Life Science: Structure, Function, and Information Processing Quizzes

Question 1

In living organisms, which sequence represents the correct order of organization, starting with the smallest unit?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organism

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Organism, organ, tissue, cell

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Tissue, organ, cell, organism

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Organ, tissue, organism, cell

Question 2

How do genes passed from parents to offspring affect the traits that are inherited?

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Genes determine the physical characteristics and behaviors of an organism.

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Genes are only passed from the mother to the offspring.

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Genes have no influence on the development of an organism.

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Genes are only responsible for inherited diseases.

Question 3

How does natural selection contribute to the evolution of a population?

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Natural selection favors traits that help organisms survive and reproduce, making those traits more common in the population.

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Natural selection removes individuals with less favorable traits, reducing genetic diversity in the population.

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Natural selection is random and does not affect the genetic makeup of a population.

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Natural selection always leads to an increase in population size.

Question 4

What is the primary function of the endocrine system in the body?

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Regulates growth, development, metabolism, and reproduction

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Transports nutrients and oxygen to cells

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Fights infections and diseases

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Controls muscle contractions

Question 5

How does natural selection drive the evolution of species? Explain with specific examples of how it shapes the traits of populations.

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Natural selection favors traits that enhance survival and reproduction, leading to changes in the genetic makeup of populations over time.

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Natural selection randomly selects traits without regard to their survival value.

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Natural selection only affects the physical appearance of individuals, not their genetic makeup.

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Natural selection occurs independently of environmental factors.

Question 6

How do interactions between organisms, such as mutualism, competition, and predation, contribute to the stability and resilience of an ecosystem?

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Interactions help regulate population sizes, preventing extreme fluctuations and maintaining a balance within the ecosystem.

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Interactions lead to the extinction of weaker species, resulting in a simplified and less diverse ecosystem.

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Interactions between organisms operate independently of environmental factors and have no impact on ecosystem stability.

Question 7

How does the shape of a bird's beak help it survive and reproduce in its habitat?

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It allows birds to eat different foods, like insects, seeds, or nectar.

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It helps attract mates by mimicking the songs of other species.

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It provides camouflage, allowing birds to blend in with their surroundings.

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It helps birds control their body temperature in extreme environments.

Question 8

How does the amount of available light affect the structure and function of plants? Give specific examples and explain how these adaptations help plants survive in different light conditions.

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Plants in low-light environments have thinner leaves with more chloroplasts to capture more light.

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Plants in high-light environments have thicker leaves with fewer stomata to reduce water loss.

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Light availability has no significant impact on plant structure and function.

Question 9

How does cell division contribute to the growth and repair of living organisms?

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Produces new cells for growth and repairs damaged tissues

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Only occurs in simple organisms like bacteria

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Destroys and removes old cells from the body

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Limited to asexual reproduction

Question 10

In natural selection, organisms with traits that help them survive and reproduce in their environment are more likely to:

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pass on their traits to offspring

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grow larger and stronger

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become more intelligent

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change their environment

Question 11

What's the key difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A. A food chain is a straight line of organisms, while a food web is a more tangled network of connected food chains.

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B. A food chain shows how energy moves from producers to consumers, while a food web shows how nutrients move.

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C. A food chain has every organism in an ecosystem, while a food web only has the most important ones.

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D. A food chain starts with a producer, while a food web starts with a consumer.

Question 12

How are science and technology connected?

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Science helps create technology, and technology helps advance science.

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Science has no impact on technology.

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Technology has no impact on science.

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Science and technology do not affect each other.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a key function of the cell membrane?

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Produces energy for the cell

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Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Protects the cell

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Synthesizes proteins

Question 14

Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can exist independently?

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Cell

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Organ

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Tissue

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Atom

Question 15

Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing ribosomes?

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Nucleolus

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

Question 16

Which part of the cell contains the cell's genetic material, including DNA?

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

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Chloroplast

Question 17

Which of the following mechanisms describes the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the need for energy?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

Question 18

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the rate of enzyme-catalyzed reactions?

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Gravity

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Temperature

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pH

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Substrate concentration

Question 19

Which of the following molecules is the primary carrier of genetic information in living organisms?

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DNA

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Protein

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Carbohydrate

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Lipid

Question 20

The process by which plants use sunlight to create energy is:

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 21

Which substance is NOT a type of genetic material?

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Carbohydrate

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DNA

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RNA

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Protein

Question 22

What is the process of cell division that creates two identical cells?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 23

Which human organ is the largest?

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Skin

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Liver

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Brain

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Heart

Question 24

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To control and coordinate bodily functions

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To digest food

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To transport oxygen and nutrients

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To protect the body from infection

Question 25

Which resource is considered non-renewable?

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Fossil fuels

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Sunlight

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Water

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Wind

Question 26

What are the main steps involved in the scientific method?

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Making observations, forming hypotheses, testing, and analyzing results

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Reading and memorizing information

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Conducting experiments without a clear plan

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Guessing and checking

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic of living organisms?

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Ability to grow and change

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Made of non-living material

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Cannot reproduce

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Do not respond to their surroundings

Question 28

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?

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Ribosome

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 29

Epithelial tissue is commonly found lining which of the following?

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Stomach

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Bones

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Blood vessels

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Brain

Question 30

Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

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Circulatory system

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Digestive system

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Respiratory system

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Nervous system

Question 31

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is responsible for storing and transmitting which of the following?

