Which of the following shows the taxa in order from general to specific?

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

What is the chemical equation for both photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

Sugar+Oxygen--Water+Carbon Dioxide

Taxonomy is important in the scientific community because

It gives scientists a way to organize biodiversity, It gives scientists a way to refer to a particular species

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1
Energy needed to form bonds between 2 atoms/the amount of energy released when bonds are broken
equilibrium
bond energy
chemical reaction
cohesion
2
Who was the pioneer of Cell Theory?
Robert Hooke
Isaac Newton
Dr. Rizkal
Carolus Linnaeus
3
Process of gamete production through the combination of meiosis and other maturational changes
gametogenesis
gamete
diploid
haploid
4
Evolution toward different characteristics in related species(different environment conditions)
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
punctuated equilibrium
convergent evolution
divergent evolution
5
The measure of individuals living in a defined area is called
succession
survivorship curve
population dispersion
population density
6
What do you call an agent that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in organisms?
frameshift mutation
mutagen
operon
point mutation
7
The polymer composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a
nucleic acid
protein
carbohydrate
lipid
8
The cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation of water throughout the biosphere
nitrogen cycle
life cycle
carbon cycle
water cycle
9
Any of the alternative forms of a gene that occurs at a specific place on a chromosome
genotype
genome
gene
allele
10
An organism that obtains its energy from abiotic sources such as sunlight/inorganic chemicals
autotroph
producer
heterotroph
consumer
11
Programmed cell death is referred to as what?
carcinogen
exon
apoptosis
intron
12
Temperature, volume, and time are all examples of what kind of data?
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
13
Which of the following includes microtubules and microfilaments?
cytoskeleton
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
14
The model that compares the structure of DNA to that of a twisted ladder is known as a
fluid mosaic model
DNA fingerprint
double helix
15
An organism that has an unusually large effect on its ecosystem is known as a
consumer
keystone species
producer
autotroph
16
What do you call a change in the DNA sequence?
Mutation
Exon
Intron
Operon
17
The main root of some plants usually larger and growing straight down from a stem
meristem
vascular cylinder
tap root
root hair
18
The substances that react with each other to form new substances are generally known as
reactants
products
enzymes
substrates
19
The process by which substances change through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds is
exocytosis
phagocytosis
endocytosis
chemical reaction
20
A compound that accepts a proton when dissolved in a solution is considered to be
not listed
neutral
acidic
basic
21
Which organelle contains most of the cell’s DNA?
vesicle
ribosome
nucleus
vacuole
22
Which term describes the energy input needed to start a chemical reaction?
bond energy
activation energy
endothermic
exothermic
23
A collection of alleles found in all of the individuals of a population is called a
cladogram
gene
polygene
gene pool
24
Condensed chromosome that looks pinched where spindle fibers attach in mitosis & meiosis is
chromatin
chromosome
centromere
chromatid
25
A temporary copy of DNA that is used and destroyed is known as
RNA
EPA
CDC
DNA
26
The Ability of a trait to be passed from one generation to the next is referred to as
species
heritability
natural selection
fitness
27
The biochemical cycle by which Carbon is converted into multiple chemical forms
carbon cycle
nitrogen cycle
hydrogen cycle
water cycle
28
Which of the following keys are used by biologists to identify organisms?
house key
taxonomic key
car key
Dichotomous key
29
A collection of all of the different populations (species) that live in one area is called
symbiosis
community
ecosystem
ecology
30
Which of the following molecules has structure described as a polymer?
amino acid
monosaccharide
protein
nucleotide
31
The process of copying a nucleotide sequence of DNA to form a complementary strand of mRNA
Translation
Replication
Gametogenesis
Transcription
32
Which of the following shows the taxa in order from general to specific?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Family, Order, Genus, Species
Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Class, Family, Genus, Species
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Species, Genus
33
The combined biotic and abiotic factors found in the area where an organism lives
habitat
pioneer species
competitive exclusion
ecological niche
34
A Group of organisms so similar to one another they can breed and produce fertile offspring
species
gradualism
catastrophism
population
35
What do you call a seed plant whose embryos are enclosed by fruit?
pistil
root hair
stamen
angiosperm
36
A mutation that involves the insertion/deletion of a nucleotide in the DNA sequence
frameshift mutation
point mutation
mutagen
operon
37
What is the chemical equation for both photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
Sugar+Carbon Dioxide--Water+Oxygen
Sugar+Oxygen--Water+Energy
Sugar+Oxygen--Water+Carbon Dioxide
38
Taxonomy is important in the scientific community because
It gives scientists a way to organize biodiversity
It gives scientists a way to refer to a particular species
39
What is the smallest, most basic unit of matter?
bacteria
virus
cell
atom
40
Which organelle acts as a storage unit for the cell?
ribosome
vacuole
vesicle
nucleus
41
Who created taxonomy?
Albert Einstein
Drake
Robert Hooke
Carolus Linnaeus
42
A collection of all of an organism’s genetic information that codes for traits
stereotype
phenotype
genotype
karyotype
43
What do you call the variety of life within an area?
ecology
ecosystem
biotic
biodiversity
44
Cell with thin walls that forms tissues within leaves, roots, stems, and fruit of plants
guard cells
parenchyma
collenchyma
sclerenchyma
45
Characteristic of having two different alleles at the same locus of sister chromatids
homozygous
heterozygous
46
Change in a species over time
fitness
heritability
natural selection
evolution
47
What do you call a chemical reaction that requires a net input of energy?
endothermic
exothermic
48
Which organelle contains material responsible for heredity, and controls the cell?
ribosome
golgi apparatus
mitochondria
nucleus
49
The Small cylinder-shaped organelle made of protein tubes that aids in Mitosis is known as
centriole
histone
chromatin
telomere
50
A solution that has a lower concentration of dissolved particles compared to another solution
hypertonic
hypotonic
51
Process by which ATP is synthesized by using chemicals as an energy source instead of sunlight
photosynthesis
glycolysis
cellular respiration
chemosynthesis
52
What do you call the form of RNA that brings amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis?
tRNA
eRNA
mRNA
rRNA
53
The study of the distribution of organisms around the world is called
ecology
bio-geography
ecosystem
symbiosis
54
What do you call the study of interactions between living things and their surroundings?
Symbiosis
Community
Ecosystem
Ecology
55
A collection of organisms & nonliving things, such as climate, soil, water & rocks, in an area?
symbiosis
ecosystem
community
ecology
56
Egg cells in many species that have little more than DNA and eventually disintegrate
egg cell
polar body
mitosis
sperm cell
57
Which statement best describes the energy conversion that happens in the mitochondria?
Oxygen molecules release heat energy in combustion reactions
Water & radiant energy are needed for anaerobic respiration
The energy glucose molecule bonds are transferred to ATP
Energy is needed for carbon dioxide to form sugar molecules
58
Cross between an organism with an unknown genotype an organism with a recessive phenotype
punnett square
testcross
codominance
pedigree
59
The graph showing the surviving members of each age group of a population over time
survivorship curve
primary succession
succession
secondary succession
60
Enzymes allow viruses to insert genetic material into host cell’s DNA. The virus benefits by
Turning the host cell into a virus
Introducing mutations into the host cell’s DNA
Acquiring traits of the host cell
Causing the host cell to produce viruses
61
Which of these is a characteristic of body cells that require a large amount of energy?
They store a large amount of lipids
They have a two-layered membrane
They store a large amount of sugar
They have a large number of mitochondria
62
The codon that signals ribosomes to start translation/codes for the 1st amino acid in a protein
stop codon
start codon
promoter
codon
63
Selection in which certain traits enhance mating success; traits are passed on to the offspring
Disruptive Selection
Stabilizing Selection
Natural Selection
Sexual Selection
64
The infectious pathway of a virus where a prophage forms& allows the infected cell to replicate
lysogenic infection
lytic infection
65
Fusion of an egg and a sperm cell is called
polar body
meiosis
fertilization
diploid
66
In which phase of the cell cycle is the cytoplasm divided, resulting in 2 separated cells?
mitosis
cytokinesis
interphase
all of the answers
67
The uptake of Liquids into a cell by inward folding of the cell membrane is known as
cytolysis
exocytosis
plasmolysis
pinocytosis
68
Natural selection where 2 equally uncommon phenotypes are selected over a more common phenotype
directional selection
polygenic selection
stabilizing selection
disruptive selection
69
In which phase of the cell cycle does the cell make two copies of its DNA?
mitosis
all of the answers
cytokinesis
interphase
70
Color, texture, and odor are all examples of what kind of data?
