genetics, a dihybrid cross between two heterozygous parents (AaBb x AaBb) typically results in what ratio of phenotypes in the offspring?

a)

3:1

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

1:2:1

d)

1:1

13.

Evidence for common ancestry among groups can be found in:

a)

The fossil record

b)

Mythology

c)

Artwork

d)

Philosophical texts

14.

Which evolutionary mechanism is responsible for increasing genetic variation without selecting for certain traits?

a)

Natural selection

b)

Genetic drift

c)

Mutation

d)

Both B and C

15.

What is the role of ribosomes in the process of protein synthesis?

a)

Copying DNA information

b)

Transporting proteins

c)

Assembling amino acids into proteins

d)

Modifying lipids

16.

What principle of scientific inquiry involves testing hypotheses and predictions?

a)

Observation

b)

Experimentation

c)

Speculation

d)

Documentation

17.

Which of the following best describes the function of DNA in cells?

a)

Provides energy for cellular processes

b)

Acts as the primary structural component of cells

c)

Carries the genetic instructions for development and function

d)

Facilitates the transport of molecules across cell membranes

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Answer the questions below after watching the video

18.

What phase of mitosis involves chromosomes aligning at the metaphase plate?

a)

Telophase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

19.

Which base does adenine pair with in DNA?

a)

Cytosine

b)

Guanine

c)

Thymine

d)

Uracil

20.

What is the monomer of proteins?

a)

Amino acids

b)

Nucleotides

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Monosaccharides

21.

Which property of water is due to its polarity?

a)

High boiling point

b)

Cohesion and adhesion

c)

Being a universal solvent

d)

All of the above

22.

During which phase does DNA replication occur?

a)

Anaphase

b)

S phase

c)

Prophase

d)

G1 phase

23.

What is the result of meiosis?

a)

Two diploid cells

b)

Two haploid cells

c)

Four diploid cells

d)

Four haploid cells

24.

What does crossing over contribute to?

a)

Protein synthesis

b)

Genetic diversity

c)

Chromosomal repair

d)

DNA replication

25.

Why is genetic diversity important?

a)

It simplifies genetic inheritance patterns.

b)

It ensures identical genetic makeup.

c)

It increases a species' ability to survive and adapt.

d)

It decreases a species' adaptability.