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NDQ_009997
which best describes gas exchange in insects?
a. book lungs, which are modified gills, b. a tracheal system with air sacs that lead into the body, c. gills with a large surface area to absorb oxygen, d. oxygen absorbing skin on the insect legs
b
NDQ_009998
what is hemolymph and how is it moved through the arthropod body?
a. hemolymph is lymphatic fluid that moves through a lymphatic system, b. hemolymph is a blood-like fluid that is pumped by a heart through blood vessels, c. hemolymph is a blood-like fluid that is moved by a series of hearts, d. none of the above
c
NDQ_009999
which statement is associated with crustaceans?
a. have a set of anterior appendages that are modified as mandibles, b. have their first pair of appendages are often modified as pincers, c. can have three pairs of walking appendages, d. can have anywhere from ten to nearly 200 pairs of appendages
a
NDQ_010080
the goal of basic science is to solve practical problems.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010081
surgeons operating on a person is an example of basic science.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010085
how to medically treat patients is an example of
a. basic science based on applied research, b. applied science based on basic research, c. applied research based on basic science, d. basic research based on applied science
b
NDQ_010086
a doctor administering a drug to kill cancer cells is an example of
a. applied science, b. basic science, c. basic research, d. applied research
a
NDQ_010087
understanding how the rainforest ecosystem survives is an example of
a. applied science, b. basic science, c. applied research, d. both basic and applied science
b
NDQ_010088
which is not an example of basic research?
a. understanding how glucose is used to make energy, b. characterizing the effects of diabetes in humans, c. understanding how blood glucose levels can be harmful, d. giving insulin to treat diabetes
d
NDQ_010089
the knowledge obtained through the study of the cell, dna and proteins is mostly
a. applied science, b. basic science, c. applied research, d. both basic and applied science
b
NDQ_010090
the majority of corn is a transgenic crop.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010091
developing drought resistant crops is beneficial to humans.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010095
which of the following is not a benefit of biotechnology in agriculture?
a. improved yield from crops, b. increased nutritional qualities of food crops, c. improved appearance of food, d. increased dependence on fertilizers
d
NDQ_010096
the at-dbf2 gene helps crops withstand which of the following stresses?
a. salt, drought, cold and heat, b. salt, sugar, drought and floods, c. sugar, floods, cold and heat, d. salt, drought, snow and ice
a
NDQ_010097
what gene(s) introduced into crops would be beneficial?
a. a gene conferring drought resistance, b. a gene improving crop taste, c. a gene improving insect resistance, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010098
cells from what crops have been used in transgenic studies to improve resistance to environmental stresses?
a. tomato and potato cells, b. tomato and tobacco cells, c. potato and tobacco cells, d. tomato and turnip cells
b
NDQ_010099
why is arabidopsis used in research?
a. because it is a tiny weed, b. because it is easy to grow, c. because its dna has been extensively studied, d. both (b) and (c)
d
NDQ_010100
all birds lay eggs.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010101
in birds, first the female lays her eggs, then the males fertilize them.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010105
which is an example of a polygamous bird?
a. the bald eagle, b. the vulture, c. the wild turkey, d. the hummingbird
c
NDQ_010106
which bird does not use a nest?
a. the chicken, b. the emperor penguin, c. the humingbird, d. the ostrich
b
NDQ_010107
which statement is associated with a bird egg?
a. the egg has an amnion around the developing embryo, b. the hard-shelled develops around the egg after fertilization, c. the egg is fertilized inside the female, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010108
in many birds species,
a. the two parents both incubate the eggs, b. only the male defends the nest site, c. only the female feeds the young birds, d. all of the above
a
NDQ_010109
which are examples of altricial birds?
a. the domestic chicken, b. ducks, c. the magapodes, d. the great frigatebird
d
NDQ_010110
a key feature of all birds is flight.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010111
the ostrich is the tallest bird, reaching a height of 12 feet.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010115
which is a defining characteristic of modern birds?
a. feathers, b. a beak with no teeth, c. a four-chambered heart, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010116
which is an important bird adaptation for flight?
a. a four-chambered heart, b. a lightweight but strong skeleton, c. a high metabolism, d. all of the above
b
NDQ_010117
what statement is associated with the bird digestive system?
a. contains a gizzard that allows for high metabolism, b. contains a four-chambered gizzard with swallowed stones, c. contains a gizzard that contains swallowed stones for grinding food, d. contains a lightweight but strong gizzard
c
NDQ_010118
how are bird wings similar to an airplane wings?
a. both have areas of their wings that can be individually controlled, b. both are controlled mechanically, c. both have wings that function as an aerofoil, d. both have materials that perform as feathers
c
NDQ_010119
why did flightless birds evolve?
a. because some birds lived on isolated islands, b. because some birds did not have predators trying to kill them, c. because of limited resources, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010130
blood pressure reflects the pressure in your arteries.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010131
low blood pressure needs to be treated immediately.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010135
which of the following reflects a healthy blood pressure?
