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How is genetic diversity important to the concept of natural selection?
Genetic diversity controls the speed at which natural selection can occur.
Without genetic diversity, natural selection cannot occur
Decreases life span of a species.
More genetic diversity, the less natural selection will occur.
2
Which process requires the expenditure of cellular energy (ATP) to move substances through the cell membrane?
passive transport
facilitated diffusion
osmosis
active transport
3
In an experiment, the setup that provides a basis of comparison is known as
a variable
the problem
the conclusion
a control
4
In animals, when oxygen is not present pyruvate is converted into
water
glucose
lactic acid
ethyl alcohol
5
During Mitosis, one parent cell forms _____ daughter cells that are _____ to the parent cell.
Two; different from
Two; identical to
Four; identical
Four; different from
6
In the synthesis of proteins, what is the function of tRNA molecules?
They make up the ribosome.
They remove amino acids from the nucleus.
They carry amino acids to the ribosome, contain the anti-codon.
They carry info that determines the sequence of amino acids.
7
According to Cell Theory, all cells come from pre-existing cells.
True
False
8
Type of cell that contains a cell membrane.
Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic
Both
9
The ability to move is a trait of life.
False
True
10
Which structure includes all of the others?
nucleus
genes
chromosomes
nucleolus
11
Why do cells undergo Cellular Respiration?
To produce Oxygen
To produce sunlight
To convert energy in glucose (food) to ATP
To convert solar energy to glucose
12
In an anaerobic environment in animals, pyruvate is converted into
ethanol
protein
lactic acid
glucose
13
Why do scientists perform multiple trials of the same experiment?
to increase the likelihood of accurate experiment results
to complete the steps of the experiment in less time
to find a less expensive way to conduct the experiment
to include additional variables in the experiment
14
What is the ultimate source of energy for almost all food chains on Earth?
carbohydrates
producers
sun
bacteria
15
Does water move in to or out of a blood cell immersed in distilled water?
out of the cell, causing cell to shrink
in to the cell, causing cell to expand
in to the cell and out of the cell at an equal rate
no movement
16
When a farmer breeds only his or her best livestock, the process involved is
artificial selection
survival of the fittest
variation
natural selection
17
A cell grows during _____________ and reproduces during ______________.
mitosis, interphase
interphase, mitosis
18
A diploid cell of a normal male contains
22 pairs autosomes, one X-chromosome, and one Y-chromosome
22 autosomes and two Y-chromosomes
22 autosomes and two X-chromosomes
22 pairs of autosomes and two Y-chromosomes
19
All of the following are examples of proteins EXCEPT
hair and nails (structures)
meat
cholesterol
enzymes
20
What is the approximate amount of energy transfer from one trophic level to the next?
5%
20%
10%
15%
21
The correct order of molecules involved in protein synthesis is
DNA, mRNA, polypeptide, tRNA
mRNA, tRNA, RNA, DNA, polypeptide
tRNA, polypeptide, DNA, mRNA, DNA
DNA, mRNA, tRNA, polypeptide
22
A
purebred
for green peas and a
purebred
for yellow peas were crossed. All of their offspring will have which genotype?
Yellow
homozygous recessive
homozygous dominant
heterozygous
23
Type of cell that contains a "true nucleus".
Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic
Both
24
In the question; Does the distance from the classroom windows affect temperature? What is the dependent variable?
Distance from the classroom windows.
Temperature
The classroom.
Windows
25
Which nitrogenous base is normally present in DNA but absent from RNA?
adenine
guanine
cytosine
thymine
26
Which organelle is correctly paired with its function?
centriole—synthesizes digestive enzymes
chloroplasts—serves as a site for photosynthesis
lysosome—packages cellular products
nucleus—provides carbohydrates for fermentation
27
Which of the following are products of photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide, Water, ATP
Glucose and Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide and Water
Oxygen, Water, ATP
28
Assemble amino acids to build proteins for the cell.
Nucleus
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Golgi
29
A mutation in which 1 nucleotide change causes one amino acid to be replaced with another?
Frameshift
Silent
Nonsense
Missense
30
A macromolecule oxidized by the body for quick energy.
Nucleic Acids
Proteins
Monosaccharides
Lipids
31
Which is the correction order for the levels of organization?
cell > chemical > organ > tissue > organ system > organism
chemical > tissue > cell > organ > organ system > organism
cell > tissue > chemical > organ > organ system > organism
chemical > cell > tissue > organ > organ system > organism
32
Which of the following statements about scientific theories is
not
correct?