Qualitative Data
Quantitative Data
71
Chromosomes that contain genes that are not related to the sex of the organism are known as
autosomes
sex chromosomes
72
During which stage of mitotic division does the nuclear envelope dissolve?
telophase
metaphase
anaphase
prophase
73
An organism that obtains its energy and nutrients by consuming other organisms
autotroph
heterotroph
consumer
producer
74
Chart of geno/phenotypes in a family used to determine if an individual has a recessive allele
punnett square
testcross
codominance
pedigree
75
What do you call the substance that is made by a chemical reaction?
reactant
neither
both
product
76
What do you call a substance in which solutes dissolve?
solute
solvent
77
Relationship in which one species receives a benefit but the other species is not affected
commensalism
mutualism
predation
parasitism
78
A change in allele frequencies due to chance alone occurring most commonly in small populations
microevolution
epistasis
genetic drift
allele frequency
79
The difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another is
permeability
concentration gradient
osmosis
diffusion
80
Which of the following have no nucleus or organelles?
Prokaryotes
Bacteria
all of the answers
Archaea
81
Genetic drift that results from an event that drastically reduces the size of a population
Founder Effect
Natural Selection
Bottleneck Effect
Sexual Selection
82
What is the long continuous thread of DNA that consists of numerous genes and regulatory info?
chromatid
centromere
chromosome
chromatin
83
The Domain System of classification is based on the organism’s
cell structure
physical characteristics
ancestry
all of the answers
84
Observable change in the allele frequencies of a population over a few generations is called
epistasis
gene pool
allele frequency
microevolution
85
Natural selection where intermediate phenotypes are selected over phenotypes at both extremes
directional selection
polygenic selection
stabilizing selection
disruptive selection
86
Which variable is changed or manipulated by the scientist?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
87
What do you call a mixture that is consistent or homogeneous throughout?
solvent
solute
adhesion
solution
88
The proper order of mitosis is
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase & Telophase
Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase & Anaphase
Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase & Telophase
Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase & Metaphase
89
Substances that are changed by a chemical reaction are called
products
reactants
90
The quality of a membrane that causes it to allow liquids/gasses to pass through it is called
permeability
diffusion
osmosis
facilitated diffusion
91
Sex cell; an egg or sperm cell
haploid
diploid
autosome
gamete
92
The study of living things and their interactions with their environment is known as...
Biology
Science
Experiment
Theory
93
Which of the following is the molecule that stores all the genetic information of an organism?
DNA
RNA
EPA
CDC
94
Type of RNA that takes DNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm//serves as a guide for translation
tRNA
rRNA
eRNA
mRNA
95
What are the 8 stages of Meiosis?
PMOT 1 & PMOT 2
PMAT 2 & PMAT 3
PMAT
PMAT 1 & PMAT2
96
All of a species’ genetic material is known as a
genome
genotype
karyotype
phenome
97
A membrane protein that is involved in the movement across a cell’s membrane is called
phospholipid
carrier protein
Ion channel
nucleotide
98
The female version of a flowering plant, includes stigma, style and ovary is known as
angiosperm
stamen
root hair
pistil
99
What is the name of a substance that produces or promotes the development of cancer?
benign
malignant
carcinogen
cancer
100
Evolution toward similar characteristics in unrelated species(similar environmental conditions)
Divergent Evolution
Punctuated Equilibrium
Hardy-Weinberg Equlilibrium
Convergent Evolution
101
What is the molecular subunit of a polymer?
ion
acid
atom
monomer
102
The establishment and development of an ecosystem in an area that was previously uninhabited
secondary succession
primary succession
103
What best explains why a freshwater aquarium would be a dangerous habitat for a saltwater fish?
