Science Quiz 53: Biology Quiz

Science Quiz 53: Biology Quiz

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1. Charles Darwin began developing his theory of evolution while voyaging on a ship named:

The Enterprise
HMS Beagle
The Santa Maria
The Endeavour

2. How many days do the Red Blood Cells live in blood circulation in a healthy individual?

80-90 days
150-160 days
50-60 days
100-120 days

3. How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in humans?

22
32
31
21

4. How many ribs are there in human body?

24
14
12
16

5. Name the primary iron-storage protein that keeps iron in soluble and non-toxic form in plants and animals

Ferritin
Hemoglobin
Elastin
Thrombin

6. Otology is the study of

Eyes
Bones
Ears
Lungs

7. The art of practice of clipping shrubs or tress into ornamental shapes is called

Aviary
Apiary
Pruning
Topiary

8. The platypus and the echidna are the only mammals that ……….

Lay eggs
Have green blood
Live in Antarctica
Eat eucalyptus leaves

9. Where are the gustatory receptors located in human body?

Tongue
Skin
Stomach
Small intestine

10. Where is the radial artery located in the body?

Retina
Forearm
Legs
Abdomen