Practice Test – Science questions and
answers
What is the primary function of the cell membrane ✔️✔️ The cell membrane regulates the
movement of substances in and out of the cell while providing structural support and protection
Which organelle is responsible for ATP production ✔️✔️ Mitochondria produce ATP through
cellular respiration
What is the role of ribosomes in the cell ✔️✔️ Ribosomes synthesize proteins by translating
mRNA
What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons ✔️✔️ A covalent bond is formed when
atoms share electrons
What is the function of hemoglobin in blood ✔️✔️ Hemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs
to tissues and carries carbon dioxide back
Which system is primarily responsible for hormone regulation ✔️✔️ The endocrine system
regulates hormones and long-term body processes
What is the basic unit of life ✔️✔️ The cell is the basic unit of life
What is diffusion in biological systems ✔️✔️ Diffusion is the passive movement of molecules
from high to low concentration
Which blood cells are responsible for clotting ✔️✔️ Platelets are responsible for blood clotting
What is the main function of the kidneys ✔️✔️ The kidneys filter blood and regulate fluid and
electrolyte balance
What is an enzyme ✔️✔️ An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions
What is the function of DNA ✔️✔️ DNA stores and transmits genetic information
What is the primary function of the respiratory system ✔️✔️ The respiratory system facilitates gas
exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is homeostasis ✔️✔️ Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment
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, What is the function of white blood cells ✔️✔️ White blood cells defend the body against
infection and disease
What is an element in chemistry ✔️✔️ An element is a pure substance made of only one type of
atom
What is pH measuring ✔️✔️ pH measures how acidic or basic a solution is
What is the function of the large intestine ✔️✔️ The large intestine absorbs water and forms feces
What is osmosis ✔️✔️ Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane
What is the role of the nucleus ✔️✔️ The nucleus controls cell activities and contains genetic
material
What is a chemical reaction ✔️✔️ A chemical reaction is a process where substances are
transformed into new substances
What is the function of the skeletal system ✔️✔️ The skeletal system supports the body and
protects internal organs
What is the difference between arteries and veins ✔️✔️ Arteries carry blood away from the heart
while veins carry blood toward the heart
What is natural selection ✔️✔️ Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to
their environment survive and reproduce
What is the function of chlorophyll ✔️✔️ Chlorophyll absorbs light energy for photosynthesis
What is a proton ✔️✔️ A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle in the nucleus
What is the function of the pancreas ✔️✔️ The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and regulates
blood sugar
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis ✔️✔️ Mitosis produces identical cells while
meiosis produces genetically different gametes
What is inertia ✔️✔️ Inertia is the resistance of an object to changes in motion
What is the function of the immune system ✔️✔️ The immune system protects the body from
pathogens
What is a solution in chemistry ✔️✔️ A solution is a homogeneous mixture of solute and solvent
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