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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.56 |
| Score | 0% | 71% |
Which of blood component fights infection?
red blood cells |
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white blood cells |
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plasma |
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platelets |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?
bacteria |
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animals |
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fungi |
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plants |
Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi. (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)
An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.
liquid |
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solid |
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gel |
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gas |
An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.
DNA is encoded through a combination of which of the following?
nucleotides |
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helix |
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genes |
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gametes |
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the molecule that contains genetic information. DNA is encoded through a combination of nucleotides that bind together in a specific double helix pattern.
Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?
hottest |
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farthest from the surface |
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coldest |
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closest to the surface |
The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.