General Science

The term is correctly defined as: small intestine?

A major site of digestion and nutrient absorption
B thiamine, important in carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function
C mineral essential for haemoglobin
D reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood, commonly due to low haemoglobin

Which statement is most accurate for fat?

A energy-dense macronutrient important in membranes
B cell formed by gamete fusion
C change in genetic material
D blood-group antigen system important in transfusion and pregnancy

Identify the correct description of nervous tissu?

A observable characteristics resulting from genotype and environment
B tissue specialised for receiving and transmitting signals
C fusion of male and female gametes
D blood classification based mainly on A/B antigens on red cells

Which option best matches the scientific meaning of this term: ATP?

A principal immediate energy currency of cells
B acute diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae
C immune protein that specifically binds an antigen
D reproduction involving one parent and generally no gamete fusion

Select the scientifically correct interpretation of antiseptic?

A substance applied to living tissue to reduce microorganisms
B immediate non-specific defence
C fatal viral infection usually transmitted through infected animal saliva
D brain injury due to interrupted blood flow or bleeding

The term is correctly defined as: balanced diet?

A diet providing required nutrients and energy in suitable amounts
B viral liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus
C reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood, commonly due to low haemoglobin
D Plasmodium infection transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes

Which statement is most accurate for nucleus?

A hormone associated with fight-or-flight response
B fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin
C diet providing required nutrients and energy in suitable amounts
D organelle containing most genetic material in eukaryotic cells

Identify the correct description of Mendel?

A mineral important for bones, muscles and nerves
B excessive body fat that may impair health
C scientist whose pea experiments established foundational inheritance laws
D vitamin important for vision and epithelial health

Which option best matches the scientific meaning of this term: hepatitis B?

A hormone associated with fight-or-flight response
B major site of digestion and nutrient absorption
C fluid excreted by kidneys containing metabolic wastes
D viral liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus

Select the scientifically correct interpretation of rabies?

A vitamin important for blood formation and nervous function
B macronutrient made of amino acids
C fatal viral infection usually transmitted through infected animal saliva
D disorder characterised by chronic high blood glucose

The term is correctly defined as: antibioti?

A developing organism in early post-fertilisation stages
B drug acting against susceptible bacteria
C allele expressed in a simple dominant-recessive pairing when present
D biological process producing offspring

Identify the correct description of hypertension?

A cell fragments important in blood clotting
B tissue covering surfaces and lining cavities
C persistently elevated arterial blood pressure
D organelles strongly associated with aerobic ATP production

Which option best matches the scientific meaning of this term: stroke?

A biological catalyst, usually a protein
B tissue involved in blood-cell production
C molecule carrying hereditary information
D brain injury due to interrupted blood flow or bleeding

Select the scientifically correct interpretation of iron?

A macronutrient made of amino acids
B system of hormone-secreting glands
C thiamine, important in carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function
D mineral essential for haemoglobin

The term is correctly defined as: rabies?

A system of hormone-secreting glands
B organ producing digestive enzymes and hormones including insulin
C major muscle aiding breathing
D fatal viral infection usually transmitted through infected animal saliva

Which statement is most accurate for heredity?

A transmission of genetic traits between generations
B contractile tissue
C molecule carrying hereditary information
D muscular organ pumping blood

Identify the correct description of hear?

A group of similar cells performing a common function
B organelle containing most genetic material in eukaryotic cells
C cells involved in immune defence
D muscular organ pumping blood

Which option best matches the scientific meaning of this term: diaphrag?

A vitamin important for blood clotting
B major muscle aiding breathing
C removal of metabolic waste products
D hormone promoting growth and influencing metabolism

Select the scientifically correct interpretation of antigen?

A transmission of genetic traits between generations
B male human gamete
C immediate non-specific defence
D substance recognised by immune system and capable of provoking response

The term is correctly defined as: heart attack?

A heart-muscle damage due to inadequate coronary blood supply
B specialised cell transmitting nervous signals
C basic structural and functional unit of life
D blood classification based mainly on A/B antigens on red cells

Which statement is most accurate for respiratory syste?

A organ filtering blood and forming urine
B system responsible for ventilation and gas exchange
C hormone that raises blood glucose
D fluid containing enzymes such as amylase

Identify the correct description of nervous tissue?

A framework of bones supporting and protecting body
B principal immediate energy currency of cells
C tissue specialised for receiving and transmitting signals
D scientist whose pea experiments established foundational inheritance laws

Which option best matches the scientific meaning of this term: insuli?

A framework of bones supporting and protecting body
B hormone that lowers blood glucose
C tissue supporting, binding or connecting structures
D site of protein synthesis

In general science, cross-pollination refers to:

A transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
B plant organ mainly anchoring and absorbing water/minerals
C pollen transfer between genetically different plants of same species
D part of stamen producing pollen

In general science, tropism refers to:

A cells regulating stomatal opening
B directional plant growth response to an external stimulus
C asexual reproduction from vegetative plant parts
D part protecting the developing flower bud