Biology Quiz 4

The term 'Rh factor' refers to Rhesus factor. It is an inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells.

Birds which swim in water have webbed feet. Ducks, geese, and swans all have webbed feet. The primary use for webbed feet is paddling through the water.

The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C).

Pneumatic bones are hollow and found in birds. Due to pneumatic bones, birds can fly in the air.

Chewing gum is made from Latex. It is a sweetened, flavoured confection composed primarily of latex, both natural and artificial. Organic latex, a milky white fluid produced by a variety of seed plants, is best known as the principal component of rubber.

Chlorophyll is an extremely important biomolecule, critical in photosynthesis, which allows plants to absorb energy from light. Chlorophyll absorbs light most strongly in the blue portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, followed by the red portion.

Charles Robert Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the Theory of Evolution.

Olive oil is one of the healthiest edible oil for the heart. It is a great source of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). MUFAs fall under the category of healthy dietary fats. These healthy fats are known to reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping cholesterol levels in check.

EEG (electroencephalogram) is used to detect the functioning of the Brain. It is a test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp.

Veins seen in the leaves, serve the function of transpiration. They are composed of xylem and phloem cells. The vein xylem transports water from the petiole throughout the lamina mesophyll, and the phloem transports sugars out of the leaf to the rest of the plant.