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When animals get rid of their gaseous waste, what is exhaled through their mouth and nose?
hydrogen
oxygen
carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: When animals get rid of their gaseous waste, what is exhaled through their mouth and nose? A:
carbon dioxide
What is another name for composite volcanos?
seismic giants
fjords
fault lines
stratovolcanoes
Composite volcanoes are also called stratovolcanoes. This is because they are formed by alternating layers (strata) of magma and ash ( Figure below ). The magma that creates composite volcanoes tends to be thick. The steep sides form because the lava cannot flow too far from the vent. The thick magma may also create ex...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Composite volcanoes are also called stratovolcanoes. This is because they are formed by alternating layers (strata) of magma and ash ( Figure below ). The magma that creates composite volcanoes tends to be thick. The steep sides form because the lava cannot flow too...
stratovolcanoes
Fossil records support the idea that periods of little change may be interrupted by bursts of rapid change, an evolutionary model contrasted by what?
minimalism
elitism
darwinian
gradualism
When geologic and climatic conditions are changing, evolution may occur more quickly. Thus, long periods of little change may be interrupted by bursts of rapid change. This model of the timing of evolution is called punctuated equilibrium . It is better supported by the fossil record than is gradualism.
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gradualism
What type of winds occur when air is forced over a mountain range?
doldrums
local winds
trade winds
chinook winds
Chinook winds ( Figure below ) occur when air is forced over a mountain range. Warm air rises over the Sierra Nevada in California, for example, because it is pushed eastward by the westerly winds. The air cools as it rises and precipitates. The air is now dry. It sinks down the far side of the mountains and may create...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Chinook winds ( Figure below ) occur when air is forced over a mountain range. Warm air rises over the Sierra Nevada in California, for example, because it is pushed eastward by the westerly winds. The air cools as it rises and precipitates. The air is now dry. It s...
chinook winds
What do clouds trap into the atmosphere at night?
smog
seawater
light
heat
Clouds block sunlight in the day. Clouds trap heat in the atmosphere at night.
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heat
A nerve cell that carries messages is called a?
platelet
mitochondria
stem cell
neuron
The nervous system is made up of nerves. A nerve is a bundle of nerve cells. A nerve cell that carries messages is called a neuron. The messages carried by neurons are called nerve impulses.
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neuron
What group of animals are the largest arthropods?
spiders
birds
fish
insects
There are several traits shared by all arthropods. Arthropods have a complete digestive system. They also have a circulatory system and a nervous system. In addition, they have special organs for breathing and excreting wastes. Other traits of arthropods include:.
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insects
What term describes a collection of similar cells that had a common embryonic origin?
nucleus
organ-level organization
plasma
tissue
Complex Tissue Structure A hallmark trait of animals is specialized structures that are differentiated to perform unique functions. As multicellular organisms, most animals develop specialized cells that group together into tissues with specialized functions. A tissue is a collection of similar cells that had a common ...
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tissue
Most biochemical molecules are macromolecules, meaning that they are what?
very abundant
very dense
very small
very large
Most biochemical molecules are macromolecules, meaning that they are very large. Some contain thousands of monomer molecules.
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very large
The name of a spinal cord region corresponds to the level at which spinal nerves pass through the what?
synovial fluid
lumbar foramina
notochord
intervertebral foramina
The Spinal Cord The description of the CNS is concentrated on the structures of the brain, but the spinal cord is another major organ of the system. Whereas the brain develops out of expansions of the neural tube into primary and then secondary vesicles, the spinal cord maintains the tube structure and is only speciali...
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intervertebral foramina
Tests for levels of what in blood allow a diabetic patient to regulate how much insulin to administer?
protein
alcohol
chloride
glucose
Laboratory testing has come to the local drug store or grocery store because of developments in chemistry. You can test your blood glucose using a simple portable device that runs a chemical test on the blood sample and tells you how much glucose is present, allowing a diabetic patient to regulate how much insulin to a...
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glucose
The process of breaking down food into nutrients is known as __________
filtration
energy
absorption
digestion
As food is pushed through the GI tract by peristalsis, it undergoes digestion. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into nutrients. There are two types of digestion: mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.
