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NDQ_011627
what will help decrease the demand on natural resources?
a. improvements in technology, b. controls in population growth, c. conservation of resources, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: nonrenewable resources Nonrenewable Resources: A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is consumed or used up faster than it can be made by nature. Two main types of nonrenewable resources are fossil fuels and nuclear power. Fossil fuels, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas, formed from plant a...
NDQ_011628
what countries have the highest energy consumption per person?
a. china and india, b. the united states and england, c. the united states and australia, d. the united states and canada
c
Lesson: nonrenewable resources Nonrenewable Resources: A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is consumed or used up faster than it can be made by nature. Two main types of nonrenewable resources are fossil fuels and nuclear power. Fossil fuels, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas, formed from plant a...
NDQ_011629
current fuel supplies for nuclear power will last only to about the year
a. 2050, b. 2100, c. 2200, d. 2250
b
Lesson: nonrenewable resources Nonrenewable Resources: A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is consumed or used up faster than it can be made by nature. Two main types of nonrenewable resources are fossil fuels and nuclear power. Fossil fuels, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas, formed from plant a...
NDQ_011630
oil took millions of years to form, but __________ years to completely use.
a. less than 200, b. 250 to 300, c. about 500, d. around 1,000
b
Lesson: nonrenewable resources Nonrenewable Resources: A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is consumed or used up faster than it can be made by nature. Two main types of nonrenewable resources are fossil fuels and nuclear power. Fossil fuels, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas, formed from plant a...
NDQ_011651
organic compounds are built around the element oxygen.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: organic compounds Organic Compounds: The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds. Organic compounds are molecules built around the element carbon (C). Living things are made up of very large molecules. These large molecules are called macromolecules because macro means large...
NDQ_011652
fats and oils are lipids. at room temperature, oils are solid and fats are liquid.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: organic compounds Organic Compounds: The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds. Organic compounds are molecules built around the element carbon (C). Living things are made up of very large molecules. These large molecules are called macromolecules because macro means large...
NDQ_011656
proteins are organic compounds made of
a. nucleotides, b. amino acids, c. polysaccharides, d. lipids
b
Lesson: organic compounds Organic Compounds: The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds. Organic compounds are molecules built around the element carbon (C). Living things are made up of very large molecules. These large molecules are called macromolecules because macro means large...
NDQ_011657
what organic compound makes up the cell membrane?
a. carbohydrates, b. lipids, c. proteins, d. nucleic acids
b
Lesson: organic compounds Organic Compounds: The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds. Organic compounds are molecules built around the element carbon (C). Living things are made up of very large molecules. These large molecules are called macromolecules because macro means large...
NDQ_011658
which of the following are carbohydrates?
a. sugar, glucose, steroids, b. glycogen, cellulose, atp, c. glucose, glycogen, waxes, d. sugar, glucose, starch
d
Lesson: organic compounds Organic Compounds: The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds. Organic compounds are molecules built around the element carbon (C). Living things are made up of very large molecules. These large molecules are called macromolecules because macro means large...
NDQ_011659
about how many unique proteins are in humans?
a. 1,000, b. 10,000, c. 100,000, d. 1,000,000
c
Lesson: organic compounds Organic Compounds: The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds. Organic compounds are molecules built around the element carbon (C). Living things are made up of very large molecules. These large molecules are called macromolecules because macro means large...
NDQ_011660
which of the following is a biological catalyst?
a. enzyme, b. antibody, c. steroid, d. rna
a
Lesson: organic compounds Organic Compounds: The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds. Organic compounds are molecules built around the element carbon (C). Living things are made up of very large molecules. These large molecules are called macromolecules because macro means large...
NDQ_011671
there are only four types of tissue in the human body.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: organization of the human body Organization of Your Body Cells Tissues Organs: Cells are grouped together to carry out specific functions. A group of cells that work together form a tissue. Your body has four main types of tissues, as do the bodies of other animals. These tissues make up all structures and con...
NDQ_011672
a group of similar cells that work together is known as a organ.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: organization of the human body Organization of Your Body Cells Tissues Organs: Cells are grouped together to carry out specific functions. A group of cells that work together form a tissue. Your body has four main types of tissues, as do the bodies of other animals. These tissues make up all structures and con...
NDQ_011676
which organ system provides protection from injury and water loss, and physical defense against infection by microorganisms?
a. the lymphatic system, b. the immune system, c. the integumentary system, d. the urinary system
c
Lesson: organization of the human body Organization of Your Body Cells Tissues Organs: Cells are grouped together to carry out specific functions. A group of cells that work together form a tissue. Your body has four main types of tissues, as do the bodies of other animals. These tissues make up all structures and con...
