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Biology and Science Terminology

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Science terminology forms the foundation of understanding various biological and physical disciplines. This practice hub features questions on the specific study fields, names of scientific branches, and essential definitions. These questions frequently appear in general science sections of competitive exams.

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Biology and Science Terminology Questions

Multiple choice biology simple nutrients into cells blood and its components components of blood composition of blood

Serology is the study of

  1. Nutrition

  2. Lizards

  3. Serum

  4. Trypsin
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C Correct answer
Explanation
The serum is the part of the blood which is similar in composition with plasma but excluding clotting factors. By definition, serology is a branch of laboratory medicine that studies blood serum for evidence of infection and other parameters by evaluating by antigen-antibody reactions in vitro. Hence, serology is the study of serum.
So, the correct answer is 'Serum'.
Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

The science which deals with study of population is called ________.

  1. malthus theory

  2. demography

  3. democracy

  4. population explosion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Demography is the statistical study of populations, especially human beings. Demography encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, ageing, and death.

Multiple choice

What is the study of ancient ecosystems called?

  1. Paleoecology

  2. Paleontology

  3. Geology

  4. Ecology
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Explanation

Paleoecology is the study of ancient ecosystems, including the interactions between organisms and their environments.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the distribution of species?

  1. Biogeography

  2. Ecology

  3. Paleoecology

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Biogeography is the study of the distribution of species.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the history of life on Earth?

  1. Paleontology

  2. Ecology

  3. Paleoecology

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Paleontology is the study of the history of life on Earth.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the interactions between organisms and their environments in the past?

  1. Paleoecology

  2. Ecology

  3. Paleontology

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Paleoecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environments in the past.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the history of ecosystems?

  1. Paleoecology

  2. Ecology

  3. Paleontology

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Paleoecology is the study of the history of ecosystems.

Multiple choice

What is the study of the relationship between people and their physical surroundings called?

  1. Environmental Psychology

  2. Social Psychology

  3. Cognitive Psychology

  4. Behavioral Psychology
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Explanation

Environmental Psychology is the study of the relationship between people and their physical surroundings.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of human factors in the design of systems and products?

  1. Ergonomics

  2. Human Factors Engineering

  3. Industrial Engineering

  4. Systems Engineering
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Human Factors Engineering is the study of human factors in the design of systems and products, with the goal of improving their usability, safety, and efficiency.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the relationship between humans and their work environment?

  1. Ergonomics

  2. Human Factors Engineering

  3. Industrial Engineering

  4. Occupational Health and Safety
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Explanation

Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between humans and their work environment, with the goal of designing workplaces and products that are safe, comfortable, and efficient for users.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the relationship between humans and their physical environment?

  1. Ergonomics

  2. Human Factors Engineering

  3. Environmental Psychology

  4. Industrial Engineering
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental Psychology is the study of the relationship between humans and their physical environment, with the goal of understanding how the environment affects human behavior and well-being.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the design of workplaces and products to improve productivity?

  1. Ergonomics

  2. Human Factors Engineering

  3. Industrial Engineering

  4. Operations Research
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Explanation

Industrial Engineering is the study of the design of workplaces and products to improve productivity, taking into account factors such as ergonomics, human factors, and operations research.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the study of the distribution of animals on Earth?

  1. Zoogeography

  2. Biogeography

  3. Ecology

  4. Evolutionary Biology
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Explanation

Zoogeography is the study of the distribution of animals on Earth, examining patterns and processes that shape animal ranges and endemism.