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| 3776 |
Which enzyme digests proteins in the stomach?
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Pepsin.
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| 3777 |
Which organ stores bile?
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Gallbladder.
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| 3778 |
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
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Small intestine.
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| 3779 |
What is the function of bile?
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Breaks down fats into smaller droplets (emulsification).
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| 3780 |
Which organ secretes bile?
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Liver.
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| 3781 |
Which enzyme in saliva starts digestion?
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Salivary amylase.
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| 3782 |
Where does the digestion of carbohydrates begin?
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In the mouth.
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| 3783 |
What is the main function of the digestive system?
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To break down food and absorb nutrients.
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| 3784 |
Which plant hormone helps in phototropism?
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Auxins.
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| 3785 |
Which hormone is used to induce fruit enlargement?
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Gibberellins.
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| 3786 |
What is the main function of gibberellins?
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Stimulate stem elongation and seed germination.
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| 3787 |
What do auxins do in plants?
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Promote cell elongation and root formation.
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| 3788 |
How does transpiration help the plant?
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Cools the plant and pulls water upward.
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| 3789 |
What is transpiration?
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Loss of water vapor from stomata.
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| 3790 |
Which tissue transports prepared food?
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Phloem.
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| 3791 |
Which tissue conducts water and minerals in plants?
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Xylem.
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| 3792 |
What is the energy released in respiration used for?
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Growth, repair, and metabolic activities.
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| 3793 |
When does respiration occur?
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All the time, day and night.
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| 3794 |
Which gas is released during respiration?
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Carbon dioxide.
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| 3795 |
Which gas is taken in during respiration?
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Oxygen.
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| 3796 |
What is respiration in plants?
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Breaking down glucose to release energy.
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| 3797 |
Why is photosynthesis called an endothermic process?
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It requires absorption of solar energy.
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| 3798 |
What is the basic equation of photosynthesis?
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CO₂ + H₂O → Glucose + O₂ (in presence of sunlight/chlorophyll).
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| 3799 |
How does temperature influence photosynthesis?
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Rate increases up to an optimum, then decreases.
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| 3800 |
Which factor increases the rate of photosynthesis?
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More light (up to a limit).
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