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What is anaerobic respiration? | Anaerobic respiration is the production of energy without oxygen, resulting in byproducts like lactic acid in animals or alcohol in plants. | <s>[INST] What is anaerobic respiration? [/INST] Anaerobic respiration is the production of energy without oxygen, resulting in byproducts like lactic acid in animals or alcohol in plants. </s> |
What is the difference between a plant cell and an animal cell? | Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not. | <s>[INST] What is the difference between a plant cell and an animal cell? [/INST] Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not. </s> |
What is aerobic respiration? | Aerobic respiration is a process in cells where oxygen is used to produce energy from glucose, with carbon dioxide and water as byproducts. | <s>[INST] What is aerobic respiration? [/INST] Aerobic respiration is a process in cells where oxygen is used to produce energy from glucose, with carbon dioxide and water as byproducts. </s> |
How does the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) contribute to biological research in Ethiopia? | AHRI conducts research on diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. | <s>[INST] How does the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) contribute to biological research in Ethiopia? [/INST] AHRI conducts research on diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. </s> |
What is a food web? | A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different species feed on each other. | <s>[INST] What is a food web? [/INST] A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different species feed on each other. </s> |
What is the difference between arteries and veins? | Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood toward the heart. | <s>[INST] What is the difference between arteries and veins? [/INST] Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood toward the heart. </s> |
What are the five kingdoms of living organisms? | The five kingdoms are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. | <s>[INST] What are the five kingdoms of living organisms? [/INST] The five kingdoms are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. </s> |
What is active transport in cells? | Active transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane against a concentration gradient, requiring energy. | <s>[INST] What is active transport in cells? [/INST] Active transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane against a concentration gradient, requiring energy. </s> |
How does osmosis differ from diffusion? | Osmosis is a specific type of diffusion that refers to the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane. | <s>[INST] How does osmosis differ from diffusion? [/INST] Osmosis is a specific type of diffusion that refers to the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane. </s> |
What are the key characteristics of mammals? | Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates with hair or fur, mammary glands for feeding young, and a diaphragm for breathing. | <s>[INST] What are the key characteristics of mammals? [/INST] Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates with hair or fur, mammary glands for feeding young, and a diaphragm for breathing. </s> |
What is the main function of the heart in the circulatory system? | The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and wastes. | <s>[INST] What is the main function of the heart in the circulatory system? [/INST] The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and wastes. </s> |
What role do platelets play in the body? | Platelets help in blood clotting by forming a plug to stop bleeding from a wound. | <s>[INST] What role do platelets play in the body? [/INST] Platelets help in blood clotting by forming a plug to stop bleeding from a wound. </s> |
What is the purpose of the respiratory system? | The respiratory system allows for the exchange of gases鈥攐xygen and carbon dioxide鈥攂etween the body and the environment. | <s>[INST] What is the purpose of the respiratory system? [/INST] The respiratory system allows for the exchange of gases鈥攐xygen and carbon dioxide鈥攂etween the body and the environment. </s> |
What are the three main types of blood vessels? | The three main types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries. | <s>[INST] What are the three main types of blood vessels? [/INST] The three main types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries. </s> |
What is the significance of Endod in biological research? | Endod, a plant used to battle bilharzia, is a focus of Ethiopian biologists' research for its medicinal properties. | <s>[INST] What is the significance of Endod in biological research? [/INST] Endod, a plant used to battle bilharzia, is a focus of Ethiopian biologists' research for its medicinal properties. </s> |
How do white blood cells defend the body against diseases? | White blood cells defend the body by recognizing and destroying pathogens through processes like phagocytosis and producing antibodies. | <s>[INST] How do white blood cells defend the body against diseases? [/INST] White blood cells defend the body by recognizing and destroying pathogens through processes like phagocytosis and producing antibodies. </s> |
What is the purpose of white blood cells? | White blood cells defend the body against infection by attacking and destroying bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. | <s>[INST] What is the purpose of white blood cells? [/INST] White blood cells defend the body against infection by attacking and destroying bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. </s> |
What is diffusion in biological terms? | Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. | <s>[INST] What is diffusion in biological terms? [/INST] Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. </s> |
What is a balanced diet? | A balanced diet includes the correct proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals necessary for good health. | <s>[INST] What is a balanced diet? [/INST] A balanced diet includes the correct proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals necessary for good health. </s> |
What are some well-known Ethiopian biologists? | Some renowned Ethiopian biologists include Dr. Aklilu Lemma, Professor Tilahun Yilma, Professor Yalemtsehay Mekonnen, Dr. Melaku Worede, and Dr. Berhane Asfaw. | <s>[INST] What are some well-known Ethiopian biologists? [/INST] Some renowned Ethiopian biologists include Dr. Aklilu Lemma, Professor Tilahun Yilma, Professor Yalemtsehay Mekonnen, Dr. Melaku Worede, and Dr. Berhane Asfaw. </s> |
What is the study of biology? | Biology is the study of life and living organisms. | <s>[INST] What is the study of biology? [/INST] Biology is the study of life and living organisms. </s> |
What is the function of the mitochondria? | Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through the process of cellular respiration. | <s>[INST] What is the function of the mitochondria? [/INST] Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through the process of cellular respiration. </s> |
What is an example of a disease caused by bacteria? | Tuberculosis is an example of a bacterial disease. | <s>[INST] What is an example of a disease caused by bacteria? [/INST] Tuberculosis is an example of a bacterial disease. </s> |
What are vaccines and how do they work? | Vaccines contain weakened or inactive forms of pathogens, stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies without causing the disease. | <s>[INST] What are vaccines and how do they work? [/INST] Vaccines contain weakened or inactive forms of pathogens, stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies without causing the disease. </s> |
What is the function of red blood cells? | Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and remove carbon dioxide. | <s>[INST] What is the function of red blood cells? [/INST] Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and remove carbon dioxide. </s> |
What are the components of blood? | Blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. | <s>[INST] What are the components of blood? [/INST] Blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. </s> |
What are the key components of the human circulatory system? | The key components are the heart, blood, and blood vessels. | <s>[INST] What are the key components of the human circulatory system? [/INST] The key components are the heart, blood, and blood vessels. </s> |
What is the cell theory? | The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells. | <s>[INST] What is the cell theory? [/INST] The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells. </s> |
What is osmosis? | Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration. | <s>[INST] What is osmosis? [/INST] Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration. </s> |
What is the peer review process in biological research? | Peer review is a process where other experts in the same field evaluate research before it is published to ensure the research is done to a high standard. | <s>[INST] What is the peer review process in biological research? [/INST] Peer review is a process where other experts in the same field evaluate research before it is published to ensure the research is done to a high standard. </s> |