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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

What is the term for the study of the interactions between genes and the environment in shaping health and disease?

  1. Epigenetics

  2. Pharmacogenomics

  3. Toxicogenomics

  4. Nutrigenomics
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Epigenetics studies the heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes in the DNA sequence itself, but rather modifications that affect gene activity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scientific method that was developed during the New Philosophy of Science?

  1. The Hypothetico-Deductive Method

  2. The Inductive Method

  3. The Deductive Method

  4. The Experimental Method
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The Hypothetico-Deductive Method is the scientific method that was developed during the New Philosophy of Science.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the relationship between urban environments and health?

  1. Urban health geography

  2. Urban planning

  3. Public health

  4. Environmental science
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Urban health geography is a field of study that examines the relationship between urban environments and health, including the impact of factors such as air pollution, housing conditions, and access to healthcare.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the distribution of health and disease in a population?

  1. Epidemiology

  2. Public health

  3. Urban health geography

  4. Environmental science
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Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of health and disease in a population, including the factors that influence the occurrence of disease.

Multiple choice

What is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of diseases and other health problems?

  1. Epidemiology

  2. Pathology

  3. Virology

  4. Bacteriology
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Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of diseases and other health problems.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of hair as forensic evidence?

  1. Trichology

  2. Dermatology

  3. Histology

  4. Pathology
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Trichology is the study of hair as forensic evidence. It involves the examination of hair samples to determine their origin, characteristics, and potential connection to a crime.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of forensic anthropology?

  1. Physical Anthropology

  2. Forensic Archaeology

  3. Odontology

  4. Entomology
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Explanation

Entomology is the study of insects, and while it can be used in forensic investigations, it is not a type of forensic anthropology.

Multiple choice

What is the study of the mechanics of human movement called?

  1. Kinematics

  2. Kinetics

  3. Biomechanics

  4. Ergonomics
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Biomechanics is the science that studies the mechanics of human movement.

Multiple choice

What is the study of the physical characteristics of the human body called?

  1. Kinematics

  2. Kinetics

  3. Anthropometry

  4. Motor Control
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Anthropometry is the study of the physical characteristics of the human body.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe?

  1. Paleontology

  2. Astrobiology

  3. Cosmology

  4. Astrophysics
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Astrobiology is the interdisciplinary field that combines the study of astronomy, biology, geology, and chemistry to explore the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Paleontology

  2. Archaeology

  3. Geology

  4. Biology
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Paleontology is the study of the history of life on Earth. This includes the study of fossils, which are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the chemistry of living organisms?

  1. Biochemistry

  2. Organic Chemistry

  3. Inorganic Chemistry

  4. Physical Chemistry
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Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living organisms. This includes the study of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment?

  1. Ecology

  2. Environmental Science

  3. Conservation Biology

  4. Population Biology
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Ecology is the study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment. This includes the study of food webs, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Evolutionary Biology

  2. Paleontology

  3. Genetics

  4. Developmental Biology
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Evolutionary biology is the study of the evolution of life on Earth. This includes the study of natural selection, adaptation, and speciation.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the origin and evolution of humans?

  1. Anthropology

  2. Archaeology

  3. Paleontology

  4. Genetics
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Anthropology is the study of the origin and evolution of humans. This includes the study of human culture, language, and biology.