BIOLOGY quiz
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How many circulatory circuits are there in the human body?
2
We distinguish the systemic and the pulmonary circulation.
Is a cetacean's tail fin horizontal?
- No
- Yes
Cetaceans swim using a horizontal tail fin that they move up and down – unlike fish, whose tail fin is vertical. Their pectoral fins are used mainly for steering.
Which continent does the cinchona tree come from?
- Africa
- South America
- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
Is lactose a simple sugar?
- No
- Yes
How many pits are in the fruit of the date palm?
1
What is another name for the bonobo?
The bonobo was recognized as a separate species only in 1928. Along with the common chimpanzee, it is humanity's closest living relative.
How many ribs in the human body are not attached to the sternum?
4
The last two pairs of ribs, the 11th and 12th, do not attach to the sternum. They are called floating ribs.
Which continent is the lychee tree from?
- Africa
- South America
- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
How many horns does the white rhinoceros have?
2
The larger, front horn can be up to 1.5 meters long. Rhino horns have no bony core. The white rhinoceros is the largest living rhino.
On which continent does the meerkat live?
- Africa
- South America
- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
How many udders does a cow have?
1
A cow has one udder but four teats.
In which part of the human body are the sacral vertebrae located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
Are inherited traits and acquired traits the same thing?
- No
- Yes
We receive inherited traits from our parents through DNA, while acquired traits are gained during our lifetime.
Which type of RNA carries information about protein structure from the cell nucleus to the cytoplasm?
In the cytoplasm, mature mRNA serves as the template for protein synthesis.
What is the rear part of an arthropod's body, joined to the thorax or cephalothorax, called?
In which part of the human body is the ilium located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
Were woolly mammoths herbivores?
- No
- Yes
They fed mainly on steppe grasses and, to a lesser extent, on herbs and shrubs. They plucked food with their prehensile trunks and ground it with their large molars.
In which part of the human body are the muscles of the lower leg located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
What is the Latin name of corn (maize)?
Corn originated in Mexico, where it was grown at least 6,700 years ago. It does not occur in the wild. The other names are common wheat, rice and barley.
In which part of the human body are the cuneiform bones located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
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