Biology 104 Final Exam Questions and
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What is the primary function of red blood cells in humans?
✔✔ To transport oxygen throughout the body.
What is the process by which plants convert nitrogen gas into a form usable by living organisms?
✔✔ Nitrogen fixation.
What is the molecule that acts as a signaling messenger between nerve cells?
✔✔ Neurotransmitter.
What is the term for the protective outer covering of a virus?
✔✔ Capsid.
What is the role of insulin in the human body?
✔✔ To regulate blood sugar levels.
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,What is the process through which plants grow towards light called?
✔✔ Phototropism.
What is the organ responsible for filtering waste products from the blood in the human body?
✔✔ Kidneys.
What is the process by which new species arise from existing ones?
✔✔ Speciation.
What type of reproduction results in offspring genetically identical to the parent?
✔✔ Asexual reproduction.
What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
✔✔ To aid in blood clotting.
What is the structure responsible for the movement of chromosomes during cell division?
✔✔ Spindle fibers.
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, What is the term for an organism that feeds on dead or decaying matter?
✔✔ Detritivore.
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the growth of plants towards light?
✔✔ Auxin.
What is the chemical process that occurs within a living organism to maintain life?
✔✔ Metabolism.
What is the name of the reproductive structure in fungi that produces spores?
✔✔ Sporangium.
What is the primary component of the cell wall in plants?
✔✔ Cellulose.
What structure allows for gas exchange in plant leaves?
✔✔ Stomata.
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Answers Already Passed
What is the primary function of red blood cells in humans?
✔✔ To transport oxygen throughout the body.
What is the process by which plants convert nitrogen gas into a form usable by living organisms?
✔✔ Nitrogen fixation.
What is the molecule that acts as a signaling messenger between nerve cells?
✔✔ Neurotransmitter.
What is the term for the protective outer covering of a virus?
✔✔ Capsid.
What is the role of insulin in the human body?
✔✔ To regulate blood sugar levels.
1
,What is the process through which plants grow towards light called?
✔✔ Phototropism.
What is the organ responsible for filtering waste products from the blood in the human body?
✔✔ Kidneys.
What is the process by which new species arise from existing ones?
✔✔ Speciation.
What type of reproduction results in offspring genetically identical to the parent?
✔✔ Asexual reproduction.
What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
✔✔ To aid in blood clotting.
What is the structure responsible for the movement of chromosomes during cell division?
✔✔ Spindle fibers.
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, What is the term for an organism that feeds on dead or decaying matter?
✔✔ Detritivore.
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the growth of plants towards light?
✔✔ Auxin.
What is the chemical process that occurs within a living organism to maintain life?
✔✔ Metabolism.
What is the name of the reproductive structure in fungi that produces spores?
✔✔ Sporangium.
What is the primary component of the cell wall in plants?
✔✔ Cellulose.
What structure allows for gas exchange in plant leaves?
✔✔ Stomata.
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