NDQ_011677
which organ system collects, transfers, and processes information?
a. the nervous system, b. the endocrine system, c. the reproductive system, d. the lymphatic system
a
Lesson: organization of the human body Organization of Your Body Cells Tissues Organs: Cells are grouped together to carry out specific functions. A group of cells that work together form a tissue. Your body has four main types of tissues, as do the bodies of other animals. These tissues make up all structures and con...
NDQ_011678
which organ system is composed of the trachea, larynx, pharynx, and lungs?
a. the digestive system, b. the urinary system, c. the endocrine system, d. the respiratory system
d
Lesson: organization of the human body Organization of Your Body Cells Tissues Organs: Cells are grouped together to carry out specific functions. A group of cells that work together form a tissue. Your body has four main types of tissues, as do the bodies of other animals. These tissues make up all structures and con...
NDQ_011679
which is associated with the reproductive system?
a. the seminal vesicles, b. the fallopian tubes and ovaries, c. the production of gametes and sex hormones, d. all of the above are associated with the reproductive system
d
Lesson: organization of the human body Organization of Your Body Cells Tissues Organs: Cells are grouped together to carry out specific functions. A group of cells that work together form a tissue. Your body has four main types of tissues, as do the bodies of other animals. These tissues make up all structures and con...
NDQ_011680
which is associated with the endocrine system?
a. bone marrow, b. blood vessels, c. hormones that communicate between cells, d. all of the above are associated with the endocrine system
c
Lesson: organization of the human body Organization of Your Body Cells Tissues Organs: Cells are grouped together to carry out specific functions. A group of cells that work together form a tissue. Your body has four main types of tissues, as do the bodies of other animals. These tissues make up all structures and con...
NDQ_011691
early earth was full of gas like oxygen and carbon dioxide.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: origins of life Origin of Life: There is good evidence that life has probably existed on Earth for most of Earths history. Fossils of blue-green algae found in Australia are the oldest fossils of life forms on Earth. They are at least 3.5 billion years old ( Figure 1.1). Life from Random Reactions: How did l...
NDQ_011692
organic compounds are needed to build cells.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: origins of life Origin of Life: There is good evidence that life has probably existed on Earth for most of Earths history. Fossils of blue-green algae found in Australia are the oldest fossils of life forms on Earth. They are at least 3.5 billion years old ( Figure 1.1). Life from Random Reactions: How did l...
NDQ_011696
which of the following was not present in early earth?
a. nitrogen gas, b. carbon dioxide, c. water vapor, d. hydrogen sulfoxide
d
Lesson: origins of life Origin of Life: There is good evidence that life has probably existed on Earth for most of Earths history. Fossils of blue-green algae found in Australia are the oldest fossils of life forms on Earth. They are at least 3.5 billion years old ( Figure 1.1). Life from Random Reactions: How did l...
NDQ_011697
chemical reactions need energy. where did this energy come from?
a. volcanic eruptions and lightning, b. volcanic eruptions and nuclear fusion, c. lightening and thunder, d. thunder and volcanic eruptions
a
Lesson: origins of life Origin of Life: There is good evidence that life has probably existed on Earth for most of Earths history. Fossils of blue-green algae found in Australia are the oldest fossils of life forms on Earth. They are at least 3.5 billion years old ( Figure 1.1). Life from Random Reactions: How did l...
NDQ_011698
what is needed to build proteins?
a. amino acids, b. nucleotides, c. organic compounds, d. all of the above
a
Lesson: origins of life Origin of Life: There is good evidence that life has probably existed on Earth for most of Earths history. Fossils of blue-green algae found in Australia are the oldest fossils of life forms on Earth. They are at least 3.5 billion years old ( Figure 1.1). Life from Random Reactions: How did l...
NDQ_011699
how old is the earliest forms of life?
a. at least 350,000 years old, b. at least 3.5 million years old, c. at least 3.5 billion years old, d. over 5 billion years
c
Lesson: origins of life Origin of Life: There is good evidence that life has probably existed on Earth for most of Earths history. Fossils of blue-green algae found in Australia are the oldest fossils of life forms on Earth. They are at least 3.5 billion years old ( Figure 1.1). Life from Random Reactions: How did l...
NDQ_011700
where did these ingredients for early molecules come from?
a. water vapor, b. meteorites, c. volcanic gases, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: origins of life Origin of Life: There is good evidence that life has probably existed on Earth for most of Earths history. Fossils of blue-green algae found in Australia are the oldest fossils of life forms on Earth. They are at least 3.5 billion years old ( Figure 1.1). Life from Random Reactions: How did l...
NDQ_011701
the burning of fossil fuels causes most air pollution.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: outdoor air pollution Outdoor Air Pollution: Air is all around us. Air is essential for life. Sometimes, humans can pollute the air. For example, releasing smoke and dust from factories and cars can cause air pollution. Air pollution is due to chemical substances and particles released into the air mainly by h...
