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What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and some other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy, primarily in...
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Updated: 07 Nov 2025
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What is the role of the epidermis in plants?
The role of the epidermis in plants is to serve as a protective outer layer. It helps prevent water loss,...
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Updated: 01 Dec 2025
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What is the action of a predator on a prey population?
The action of a predator on a prey population is referred to as predation. This interaction influences population dynamics and...
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What instrument is used to observe celestial objects?
An instrument used to observe celestial objects is a telescope. Telescopes collect and magnify light from distant stars, planets, and...
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What is the study of genetic inheritance patterns called?
The study of genetic inheritance patterns is called genetics. This field explores how traits are passed from parents to offspring...
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Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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What is adaptive radiation?
Adaptive radiation is the evolutionary process where organisms diversify rapidly into a variety of forms to adapt to different environments....
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Updated: 03 Nov 2025
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What do we call the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration?
The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration is known as diffusion. This process occurs...
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Updated: 26 Nov 2025
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What is the term for an interaction where both species benefit?
An interaction where both species benefit is termed mutualism. In mutualistic relationships, partners provide resources or services to each other,...
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Updated: 01 Dec 2025
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What is the law of conservation of mass?
The law of conservation of mass states that mass cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system during a...
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Updated: 16 Nov 2025
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What is the process that leads to the alteration of an organism’s genetic material?
The process that leads to the alteration of an organism’s genetic material is known as genetic engineering or mutagenesis. This...
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Updated: 19 Nov 2025
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What is the process of neutralization in chemistry?
The process of neutralization in chemistry refers to the chemical reaction between an acid and a base, resulting in the...
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Updated: 28 Nov 2025
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What does it mean for a species to be endangered?
When a species is described as endangered, it means that it is at risk of extinction in the near future...
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Updated: 20 Nov 2025
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What is the primary factor that maintains homeostasis in the body?
The primary factor that maintains homeostasis in the body is the nervous system, in conjunction with the endocrine system. These...
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Updated: 08 Nov 2025
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What is the function of T-cells in the immune system?
T-cells play a crucial role in the immune system, functioning as a type of lymphocyte that is integral to adaptive...
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Updated: 24 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the study of fossils and ancient life forms?
The term for the study of fossils and ancient life forms is paleontology. Paleontologists investigate these remnants to understand past...
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Updated: 29 Nov 2025
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What does the term "carrying capacity" refer to in ecology?
In ecology, the term "carrying capacity" refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can...
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Updated: 29 Nov 2025
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What is the significance of mitochondrial DNA?
The significance of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) lies in its role in cellular energy production and its use in tracing lineage....
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Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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What is the primary reason for genetic variation among organisms?
The primary reason for genetic variation among organisms is the occurrence of mutations and genetic recombination during reproduction. Mutations are...
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Updated: 17 Nov 2025
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What is the primary role of bacteriophages in the ecosystem?
The primary role of bacteriophages in the ecosystem is to regulate bacterial populations. These viruses specifically infect and replicate within...
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Updated: 02 Nov 2025
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What is speciation?
Speciation is the evolutionary process through which new biological species arise. It typically occurs when a group of organisms becomes...
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Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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