The saltwater fish's organs would produce too much protein
The tissues of the saltwater fish would absorb too much acid
The saltwater fish's organs would consume too much energy
The cells of the saltwater fish would gain too much water
104
A collection of all of an organism’s specific physical characteristics
stereotype
phenotype
karyotype
genotype
105
What is the name of the protein shell that surrounds a virus?
prophage
lipid
bacteriaphage
capsid
106
During which stage of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
prophase
mitosis
cytokinesis
interphase
107
Movement of molecules across the cell membrane that needs energy input from the cell is called
hypotonic
passive transport
active transport
hypertonic
108
What are hypotheses of durable explanatory power tested over varying conditions called?
Science
Variable
Experiment
Theory
109
A trait produced by 2 or more genes is called
microevolution
polygenic trait
stabilizing trait
directional trait
110
The Linnaean System of classification is based on the organism’s
ancestry
physical characteristics
all of the answer choices
cell structure
111
What is the Jellylike substance inside of cells and some organelles?
Cytoskeleton
Organelle
Cytoplasm
Ribosome
112
Ecological relationships in which one organism lives within the body of another organism
symbiosis
mutualism
endosymbiosis
predation
113
A cell membrane is primarily made of
nucleotides
proteins
carbohydrates
phospholipids
114
Biotic changes that revive a damaged community/start a community in previously uninhabited area
succession
primary succession
survivorship curve
secondary succesion
115
The process by which unspecialized cells develop into their mature form and function is called
meiosis
apoptosis
cell differentiation
mitosis
116
What do you call the rules that describe how Nitrogenous Bases form bonds in DNA(A-T & C-G)
DNA replication
cell differentiation
double helix
base pairing
117
A substance that dissolves in a solvent is a
solvent
solute
118
Mendel’s second law stating that allele pairs separate from one another during gamete formation
streotype
law of attraction
law of independent assortment
law of crossover
119
Organisms that have inherited beneficial adaptations & produce more offspring than others
Natural Selection
Fitness
Heritability
Species
120
What is the use of evidence to find explanations and predictions while accumulating knowledge?
Theory
Dependent Data
Science
Hypothesis
121
The naming system that gives every species a two-part name is
cladistics
biology
taxonomy
binomial nomenclature
122
Attraction between molecules of different substances is called
solute
cohesion
solvent
adhesion
123
Which structures found in a plant cell that are not present in an animal cell?
cell wall
central vacuole
all of the answers
chloroplasts
124
What type of chemical bond is formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons?
hydrogen bond
ionic bond
covalent bond
James Bond
125
A solution that has a higher concentration of dissolved particles compared to another solution
hypertonic
hypotonic
126
Condition in which a population’s allele frequencies don't change from generation to generation
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Microevolution
Allele Frquency
Epistasis
127
The enzyme that makes bonds between nucleotides, forming an identical strand of DNA
RNA polymerase
DNA polymerase
128
Type of RNA that is in the ribosome and guides the translation of mRNA into a protein
rRNA
eRNA
tRNA
mRNA
129
Genetic drift that occurs after a small number of individuals colonize a new area is called
Founder Effect
Bottleneck Effect
Keystone Species
Pioneer Species
130
Sugars and starches are examples of
proteins
nucleic acids
lipids
carbohydrates
131
Ecological relationships in which two organisms attempt to obtain the same resource is called
ecological equivalent
ecological niche
symbiosis
competition
132
Cross, or mating, between organisms that involves only one pair of contrasting traits
monohybrid cross
dihybrid cross
133
The infectious pathway of a virus in which host cells are immediately destroyed is known as a
lysogenic infection
lytic infection
134
What do you call the sequence of three mRNA nucleotides that codes for one amino acid?
stop codon
anticodon
start codon
codon
135
What do you call the image of all the chromosomes in a cell?
phenotype
genotype
karyotype
stereotype
136
Theory that states speciation occurs suddenly&is followed by periods of no evolutionary change
convergent evolution
punctuated equilibrium
divergent evolution
hardy-weinberg equilibrium
137
What do you call the remnants of an organ or structure that functioned in an earlier ancestor?
