BIOLOGY quiz
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Is a neurotransmitter an organ or a chemical compound?
Its molecules carry signals between neurons across synapses.
In which part of the human body is the ischium located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
Which polysaccharide makes up the exoskeletons of arthropods?
It is also found in the cell walls of fungi. The name comes from the Greek "chiton", tunic.
Are an elephant’s tusks its fangs?
- No
- Yes
An elephant’s tusks are incisors.
Can a person with blood group A- be a donor for a person with blood group AB-?
- No
- Yes
What is the term for all the fish species living in a particular body of water or area?
Ichthyofauna includes cartilaginous and bony fish as well as lampreys.
Do basilisks exist today?
- No
- Yes
Apart from the legendary monster, there are real basilisks – lizards of the family Corytophanidae that live in Central America. They are famous for their ability to run across the surface of water. Male plumed basilisks reach up to 90 cm in length.
In which part of the human body is the longitudinal muscle of the tongue located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
Do hyacinths grow from bulbs?
- No
- Yes
Yes, it’s growing.
What is the reappearance in an individual of a trait of its distant ancestors called?
The name comes from the Latin "atavus", ancestor.
Can a person with blood group A+ be a donor for another person with blood group A+?
- No
- Yes
In which part of the human body are the suprahyoid muscles located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
In which part of the human body is the temporal bone located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
Does the wildebeest have horns?
- No
- Yes
What is collagen, chemically speaking?
Collagen is the main component of the extracellular matrix in animals and gives tissues their tensile strength. It is found in skin, tendons and bones, among other places.
On which continent do tuataras live?
- Africa
- South America
- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
The tuatara is a reptile endemic to New Zealand – the only surviving member of the order Rhynchocephalia.
In which part of the human body is the tensor tympani muscle located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
Do anteaters have teeth?
- No
- Yes
Anteaters have no teeth. They collect insects with their long, sticky tongue and grind their food in the stomach, often with the help of swallowed sand.
What is a fertilized egg cell called?
In which part of the human body is the scaphoid bone located?
- Head or neck
- Chest
- Abdomen or pelvis
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
- Thigh
- Shank
- Foot
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