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1. What are chromosomes made of?

• A. DNA and RNA
• B. DNA and proteins
• C. Proteins and carbohydrates
• D. DNA only

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of cells that contain genetic material. They are made up of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which carries the genetic information, and proteins that help in the organization and packaging of the DNA. While RNA is involved in various cellular processes, it is not a major component of chromosomes. Carbohydrates are not a significant component of chromosomes. Therefore, the most accurate answer is B) DNA and proteins.

2. Which sentence uses the word "literally" correctly?

• A. literally died laughing at that joke.
• B. He literally climbed a mountain of paperwork.
• C. Her eyes were literally sparkling with excitement.
• D. The house was literally haunted by ghosts.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B uses "literally" to emphasize the magnitude of work, not to exaggerate a simple action.

3. Which of the following is NOT a property of a catalyst?

• A. Increases the rate of a reaction
• B. Remains unchanged after the reaction
• C. Lowers the activation energy
• D. Creates new products

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. It remains unchanged after the reaction, which eliminates option B. A catalyst works by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur, which eliminates option C. A catalyst does not create new products in a reaction; it only facilitates the conversion of reactants into products more efficiently. Therefore, option D is NOT a property of a catalyst.

4. What is the momentum of a car with a mass of 1500 kg moving at a speed of 20 m/s?

• A. 30,000 kg m/s
• B. 1500 kg m/s
• C. 20 kg m/s
• D. Momentum cannot be determined without knowing the direction of motion.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Momentum is defined as the product of mass and velocity. Momentum = mass x velocity = 1500 kg x 20 m/s = 30,000 kg m/s.

5. What is molarity a measure of in a solution?

• A. Volume of the solvent
• B. Amount of solute
• C. Concentration of solute
• D. Temperature of the solution

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Molarity (M) is a measure of the concentration of solute in a solution, expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution. The other choices do not accurately define molarity.

6. Sunscreen protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays by

• A. Reflecting UV rays away from the skin
• B. Absorbing UV rays and converting them to heat
• C. Blocking UV rays completely
• D. Stimulating melanin production

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Absorbing UV rays and converting them to heat. Sunscreen contains ingredients that act as filters to absorb UV radiation before it reaches the skin. These filters then convert the UV rays into a less harmful form of energy, usually heat, which is then released from the body. This process helps prevent UV radiation from damaging the skin cells and causing sunburn or long-term skin damage. Reflecting UV rays away from the skin (A) and blocking UV rays completely (C) are not accurate functions of sunscreen. Additionally, stimulating melanin production (D) is not a direct way in which sunscreen protects the skin from UV rays.

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