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What is the role of carbon in the biochemical processes of life?
Carbon plays a crucial role in the biochemical processes of life as a key component of organic molecules. It serves...
Added: 24 Apr 2000
Updated: 28 Nov 2025
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What is known as the second law of thermodynamics?
The second law of thermodynamics states that in an isolated system, natural processes tend to move towards a state of...
Added: 24 Apr 2000
Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the origin of life on Earth?
The term for the origin of life on Earth is often referred to as ...
Added: 24 Apr 2000
Updated: 01 Nov 2025
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In which area of science would you study the behavior of gases under pressure?
The study of the behavior of gases under pressure falls within the realm of thermodynamics. This area specifically examines the...
Added: 24 Apr 2000
Updated: 21 Nov 2025
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What is the term for an organism that cannot make its own food?
The term for an organism that cannot make its own food is an heterotroph. Heterotrophs obtain nutrients and energy by...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 09 Nov 2025
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What is the scientific study of body functions called?
The scientific study of body functions is called physiology. Physiology examines the physical and chemical processes that occur within living...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 14 Nov 2025
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What is the significance of biodiversity in environmental resilience?
The significance of biodiversity in environmental resilience lies in its ability to enhance ecosystem function and stability. Greater biodiversity promotes...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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What process initiates the transformation of energy from the sun into usable forms for life?
The process that initiates the transformation of energy from the sun into usable forms for life is called photosynthesis. In...
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Updated: 23 Nov 2025
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What is the primary purpose of the esophagus?
The primary purpose of the esophagus is to transport food from the mouth to the stomach. This muscular tube plays...
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Updated: 21 Nov 2025
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What is the phenomenon for the instability of a nucleus due to the ratio of protons to neutrons?
The phenomenon for the instability of a nucleus due to the ratio of protons to neutrons is known as radioactive...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 01 Dec 2025
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What is the name of the chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat?
The name of the chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat is termed exothermic reaction. In these...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 18 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the layer of ice covering a large area of land?
The term for the layer of ice covering a large area of land is known as a glacier. Glaciers form...
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Updated: 09 Nov 2025
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What biogeochemical cycle involves the movement of water through the environment?
The biogeochemical cycle that involves the movement of water through the environment is known as the water cycle or hydrological...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 14 Nov 2025
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What is the focus of agricultural biotechnology?
The focus of agricultural biotechnology is the use of scientific tools and techniques to modify organisms, enhancing their traits for...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 30 Nov 2025
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What is the process of selective breeding in agriculture?
The process of selective breeding in agriculture involves the intentional mating of plants or animals with desirable traits to enhance...
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Updated: 28 Nov 2025
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What is the primary compound produced through anaerobic respiration?
The primary compound produced through anaerobic respiration is lactic acid in animals and ethanol in yeast and some bacteria. Anaerobic...
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Updated: 15 Nov 2025
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What is the primary component of exhaled air?
The primary component of exhaled air is carbon dioxide (CO2). During the process of respiration, the body converts oxygen into...
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Updated: 13 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the characteristics occurring in an animal's genotype?
The term for the characteristics occurring in an animal's genotype is alleles. Alleles are variations of a gene and can...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 16 Nov 2025
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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
The type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava is called igneous rock. There are...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 15 Nov 2025
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What is the process by which nitrogen is converted into a form usable by plants?
The process by which nitrogen is converted into a form usable by plants is known as nitrogen fixation. This process...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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