Science Quiz – Test 14
Science quiz, test 14 of 15: 10 multiple-choice questions with answers. Try them, then play the interactive quiz on Zeno to earn XP.
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Question 131
What is the basic structural unit of DNA that carries genetic information?
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Correct answer: Nucleotide
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Question 132
What is the process by which certain bacteria convert nitrogen gas into ammonia in the soil?
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Correct answer: Nitrogen fixation
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Question 133
What is the chemical element with the symbol 'O'?
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Correct answer: Oxygen
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Question 134
Which of the following is a method used for carbon capture and storage in industrial applications?
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Correct answer: Post-combustion capture
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Question 135
What is the process by which water is transported through plants from the roots to the leaves, primarily through specialized tissues?
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Correct answer: Xylem transport
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Question 136
What is the first step in the process of glycolysis involving glucose breakdown?
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Correct answer: Hexokinase
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Question 137
What is the name of the process by which plants lose water vapor to the atmosphere?
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Correct answer: Transpiration
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Question 138
What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, primarily through chlorophyll?
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Correct answer: Photosynthesis
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Question 139
What is the primary mechanism by which plants uptake nutrients from the soil?
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Correct answer: Active transport
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Question 140
What is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in plants?
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Correct answer: Chlorophyll