About this Study Set
This study set covers Advanced Biology through
25 practice questions.
A collection of easy, fact-based multiple-choice questions covering animals, nature, and the environment in advanced biology. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Foundational Facts in Advanced Biology study set below.
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1
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?
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A
To attract pollinators
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B
To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis
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C
To transport water from roots to leaves
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D
To defend against herbivores
2
Which of the following is the largest mammal on Earth?
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A
African Elephant
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B
Great White Shark
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C
Blue Whale
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D
Giant Squid
3
What process do fungi primarily use to obtain nutrients?
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A
Photosynthesis
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B
Ingestion
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C
Absorption
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D
Chemosynthesis
4
Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Carbon Dioxide
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C
Nitrogen
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D
Argon
5
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms?
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A
Atom
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B
Molecule
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C
Cell
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D
Tissue
6
Which biome is characterized by permafrost and low-growing vegetation?
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A
Tropical Rainforest
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B
Desert
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C
Tundra
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D
Savanna
7
What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?
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A
Respiration
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B
Transpiration
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C
Evaporation
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D
Condensation
8
Which of these is a producer in a typical ecosystem?
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A
Lion
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B
Grass
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C
Wolf
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D
Fungi
9
What is the term for the total number of different species in a given area?
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A
Ecological Succession
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B
Biotic Potential
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C
Biodiversity
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D
Carrying Capacity
10
Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration and energy production in eukaryotic cells?
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A
Nucleus
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B
Ribosome
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C
Mitochondrion
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D
Endoplasmic Reticulum
11
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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A
To produce oxygen
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B
To break down dead organic matter
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C
To hunt prey
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D
To photosynthesize
12
Which bird species is known for its ability to mimic sounds?
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A
Ostrich
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B
Penguin
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C
Parrot
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D
Eagle
13
What is the process by which organisms change over time?
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A
Adaptation
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B
Evolution
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C
Migration
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D
Hibernation
14
Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface?
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A
Stratosphere
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B
Mesosphere
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C
Thermosphere
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D
Troposphere
15
What is the main function of the circulatory system in animals?
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A
Digestion of food
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B
Transport of oxygen and nutrients
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C
Protection from pathogens
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D
Waste removal from muscles
16
Which type of microorganism is often responsible for causing diseases like the flu?
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A
Bacteria
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B
Fungi
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C
Viruses
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D
Protozoa
17
What is the name for the process where a solid changes directly into a gas?
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A
Melting
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B
Evaporation
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C
Sublimation
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D
Condensation
18
Which of these is a characteristic feature of reptiles?
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A
Feathers
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B
Scales
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C
Fur
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D
Gills
19
What is the natural movement of water from a higher concentration to a lower concentration across a semipermeable membrane?
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A
Diffusion
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B
Osmosis
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C
Active Transport
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D
Filtration
20
Which plant hormone promotes fruit ripening and flower development?
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A
Auxin
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B
Gibberellin
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C
Cytokinin
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D
Ethylene
21
What is the scientific study of rocks and minerals called?
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A
Archaeology
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B
Geology
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C
Botany
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D
Zoology
22
Which desert animal is known for its ability to store fat in its hump?
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A
Kangaroo
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B
Lion
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C
Camel
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D
Ostrich
23
What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature?
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A
Acid Rain
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B
Ozone Depletion
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C
Global Warming
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D
Desertification
24
Which insect is known for its role in pollination and producing honey?
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A
Ant
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B
Butterfly
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C
Bee
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D
Grasshopper
25
What process allows plants to convert light energy into chemical energy?
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A
Respiration
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B
Fermentation
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C
Photosynthesis
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D
Decomposition