NDQ_011702
outdoor air pollution changes the natural characteristics of the atmosphere.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: outdoor air pollution Outdoor Air Pollution: Air is all around us. Air is essential for life. Sometimes, humans can pollute the air. For example, releasing smoke and dust from factories and cars can cause air pollution. Air pollution is due to chemical substances and particles released into the air mainly by h...
NDQ_011706
which of the following processes burns fossil fuels?
a. within power plants to create electricity, b. within factories to operate machinery, c. within furnaces to generate heat, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: outdoor air pollution Outdoor Air Pollution: Air is all around us. Air is essential for life. Sometimes, humans can pollute the air. For example, releasing smoke and dust from factories and cars can cause air pollution. Air pollution is due to chemical substances and particles released into the air mainly by h...
NDQ_011707
acid rain is formed from
a. the production of plastics, b. nuclear power and defense, c. coal-fired power plants, d. all of the above
c
Lesson: outdoor air pollution Outdoor Air Pollution: Air is all around us. Air is essential for life. Sometimes, humans can pollute the air. For example, releasing smoke and dust from factories and cars can cause air pollution. Air pollution is due to chemical substances and particles released into the air mainly by h...
NDQ_011708
where do most greenhouse gases come from?
a. mostly from a lack of trees, b. mostly from burning fossil fuels, c. mostly from landfills and mining, d. mostly from sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides
b
Lesson: outdoor air pollution Outdoor Air Pollution: Air is all around us. Air is essential for life. Sometimes, humans can pollute the air. For example, releasing smoke and dust from factories and cars can cause air pollution. Air pollution is due to chemical substances and particles released into the air mainly by h...
NDQ_011709
effects of a global temperature increase include
a. species extinction, b. a rise in sea levels, c. an increase in extreme weather events, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: outdoor air pollution Outdoor Air Pollution: Air is all around us. Air is essential for life. Sometimes, humans can pollute the air. For example, releasing smoke and dust from factories and cars can cause air pollution. Air pollution is due to chemical substances and particles released into the air mainly by h...
NDQ_011710
which of the following is a source of air pollution?
a. the production of aerosols, b. biological warfare, c. cattle ranching, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: outdoor air pollution Outdoor Air Pollution: Air is all around us. Air is essential for life. Sometimes, humans can pollute the air. For example, releasing smoke and dust from factories and cars can cause air pollution. Air pollution is due to chemical substances and particles released into the air mainly by h...
NDQ_011721
an infectious disease is contagious.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: pathogens Pathogens: Has this ever happened to you? A student sitting next to you in class has a cold. The other student is coughing and sneezing, but you feel fine. Two days later, you come down with a cold, too. Diseases like colds are contagious. Contagious diseases are also called infectious diseases. An i...
NDQ_011722
medicines called antibiotics can cure most diseases caused by viruses.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: pathogens Pathogens: Has this ever happened to you? A student sitting next to you in class has a cold. The other student is coughing and sneezing, but you feel fine. Two days later, you come down with a cold, too. Diseases like colds are contagious. Contagious diseases are also called infectious diseases. An i...
NDQ_011726
two diseases caused by fungi include
a. ringworm and athletes foot, b. strep throat and pneumonia, c. malaria and diarrhea, d. tuberculosis and giardia
a
Lesson: pathogens Pathogens: Has this ever happened to you? A student sitting next to you in class has a cold. The other student is coughing and sneezing, but you feel fine. Two days later, you come down with a cold, too. Diseases like colds are contagious. Contagious diseases are also called infectious diseases. An i...
NDQ_011727
what skin disease can be transferred from the floor of a public shower?
a. impetigo, b. acne, c. athletes foot, d. all of the above
c
Lesson: pathogens Pathogens: Has this ever happened to you? A student sitting next to you in class has a cold. The other student is coughing and sneezing, but you feel fine. Two days later, you come down with a cold, too. Diseases like colds are contagious. Contagious diseases are also called infectious diseases. An i...
NDQ_011728
what disease can be spread by mosquitoes?
a. malaria, b. dengue fever, c. west nile virus, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: pathogens Pathogens: Has this ever happened to you? A student sitting next to you in class has a cold. The other student is coughing and sneezing, but you feel fine. Two days later, you come down with a cold, too. Diseases like colds are contagious. Contagious diseases are also called infectious diseases. An i...
NDQ_011729
diseases caused by a virus include
a. the flu and common cold, b. athletes foot and the flu, c. malaria and ringworm, d. all of the above
a
Lesson: pathogens Pathogens: Has this ever happened to you? A student sitting next to you in class has a cold. The other student is coughing and sneezing, but you feel fine. Two days later, you come down with a cold, too. Diseases like colds are contagious. Contagious diseases are also called infectious diseases. An i...