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digestion
Reasoning can be broken down into two categories: deduction and?
invention
conduction
preduction
induction
Any useful hypothesis will allow predictions based on reasoning. Reasoning can be broken down into two categories: deduction and induction. Most reasoning in science is formed through induction.
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Any useful hypothesis will allow predictions based on reasoning. Reasoning can be broken down into two categories: deduction and induction. Most reasoning in science is formed through induction. Q: Reasoning can be broken down into two categories: deduction and? ...
induction
What are used to make maps of the moon and other planets?
rendering satellites
radio telescopes
topographical charts
imaging satellites
Astronomers use imaging satellites to study and make maps of the Moon and other planets.
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imaging satellites
What term describes how closely packed the particles of matter are?
space
range
mass
density
Density is an important physical property of matter. It reflects how closely packed the particles of matter are. When particles are packed together more tightly, matter has greater density. Differences in density of matter explain many phenomena, not just why helium balloons rise. For example, differences in density of...
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density
Populations of viruses do not grow through cell division because they?
non living
Static
Acidic
are not cells
Populations of viruses do not grow through cell division because they are not cells. Instead, they use the machinery and metabolism of a host cell to produce new copies of themselves. After infecting a host cell, a virion uses the cell’s ribosomes, enzymes, ATP, and other components to replicate. Viruses vary in how th...
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What is likely to happen to a parasite if it kills its host?
it mutates
it thrives
it adapts
it dies
Some parasites kill their host, but most do not. It’s easy to see why. If a parasite kills its host, the parasite is also likely to die. Instead, parasites usually cause relatively minor damage to their host.
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What is a type of solid that lacks an ordered internal structure?
an elastic solid
ice
a sponge
an amorphous solid
An amorphous solid is a solid that lacks an ordered internal structure.
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: An amorphous solid is a solid that lacks an ordered internal structure. Q: What is a type of solid that lacks an ordered internal structure? A:
an amorphous solid
What is it called when you get the same result after repeating an experiment?
initiation
variable
control
replication
Getting the same result when an experiment is repeated is called replication. If research results can be replicated, it means they are more likely to be correct.
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replication
What is the largest human organ?
lungs
stomach
brain
skin
human body system that includes the skin, nails, and hair.
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skin
In the chest, the trachea divides as it enters the lungs to form the right and left what?
atrium
alveoli
ventricle
bronchi
In the chest, the trachea divides as it enters the lungs to form the right and left bronchi . The bronchi contain cartilage, which prevents them from collapsing. Mucus in the bronchi traps any remaining particles in air. Tiny, hair-like structures called cilia line the bronchi and sweep the particles and mucus toward t...
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bronchi
Many objects have color because they contain what?
salts
solvents
vitamins
pigments
Many objects have color because they contain pigments. A pigment is a substance that colors materials by reflecting light of certain wavelengths and absorbing light of other wavelengths. A very common pigment is the dark green pigment called chlorophyll, which is found in plants. Chlorophyll absorbs all but green wavel...
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pigments
What is the process of action potentials in myelinated axons jumping between the nodes of ranvier called?
pinworm conduction
photoreactive conduction
saltatory movement
saltatory conduction
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saltatory conduction
What do craters and rifts become when the fill with water?
grasses
rivers
creeks
lakes
Craters and rifts become lakes when they fill with water. Where does the water come from?.
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lakes
What kind of power does not produce any pollutants, but produces waste that can be difficult to dispose of?
solar
electrical
biofuel
nuclear
Nuclear power is a controversial subject in California and most other places. Nuclear power has no pollutants including no carbon emissions. However, power plants are not always safe. The long-term disposal of wastes is a problem that has not yet been solved. The future of nuclear power is murky. Find out more at: http...
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nuclear
What is the long, narrow tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach by the mechanism of peristalsis?
spinal cord
gallbladder
liver
esophagus
The esophagus is a long, narrow tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach. It has no other purpose. Food moves through the esophagus because of peristalsis. At the lower end of the esophagus, a circular muscle, called a sphincter, controls the opening to the stomach. The sphincter relaxes to let food pass ...
