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• The incorrect statement is: States of matter does not change during chemical reactions.
• During chemical reactions, states of matter can change.
• For example, a solid may dissolve in a liquid, a liquid may vaporize, or a gas may condense into a liquid.

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• Pressure is a fundamental physical quantity that is defined as the force exerted per unit area.
• It is a measure of the strength of a force acting on a surface.
• It is typically measured in units such as Pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (PSI).

Last verified on 10-02-2026

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A nucleotide, the building block of DNA and RNA.

It consists of three components:

1. A phosphate group (phosphate)
2. A sugar molecule (deoxyribose in DNA and ribose in RNA)
3. One of four nitrogenous bases (Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Thymine in DNA; Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Uracil in RNA)

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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• Uracil (U) is not a base found in DNA.
• Instead, it is found in RNA (ribonucleic acid), where it replaces Thymine (T).

The four organic bases found in DNA are:

1. Adenine (A)
2. Cytosine (C)
3. Thymine (T)
4. Guanine (G)

Last verified on 03-02-2026

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Chromosomes are made up of:

• Nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)
• Proteins (histones and non-histone proteins)

A chromosome is made up of proteins and DNA organized into genes.

Each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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• Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major greenhouse gas.
• It responsible for about 65% of the Earth's greenhouse effect.

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• Fission is the splitting of a nucleus that releases free neutrons and lighter nuclei.
• The fission of heavy elements is highly exothermic which releases about 200 million eV compared to burning coal which only gives a few eV.

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The rod cells of the retina are responsible for vision in dim light or at night (scotopic vision),

Providing black and white, low-resolution vision, and contributing to peripheral vision.

They are more numerous and more sensitive to light than cone cells, but they cannot detect color or fine details. 

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A device that opposes the flow of electrons in electronic circuits is called a resistor.

It is a passive two-terminal component used to reduce current flow, divide voltage, and perform other functions by creating resistance.

Resistance is measured in ohms (Omega). 

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The pressure of a gas in a container is affected by:

• Temperature (increases with temperature)
• Volume (decreases with increasing volume)
• Density of gas (increases with density)

However, the material of the container does not directly affect the pressure of the gas.