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What is the process of converting unsaturated fats to saturated fats by adding hydrogen called?

• Transesterification

• Transamination

• Transcription

• Hydrogenation

Which of the following is a type of isomerism where molecules have the same formula but different spatial arrangements?

• Structural isomerism

• Geometric isomerism

• Optical isomerism

• Trans isomerism

In genetics, what does the term 'transcription' refer to?

• The process of DNA replication

• The process of converting DNA to RNA

• The process of protein synthesis

• The process of cell division

Which of the following is a common method for separating trans fats from oils?

• Distillation

• Chromatography

• Centrifugation

• Filtration

What is the main health concern associated with trans fats?

• Increased risk of diabetes

• Increased risk of heart disease

• Increased risk of cancer

• Increased risk of obesity

Which of the following is a transuranic element?

• Uranium

• Thorium

• Plutonium

• Lead

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What is the role of transposons in genetics?

• They are involved in DNA replication

• They are involved in protein synthesis

• They are involved in gene regulation

• They are involved in DNA mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following processes involves the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through direct contact?

• Transformation

• Transduction

• Conjugation

• Transcription

What is the term for the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane?

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Transpiration

• Translocation

Which of the following is a method used to measure the rate of transpiration in plants?

• Potometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer