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What is the molecular structure of a protein responsible for its shape and function?
The molecular structure of a protein is primarily determined by its amino acid sequence, which dictates its shape and ultimately...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 22 Nov 2025
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What is the process of natural selection based on?
The process of natural selection is based on several key principles, including variation, inheritance, and differential survival. Organisms within a...
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Updated: 03 Nov 2025
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What is the scientific study of the behavior of organisms in their environments?
The scientific study of the behavior of organisms in their environments is termed ethology. Ethologists investigate how behavior is influenced...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 14 Nov 2025
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What is the collective term for all biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem?
The collective term for all biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem is known as the ecological community. This includes...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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What type of energy is emitted during chemical reactions?
The type of energy emitted during chemical reactions is called chemical energy. This energy is released or absorbed when chemical...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 08 Nov 2025
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What is the name of the phenomena that describes the bending of light rays when entering different mediums?
The phenomenon that describes the bending of light rays when entering different mediums is known as refraction. Refraction occurs due...
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Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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What is the impact of greenhouse gases on global temperatures?
The impact of greenhouse gases on global temperatures is significant, contributing to global warming. These gases trap heat in the...
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Updated: 12 Nov 2025
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Which type of radiation is used in cancer treatment?
The type of radiation used in cancer treatment is known as ionizing radiation, specifically in the forms of X-rays and...
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Updated: 29 Nov 2025
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What is the primary factor that influences atmospheric pressure?
The primary factor that influences atmospheric pressure is temperature. Warmer air is less dense than cooler air, leading to decreased...
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Updated: 21 Nov 2025
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What is the primary function of hemoglobin?
The primary function of hemoglobin is to transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body and carry carbon...
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Updated: 27 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the variability of traits in a population?
The term for the variability of traits in a population is genetic diversity. Genetic diversity is essential for the adaptability...
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Updated: 15 Nov 2025
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What is the purpose of the scientific control group in an experiment?
The purpose of the scientific control group in an experiment is to provide a baseline for comparison against experimental results....
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Updated: 19 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the evolutionary process wherein two unrelated species develop similar traits?
The term for the evolutionary process wherein two unrelated species develop similar traits is convergence or convergent evolution. This phenomenon...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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What is the main factor driving the water cycle?
The main factor driving the water cycle is solar energy. Solar energy causes evaporation of water from surfaces like oceans,...
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Updated: 15 Nov 2025
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What is the term for a molecule composed of two or more atoms?
A molecule composed of two or more atoms is termed a compound if the atoms are of different elements. Compounds...
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Updated: 25 Nov 2025
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What term is used to describe the evolutionary relationships among species?
The term used to describe the evolutionary relationships among species is phylogeny. Phylogenetic relationships show how species are related through...
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Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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What is the common method used to identify minerals?
The common method used to identify minerals is through physical properties examination, such as hardness, color, streak, luster, and density....
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Updated: 07 Nov 2025
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What is the primary function of glucose in the human body?
The primary function of glucose in the human body is to serve as a vital source of energy. It is...
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Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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What is the primary organ of the respiratory system?
The primary organ of the respiratory system is the lungs. These spongy organs are responsible for gas exchange, allowing oxygen...
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Updated: 07 Nov 2025
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What is the term for energy obtained from food by living organisms?
The term for energy obtained from food by living organisms is metabolic energy. This energy is derived primarily from the...
Added: 23 Apr 2000
Updated: 16 Nov 2025
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