Theories are incomplete, temporary ideas.
Theories explain a range of observations and are used to make predictions.
Theories are inferred explanations, strongly supported by evidence.
Theories have been tested many times.
33
Organisms that feed on dead organisms, return nutrients to the soil.
parasites and viruses
herbivores
producers
decomposers
34
Type of macromolecule used as insulation in the bodies of animals. Other examples include oils and cholesterol.
Nucleic Acids
Lipids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
35
In response to environmental pressure, which of the following is true: Individuals...
in the population tend to survive at random.
that are better adapted tend to survive.
that are less well adapted tend to survive.
that are less well adapted produce more offspring.
36
The action of decomposers in the nitrogen cycle most directly aids in the
restoration of nitrogen compounds to the soil
fixation of atmospheric nitrogen
synthesis of proteins from nitrates
removal of nitrogen compounds from the atmosphere
37
A bird's developmental stages resemble a reptile's. This is used to illustrate common ancestry through the study of..
natural selection
comparative embryology
punctuated equilibrium
comparative biochemistry
38
A man blood type AB marries a woman type B. They wouldn't have a child with which genotype?
A
AB
O
B
39
In the synthesis of proteins, what is the function of messenger-RNA molecules?
They act as a template for the synthesis of DNA.
They remove amino acids from the nucleus.
They carry specific enzymes for dehydration synthesis.
They carry info that determines the sequence of amino acids.
40
A type of point mutation that changes the reading frame, resulting in proteins being build incorrectly.
Missense
Frameshift
Nonsense
Silent
41
An alligator has 32 chromosomes in their non-sex cells how many will be found in the gametes of the alligator?
8
16
64
46
42
Ice floats on water because.
water sinks when it freezes
ice has a higher density than water
water expands when it freezes
of cohesion
43
Mendel noted that 75% of the offspring of a certain cross had green pea pods. This statement is
an inference
a hypothesis
a conclusion
an observation
44
All of the following are considered evidence to support the theory of Evolution EXCEPT
blood types
DNA
comparative anatomy
fossil record
45
Does water move in to or out of a red blood cell immersed in a concentrated salt solution?
water will not move
in to the cell, causing cell to expand
out of the cell, causing cell to shrink
in to the cell and out of the cell at an equal rate
46
Which represents the levels of biological organization from least to greatest?
cell, organ, tissue, organ system, organism, population
organ system, organ, cell, tissue, population, organism
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population
population, organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell
47
In what type of cell can mutations affect the offspring of an organism?
skin
liver
gamete
heart
48
After DNA is unzipped during replication...
only one strand serves as a template for making a new complementary strand
each strand serves as a template for making a new complementary strand
only one strand serves as a template for making an RNA strand
each strand serves as a template for making an RNA strand
49
Sexual reproduction leads to
less genetic diversity
more genetic diversity
increased rate of natural selection
no genetic diversity
50
During Replication each half of the original DNA molecule is joined with a new complementary DNA strand.
False
True
51
Which of the following are required for photosynthesis?
Water, CO2, ATP
Glucose & Oxygen
ATP and Glucose
Carbon Dioxide and Water
52
As the number of people increases the cost per person decreases, what type of correlation is this?
No Correlation
Positive
Negative
53
Which of the following would be an example of active transport?
sodium potassium pump
facilitated diffusion
simple diffusion
osmosis
54
Which of the following are required for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide and Water
ATP and Glucose
Glucose & Oxygen
Water, CO2, ATP
55
A DNA molecule has the base sequence A-G-C-T-A, the complementary strand of DNA would be
T-C-G-A-T
U-C-G-A-T
U-C-G-A-U
A-G-C-T-A
56
Males have which set of sex chromosomes?
XX
MV
XY
YY
57
A solution that causes the cells to swell (gain mass) and potentially burst.
Hypertonic Solution
Isotonic Solution
Equilibrium
Hypotonic Solution
58
A flower and a bee.
predator-prey
commensalism
mutualism
parasitism
59
All of the following is true of eukaryotic cells EXCEPT
plant, animal, fungi, and protists
Contains membrane bound organelles
no true nucleus
multicellular
60
A failure during Meiosis of a chromosome to separate, results in having too few or too many chromosomes (trisomy21).
Duplication
Inversion
Nondisjunction
Deletion
61
Producers
are heterotrophs
return nutrients to the soil
make their own food using light from the sun (photosynthesis)
are primary consumers
