About this Study Set
This study set covers Biology through
20 practice questions.
A collection of introductory biological concepts covering cells, genetics, and ecosystems. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Advanced Biology Foundations study set below.
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1
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?
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A
Atom
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B
Cell
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C
Molecule
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D
Tissue
2
Which organelle is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?
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A
Nucleus
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B
Ribosome
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C
Mitochondrion
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D
Vacuole
3
What substance do plants use to capture sunlight for photosynthesis?
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A
Chlorophyll
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B
Glucose
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C
Oxygen
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D
Carbon Dioxide
4
What is the process by which a cell divides to create two identical daughter cells?
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A
Meiosis
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B
Mitosis
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C
Fertilization
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D
Digestion
5
Which molecule carries the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things?
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A
RNA
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B
Protein
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C
DNA
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D
Lipid
6
What is the primary gas released by plants as a byproduct of photosynthesis?
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A
Nitrogen
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B
Hydrogen
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C
Oxygen
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D
Helium
7
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?
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A
Leaf
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B
Stem
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C
Flower
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D
Root
8
What type of organism consumes both plants and animals for energy?
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A
Herbivore
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B
Carnivore
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C
Omnivore
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D
Decomposer
9
What is the jelly-like substance that fills the inside of a cell?
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A
Cytoplasm
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B
Cell Wall
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C
Nucleus
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D
Membrane
10
In a food chain, which organisms are known as the primary producers?
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A
Animals
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B
Fungi
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C
Plants
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D
Bacteria
11
Which human organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
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A
Lungs
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B
Heart
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C
Liver
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D
Brain
12
What is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from leaves?
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A
Transpiration
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B
Respiration
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C
Photosynthesis
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D
Osmosis
13
Which of these is a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection?
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A
Red blood cell
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B
Platelet
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C
Leukocyte
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D
Plasma
14
What is the protective outer layer of an animal cell called?
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A
Cell wall
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B
Cell membrane
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C
Chloroplast
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D
Cytoskeleton
15
How many chromosomes do typical human body cells contain?
16
What do we call an organism that breaks down dead organic material?
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A
Producer
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B
Consumer
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C
Decomposer
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D
Predator
17
Which gas do humans inhale that is necessary for cellular respiration?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Carbon dioxide
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C
Nitrogen
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D
Methane
18
What is the main sugar produced during photosynthesis?
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A
Lactose
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B
Glucose
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C
Fructose
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D
Sucrose
19
Which kingdom do mushrooms belong to?
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A
Plantae
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B
Animalia
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C
Fungi
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D
Protista
20
What is the term for a specific trait that helps an organism survive in its environment?
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A
Mutation
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B
Evolution
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C
Adaptation
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D
Extinction