a. 125/70, b. 120/80, c. 140/90, d. all of the above are healthy blood pressures
b
NDQ_010136
ways to maintain a healthy blood pressure include
a. getting enough exercise, b. eating properly, c. not smoking, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010137
which blood pressure is high?
a. 135/80, b. 130/85, c. 140/90, d. all of the above are high
c
NDQ_010138
foods that may lower blood pressure include
a. spinach, b. milk chocolate, c. peanut butter, d. all of the above
a
NDQ_010139
symptoms of low blood pressure include
a. a lack of concentration, b. lightheadedness, c. fatigue, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010290
all centipedes and millipedes live on land.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010291
most myriapods are decomposers, breaking down decaying plant material.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010295
which term describes centipedes?
a. venomous, b. carnivores, c. fast, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010296
which myriapods protect their eggs from predators in a nest of hard soil?
a. centipedes, b. millipedes, c. symphylans, d. pauropods
b
NDQ_010297
which myriapods have a poison gland within their fangs?
a. centipedes, b. millipedes, c. symphylans, d. pauropods
a
NDQ_010298
which statement is true concerning pauropods?
a. pauropods are fast and venomous, b. pauropods have an unique forked antennae, c. pauropods are some of the larger myriapods, d. all of the above are true
b
NDQ_010299
which statement is true concerning the symphyla?
a. the symphyla posses poisonous fangs, b. most symphyla live in trees, c. the symphyla have 12 pairs of legs, d. all of the above are true
c
NDQ_010330
myplate replaced mypyramid in 201
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010331
myplate says that half of your food should be grains and proteins.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010335
myplate guidelines tell you
a. how to balance calories, b. to increase eating certain foods, c. reduce eating certain foods, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010336
the healthiest foods are low in nutrients such as
a. fats and sodium, b. calcium and vitamin k, c. fiber and sodium, d. fiber and proteins
a
NDQ_010337
which of the following are healthy eating guidelines?
a. eat both dark green and orange vegetables, b. select mainly fresh fruits and fruit juices, c. choose grains such as white rice and pasta, d. all of the above are healthy eating guidelines
a
NDQ_010338
according to mypyramid, you should eat the least __________ each day.
a. meat products, b. milk products, c. oils, d. fruits
c
NDQ_010339
which activity burns the most calories?
a. an hour of playing basketball, b. an hour of jumping rope, c. an hour of walking, d. an hour of playing soccer
b
NDQ_010340
at some point, you had a tail.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010341
all chordates are vertebrates.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010345
which is an example of a urochordate?
a. the tunicate, b. the lancelet, c. fish, d. reptiles and amphibians
a
NDQ_010346
which statement is true about pharyngeal slits?
a. pharyngeal slits are used by all chordates to filter food, b. in most chordates, pharyngeal slits are only present during the embryonic, c. the pharyngeal slits run along the top of the animal, d. all of the above are true
b
NDQ_010347
the distinguishing feature of vertebrates is
a. the disappearance of the post-anal tail, b. a notochord surrounded by a backbone, c. a big brain attached to the spinal cord, d. all of the above
b
NDQ_010348
what is a feature of the dorsal hollow nerve cord?
a. it may develop into the brain and spinal cord, b. it runs the length of the animal and is where muscles attach, c. it is a rigid structure surrounded by vertebrae, d. all of the above
a
NDQ_010349
which chordate has a notochord and nerve cord but no backbone?
a. the tunicate, b. the lancelet, c. bony fish, d. sharks
b
NDQ_010380
cnidarians are one of the first types of animals to have true tissues.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010381
cnidarians, like sponges, have radial symmetry.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010385
what do sea anemones and corals have in common?
a. both have a limestone skeleton, b. both have a medusa body form, c. both have a polyp body form, d. none of the above
c
NDQ_010386
what is a nematocyst?
a. a nematocyst is stinging tissue characteristic of the cnidarians, b. a nematocyst is group of stinging cells characteristic of the cnidarians, c. a nematocyst is a feeding tentacle characteristic of the cnidarians, d. a nematocyst is a cnidarian tail, used for locomotion
b
NDQ_010387
which statement is true concerning corals?
a. corals are cnidarians with a polyp body plan, b. coral skeletons are made up of calcium carbonate, c. coral reefs are made of the skeletons of corals, d. all of the above are true
d
NDQ_010388
which best describes a portuguese man o' war?
a. the portuguese man o' war is the only cnidarian with a mouth, b. the portuguese man o' war is actually a colony of polyps, c. the portuguese man o' war is actually a group of medusa, d. the portuguese man o' war is made of both polyps and medusa
b
NDQ_010389
cnidarians are among the simplest of the "higher" organisms. cnidarian organs include
a. a brain and nervous system, b. a digestive tract, c. a primitive heart and blood supply, d. cnidarians do not have true organs
d
NDQ_010390
during exponential growth, there is no competition.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010391
trees compete for sunlight.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010395
how may plants compete for a limited water supply?
