General Science

Which statement correctly identifies tissue?

A enteric fever caused by Salmonella Typhi
B heart-muscle damage due to inadequate coronary blood supply
C group of similar cells performing a common function
D energy-dense macronutrient important in membranes

Which of the following is most closely associated with heart?

A fluid containing enzymes such as amylase
B tissue specialised for receiving and transmitting signals
C muscular organ pumping blood
D vessels carrying blood toward heart

In general science, puberty refers to:

A period of reproductive maturation and secondary sexual characteristics
B functional unit of kidney
C tiny vessels where exchange with tissues occurs
D organ involved in storage and digestion

In general science, vitamin B12 refers to:

A maintenance of stable internal conditions
B large gland involved in metabolism and bile production
C vitamin important for blood formation and nervous function
D vitamin important for vision and epithelial health

In general science, asexual reproduction refers to:

A allele expressed in simple Mendelian inheritance when no dominant allele masks it
B energy-releasing metabolism without oxygen as required by the pathway
C major neural pathway between brain and peripheral nervous system
D reproduction involving one parent and generally no gamete fusion

What is the best description of gallbladder?

A acute diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae
B persistently elevated arterial blood pressure
C stores and concentrates bile
D major energy-yielding macronutrient

In general science, platelets refers to:

A place where two or more bones meet
B cell fragments important in blood clotting
C nucleic acid involved in gene expression and protein synthesis
D sum of chemical reactions in an organism

In general science, enzyme refers to:

A biological catalyst, usually a protein
B major neural pathway between brain and peripheral nervous system
C cellular energy release using oxygen
D allele expressed in a simple dominant-recessive pairing when present

Which of the following is most closely associated with platelets?

A cell fragments important in blood clotting
B iron-containing oxygen-carrying protein
C tissue covering surfaces and lining cavities
D organelles strongly associated with aerobic ATP production

What is the best description of vitamin E?

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin
B large gland involved in metabolism and bile production
C maintenance of stable internal conditions
D air sacs where major lung gas exchange occurs

Which statement correctly identifies haemoglobin?

A specialised cell transmitting nervous signals
B basic structural and functional unit of life
C iron-containing oxygen-carrying protein
D blood classification based mainly on A/B antigens on red cells

Which of the following is most closely associated with arteries?

A vessels carrying blood away from heart
B iron-containing oxygen-carrying protein
C major muscle aiding breathing
D organ producing digestive enzymes and hormones including insulin

Which of the following is most closely associated with veins?

A system responsible for ventilation and gas exchange
B absorbs water/electrolytes and forms faeces
C removal of metabolic waste products
D vessels carrying blood toward heart

In general science, skeleton refers to:

A framework of bones supporting and protecting body
B major muscle aiding breathing
C muscular organ pumping blood
D contractile tissue

Which statement correctly identifies cell membrane?

A cell fragments important in blood clotting
B absorbs water/electrolytes and forms faeces
C selectively permeable boundary around a cell
D system responsible for ventilation and gas exchange

Which of the following is most closely associated with HIV?

A infectious disease caused mainly by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B excessive body fat that may impair health
C mineral important for bones, muscles and nerves
D human immunodeficiency virus

In general science, cell refers to:

A fluid excreted by kidneys containing metabolic wastes
B major site of digestion and nutrient absorption
C basic structural and functional unit of life
D fluid of lymphatic system involved in immunity and fluid balance

Which of the following is most closely associated with iron?

A mineral essential for haemoglobin
B fusion of male and female gametes
C advanced HIV disease with severe immune suppression
D drug acting against susceptible bacteria

In general science, tissue refers to:

A Plasmodium infection transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes
B substance applied to living tissue to reduce microorganisms
C viral liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus
D group of similar cells performing a common function

Which statement correctly identifies blood?

A cell formed by gamete fusion
B change in genetic material
C substance applied to living tissue to reduce microorganisms
D fluid connective tissue

Which statement correctly identifies cell?

A contractile tissue
B basic structural and functional unit of life
C muscular organ pumping blood
D major muscle aiding breathing

Which statement correctly identifies innate immunity?

A reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood, commonly due to low haemoglobin
B viral liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus
C immediate non-specific defence
D Plasmodium infection transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes

Which statement correctly identifies connective tissue?

A advanced HIV disease with severe immune suppression
B infectious disease caused mainly by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
C drug acting against susceptible bacteria
D tissue supporting, binding or connecting structures

In general science, rabies refers to:

A fatal viral infection usually transmitted through infected animal saliva
B fluid excreted by kidneys containing metabolic wastes
C fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin
D hormone associated with fight-or-flight response

Which of the following is most closely associated with dengue?

A organ producing digestive enzymes and hormones including insulin
B viral disease mainly transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes
C thiamine, important in carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function
D system of hormone-secreting glands