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    What is the term for groups of similar cells that perform a specific function in an organism?

    • Sporophyte
    • Gamete
    • Bog
    • Tissue
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Explore key concepts in biology and environmental science with this General Science Trivia Questions quiz. Assess your understanding of organism reproduction, cellular structures, ecological processes, and more, enhancing both academic knowledge and practical application skills.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these is a form of asexual reproduction of yeast?

    • Eutrophication

    • Pigment

    • Wonder Bread

    • Budding

    Correct Answer
    A. Budding
  • 3. 

    Which is a true statement?

    • Fingernails Grow About 4 Times Faster Than Toenails

    • Toenails Grow Nearly 4 Times Faster Than Fingernails

    • Fingernails And Toenails Grow Same Speed

    • Fingernails Grow About 20 Times Faster Than Toenails

    Correct Answer
    A. Fingernails Grow About 4 Times Faster Than Toenails
  • 4. 

    The Norway Spruce tree makes a great Christmas tree, what is the tree's normal growth rate?

    • About Five Feet A Year

    • About One Yard A Year

    • About One Inch A Year

    • About One Foot A Year

    Correct Answer
    A. About One Foot A Year
  • 5. 

    Which North American animal has a gestation period of 12 days, but only lives about two years?

    • House Mouse

    • Rabbit

    • Otter

    • Opossum

    Correct Answer
    A. Opossum
  • 6. 

    What is the term for the build up of nutrients in fresh water lakes that leads to an increase in algae over time?

    • Lichen

    • Red Tide

    • Alga Bloom

    • Eutrophication

    Correct Answer
    A. Eutrophication
  • 7. 

    How long is a jiffy?

    • 1 Second

    • 1/10 Minute

    • 1/1000000 Of A Second

    • 1/100th Of A Second

    Correct Answer
    A. 1/100th Of A Second
  • 8. 

    Due to the emergence of MRSA, which of the following is a therapeutic option to treat that organism?

    • Rocephin

    • Vancomycin

    • Zosyn

    • Gentamycin

    Correct Answer
    A. Vancomycin
  • 9. 

    What color are mosquitoes attracted to the most?

    • Red

    • Pink

    • Blue

    • Yellow

    Correct Answer
    A. Blue
  • 10. 

    What is the reproductive hypha on a fungus called?

    • Fruiting Gum

    • Fruiting Body

    • Ribosome

    • Bacteriophage

    Correct Answer
    A. Fruiting Body
  • 11. 

    If panophobia is a fear of everything, what is "pogonophobia"?

    • Fear Of Ducks

    • Fear Of Pogo Sticks

    • Fear Of Nothing

    • Fear Of Beards

    Correct Answer
    A. Fear Of Beards
  • 12. 

    What is a tiny cell that is able to grow inside an organism called?

    • Spore

    • Virus

    • Flagellum

    • Lichen

    Correct Answer
    A. Spore
  • 13. 

    What is true about plants that produce seeds?

    • Transport The Seeds Through Vascular Tissue

    • Can Live In Dry Environments

    • Are Heterotrophs

    • Do Not Need Vascular Tissue

    Correct Answer
    A. Can Live In Dry Environments
  • 14. 

    What is the range of size for a butterfly?

    • 1/8 Inch To 12 Inches

    • 1/8 Inch To 36 Inches

    • 1/8 Inch To 2 Inches

    • 1 Inch To 12 Inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 1/8 Inch To 12 Inches
  • 15. 

    How many sides does a snowflake have?

    • Six Sides

    • Four Sides

    • Twelve Sides

    • Every One Is Different

    Correct Answer
    A. Six Sides

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