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esophagus
What is the temperature at which condensation of water vapor occurs called?
the cooling point
the tipping point
the boiling point
the dew point
The temperature at which condensation of water vapor occurs is called the dew point. The dew point varies depending on air temperature and moisture content.
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the dew point
Alkenes have double bonds while alkynes have what?
quadruple bonds
single bonds
equal bonds
triple bonds
Alkenes have double bonds; alkynes have triple bonds. Both undergo addition reactions.
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triple bonds
What is our main source of aluminum ore?
tin
coal
cobalt
bauxite
Weathering may concentrate some resources. In tropical climates, chemical weathering can be intense. Some minerals dissolve and water carries them away. This leaves behind the materials that are not soluble. Bauxite is aluminum oxide that collects this way. Bauxite is our main source of aluminum ore.
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bauxite
Rapidly produced genetic vairants are found in organisms with what type of generation time?
oscillating
long
repeating
short
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short
What are the 2 primary hosts of ebola in central africa?
lions and elephants
hyenas and apes
apes and hippos
apes and bats
Several lethal viruses that cause viral hemorrhagic fever have been discovered, two of which are shown in the Figure below . Ebola outbreaks have been limited mainly to remote areas of the world. However, they have gained extensive media attention because of the high mortality rate—23 percent to 90 percent—depending on...
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apes and bats
Unlike prokaryotic cells, dna and rna synthesis in eukaryotic cells occurs in a separate compartment from synthesis of what?
acids
membrane
phenotype
protein
In eukaryotic cells, DNA and RNA synthesis occur in a separate compartment from protein synthesis. In prokaryotic cells, both processes occur together. What advantages might there be to separating the processes? What advantages might there be to having them occur together? The size of the genome in one of the most well...
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protein
What important organelle (that would otherwise be centrally located and crucial to the cell's survival) do prokaryotic cells lack?
protons
electrons
molecules
nucleus
Cell division is simpler in prokaryotes than eukaryotes because prokaryotic cells themselves are simpler. Prokaryotic cells have a single circular chromosome, no nucleus, and few other organelles. Eukaryotic cells, in contrast, have multiple chromosomes contained within a nucleus, and many other organelles. All of thes...
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nucleus
What is the outer layer of an axon that acts like a layer of insulation, similar to the plastic that encases an electrical cord?
layer sheath
lipids sheath
nerve sheath
myelin sheath
The axon of many neurons has an outer layer called a myelin sheath (see Figure above ). Myelin is a lipid produced by a type of a glial cell known as a Schwann cell. The myelin sheath acts like a layer of insulation, similar to the plastic that encases an electrical cord. Regularly spaced nodes, or gaps, in the myelin ...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: The axon of many neurons has an outer layer called a myelin sheath (see Figure above ). Myelin is a lipid produced by a type of a glial cell known as a Schwann cell. The myelin sheath acts like a layer of insulation, similar to the plastic that encases an electrical...
myelin sheath
What occurs when some members of a species become geographically separated?
reflective speciation
divergent speciation
symbiotic speciation
allopatric speciation
New species arise in the process of speciation. Allopatric speciation occurs when some members of a species become geographically separated. They then evolve genetic differences. If the differences prevent them from interbreeding with the original species, a new species has evolved. Sympatric speciation occurs without ...
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allopatric speciation
What creatures evolved from a lobe-finned lungfish ancestor?
mice
birds
horses
amphibians
Fossil evidence shows that amphibians evolved about 365 million years ago from a lobe-finned lungfish ancestor. As the earliest land vertebrates, they were highly successful. Some of them were much larger than today’s amphibians. For more than 100 million years, amphibians remained the dominant land vertebrates. Then s...
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amphibians
What is the term for a mixture of two or more substances that has the same composition throughout?
structure
fluid
simple liquid
solution
Water is the main ingredient of many solutions. A solution is a mixture of two or more substances that has the same composition throughout. Some solutions are acids and some are bases. To understand acids and bases, you need to know more about pure water. In pure water (such as distilled water), a tiny fraction of wate...
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solution
What are flagellate protozoa that cause giardiasis?
plankton
diatoms
fungus
giardia
Giardia are flagellate protozoa that cause giardiasis . The parasites enter the body through food or water that has been contaminated by feces of infected people or animals. The protozoa attach to the lining of the host’s small intestine, where they prevent the host from fully absorbing nutrients. They may also cause d...
