Science Quiz #612
Science and Nature Quiz for 7 October 2020
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Q1.
What type of animal is a mikrogeophagus altispinosus, sometimes known as a Bolivian Ram?
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2
Q2.
What is the Seychelles love nut?
B
A species of brazil nut
C
The roots of the wild vanilla orchid
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3
Q3.
Which of these does not describe "oxidation"?
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4
Q4.
Which of these is the first known in the West to be associated with power of steam?
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5
A
Cell signalling proteins
B
Cells which foster cell to cell binding
C
Chemicals which fight the growth of cancerous tumours
D
Muscles controlling the movement of hairs or spines
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6
Q6.
Which of these are "pulse vegetables"?
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7
Q7.
Which is a potentially serious disease of cattle, sheep, deer, goats, llamas and alpacas (but not horses)?
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