About this Study Set
This study set covers Advanced Biology through
25 practice questions.
A collection of essential facts covering cell biology, genetics, and human physiology. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Fundamental Biological Principles study set below.
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1
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
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A
Nucleus
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B
Mitochondria
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C
Ribosome
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D
Golgi apparatus
2
What is the primary sugar that plants produce during photosynthesis?
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A
Fructose
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B
Glucose
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C
Lactose
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D
Sucrose
3
Which molecule carries genetic information in living organisms?
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A
RNA
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B
Protein
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C
DNA
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D
Lipid
4
How many chromosomes are typically found in a normal human somatic cell?
5
What is the process by which plants 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
Transpiration
6
Which gas do humans primarily exhale as a waste product of cellular respiration?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Nitrogen
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C
Carbon dioxide
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D
Hydrogen
7
In which part of the human body would you find the femur?
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A
Arm
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B
Leg
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C
Skull
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D
Hand
8
Which blood cells are responsible for fighting infections?
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A
Red blood cells
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B
Platelets
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C
White blood cells
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D
Plasma
9
What is the basic building block 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
10
Which nitrogenous base pairs with Adenine in a DNA molecule?
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A
Guanine
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B
Cytosine
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C
Thymine
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D
Uracil
11
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?
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A
Cerebrum
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B
Cerebellum
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C
Brainstem
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D
Hypothalamus
12
What type of organism consists of a single cell?
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A
Unicellular
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B
Multicellular
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C
Bicellular
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D
Tricellular
13
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood?
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A
Heart
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B
Liver
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C
Kidney
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D
Stomach
14
What is the name of the process by which a cell divides to produce 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
Transcription
15
Which vitamin is primarily produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight?
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A
Vitamin A
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B
Vitamin C
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C
Vitamin D
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D
Vitamin K
16
Which human organ is the largest by surface area?
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A
Liver
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B
Lungs
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C
Skin
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D
Intestine
17
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
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A
Fight infection
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B
Transport oxygen
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C
Clot blood
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D
Digest food
18
Which element is the central component of all organic molecules?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Carbon
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C
Nitrogen
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D
Hydrogen
19
What do enzymes do in the human body?
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A
Store energy
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B
Speed up chemical reactions
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C
Provide structure
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D
Carry oxygen
20
Which part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?
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A
Flower
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B
Leaf
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C
Stem
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D
Root
21
What is the rigid outer layer of a plant cell called?
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A
Cell wall
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B
Cell membrane
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C
Cytoplasm
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D
Nucleus
22
Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
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A
Adrenaline
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B
Insulin
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C
Thyroxine
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D
Estrogen
23
What are the units of heredity that are passed from parents to offspring?
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A
Chromosomes
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B
Genes
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C
Proteins
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D
Cells
24
Which group of organisms are known as the primary decomposers in an ecosystem?
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A
Plants
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B
Fungi
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C
Herbivores
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D
Carnivores
25
What is the term for an organism that consumes both plants and animals?
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A
Herbivore
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B
Carnivore
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C
Omnivore
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D
Autotroph