vestigial structure
homologous stucture
analogous structure
animal structure
138
The model for predicting all of the possible genotypes resulting from a cross or mating
Pedigree
Codominance
Punnett Square
Testcross
139
The release of a substance out of a cell by the fusion of a vesicle with the cell membrane is
exocytosis
endocytosis
140
The section of DNA to which RNA polymerase binds, starting the transcription of mRNA
start codon
TATA box
point mutation
promoter
141
A body part on different organisms that is similar in function but have different structures
evolutional stucture
analogous structure
homologous structure
vestigial structure
142
Oils and Fats are examples of
lipids
proteins
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
143
The repeating nucleotide at the ends of DNA that don't form genes and help stop gene loss is
centriole
histone
chromatin
telomere
144
Which of the following molecules are the building blocks for Nucleic Acids?
polysaccharides
fatty acids
nucleotides
amino acids
145
What are the three different types of Domain?
Prokarya, Eukarya & Bacteria
Bacteria, Archaea & Prokarya
Prokarya, Archaea & Bacteria
Bacteria, Archaea & Eukarya
146
Theory that states natural disasters shaped Earth’s landforms&caused extinction of some species
gradualism
population
speciation
catastrophism
147
The regulation and maintenance of a constant internal environment is called
cytokinesis
cytoplasm
homeostasis
taxonomy
148
The type of abnormal cell growth that has a less dangerous effect on health and does not spread
malignant
carcinogen
benign
cancer
149
An allele that is expressed when two different alleles are present in an organism’s genotype
dominant
recessive
150
The network of proteins that support the structure and shape of cells is called
golgi apparatus
vesicle
ribosome
cytoskeleton
151
Which of the following variables is dependent on the independent variable?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
152
Undifferentiated plant tissue from which new cells are formed is known as
vascular cylinder
root hair
meristem
tap root
153
Movement of molecules across the cell membrane without energy input from the cell is called
hypotonic
active transport
facilitated diffusion
passive transport
154
The name given to the organism that is the first to live in a previously uninhabited area
ecological niche
habitat
keystone species
pioneer species
155
What do you call a virus that infects bacteria?
prophage
phagocyte
capsid
bacteriophage
156
The model of the arrangement & movement of the molecules that make a cell membrane is called
double helix
fluid mosaic model
DNA fingerprint
concentration gradient
157
Nonliving factors in an ecosystem such as moisture, wind, sunlight, soil & minerals are called
abiotic factors
biotic factors
158
A specific region of DNA that codes for a particular protein is called a
genotype
genome
gene
allele
159
Which of the following is a chemical reaction that yields a net release of energy (Heat)
endothermic
exothermic
160
What is the name given to a collection of fossilized organisms?
cemetery
museum
fossil record
dinosaur
161
A Protein that organizes chromosomes and around which DNA wraps is called a
histone
centriole
chromatin
telomere
162
The process by which humans modify a species by breeding it for certain traits is called
Sexual Selection
Disruptive Selection
Natural Selection
Artificial Selection
163
What do you call a heterozygous genotype that equally expresses traits from both alleles?
codominance
incomplete dominance
testcross
punnett square
164
Which best finishes the concept map below?
plant cell
animal cell
virus
prokaryotic cell
165
The biochemical cycle by which Nitrogen is converted into multiple chemical forms
carbon cycle
life cycle
nitrogen cycle
water cycle
166
Which organelle supplies energy to the cell?
vesicle
mitochondria
lysosome
nucleus
167
Thick-walled, lignin-rich cell that forms a supportive plant tissue
sclerenchyma
guard cell
parenchyma
collenchyma
168
Which of the following molecules are the building blocks for proteins?
fatty acids
nucleotides
amino acids
nucleic acids
169
Form of nuclear division that divides a diploid cell into a haploid cell & forms gametes
mytoesis
haploid
meiosis
mitosis
170
Section of DNA that uses a promotor, regulatory gene, & structural gene to start translation
mutation
exon
operon
intron
171
Cladistic System of classification is based on the organism’s
ancestry
all of the answers
cell structure
physical characteristics
172
What do you call a mutation that involves a substitution of only one nucleotide?
frameshift mutation
point mutation
173
The 4 step process by which a cell divides and produces 2 identical daughter cells
mytoesis
mitosis
diploid
meiosis
174
All of the factors a species needs to survive& reproduce in an ecosystem
Speciation
Ecological Niche
Competition
Ecological Equivalent
175
A body part on different organisms that is similar in structure but perform different functions
vestigial structure
evolutional structure
analogous structure
homologous structure
176
The way in which individuals of a population spread out over an area or volume is called?
succession
population dispersion
population density
survivorship curve
177
During which stage of mitotic division do chromatids separate and move towards the poles?
