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1. What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence "I was disappointed by the outcome"?

• A. Verb
• B. Noun
• C. Adjective
• D. Adverb

Correct answer: C

Rationale: "Disappointed" modifies the pronoun "I," making it an adjective.

2. The ability of a substance to dissolve in another is called:

• A. Solubility
• B. Miscibility
• C. Immiscibility
• D. Reactivity

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Solubility refers to the extent to which one substance can dissolve in another to form a homogeneous solution.

3. What is the term for a solution that has a higher concentration of solute compared to another solution?

• A. Saturated solution
• B. Unsaturated solution
• C. Dilute solution
• D. Concentrated solution

Correct answer: d

Rationale: A concentrated solution has a higher concentration of solute compared to another solution. The other choices do not accurately describe a concentrated solution.

4. What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a mitochondrial gene?

• A. Autosomal dominant disorder
• B. Autosomal recessive disorder
• C. Sex-linked disorder
• D. Mitochondrial disorder

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Rationale: A) Autosomal dominant disorder: This type of genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in one copy of an autosomal gene. It is not related to mitochondrial gene mutations. B) Autosomal recessive disorder: This type of genetic disorder is caused by mutations in both copies of an autosomal gene. It is not related to mitochondrial gene mutations. C) Sex-linked disorder: This type of genetic disorder is caused by mutations in genes located on the sex chromosomes (X or Y). It is not related to mitochondrial gene mutations. D) Mitochondrial disorder: Mitochondrial disorders are genetic disorders caused by mutations in genes located in the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within cells. These disorders are inherited maternally and can affect various organs and systems in the body due to the role of mitochondria in energy production.

5. What is the general formula for an alcohol?

• A. CnH2n
• B. CnH2n+2
• C. CnH2n-1
• D. CnH2nO

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The general formula for an alcohol is \(C_nH_{2n}O\), indicating the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH).

6. What is the scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment?

• A. Zoology
• B. Botany
• C. Ecology
• D. Genetics

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: A) Zoology is the scientific study of animals. B) Botany is the scientific study of plants. C) Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment, including the interactions between living organisms and their physical surroundings. D) Genetics is the scientific study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms, which is not directly related to the relationships between organisms and their environment.

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