Biology Basics

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Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts in biology, from cell structure to energy metabolism and more

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1
What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
Energy in sleep only
Energy during exercise
Energy from food
Energy at rest
2
Which neuron carries signals to muscles?
Glial cell
Interneuron
Motor neuron
Sensory neuron
3
Which tissue lines body surfaces?
Muscle tissue
Adipose tissue
Squamous epithelial
Nervous tissue
4
How is energy measured in the body?
Kilojoules
Degrees
Liters
Miles
5
Which law says energy can't be destroyed?
Motion
Conservation of energy
Thermodynamics
Gravity
6
What do neuroglial cells do?
Transmit impulses
Produce hormones
Support neurons
Store fat
7
Which part of a neuron sends signals?
Dendrite
Nucleus
Axon
Mitochondria
8
Which form of energy is used in muscle contraction?
Sound energy
Nuclear energy
Light energy
Chemical energy
9
What is the function of sensory neurons?
Store energy
Move muscles
Detect stimuli
Digest food
10
Which process uses energy for cell division?
Mitosis
Excretion
Breathing
Digestion
11
What is metabolism?
Only breathing
All chemical reactions
Only movement
Only digestion
12
Complete the sentence: Energy in the body is...
Solar
Nuclear
Chemical
Magnetic
13
Where is the neuron's cell body found?
Kidney
Brain
Heart
Liver
14
What causes a friction burn?
Water and air
Rope and skin
Metal and wood
Paper and glass
15
Which process breaks down glucose?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Fermentation
Digestion
16
Which is an example of an anabolic reaction?
Glucose breakdown
Fat digestion
Protein synthesis
Sweating
17
Where does cellular respiration occur?
Golgi body
Nucleus
Ribosome
Mitochondria
18
What is the main cell in nervous tissue?
Muscle cell
Fat cell
Red blood cell
Neuron
19
What is released during catabolic reactions?
Water
Energy
Protein
Salt
20
What do all living cells need?
Salt
Chlorophyll
Energy
Light

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