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
178
What do you call the codon that signals ribosomes to stop translation?
start codon
anticodon
codon
stop codon
179
A substance made of atoms of different elements bonded together in a particular ratio is called
compound
molecule
neither
both
180
What do you call a protein that acts as a catalyst for chemical reactions in living things?
substrate
enzyme
product
reactant
181
The uptake of large molecules or liquids into a cell by inward folding of the cell membrane is
endocytosis
neither
exocytosis
both
182
Cross, or mating, between organisms that involves two pairs of contrasting traits
monohybrid cross
dihybrid cross
183
Chemical bond that involves the attraction of a slightly positive and negative hydrogen atom
hydrogen bond
ionic bond
covalent bond
james bond
184
Which statement below best describes Turgor Pressure?
Cells lose water due to a hypertonic environment
The force that pushes a cell membrane against its cell wall
A protein that lets ions to pass in & out of cells
Rupture of a cell membrane due to a hypotonic environment
185
All of the individuals of a species that live in the same area is known as
species
catastrophism
grdualism
population
186
Chromosomes that contain genes that are related to the sex of the organism are called
autosome
sex chromosome
187
What do you call the segment of a gene that does not code for an amino acid?
intron
exon
codon
operon
188
While in the lab or in the field, what is the first thing that should be considered?
Safety
Ethics
Environmental protection
Recycling
189
The 3 nucleotides in a tRNA molecule that binds to a complementary mRNA codon in translation
start codon
stop codon
anticodon
codon
190
Which of the following organelles contain enzymes & process, sort and deliver proteins?
endoplasmic reticulum
mitochondria
golgi apparatus
ribosome
191
Eukaryotic cells are different from prokaryotic cells because eukaryotic cells
Have a higher rate of reproduction
Have nuclei
are much smaller
have permeable membranes
192
An allele that is not expressed unless two copies are present in an organism’s genotype
dominant
recessive
193
Type of cancer in which cells spread to other parts of the body causing harm to the organism
malignant
benign
cancer
carcinogen
194
Which organelle links amino acids together to form proteins?
endoplasmic reticulum
vesicle
ribosome
golgi apparatus
195
The thin hair-like outgrowth of a plant root that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil
root hair
meristem
tap root
vascular cylinder
196
What do you call an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons?
proton
bond
neutron
ion
197
Physical movement of alleles from one population to another
Founder Effect
Bottleneck Effect
Epistasis
Gene Flow
198
A heterozygous phenotype that is a blend of the two homozygous phenotypes is known as
codominance
dominant
incomplete dominance
recessive
199
Cellular respiration occurs in which of the following organelles?
chloroplast
mitochondria
ribosome
lysosome
200
The condition in which reactants and products of chemical reactions are formed at the same rate
chemical reaction
cohesion
equilibrium
adhesion
201
What type of chemical bond is formed by the electrical force between oppositely charged ions?
ionic bond
hydrogen bond
covalent bond
james bond
202
The proportion of one allele, compared with all the alleles for that trait, in the gene pool
allele frequency
microevolution
normal distribution
epistasis
203
The loose combination of DNA and proteins that is present during interphase is known as
chromosome
chromatid
chromatin
centromere
204
Distribution in which allele frequency is highest near the mean range value
normal distribution
polygenic trait
microevolution
gene pool
205
Cell that has only one copy of each chromosome (23)
haploid
sex cell
gamete
diploid
206
The center of a root or stem that contains phloem (sugar) and xylem (water) is called
vascular cylinder
root hair
tap root
meristem
207
The reactant in a chemical reaction upon which an enzyme acts is called a
substrate
lipid
bond energy
activation energy
208
The modern system of classification is based on the organism’s
all of the answers
ancestry
physical characteristics
cell structure
209
What do you call the process by which mRNA is decoded and a protein is produced?
