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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

Which forensic science discipline deals with the analysis of bite marks?

  1. Odontology

  2. Forensic anthropology

  3. Forensic pathology

  4. Forensic entomology
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Odontology is the study of teeth and their structures, and it is used to analyze bite marks and identify human remains.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of insects and their role in crime scene investigations?

  1. Forensic entomology

  2. Forensic botany

  3. Forensic chemistry

  4. Forensic toxicology
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Forensic entomology is the study of insects and their role in crime scene investigations, and it can be used to estimate the time of death and identify the location of a body.

Multiple choice

Which forensic science discipline deals with the analysis of blood and other bodily fluids?

  1. Forensic serology

  2. Forensic chemistry

  3. Forensic toxicology

  4. Forensic ballistics
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Forensic serology is the study of blood and other bodily fluids, and it can be used to identify blood type, determine the presence of drugs or alcohol, and detect DNA.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of firearms and ammunition?

  1. Forensic ballistics

  2. Forensic chemistry

  3. Forensic toxicology

  4. Forensic serology
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Forensic ballistics is the study of firearms and ammunition, and it can be used to identify the type of weapon used in a crime and match bullets and cartridge casings to a specific firearm.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the human skeleton and its role in crime scene investigations?

  1. Forensic anthropology

  2. Forensic chemistry

  3. Forensic toxicology

  4. Forensic ballistics
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Forensic anthropology is the study of the human skeleton and its role in crime scene investigations, and it can be used to identify human remains, determine the cause of death, and estimate the time of death.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the study of the entire set of genes in an organism?

  1. Genomics

  2. Proteomics

  3. Transcriptomics

  4. Metabolomics
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Genomics refers to the study of the entire set of genes in an organism, including their structure, function, and interactions.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between genes and the environment?

  1. Epigenetics

  2. Genomics

  3. Proteomics

  4. Metabolomics
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Epigenetics is the study of how environmental factors can influence gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between genes and diseases?

  1. Genetic epidemiology

  2. Genomics

  3. Proteomics

  4. Metabolomics
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Genetic epidemiology is the study of the relationship between genes and diseases, including how genetic factors contribute to the development and progression of diseases.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between genes and drug response?

  1. Pharmacogenomics

  2. Genomics

  3. Proteomics

  4. Metabolomics
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Pharmacogenomics is the study of the relationship between genes and drug response, including how genetic factors influence individual differences in drug efficacy and side effects.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the relationship between sound and space?

  1. Acoustics

  2. Sonology

  3. Psychoacoustics

  4. Soundscape ecology
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Acoustics is the study of the relationship between sound and space. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including the propagation of sound waves, the absorption and reflection of sound, and the design of spaces for optimal acoustics.

Multiple choice

Which field of STEM focuses on the study of living organisms?

  1. Physics

  2. Biology

  3. Computer Science

  4. Chemistry
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Explanation

Biology is the branch of STEM that deals with the study of living organisms, their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

Multiple choice

Which field of STEM combines elements of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the structure and function of cells?

  1. Biochemistry

  2. Astrophysics

  3. Mechanical Engineering

  4. Computer Science
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Biochemistry is the branch of STEM that combines elements of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the structure and function of cells.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scientific study of precognition and other psychic phenomena?

  1. Parapsychology

  2. Extrasensory Perception Research

  3. Psychokinesis Investigation

  4. Metaphysics Analysis
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Parapsychology is the scientific study of psychic phenomena, including precognition, telepathy, and psychokinesis.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the mind and its functions?

  1. Cognitive Science

  2. Psychology

  3. Neuroscience

  4. Philosophy
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Cognitive Science is the term for the study of the mind and its functions.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the brain and its functions?

  1. Cognitive Science

  2. Psychology

  3. Neuroscience

  4. Philosophy
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Neuroscience is the term for the study of the brain and its functions.