DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
What organ stores bile before it is released into the small intestine?
Gallbladder
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
Who is known as the “Father of Genetics”?
Gregor Mendel
What gas is released as a by-product of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?
Small intestine
Where is urine temporarily stored before excretion?
Urinary bladder
What is the physical appearance of an organism called?
Phenotype
Where in the plant cell does photosynthesis occur?
Chloroplast
Which enzyme in saliva begins breaking down starch?
Amylase
Which waste product is formed when proteins are broken down in the liver?
Urea
Where are genes located inside the cell?
On chromosomes in the nucleus
Which pigment is responsible for capturing light energy?
Chlorophyll
Why is the stomach’s acidic environment important?
It helps kill bacteria and activate pepsin for protein digestion.
Why do humans need two kidneys instead of one?
To filter blood more efficiently and provide backup if one fails.
Which law of Mendel states that alleles separate during gamete formation?
Law of Segregation
Why is photosynthesis important for the carbon cycle?
It absorbs carbon dioxide and converts it into glucose.