NDQ_011730
giardia lamblia is
a. virus, b. bacterium, c. protozoa, d. fungi
c
Lesson: pathogens Pathogens: Has this ever happened to you? A student sitting next to you in class has a cold. The other student is coughing and sneezing, but you feel fine. Two days later, you come down with a cold, too. Diseases like colds are contagious. Contagious diseases are also called infectious diseases. An i...
NDQ_011731
a pedigree shows family relationships.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: pedigree analysis Pedigree Analysis: A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders and traits. A pedigree can help predict the probability that offspring will inher...
NDQ_011732
a pedigree can be useful in understanding inheritance.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: pedigree analysis Pedigree Analysis: A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders and traits. A pedigree can help predict the probability that offspring will inher...
NDQ_011736
in autosomal recessive inheritance, all children of an couple with both parents having the recessive trait
a. will not have the trait, b. will all have the trait, c. may or may not have the trait, d. cannot be determined from the information given
b
Lesson: pedigree analysis Pedigree Analysis: A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders and traits. A pedigree can help predict the probability that offspring will inher...
NDQ_011737
in autosomal dominant inheritance, a homozygous dominant affected father will have children
a. that may or may not be affected, b. that are not affected, c. that are all affected, d. cannot tell from the information given
c
Lesson: pedigree analysis Pedigree Analysis: A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders and traits. A pedigree can help predict the probability that offspring will inher...
NDQ_011738
in sex-linked inheritance, the pedigree will most likely show
a. more affected males, b. more affected females, c. an equal number of affected males and females, d. no affected individuals
a
Lesson: pedigree analysis Pedigree Analysis: A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders and traits. A pedigree can help predict the probability that offspring will inher...
NDQ_011739
in autosomal recessive inheritance, all affected individuals
a. will be heterozygous, b. will be heterozygous recessive, c. will be homozygous dominant, d. will be homozygous recessive
d
Lesson: pedigree analysis Pedigree Analysis: A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders and traits. A pedigree can help predict the probability that offspring will inher...
NDQ_011740
in autosomal dominant inheritance, all affected individuals
a. will be homozygous dominant or heterozygous, b. will be homozygous recessive or heterozygous, c. will be heterozygous, d. cannot be determined from the information given
a
Lesson: pedigree analysis Pedigree Analysis: A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders and traits. A pedigree can help predict the probability that offspring will inher...
NDQ_011741
there are nerves that send and receive messages to the internal organs.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: peripheral nervous system The Peripheral Nervous System: There are other nerves in your body that are not found in the brain or spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) ( Figure 1.1) contains all the nerves in the body that are found outside of the central nervous system. They include nerves of the han...
NDQ_011742
the peripheral nervous system sends messages along nerves from the brain to the spinal cord.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: peripheral nervous system The Peripheral Nervous System: There are other nerves in your body that are not found in the brain or spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) ( Figure 1.1) contains all the nerves in the body that are found outside of the central nervous system. They include nerves of the han...
NDQ_011746
which part of the pns carries messages from internal organs to the cns?
a. the sensory division, b. the motor division, c. the somatic nervous system, d. the autonomic nervous system
a
Lesson: peripheral nervous system The Peripheral Nervous System: There are other nerves in your body that are not found in the brain or spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) ( Figure 1.1) contains all the nerves in the body that are found outside of the central nervous system. They include nerves of the han...
NDQ_011747
which part of the pns controls involuntary activities such as activities such as digestion?
a. the sensory division, b. the motor division, c. the somatic nervous system, d. the autonomic nervous system
d
Lesson: peripheral nervous system The Peripheral Nervous System: There are other nerves in your body that are not found in the brain or spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) ( Figure 1.1) contains all the nerves in the body that are found outside of the central nervous system. They include nerves of the han...
NDQ_011748
what part of the pns allows you to circle the correct answer to this question?
a. the somatic nervous system, b. the autonomic nervous system, c. the sympathetic division, d. the parasympathetic division
a
Lesson: peripheral nervous system The Peripheral Nervous System: There are other nerves in your body that are not found in the brain or spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) ( Figure 1.1) contains all the nerves in the body that are found outside of the central nervous system. They include nerves of the han...
NDQ_011749
what part of the pns increases the heart rate in an emergency situation?
a. the sensory division, b. the motor division, c. the sympathetic division, d. the parasympathetic division
c
Lesson: peripheral nervous system The Peripheral Nervous System: There are other nerves in your body that are not found in the brain or spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) ( Figure 1.1) contains all the nerves in the body that are found outside of the central nervous system. They include nerves of the han...