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giardia
Rna and dna are types of what biochemical compounds containing the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus?
amino acids
hormones
nitrous acids
nucleic acids
Nucleic acids are one of four classes of biochemical compounds. (The other three classes are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. ) Nucleic acids include RNA (ribonucleic acid) as well as DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Both types of nucleic acids contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
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nucleic acids
What are the contacts between neurons called?
electrodes
neurapses
impulses
synapses
12.5 Communication Between Neurons The basis of the electrical signal within a neuron is the action potential that propagates down the axon. For a neuron to generate an action potential, it needs to receive input from another source, either another neuron or a sensory stimulus. That input will result in opening ion cha...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: 12.5 Communication Between Neurons The basis of the electrical signal within a neuron is the action potential that propagates down the axon. For a neuron to generate an action potential, it needs to receive input from another source, either another neuron or a senso...
synapses
What is the color of the powder of a mineral?
blue
gray
organic
streak
Streak is the color of the powder of a mineral. To do a streak test, you scrape the mineral across an unglazed porcelain plate. The plate is harder than many minerals, causing the minerals to leave a streak of powder on the plate. The color of the streak often differs from the color of the larger mineral sample, as Fig...
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streak
What basic plant structure facilitates dispersal of pollen and fruit by raising reproductive structures?
flower
root
leaf
stem
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What type of compound is essential to life?
nitrogen
carbon
oxygen
water
Water is essential to life because chemical reactions within cells take place in water. Most people can survive only a few days without consuming water to replace their water losses. How do you lose water?.
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water
Which part of the ear amplifies the sound waves?
cochlea
eardrum
ear canal
middle ear
The outer ear catches sound waves and funnels them to the middle ear. The middle ear amplifies the sound waves and passes them to the inner ear. The inner ear changes the sound waves to electrical signals. The signals travel to the brain, which interprets the sounds.
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middle ear
The shape of a virus is determined by the type and arrangement of proteins in its what?
nuclei
enamel
anode
capsid
22.1 Introduction Viruses are the smallest biological particle (the tiniest are only 20 nm in diameter). However, they are not biological organisms so they are not classified in any kingdom of living things. They do not have any organelles and cannot respire or perform metabolic functions. Viruses are merely strands of...
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capsid
What is the rising and sinking of warm and cooler material called?
diffusion
depression
conveyance
convection
Hot lower mantle material rises upward ( Figure below ). As it rises, it cools. At the top of the mantle it moves horizontally. Over time it becomes cool and dense enough that it sinks. Back at the bottom of the mantle, it travels horizontally. Eventually the material gets to the location where warm mantle material is ...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Hot lower mantle material rises upward ( Figure below ). As it rises, it cools. At the top of the mantle it moves horizontally. Over time it becomes cool and dense enough that it sinks. Back at the bottom of the mantle, it travels horizontally. Eventually the materi...
convection
What is a group of connected cells that have a similar function within an organism called?
colony
organ
nucleus
tissue
A tissue is a group of connected cells that have a similar function within an organism. More complex organisms such as jellyfish, coral, and sea anemones have a tissue level of organization. For example, jellyfish have tissues that have separate protective, digestive, and sensory functions.
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The number of what subatomic particles can vary between atoms of the same element?
neurons
protons
electrons
neutrons
As stated earlier, not all atoms of a given element are identical. Specifically, the number of neutrons in the nucleus can vary for many elements. As an example, naturally occurring carbon exists in three forms, which are illustrated in Figure below .
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Water is recycled constantly through which system?
the troposphere
the hydropshere
the habitat
the ecosystem
Water is recycled constantly through the ecosystem. That means any water you drank today has been around for millions of years. You could be drinking water that was once drunk by George Washington, the first humans, or even the dinosaurs.
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The process in which organ systems work to maintain a stable internal environment is called what?
ketosis
consciousness
thrombosis
homeostasis
The process in which organ systems work to maintain a stable internal environment is called homeostasis . Keeping a stable internal environment requires constant adjustments. Here are just three of the many ways that human organ systems help the body maintain homeostasis:.
