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  1. Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP in a cell?

    Answer: Mitochondria

    Mitochondria generate ATP through cellular respiration, earning the nickname 'powerhouse of the cell.'

  2. What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?

    Answer: Ohm

    The ohm (Ω) is the SI unit of electrical resistance, defined by Ohm's Law as voltage divided by current.

  3. Which type of rock is formed from cooling magma or lava?

    Answer: Igneous

    Igneous rock forms when molten rock (magma underground, lava at the surface) cools and solidifies.

  4. A solution with a pH of 2 is best described as:

    Answer: Strongly acidic

    The pH scale runs 0–14; values below 7 are acidic, and pH 2 indicates a strongly acidic solution.

  5. Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?

    Answer: Saturn

    Saturn holds the record with over 140 confirmed moons, surpassing Jupiter's count.

  6. What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?

    Answer: Photosynthesis

    Photosynthesis uses light energy, water, and CO₂ to produce glucose and oxygen in plant chloroplasts.

  7. Which force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

    Answer: Gravity

    Gravity is the attractive force between masses that pulls planets toward the Sun, maintaining their orbital paths.