NDQ_011750
what part of the nervous system tells you that cookies are being baked?
a. the central nervous system, b. the sensory division, c. the autonomic nervous system, d. the somatic nervous system
a
Lesson: peripheral nervous system The Peripheral Nervous System: There are other nerves in your body that are not found in the brain or spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) ( Figure 1.1) contains all the nerves in the body that are found outside of the central nervous system. They include nerves of the han...
NDQ_011751
glucose is the food of plants.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: photosynthesis What is Photosynthesis: If a plant gets hungry, it cannot walk to a local restaurant and buy a slice of pizza. So, how does a plant get the food it needs to survive? Plants are producers, which means they are able to make, or produce, their own food. They also produce the "food" for other organi...
NDQ_011752
glucose is the main product of photosynthesis.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: photosynthesis What is Photosynthesis: If a plant gets hungry, it cannot walk to a local restaurant and buy a slice of pizza. So, how does a plant get the food it needs to survive? Plants are producers, which means they are able to make, or produce, their own food. They also produce the "food" for other organi...
NDQ_011756
which statement best describes a producer?
a. an organism that produces food for itself and other organisms, b. an organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple inorganic molecules, c. an organism that obtains carbon from outside sources, d. all plants are producers
a
Lesson: photosynthesis What is Photosynthesis: If a plant gets hungry, it cannot walk to a local restaurant and buy a slice of pizza. So, how does a plant get the food it needs to survive? Plants are producers, which means they are able to make, or produce, their own food. They also produce the "food" for other organi...
NDQ_011757
which statement best describes an autotroph?
a. an organism that produces food for itself an other organisms, b. an organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple, c. an organism that obtains carbon from outside sources, d. all plants are autotrophs
b
Lesson: photosynthesis What is Photosynthesis: If a plant gets hungry, it cannot walk to a local restaurant and buy a slice of pizza. So, how does a plant get the food it needs to survive? Plants are producers, which means they are able to make, or produce, their own food. They also produce the "food" for other organi...
NDQ_011758
which best summarized photosynthesis? in the presence of sunlight,
a. carbon dioxide + oxygen glucose + water, b. glucose + oxygen carbon dioxide + water, c. carbon dioxide + water glucose + oxygen, d. carbon dioxide + glucose oxygen + water
c
Lesson: photosynthesis What is Photosynthesis: If a plant gets hungry, it cannot walk to a local restaurant and buy a slice of pizza. So, how does a plant get the food it needs to survive? Plants are producers, which means they are able to make, or produce, their own food. They also produce the "food" for other organi...
NDQ_011759
what is the organelle of photosynthesis?
a. the mitochondria, b. the chloroplast, c. the nucleus, d. the endoplasmic reticulum
b
Lesson: photosynthesis What is Photosynthesis: If a plant gets hungry, it cannot walk to a local restaurant and buy a slice of pizza. So, how does a plant get the food it needs to survive? Plants are producers, which means they are able to make, or produce, their own food. They also produce the "food" for other organi...
NDQ_011760
as almost all organisms on earth obtain their energy from photosynthetic organisms, it could be said that ultimately all energy comes from _________.
a. plants, b. food, c. the sun, d. carbon dioxide
c
Lesson: photosynthesis What is Photosynthesis: If a plant gets hungry, it cannot walk to a local restaurant and buy a slice of pizza. So, how does a plant get the food it needs to survive? Plants are producers, which means they are able to make, or produce, their own food. They also produce the "food" for other organi...
NDQ_011830
phenotypes associated with polygenic traits can be represented by a bell-shaped curve.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: polygenic traits Polygenic Traits: Another exception to Mendels rules is polygenic inheritance, which occurs when a trait is controlled by more than one gene. This means that each dominant allele "adds" to the expression of the next dominant allele. Usually, traits are polygenic when there is wide variation in...
NDQ_011831
polygenic traits demonstrate a wide variation in the phenotype.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: polygenic traits Polygenic Traits: Another exception to Mendels rules is polygenic inheritance, which occurs when a trait is controlled by more than one gene. This means that each dominant allele "adds" to the expression of the next dominant allele. Usually, traits are polygenic when there is wide variation in...
NDQ_011835
if a, b and c represent dominant alleles of a polygenic trait, what genotype will represent an extreme phenotype?
a. aabbcc, b. aabbcc, c. aabbcc, d. aabbcc
a
Lesson: polygenic traits Polygenic Traits: Another exception to Mendels rules is polygenic inheritance, which occurs when a trait is controlled by more than one gene. This means that each dominant allele "adds" to the expression of the next dominant allele. Usually, traits are polygenic when there is wide variation in...