gametogenesis
replication
translation
transcription
210
Adenine always bonds with_____ and Guanine always bonds with_____
Adenine, Guanine
Guanine, Adenine
Thymine, Cytosine
Cytosine, Thymine
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One pair of cells that controls the opening and closing of stomata in plant tissue
collenchyma
parenchyma
guard cells
sclerenchyma
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Movement of dissolved molecules in a fluid/gas from higher to lower concentration
diffusion
active transport
facilitated diffusion
exocytosis
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What do you call one half of a duplicated chromosome?
chromatin
telomere
chromatin
chromatid
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What do you call the process by which one organism hunts and kills another organism for food?
predation
symbiosis
mutualism
endosymbiosis
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The science of naming and classifying organisms is known as
Cladistics
Domain
Taxonomy
Binomial Nomenclature
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Organisms that share a similar niche but live in different geographical regions are known as
Competitive Exclusion
Competition
Ecological Niche
Ecological Equivalent
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What do you call attraction between molecules of the same substance?
cohesion
adhesion
solvent
solute
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The reestablishment of a damaged ecosystem in an area where the soil was left intact
primary succession
secondary succesion
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A protein that detects a signal molecule and performs an action in response is known as a
ion channel
phospholipid
receptor
cholesterol
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Principle that states how the changes in landforms make slow changes over a long period of time
population
gradualism
species
catasrophism
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Process by which 2 gametes fuse & produce offspring that are a genetic mixture of both parents
meiosis
sexual reproduction
gametogenesis
polar body
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What do you call the sequence of DNA that codes information for protein synthesis?
operon
mutation
intron
exon
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Which of the following is a tentative and testable statement?
Hypothesis
Theory
Data
Experiment
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Natural selection in which one uncommon phenotype is selected over a more common phenotype
directional selection
disruptive selection
stabilizing selection
polygenic selection
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Relationship between members of at least 2 different species that live in direct contact
predation
endosymbiosis
mutualism
symbiosis
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The process by which DNA is copied is called
DNA replication
base pairing
cell differentiation
double helix
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What do you call a substance made of one atom type that can’t be broken down by chemical means?
neutron
proton
electron
element
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During which stage of mitotic division does a cleavage furrow form?
anaphase
telophase
prophase
metaphase
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Relationship between two species in which both species get a benefit from the interaction
mutualism
symbiosis
parasitism
commensalism
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The male structure of a flowering plant, includes stalk and anther -> produces pollen is called
stamen
pistil
angiosperm
root hair
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What is the common name for a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division?
carcinogen
cancer
malignant
mutagen
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An ecological relationship in which one organism benefits by harming another organism
parasitism
mutualism
commensalism
predation
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Measure of an organism’s ability to survive&reproduce relative to other members of a population
heritability
species
fitness
natural selection
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During which stage of mitotic division do chromosomes align at the equator of the cell?
prophase
metaphase
telophase
anaphase
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Which of the following is the measurement of acidity?
pH
base
ion
acid
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What do you call Genes that interfere with the expression of other genes?
allele frquency
epistasis
microevolution
normal distribution
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Cell that has 2 copies of each chromosome (46), half from an egg and half from a sperm
mitosis
haploid
meiosis
diploid
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Theory that states no two species can occupy the same niche at the same time and place
Competition
Ecological Equivalent
Competitive Exclusion
Ecological Niche
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Elongated cells with unevenly thick walls that form a supportive tissue of plants
guard cell
sclerenchyma
parenchyma
collenchyma
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The trace of an organism from the past is generally called a
homologous structure
vestigial structure
fossil
artificial selection
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Living things such as plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, or Protista are known as
biotic factors
abiotic factors
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A diagram that displays proposed evolutionary relationships among groups of species
cladogram
gene pool
bottleneck effect
polygenic trait
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Characteristic of having two of the same alleles at the same locus of sister chromatids
heterozygous
homozygous

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