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What is the definition of kinetic energy?
Kinetic energy is defined as the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. This energy is dependent on...
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Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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How is mass different from weight?
Mass refers to the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms or grams, and is constant regardless of...
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Updated: 01 Dec 2025
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What types of cells are involved in the immune response?
The cells involved in the immune response include lymphocytes (such as T cells and B cells) and phagocytes (like macrophages)....
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Updated: 13 Nov 2025
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What do we call the part of a plant that typically absorbs water from the soil?
The part of a plant that typically absorbs water from the soil is called the root. Roots anchor the plant...
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Updated: 07 Nov 2025
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What is homeostasis?
Homeostasis is the process through which an organism maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes. This involves regulating factors...
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Updated: 13 Nov 2025
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What is the role of mother cells in procreation?
In procreation, mother cells play a pivotal role by undergoing cell division to produce gametes, such as eggs in females....
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Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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What is the definition of genetics?
Genetics is the study of inherited traits and the mechanisms of gene transmission from one generation to the next. It...
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Updated: 27 Nov 2025
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What are the physical states of matter?
The physical states of matter include solid, liquid, and gas. Solids have fixed shapes and volumes; liquids have a fixed...
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Updated: 26 Nov 2025
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What is an ecosystem service?
An ecosystem service is a benefit that humans derive from natural ecosystems, including provisioning services like food and water, regulating...
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Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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What type of wave does sound travel in?
Sound travels in longitudinal waves, where the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation. In these...
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Updated: 24 Nov 2025
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What does a spectrophotometer measure?
A spectrophotometer measures the intensity of light at different wavelengths. It analyzes how much light is absorbed or transmitted by...
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Updated: 25 Nov 2025
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What is the role of Vitamin D in the human body?
Vitamin D plays a critical role in the human body by facilitating calcium absorption and promoting bone health. It is...
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Updated: 01 Dec 2025
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What is the first law of thermodynamics?
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another....
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Updated: 15 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius?
The term for the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1...
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Updated: 29 Nov 2025
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What is the main driver of ocean currents?
The main driver of ocean currents is the winds that blow across the water surface, influenced by the Earth's rotation...
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Updated: 13 Nov 2025
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What is the greenhouse gas effect?
The greenhouse gas effect refers to the process by which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat. These gases, such...
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Updated: 17 Nov 2025
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What type of symmetry do most animals exhibit?
Most animals exhibit bilateral symmetry, which means their body can be divided into two mirror-image halves along a single plane....
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Updated: 30 Nov 2025
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What is an aquifer?
An ...
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How does the structure of enzymes affect their function?
The structure of enzymes is crucial for their function, as they have specific active sites that allow them to bind...
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Updated: 24 Nov 2025
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What is the primary component of animal cell membranes?
The primary component of animal cell membranes is phospholipids. These molecules form a bimolecular layer that serves as a barrier,...
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Updated: 17 Nov 2025
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