Biology Quiz 7

Nepenthes is an insect-catching plant. It is a genus of carnivorous plants, also known as tropical pitcher plants, or monkey cups, in the monotypic family Nepenthaceae.

Pheromones are chemicals released by one species of animals in order to attract the other members of the same species. They are capable of acting like hormones outside the body of the secreting individual, to affect the behavior of the receiving individuals.

Men and women have an equal number of bones which is 206. A baby's body has about 300 bones at birth. These eventually fuse (grow together) to form the 206 bones that adults have.

Vermicomposting is done by worms. It is the process by which worms are used to convert organic materials (usually wastes) into a humus-like material known as vermin-compost.

The liver secretes bile juice that does not contain enzymes but helps in digestion. Salivary gland secrets ptyalin which is the first digestive enzyme. The small intestine secrets maltase, and peptidase. The pancreas produces pancreatic amylase, trypsin, nuclease, nucleosidases, and lipase.

Saliva helps in the digestion of starch (complex carbohydrates). It contains special enzymes called amylase that help digest the starches in food. Amylase breaks down starches into sugars, which the body can more easily absorb.

Soybean is the richest known source of edible protein. The protein content of soybeans is 36–56% of the dry weight. Soybean protein is known as a complete protein as it provides all of the essential amino acids for human nutrition.

Protein is known as a bodybuilder. It has a special role in bodybuilding because it contains the very building blocks of muscle tissue called amino acids. Protein is a slow-digesting nutrient, which is needed for the repair and growth of muscles and tissues.

Terminator seeds, also called suicide seeds, contain genetically engineered properties to prevent multiplication. It is a seed that is genetically modified so that any crops grown from it do not produce fertile seeds. Because the crops produce sterile seeds, farmers need to buy a new batch of seeds every year rather than using the traditional farming method of saving, reusing and sharing seeds.

Sweat glands in mammals are primarily concerned with thermoregulation. Its main function is to control body temperature. As the water in the sweat evaporates, the surface of the skin cools.