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Biology is divided into fields such as botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, ecology, physiology and biotechnology, each focusing on a different aspect of life. Levels of biological organization progress from atoms and molecules through organelles, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems to organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems and the biosphere.

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  • A. Environmental biology
  • B. Microbiology
  • C. Ecology
  • D. Freshwater biology

Explanation: A. Study of organisms in relation to their environment with respect to human impact. B. Study of microorganisms, viruses, protozoa, etc.

Correct answer: Freshwater biology
  • A. Human biology
  • B. Social biology
  • C. Parasitology
  • D. Biotechnolgy

Explanation: A. Deals with the study of man B. Deals with the study of human behavior in human beings. D.

Correct answer: Parasitology
  • A. Biosphere
  • B. Ecosystem
  • C. Community
  • D. Habitat

Explanation: B. A community together with its non-living surroundings. C. Two or more populations of different species living and interacting in the…

Correct answer: Biosphere
  • A. Population
  • B. Multicellular organism
  • C. An organ
  • D. Species

Explanation: A. Population consists of members of one species inhabiting the same area. B.

Correct answer: Population
  • A. Muscle tissue
  • B. Glandular tissue
  • C. Liver
  • D. Phloem tissue

Explanation: A. Animal tissue B Animal tissue C. An organ in animals

Correct answer: Phloem tissue
  • A. Xylem tissue
  • B. Stomach
  • C. Stem
  • D. Mesenchyme

Explanation: Xylem is a vascular tissue in plants that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides…

Correct answer: Stem
  • A. Community
  • B. Population
  • C. Ecosystem
  • D. Species

Explanation: A. Community refers to the living part of an ecosystem B. Population is a group of living organisms of the same species. C.

Correct answer: Ecosystem
  • A. Mutualism
  • B. Competiton
  • C. Biome
  • D. Parasitism

Explanation: The correct answer is a biome. A large regional community primarily determined by climate is referred to as a biome.

Correct answer: Biome
  • A. Biome
  • B. Biosphere
  • C. Biodiversity
  • D. Phyletic lineage

Explanation: A. A large regional community primarily determined by climate. B. Part of earth inhabited by living organisms D.

Correct answer: Biodiversity
  • A. Inductive reasoning
  • B. Deductive reasoning
  • C. Hypothesis
  • D. Science

Explanation: A. Reasoning from specific to general C. A statement per experience and background knowledge D. A systemized knowledge

Correct answer: Deductive reasoning
  • A. Theory
  • B. Biological law
  • C. Hypothesis
  • D. Observation

Explanation: A. Series of hypotheses supported by tests C. Statement per experience and background knowledge D. Based on experimental inquiry

Correct answer: Biological law
  • A. Cloning
  • B. Genetic engineering
  • C. Biological control
  • D. Tissue culture technique

Explanation: B. Genes with desirable characters are produced C Control by some living organisms D. Culturing tissues using specific medium

Correct answer: Cloning
  • A. Whooping cough
  • B. Polio
  • C. Anemia
  • D. Hepatitis

Explanation: The correct answer is d) hepatitis. Hepatitis is an example of a contagious disease that can be transmitted through blood contact…

Correct answer: Hepatitis
  • A. Human Biology
  • B. Social Biology
  • C. Parasitology
  • D. Biotechnology

Explanation: Parasitology is the branch of biology that studies parasites, their hosts, and the relationship between them.

Correct answer: Parasitology
  • A. Muscle tissue
  • B. Glandular tissue
  • C. Liver
  • D. Phloem tissue

Explanation: Dermal tissue, for example, is a simple tissue that covers the outer surface of the plant and controls gas exchange.

Correct answer: Phloem tissue
  • A. Cloning
  • B. Genetic engineering
  • C. Biological control
  • D. Tissue culture technique

Explanation: Cloning is the process of producing genetically identical organisms from a single parent through asexual reproduction.

Correct answer: Cloning

17. Protons are:

  • A. Sub-atomic particles
  • B. Atomic particles
  • C. Micromolecules
  • D. Macromolecules

Explanation: Protons are sub-atomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They have a positive charge and, along with neutrons, make up the nucleus.

Correct answer: Sub-atomic particles
  • A. Micromolecule
  • B. Macromolecule
  • C. Organic molecule
  • D. Inorganic molecule

Explanation: Organic molecules are primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen.

Correct answer: Organic molecule
  • A. Cells
  • B. Organelles
  • C. Tissue
  • D. Organ

Explanation: Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes necessary for cellular function.

Correct answer: Organelles
  • A. Mitochondria
  • B. Chloroplast
  • C. Vacuoles
  • D. Nucleus

Explanation: Vacuoles are not typically bound by a double membrane. They are enclosed by a single membrane known as the tonoplast.

Correct answer: Vacuoles

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