NDQ_011836
if a, b and c represent dominant alleles of a polygenic trait, what genotype will represent the moderate (or middle) phenotype?
a. aabbcc, b. aabbcc, c. aabbcc, d. all of the above represent moderate phenotypes
a
Lesson: polygenic traits Polygenic Traits: Another exception to Mendels rules is polygenic inheritance, which occurs when a trait is controlled by more than one gene. This means that each dominant allele "adds" to the expression of the next dominant allele. Usually, traits are polygenic when there is wide variation in...
NDQ_011837
which genotype will have a more extreme phenotype?
a. aabbcc, b. aabbcc, c. aabbcc, d. all of the above will show very similar phenotypes
d
Lesson: polygenic traits Polygenic Traits: Another exception to Mendels rules is polygenic inheritance, which occurs when a trait is controlled by more than one gene. This means that each dominant allele "adds" to the expression of the next dominant allele. Usually, traits are polygenic when there is wide variation in...
NDQ_011838
human height is a polygenic trait. if individuals with more dominant alleles are tall, what will be the genotype of a professional basketball player.
a. nnbbaa, b. nnbbaa, c. nnbbaa, d. nnbbaa
a
Lesson: polygenic traits Polygenic Traits: Another exception to Mendels rules is polygenic inheritance, which occurs when a trait is controlled by more than one gene. This means that each dominant allele "adds" to the expression of the next dominant allele. Usually, traits are polygenic when there is wide variation in...
NDQ_011839
in addition to skin color and height, which of the following is also a polygenic trait?
a. freckles, b. hair color, c. eye size, d. both (b) and (c)
b
Lesson: polygenic traits Polygenic Traits: Another exception to Mendels rules is polygenic inheritance, which occurs when a trait is controlled by more than one gene. This means that each dominant allele "adds" to the expression of the next dominant allele. Usually, traits are polygenic when there is wide variation in...
NDQ_011840
many birds are altricial organisms, needing a lot of parental care.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: population growth patterns Population Growth: What does population growth mean? You can probably guess that it means the number of individuals in a population is increasing. The population growth rate tells you how quickly a population is increasing or decreasing. What determines the population growth rate for...
NDQ_011841
exponential growth requires an unlimited food supply.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: population growth patterns Population Growth: What does population growth mean? You can probably guess that it means the number of individuals in a population is increasing. The population growth rate tells you how quickly a population is increasing or decreasing. What determines the population growth rate for...
NDQ_011845
which factor affects the population growth rate?
a. the age of organisms at first reproduction, b. the age of an organism at death, c. the age of the newborn at birth, d. all of the above
a
Lesson: population growth patterns Population Growth: What does population growth mean? You can probably guess that it means the number of individuals in a population is increasing. The population growth rate tells you how quickly a population is increasing or decreasing. What determines the population growth rate for...
NDQ_011846
if the death rate is larger than the birth rate, what will happen to the population?
a. the population size will stay the same, b. the population size will increase, c. the population size will decrease, d. nothing will happen
c
Lesson: population growth patterns Population Growth: What does population growth mean? You can probably guess that it means the number of individuals in a population is increasing. The population growth rate tells you how quickly a population is increasing or decreasing. What determines the population growth rate for...
NDQ_011847
what happens to population growth as resources become less available?
a. logistic growth becomes exponential growth, b. exponential growth becomes logistic growth, c. exponential growth continues to the carrying capacity, d. logistic growth stops
b
Lesson: population growth patterns Population Growth: What does population growth mean? You can probably guess that it means the number of individuals in a population is increasing. The population growth rate tells you how quickly a population is increasing or decreasing. What determines the population growth rate for...
NDQ_011848
which of the following is true about altricial organisms?
a. altricial organisms require minimal parental support, b. altricial birds are able to fly at birth, c. altricial birds are usually born blind and without feathers, d. altricial organisms reach maturity relatively quickly
c
Lesson: population growth patterns Population Growth: What does population growth mean? You can probably guess that it means the number of individuals in a population is increasing. The population growth rate tells you how quickly a population is increasing or decreasing. What determines the population growth rate for...
NDQ_011849
which factor affects the population growth rate?
a. the presence or absence of parental care, b. the death rate of offspring, c. how often an organism reproduces, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: population growth patterns Population Growth: What does population growth mean? You can probably guess that it means the number of individuals in a population is increasing. The population growth rate tells you how quickly a population is increasing or decreasing. What determines the population growth rate for...
NDQ_011860
the placenta supplies the developing baby with oxygen.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy and Childbirth: While a woman is pregnant, the developing baby may be called an embryo or a fetus. Do these mean the same thing? No, in the very early stages the developing baby is called an embryo, while in the later stages it is called a fetus. When the ball of cells first ...
NDQ_011861
a typical pregnancy lasts 38 weeks.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy and Childbirth: While a woman is pregnant, the developing baby may be called an embryo or a fetus. Do these mean the same thing? No, in the very early stages the developing baby is called an embryo, while in the later stages it is called a fetus. When the ball of cells first ...
