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Let's do Biology! Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains many questions based on what is taught in high school science courses. It will serve as a good review of these courses. So, c'mon let's play!

A multiple-choice quiz by cindynlace. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cindynlace

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,130

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
14320

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Question 1 of 10

1. In a human being, the organ of the body which carries out most of the digestion is which of these? Hint

Stomach

Large Intestine

Liver

Small Intestine

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Question 2 of 10

2. A concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood stimulates the breathing center in which part of the body? Hint

Lungs

Medulla Oblongata

Throat

Cerebrum

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is a compound that is quickly absorbed through the walls of the stomach? Hint

Alcohol

Fat

Sugar

Protein

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Question 4 of 10

4. Research indicates that cigarette smoking results in which of the following conditions? Hint

Cardiovascular Stress

Hepatitis

Whooping Cough

Measles

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following determines the sex of a human? Hint

Egg Cell

Sperm Cell

X Chromosome

Fibrinogen

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following lacks a backbone? Hint

Alligator

Baby Panda

Eagle

Jellyfish

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Question 7 of 10

7. A family has seven boys and one girl. What is the chance that the next child will be a girl? Hint

50 Percent

25 Percent

12.5 Percent

100 Percent

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Question 8 of 10

8. Grass, (like that in your front yard) is usually pollinated by which of these? Hint

Birds

Wind

Man

Insects

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is an antiseptic? Hint

Aspirin

Bakelite

Vitamin A

Iodine

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Question 10 of 10

10. A knee jerk response to a sharp blow is an example of which of these? Hint

Instinct

Learned Response

Reflex

Habit

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In a human being, the organ of the body which carries out most of the digestion is which of these?

Answer: Small Intestine

In human beings, most digestion takes place in the small intestines.

2. A concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood stimulates the breathing center in which part of the body?

Answer: Medulla Oblongata

The medulla oblongata is the part of the brain which controls breathing and circulation.

3. Which of these is a compound that is quickly absorbed through the walls of the stomach?

Answer: Alcohol

Alcohol is one of a very few substances very quickly absorbed after being ingested.

4. Research indicates that cigarette smoking results in which of the following conditions?

Answer: Cardiovascular Stress

Cigarette smoking is generally associated with cardiovascular stress. The other conditions are produced by specific viruses.

5. Which of the following determines the sex of a human?

Answer: Sperm Cell

The sperm cell contains the particular chromosome which determines the sex of a human embryo.

6. Which of the following lacks a backbone?

Answer: Jellyfish

A jellyfish is the only one of the possible choices which is an invertebrate.

7. A family has seven boys and one girl. What is the chance that the next child will be a girl?

Answer: 50 Percent

Since each sperm can carry the X or Y chromosome with equal probability, sex determination for each birth is the same, 50 percent for a boy, and 50 percent for a girl.

8. Grass, (like that in your front yard) is usually pollinated by which of these?

Answer: Wind

The most common form of pollination of grasses is caused by the wind.

9. Which of the following is an antiseptic?

Answer: Iodine

Iodine is an antiseptic and is used as a disinfectant in various forms.

10. A knee jerk response to a sharp blow is an example of which of these?

Answer: Reflex

A reflex is an immediate response to a stimulus which takes place without thought or intent.

Source: Author cindynlace

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