Essential Biology Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Vibration of this membrane moves 3 small bones that span the cavity of the middle ear:

Tympanic Membrane

2. In many arthropods, the segments of the body are grouped into 3 distinct parts. Name all three parts:

Head,
Thorax,
And Abdomen

3. What accessory organ allows bony fish to remain at a certain depth in the water without swimming?

Swimbladder

4. What three main parts make up the carpel of a plant?

Stigma, Style, And Ovary

5. What is the vector for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

The Tick

6. In plants, this naturally occurring auxin has the abbreviation IAA:

indole acetic acid

7. What reflex causes the extension of the big toe and fanning of the other toes when the bottom of the foot is stroked?

Babinski

8. Parkinsons disease is caused by a lack of this neurotransmitter in the brain:

Dopamine

9. What is the name of the inner surface of the myocardium that is lined with a layer of endothelial cells?

Endocardium

10. A newborn babys immunity, which is acquired from the mother, is often referred to as:

1. active immunity
2. passive immunity
3. bistander immunity
4. physical immunity

Answer: B