NDQ_011865
by when have all the major organs started to develop?
a. by the 2nd week after fertilization, b. by the 4th week after fertilization, c. by the 8th week after fertilization, d. by the 12th week after fertilization
c
Lesson: pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy and Childbirth: While a woman is pregnant, the developing baby may be called an embryo or a fetus. Do these mean the same thing? No, in the very early stages the developing baby is called an embryo, while in the later stages it is called a fetus. When the ball of cells first ...
NDQ_011866
the heart is one of the first organs to develop. when does the heart begin to beat?
a. during week 1, b. during week 2, c. during week 4, d. during week 6
c
Lesson: pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy and Childbirth: While a woman is pregnant, the developing baby may be called an embryo or a fetus. Do these mean the same thing? No, in the very early stages the developing baby is called an embryo, while in the later stages it is called a fetus. When the ball of cells first ...
NDQ_011867
to have the best chance of survival, a premature baby should be delivered no earlier than week
a. 26, b. 28, c. 30, d. 32
b
Lesson: pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy and Childbirth: While a woman is pregnant, the developing baby may be called an embryo or a fetus. Do these mean the same thing? No, in the very early stages the developing baby is called an embryo, while in the later stages it is called a fetus. When the ball of cells first ...
NDQ_011868
in addition to the baby, what else forms inside the mothers uterus?
a. the amniotic sac, placenta, and umbilical cord also form inside the uterus, b. the placenta, c. the umbilical cord, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy and Childbirth: While a woman is pregnant, the developing baby may be called an embryo or a fetus. Do these mean the same thing? No, in the very early stages the developing baby is called an embryo, while in the later stages it is called a fetus. When the ball of cells first ...
NDQ_011869
it is important for the mother to eat plenty of nutritious foods during pregnancy. it is also important for the mother to avoid
a. alcohol, illegal drugs, and some medicines, b. alcohol, soda and candy, c. alcohol, airplane rides and amusement parks, d. alcohol, illegal drugs and sexual relations
a
Lesson: pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy and Childbirth: While a woman is pregnant, the developing baby may be called an embryo or a fetus. Do these mean the same thing? No, in the very early stages the developing baby is called an embryo, while in the later stages it is called a fetus. When the ball of cells first ...
NDQ_011870
theoretically the supply of fresh water could run out.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: preserving water sources Preserving Water Sources: It might seem like there is plenty of water on Earth, but thats not really the case. Water is a limited resource. That means that it is used faster than it is replaced. Theoretically, at some point in time, the supply of fresh water could run out. Though this ...
NDQ_011871
there are drinkable water shortages in many places of the planet.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: preserving water sources Preserving Water Sources: It might seem like there is plenty of water on Earth, but thats not really the case. Water is a limited resource. That means that it is used faster than it is replaced. Theoretically, at some point in time, the supply of fresh water could run out. Though this ...
NDQ_011875
recycling wastewater is tremendously helpful. which of the following produces wastewater?
a. water that has been used in washing clothes, b. water that has been used in flushing the toilet, c. water that has been used in showering, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: preserving water sources Preserving Water Sources: It might seem like there is plenty of water on Earth, but thats not really the case. Water is a limited resource. That means that it is used faster than it is replaced. Theoretically, at some point in time, the supply of fresh water could run out. Though this ...
NDQ_011876
most of earths water
a. is not drinkable, b. is in the oceans and ice caps, c. is saltwater, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: preserving water sources Preserving Water Sources: It might seem like there is plenty of water on Earth, but thats not really the case. Water is a limited resource. That means that it is used faster than it is replaced. Theoretically, at some point in time, the supply of fresh water could run out. Though this ...
NDQ_011877
the clean water act
a. prevents the illegal dumping of contaminants into the water supply, b. prevents the illegal use of clean water, c. sets guidelines for water recycling, d. all of the above
a
Lesson: preserving water sources Preserving Water Sources: It might seem like there is plenty of water on Earth, but thats not really the case. Water is a limited resource. That means that it is used faster than it is replaced. Theoretically, at some point in time, the supply of fresh water could run out. Though this ...
NDQ_011878
what is an advantage of recycling wastewater?
a. recycling wastewater produces fresh water, b. recycling wastewater can help prevent waterborne diseases, c. recycling wastewater increases the amount of water on earth, d. all of the above
b
Lesson: preserving water sources Preserving Water Sources: It might seem like there is plenty of water on Earth, but thats not really the case. Water is a limited resource. That means that it is used faster than it is replaced. Theoretically, at some point in time, the supply of fresh water could run out. Though this ...