a. they may grow taller to catch more water, b. they may grow longer roots to reach deeper into the soil, c. they may have bigger leaves to remove water from the atmosphere, d. all of the above
b
NDQ_010396
competition between two kangaroos over a common mate would be
a. interspecific competition, b. intraspecific competition, c. character displacement, d. natural selection
b
NDQ_010397
less suited species will adapt, move from the area or die out. this is known as
a. character displacement, b. natural selection, c. the competitive exclusion principle, d. evolution
c
NDQ_010398
the evolution of the galapagos finches occurred because of
a. character displacement, b. interspecific competition, c. the carrying capacity, d. exponential growth
a
NDQ_010399
competition between a lion and a cheetah over prey would be
a. interspecific competition, b. intraspecific competition, c. character displacement, d. natural selection
a
NDQ_010419
decomposers are consumers.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010420
decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010424
what type of organism will consume a producer?
a. a herbivore, b. an omnivore, c. a consumer, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010425
humans, dogs and bears are examples of
a. herbivores, b. decomposers, c. omnivores, d. all of the above
c
NDQ_010426
a carnivore may feed on
a. herbivores, b. other carnivores, c. omnivores, d. any of the above
d
NDQ_010427
which of the following depicts a carnivore?
a. an animal that eats other animals, b. your dog that eats all table scraps, including rice and french fries, c. a person that eats a hamburger topped with ketchup, lettuce and tomato, d. an animal such as a caterpillar that eats leaves
a
NDQ_010428
what provides producers with the necessary nutrients?
a. the actions of consumers, b. the actions of decomposers, c. the actions of herbivores, d. sunlight
b
NDQ_010429
ladybugs destroy crops, so farmers tend to try to kill this pest.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010430
mosquitoes like to eat dragonflies, and are routinely used to control this pest.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010434
which of the following are parasitic insects?
a. mosquitoes and flies, b. locusts and weevils, c. mosquitoes, lice, and bed bugs, d. termites
c
NDQ_010435
disadvantages to using pesticides include
a. the development of resistant insects, b. human, fish, and honeybee poisonings, c. the killing of natural predators of the pests, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010436
hoverflies are good control species as
a. their larvae feed upon aphids, b. they keep the ladybug population under control, c. they only feed upon weed species of plants, d. all of the above
a
NDQ_010437
the development of pesticide resistant insects
a. makes use of the pesticide less effective, b. is a negative side-effect of pesticide use, c. is due to natural selection, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_010438
insects that destroy crops include
a. mosquitoes and flies, b. locusts and weevils, c. termites and caterpillars, d. lice and bed bugs
b
NDQ_010439
crustaceans are dominant ocean organisms.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010440
not all crustaceans live in water.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_010444
which crustacean has two pairs of antennae and two pairs of jaws?
a. the horseshoe crab, b. the horseshoe shrimp, c. the barnacle, d. the lobster
b
NDQ_010445
which crustacean does not have appendages?
a. the shrimp, b. the lobster, c. the crab, d. the barnacle
d
NDQ_010446
which best describes the crustacean brain?
a. a network of connected nerve cells, b. a ganglia surrounded by a carapace, c. nerves attached to a brain area in the head region, d. nerves attached to a spinal cord
a
NDQ_010447
crustaceans have an exoskeleton. how do they grow having this feature?
a. the exoskeleton grows with them, b. the exoskeleton is shed and reformed after growth, c. they grow underneath the exoskeleton until they reach their adult size, d. they fully develop prior to the exoskeleton forming
b
NDQ_010448
crabs and lobsters belong to what class of crustaceans?
a. branchiopoda, b. remipedia, c. maxillopoda, d. malacostraca
d
NDQ_010449
bears are the best known example of an animal that hibernates.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010450
the biological clock controls daily migration patterns.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_010454
circadian rhythms in humans are usually controlled by
a. the amount of sleep a person has the previous night, b. what the person eats, c. the biological clock, d. the temperature at a particular time of day
c
NDQ_010455
what organisms are known to migrate long distances?
a. zebra, wildebeest and lions, b. whales, birds and fish, c. birds, insects and whales, d. insects, zebra and lions
c
NDQ_010456
which of the following statements about migration is true?
a. migration is an innate behavior that is triggered by changes in the, b. animals migrate when the days get longer in the fall, c. migration is most common in birds, amphibians, and insects, d. all of the above are true
a
NDQ_010457
while migrating, how do animals know where to go?
a. some animals follow rivers or coastlines, b. some animals are guided by the position of the sun, c. some animals are guided by the direction of the wind, d. all of the above
d