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1. A car is traveling on a curved road. What force keeps the car moving along the curved path?

• A. Gravitational force
• B. Normal force from the road
• C. Air resistance
• D. Friction between the tires and the road

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this case, static friction acts between the tires and the road, providing the centripetal force required to keep the car moving in a circle even though it's traveling in a straight line relative to the ground.

2. The "master gland" of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain, secretes various hormones that control other glands is the:

• A. Thyroid gland
• B. Pituitary gland
• C. Adrenal gland
• D. Pancreas

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it plays a crucial role in regulating other endocrine glands in the body. It is located at the base of the brain and secretes various hormones that control functions such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. The thyroid gland (A) regulates metabolism, the adrenal gland (C) produces hormones involved in stress response, and the pancreas (D) is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels through insulin production, but they do not serve as the master gland of the endocrine system.

3. Which property of a substance measures the amount of matter per unit volume?

• A. Density
• B. Mass
• C. Weight
• D. Volume

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Density is the property that measures the amount of matter (mass) per unit volume of a substance. It is calculated as mass divided by volume.

4. Which of the following best describes a balanced force acting on an object?

• A. The object remains at rest
• B. The object moves with constant velocity
• C. The object accelerates
• D. The object's mass changes

Correct answer: b

Rationale: When balanced forces act on an object, the object remains in a state of constant velocity (including at rest).

5. She tries to design an organizational structure that allows communication to flow in all

• A. Centralized
• B. Decentralized
• C. Matrix
• D. Informal

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Centralized.' In a centralized organizational structure, decision-making authority and communication flow through a single point of control or a specific group of individuals. This setup ensures that communication channels are streamlined and information is disseminated efficiently. By designing an organizational structure that allows communication to flow in all directions, it suggests a decentralized structure where decision-making authority is distributed across various levels and departments. Therefore, 'Centralized' is the best fit for the scenario described in the question.

6. What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

• A. Linear
• B. Circular
• C. Double helix
• D. Straight chain

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: The shape of the DNA molecule is a double helix. This structure was first described by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953. The double helix shape consists of two strands that are twisted around each other in a spiral. This shape allows DNA to be compactly stored within the cell nucleus and provides stability to the molecule. The other options (A) Linear, (B) Circular, and (D) Straight chain do not accurately describe the shape of the DNA molecule.

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