NDQ_011879
of all the water on earth, only about _____ % can be used for drinking water.
a. 0.1, b. 1, c. 2, d. 10
b
Lesson: preserving water sources Preserving Water Sources: It might seem like there is plenty of water on Earth, but thats not really the case. Water is a limited resource. That means that it is used faster than it is replaced. Theoretically, at some point in time, the supply of fresh water could run out. Though this ...
NDQ_011880
the best way to avoid pathogens is to wash your hands often.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: preventing infectious diseases Preventing Infectious Diseases: Infectious diseases are diseases that spread from person to person. They are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. What can you do to avoid infectious diseases? Eating right and getting plenty of sleep are a good start. These habi...
NDQ_011881
keeping your immune system healthy helps to fight pathogens.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: preventing infectious diseases Preventing Infectious Diseases: Infectious diseases are diseases that spread from person to person. They are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. What can you do to avoid infectious diseases? Eating right and getting plenty of sleep are a good start. These habi...
NDQ_011885
when washing your hands, how long should you scrub with soap?
a. at least 10 seconds, b. at least 20 seconds, c. at least 30 seconds, d. at least 1 minute
b
Lesson: preventing infectious diseases Preventing Infectious Diseases: Infectious diseases are diseases that spread from person to person. They are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. What can you do to avoid infectious diseases? Eating right and getting plenty of sleep are a good start. These habi...
NDQ_011886
name three personal items that should not be shared.
a. hairbrush, comb and soap, b. toothbrush, comb and razor, c. toothbrush, comb and soap, d. hairbrush, comb and pencil
b
Lesson: preventing infectious diseases Preventing Infectious Diseases: Infectious diseases are diseases that spread from person to person. They are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. What can you do to avoid infectious diseases? Eating right and getting plenty of sleep are a good start. These habi...
NDQ_011887
what do you think it means to use safe cooking practices?
a. wash all fruits and vegetables well prior to eating, b. use separate clean cutting boards for raw meats and vegetables, c. keep clean countertops, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: preventing infectious diseases Preventing Infectious Diseases: Infectious diseases are diseases that spread from person to person. They are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. What can you do to avoid infectious diseases? Eating right and getting plenty of sleep are a good start. These habi...
NDQ_011888
why is staying informed of current events important?
a. to know if your water needs to be boiled, b. to know what restaurants to currently avoid, c. to know what foods may be currently contaminated, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: preventing infectious diseases Preventing Infectious Diseases: Infectious diseases are diseases that spread from person to person. They are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. What can you do to avoid infectious diseases? Eating right and getting plenty of sleep are a good start. These habi...
NDQ_011889
if you have an infectious disease, you should
a. get vaccinated, b. stay home from school, c. drink plenty of fluids, d. all of the above
b
Lesson: preventing infectious diseases Preventing Infectious Diseases: Infectious diseases are diseases that spread from person to person. They are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. What can you do to avoid infectious diseases? Eating right and getting plenty of sleep are a good start. These habi...
NDQ_011890
infectious diseases can't be passed from one person to another.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: preventing noninfectious diseases Preventing Noninfectious Diseases: Noninfectious diseases cant be passed from one person to another. Instead, these types of diseases are caused by factors such as the environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Examples of inherited noninfectious conditions include cystic fibrosis ...
NDQ_011891
the use of tanning beds is a safe alternative to tanning in the sun.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: preventing noninfectious diseases Preventing Noninfectious Diseases: Noninfectious diseases cant be passed from one person to another. Instead, these types of diseases are caused by factors such as the environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Examples of inherited noninfectious conditions include cystic fibrosis ...
NDQ_011895
what noninfectious diseases cause the most deaths in many developed countries?
a. heart disease, stroke, diabetes and aids, b. aids, stroke, diabetes and cancer, c. heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, d. aids and smoking
c
Lesson: preventing noninfectious diseases Preventing Noninfectious Diseases: Noninfectious diseases cant be passed from one person to another. Instead, these types of diseases are caused by factors such as the environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Examples of inherited noninfectious conditions include cystic fibrosis ...
NDQ_011896
what steps can a person take to help prevent type 2 diabetes?
a. avoiding high-fat foods, b. staying at a healthy weight, c. getting plenty of exercise, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: preventing noninfectious diseases Preventing Noninfectious Diseases: Noninfectious diseases cant be passed from one person to another. Instead, these types of diseases are caused by factors such as the environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Examples of inherited noninfectious conditions include cystic fibrosis ...
NDQ_011897
allergy shots
a. are used to treat an allergic reaction, b. can help prevent autoimmune diseases, c. contain small amounts of allergens, d. all of the above
c
Lesson: preventing noninfectious diseases Preventing Noninfectious Diseases: Noninfectious diseases cant be passed from one person to another. Instead, these types of diseases are caused by factors such as the environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Examples of inherited noninfectious conditions include cystic fibrosis ...