22. The authors use the word “backbone” in lines 3 and 39 to indicate that

a chain in a DNA molecule is composed of repeating units.

25. The authors’ main purpose of including the information about X-ray evidence and density is

support the authors claim number of chains in a molecule

36. Woolf indicates that the procession she describes in the passage

become less exclusionary in its membership in recent years.

41. The range of places and occasions listed in lines 72-76 mainly serves to emphasize how

pervasive the need for critical reflection is.

39. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 48-49 (“And . . . them”)

32. The main purpose of the passage is to

stress the urgency of an issue.

34. Woolf uses the word “we” throughout the passage mainly to

establish a sense of solidarity among a group of people.

31. is the percentage of adenine in each organism’s DNA the same or does it vary,

It varies; “It follows . . . information”(lines 41-45)

35. According to the passage, Woolf chooses the setting of the bridge because it

provides a good view of the procession

26. Based on the passage, the authors’ statement (lines 29-30) implies that a pair

purines would be larger pair of a purine/pyrimidine.

23. Which of the following statements in the passage contradicts the student’s claim?

Lines 27-29 (“One member . . . chains”)

27. the words “exact,” “specific,” and“complement” in lines 47-49 functions mainly to

emphasize one chain of DNA serve as a template to be copied

37. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 23-24 (“For . . . ourselves”)

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38. Woolf characterizes the questions in lines 53-57(“For we . . . men”) as both
provocative and mysterious.
weighty and unanswerable.
controversial and threatening.
momentous and pressing.
2
40. closely captures the meaning of the figurative “sixpence” referred to in lines 70 and 71?
Perspective
Knowledge
Opportunity
Tolerance
3
30. which of the following pairs of base percentages in sea urchin DNA provides evidence
17.7% and 32.8%
17.3% and 32.8%
17.3% and 17.7%
17.3% and 32.1%
4
22. The authors use the word “backbone” in lines 3 and 39 to indicate that
nitrogenous bases form the main structural unit of DNA.
DNA molecule consists of phosphate groups or of sugars.
chains of DNA can be taken from an organism w spinal column.
a chain in a DNA molecule is composed of repeating units.
5
25. The authors’ main purpose of including the information about X-ray evidence and density is
support the authors claim number of chains in a molecule
establish that DNA carries the genetic information.
alternate hypothesis about the composition of a nucleotide.
relationship between the density/known chemical formula DNA.
6
24. In (lines 12-19), what do the authors claim to be a feature of biological interest?
The X-ray evidence
The common fiber axis
The chemical formula of DNA
DNA consisting of two chains
7
33. The central claim of the passage is that
A
C
D
B
8
36. Woolf indicates that the procession she describes in the passage
has come to have more practical influence in recent years.
become less exclusionary in its membership in recent years.
includes all of the richest and most powerful men in England
has become a celebrated feature of English public life.
9
41. The range of places and occasions listed in lines 72-76 mainly serves to emphasize how
complex the political and social issues of the day are.
enjoyable the career possibilities for women are.
pervasive the need for critical reflection is.
novel the challenge faced by women is.
10
28. which choice gives the correct percentages of the purines in yeast DNA?
18.7% and 31.3%
17.1% and 32.9%
31.3% and 32.9%
17.1% and 18.7%
11
39. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 48-49 (“And . . . them”)
Lines 46-47 (“We . . . questions”)
Line 57 (“The moment . . . short”)
Line 62 (“That . . . Madam”)
12
32. The main purpose of the passage is to
emphasize the value of a tradition.
highlight the severity of social divisions.
question the feasibility of an undertaking.
stress the urgency of an issue.
13
29. Do the data in the table support the authors’proposed pairing of bases in DNA?
D
A
B
C
14
34. Woolf uses the word “we” throughout the passage mainly to
reinforce the need for respect among a group of people.
reflect the growing friendliness among a group of people.
advance the need for candor among a group of people.
establish a sense of solidarity among a group of people.
15
31. is the percentage of adenine in each organism’s DNA the same or does it vary,
The same; “The important . . . structure”(lines 25-26)
It varies; “It follows . . . information”(lines 41-45)
It varies; “Adenine . . . thymine” (lines 36-38)
The same; “Two of . . . pyrimidines” (lines 6-8)
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35. According to the passage, Woolf chooses the setting of the bridge because it
is within sight of historic episodes to which she alludes.
is conducive to a mood of fanciful reflection.
is symbolic of the legacy of past
provides a good view of the procession
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26. Based on the passage, the authors’ statement (lines 29-30) implies that a pair
of pyrimidines would be larger than a pair of purines.
purines would be larger than space between a sugar phosphate
purine/pyrimidine would be larger than a pair/pyrimidines.
purines would be larger pair of a purine/pyrimidine.
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23. Which of the following statements in the passage contradicts the student’s claim?
Lines 27-29 (“One member . . . chains”)
Lines 9-10 (“So far . . . irregular”)
Lines 23-25 (“The bases . . . other”)
Lines 5-6 (“To each . . . types”)
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27. the words “exact,” “specific,” and“complement” in lines 47-49 functions mainly to
emphasize one chain of DNA serve as a template to be copied
nucleotide sequences are known for most molecules of DNA.
counter the claim that the sequences of bases
support the claim that the phosphate-sugar backbone
20
37. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 17-19 (“It . . . desert”)
Lines 12-17 (“There . . . money”)
Lines 23-24 (“For . . . ourselves”)
Lines 30-34 (“We . . . pulpit”)

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