General Science Questions

For a thirsty person, drinking water serves to reduce a drive.

Kingdom is the smallest level of classification.

The level of classification from largest to smallest is :

* Domain

* Kingdom

* Phylum

* Class

* Order

* Family

* Genus

* Species

Cells are the the basic structural unit of the body.

Protein digestion occurs in the stomach and duodenum in which 3 main enzymes:

1. Pepsin secreted by the stomach 

2. Trypsin and

3. Chymotrypsin secreted by the pancreas

Break down food proteins into polypeptides that are then broken down by various exopeptidases and dipeptidases into amino acids.

Most organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen.

A daisy-wheel printer works on the same principle as a ball-head typewriter. Daisy wheel printer is a type of impact printer invented in 1969.

The daisy wheel is a disk made of plastic or metal on which characters stand out in relief along the outer edge. To print a character, the printer rotates the disk until the desired letter is facing the paper.

An orthodontist is the type of doctor that specializes in teeth and jaw alignment. When the teeth don't align properly, it can cause uneven wear in the teeth.

The jaw is a hinge joint. Strong muscles in the face open and close the jaw. Teeth are implanted in the jaw and serve to rip, tear and crush food in preparation for swallowing it.