What is mitochondrial DNA?
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15%
DNA in the cell nucleus
75%
A small circular genome in mitochondria, inherited maternally
4%
Viral DNA integrated into the genome
5%
Mitochondrial messenger RNA
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What causes the aurora borealis?
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6%
Refraction of sunlight in clouds
77%
Interaction between solar wind and Earth's magnetic field
15%
Reflection of moonlight on the atmosphere
2%
Chemical reaction between Oβ and Nβ
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What is alpha radioactivity?
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3%
Emission of electrons
22%
Emission of gamma rays
69%
Emission of a helium nucleus (2 protons + 2 neutrons)
6%
Emission of neutrons
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What is the pancreas's role in digestion?
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6%
Produces hydrochloric acid
88%
Secretes digestive enzymes (lipase, amylase, protease) into the duodenum
4%
Absorbs nutrients
2%
Stores glycogen
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What is spectroscopy?
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10%
Study of DNA structure
78%
Analysis of light emitted or absorbed by a substance
10%
Measurement of sound wave speed
3%
Study of gravitational tides
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Which type of reaction releases heat (is exothermic)?
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10%
Photosynthesis
17%
Water electrolysis
49%
Combustion
25%
Dissolution of NaCl in water
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What is the region of space where an electron is most likely to be found called?
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47%
Orbital
23%
Bohr shell
19%
Nucleus
11%
Energy level
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Which brain part controls balance and motor coordination?
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18%
Cerebral cortex
26%
Hypothalamus
50%
Cerebellum
5%
Medulla oblongata
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What is Avogadro's number?
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69%
6.022 Γ 10Β²Β³
17%
3.14 Γ 10βΈ
9%
9.81 Γ 10Β²
6%
1.38 Γ 10β»Β²Β³
What happens to light when it passes from one medium to another?
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26%
Diffraction
55%
Refraction
16%
Polarisation
3%
Dispersion
What is an action potential in neurons?
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8%
A static electrical potential
62%
A brief electrical impulse that travels along the neuron
19%
A change in membrane potential only during sleep
12%
The potential difference between two neurons
What is the main gas emitted by volcanoes?
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13%
COβ
44%
SOβ
44%
Water vapour (HβO)
0%
Hβ