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Genetic information

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Dietary information

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Energy

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Waste products

Question 32

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable, meaning it can be naturally replenished?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 33

Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect in Earth's atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Water vapor

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic that describes a substance without changing its chemical composition, such as its color, density, or solubility?

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Density

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Flammability

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Reactivity

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Toxicity

Question 35

Which of the following processes involves a change in the chemical makeup of a substance, often resulting in the formation of new substances?

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Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Crushing a can

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Dissolving sugar in water

Question 36

Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts in living organisms. How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions in cells?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy needed for reactions to occur.

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Enzymes raise the temperature of reactions, increasing reactant collisions.

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Enzymes use up reactants, leaving more available for reactions.

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Enzymes alter the pH of the reaction environment, creating better conditions for reactions.

Question 37

After a natural disaster, what is the typical sequence of changes in plant and animal communities?

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Pioneer species, shade-intolerant species, climax species

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Climax species, shade-intolerant species, pioneer species

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Animal communities remain unchanged

Question 38

How do mutations and recombination contribute to genetic diversity?

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Mutations and recombination increase genetic diversity by creating new gene combinations.

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Mutations only decrease genetic diversity.

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Recombination is the only source of genetic diversity.

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Mutations and recombination have no effect on genetic diversity.

Question 39

What is the main function of ribosomes in cells?

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Making proteins

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Creating energy

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Dividing cells

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Removing waste

Question 40

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

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Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Regulating body temperature

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Filtering blood

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Producing hormones

Question 41

In multicellular organisms, what is the correct order of organization, from the smallest to the largest unit?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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Organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell

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Tissue, cell, organ, organ system, organism

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Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organism

Question 42

What is the main job of ribosomes in cells?

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Making proteins

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Making carbohydrates

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Breaking down sugar

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Storing genetic information

Question 43

How do hormones regulate various bodily functions in living organisms?

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Hormones travel through the bloodstream, binding to specific receptors on target cells and triggering responses.

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Target cells release hormones that control endocrine glands.

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Hormones only regulate reproductive functions.

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Hormones are not essential for the proper functioning of living organisms.

Question 44

In photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into what?

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Glucose and oxygen

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Carbon dioxide and water

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Oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Water and glucose

Question 45

Which trait is a characteristic of dominant alleles?

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Always expressed in the phenotype

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Inherited only from one parent

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Represented by lowercase letters

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Unable to mask recessive alleles

Question 46

Which statement best describes how gene expression affects an organism's traits?

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It controls which genes in a cell are turned on or off.

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It decides which traits are passed down from parents.

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It is the only process responsible for making an organism's DNA.

Question 47

What is the significance of microorganisms in ecosystems?

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They play crucial roles in nutrient cycling and antibiotic development.

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They solely decompose organic matter.

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They only cause diseases.

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They have no significant impact on ecosystems.

Question 48

Which characteristic is NOT unique to living organisms?

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Inertness and No Metabolism

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Growth and Development

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Reproduction

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Response to Stimuli

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a component of a nucleotide?

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Amino acid

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Sugar

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Nitrogenous base

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Phosphate

Question 50

Which of these is the smallest unit of life that can exist independently?

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Cell

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Atom

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 51

What is the primary purpose of the cell membrane?

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To selectively regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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To manufacture proteins

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To store genetic information

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To produce usable energy for the cell

Question 52

Which cell component is responsible for producing proteins?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 53

What is the primary role of DNA in cells?

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To store genetic information

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To regulate cellular processes

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To manufacture proteins

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To generate energy

Question 54

Which of these is considered a renewable resource?

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Wind energy

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Fossil fuels

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 55

In photosynthesis, water's main role is to:

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Provide electrons

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Provide carbon dioxide

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Provide energy

Question 56

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of genetic variation in populations?

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Reduced competition for resources within the population

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Adaptability to changing environments

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Increased resistance to diseases

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Enhanced reproductive success

Question 57

How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to keep the body's internal conditions stable?

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Carry oxygen to cells and take away carbon dioxide

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Filter waste from the blood and make urine

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Give cells nutrients and take away waste

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Control body temperature and keep pH balanced

Question 58

Enzymes are essential for life. Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions.

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Enzymes are specific to the reactions they catalyze.

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Enzymes are not affected by temperature or pH.

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Enzymes are not essential for cellular functions.

Question 59

How do mitosis and meiosis differ in their roles in cell division?

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Mitosis promotes growth and repair, while meiosis supports sexual reproduction.

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Mitosis occurs in body cells, while meiosis occurs in reproductive cells.

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Meiosis increases genetic diversity, while mitosis maintains genetic stability.

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Mitosis and meiosis both produce cells with the same number of chromosomes.

Question 60

How does natural selection contribute to the adaptation of species to their surroundings?

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Natural selection favors traits that enhance an organism's survival and reproduction in its environment, leading to the accumulation of beneficial genes within the population.

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Natural selection randomly alters traits within a population, leading to unpredictable outcomes.

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Natural selection primarily impacts complex organisms, such as animals with intricate structures.

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Natural selection inevitably leads to organisms becoming larger and more complex over time.

Question 61

Which event immediately follows DNA replication and precedes cell division?

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Karyokinesis

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Protein synthesis

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Recombination

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Question 62

What is the fundamental unit of life?

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Cell

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Molecule

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 63

Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Golgi apparatus

Question 64

What substance carries the genetic information that determines an organism's traits?

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DNA

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RNA

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Protein

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Carbohydrate