General Science

Which statement correctly identifies small intestine?

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

Which of the following is most closely associated with fat?

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

In general science, nervous tissue refers to:

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

What is the best description of 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

What is the best description of antiseptic?

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

What is the best description of balanced diet?

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

Which of the following is most closely associated with nucleus?

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

Which statement correctly identifies Mendel?

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

What is the best description of hepatitis B?

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

Which of the following is most closely associated with rabies?

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

In general science, antibiotic refers to:

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

Which statement correctly identifies stomach?

A major energy-yielding macronutrient
B hormone that raises blood glucose
C vitamin important for collagen synthesis
D organ involved in storage and digestion

Which of the following is most closely associated with hypertension?

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

Which statement correctly identifies stroke?

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

What is the best description of iron?

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

Which statement correctly identifies rabies?

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

What is the best description of heredity?

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

In general science, heart refers to:

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

In general science, diaphragm refers to:

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

Which of the following is most closely associated with antigen?

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

Which statement correctly identifies 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

In general science, respiratory system refers to:

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

Which of the following is most closely associated with nervous tissue?

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

In general science, insulin refers to:

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

Which of the following is most closely associated with mitochondria?

A persistently elevated arterial blood pressure
B major energy-yielding macronutrient
C vitamin important for collagen synthesis
D organelles strongly associated with aerobic ATP production