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What do scientist's believe mercury's core is mostly made of?
helium gas
water
quicksilver
melted iron
Figure below shows a diagram of Mercury’s interior. Mercury is one of the densest planets. Scientists think that the interior contains a large core made mostly of melted iron. Mercury's core takes up about 42% of the planet's volume. Mercury's highly cratered surface is evidence that Mercury is not geologically active.
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Figure below shows a diagram of Mercury’s interior. Mercury is one of the densest planets. Scientists think that the interior contains a large core made mostly of melted iron. Mercury's core takes up about 42% of the planet's volume. Mercury's highly cratered surfac...
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What material comprises the sun and other stars, as well as lightning and the northern lights?
gas
aurora
gamma
plasma
The sun and other stars consist of plasma. Plasma is also found naturally in lightning and the northern and southern lights. Human-made plasma is found in fluorescent lights, plasma TV screens, and plasma spheres.
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The function of which organ is to filter blood and form urine?
gallbladder
liver
lungs
kidneys
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The attraction between all objects in the universe is known as ______.
magnetism
variation
electricity
gravity
All objects in the universe have an attraction to each other. This attraction is known as gravity ( Figure below ). The strength of the force of gravity depends on two things. One is the mass of the objects. The other is the distance between the objects. As an object's mass increases, the attraction increases. As the d...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: All objects in the universe have an attraction to each other. This attraction is known as gravity ( Figure below ). The strength of the force of gravity depends on two things. One is the mass of the objects. The other is the distance between the objects. As an objec...
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Friction causes the molecules on rubbing surfaces to move faster, which produces what?
cold
life
precipitation
heat
You know that friction produces heat. That’s why rubbing your hands together makes them warmer. But do you know why the rubbing produces heat? Friction causes the molecules on rubbing surfaces to move faster, so they have more heat energy. Heat from friction can be useful. It not only warms your hands. It also lets you...
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The cell wall acts as an extra layer of protection, helps the cell maintain its shape, and prevents what?
Respiration
extinction
exhaustion
dehydration
Most prokaryotes have a peptidoglycan cell wall and many have a polysaccharide capsule (Figure 4.5). The cell wall acts as an extra layer of protection, helps the cell maintain its shape, and prevents dehydration. The capsule enables the cell to attach to surfaces in its environment. Some prokaryotes have flagella, pil...
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What's another term for egg-laying mammals?
herbivores
viviparus
amphibians
monotremes
There are very few living species of monotremes, or egg-laying mammals. They include the echidna and platypus, both pictured in Figure below . Monotremes are found only in Australia and the nearby island of New Guinea.
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monotremes
What code is the same in all living things and shows that all organisms are related by descent from a common ancestor?
intrinsic
descendant
biochemical
genetic
The genetic code is the same in all living things. This shows that all organisms are related by descent from a common ancestor.
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All animals that derive energy from food are classified as what?
heliotrophs
lifeforms
paleotrophs
heterotrophs
Figure 15.2 All animals that derive energy from food are heterotrophs. The (a) black bear is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals. The (b) heartworm Dirofilaria immitis is a parasite that derives energy from its hosts. It spends its larval stage in mosquitos and its adult stage infesting the hearts of dogs and o...
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heterotrophs
Through which process is the human gene for insulin placed into bacteria?
absorption
migration
mutation
transformation
Through the process of transformation, the human gene for insulin is placed into bacteria. The bacteria then use that gene to make a protein. The protein can be separated from the bacteria and then used to treat patients. The mass production of insulin by bacteria made this medicine much more affordable.
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What is a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit?
inorganic
detrimental
parasitism
mutualism
Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit. An example of mutualism involves goby fish and shrimp (see Figure below ). The nearly blind shrimp and the fish spend most of their time together. The shrimp maintains a burrow in the sand in which both the fish and shrimp live. When a predator comes ...
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mutualism
What is the term for longer chains of monosaccharides ?
oligosaccharides
proteins
hydrocarbons
polysaccharides
Longer chains of monosaccharides are referred to as polysaccharides . Starch, glycogen, and cellulose are three extremely common polysaccharides made entirely out of glucose molecules. The differences lie in the types of bonds between the glucose units and the extent of branching in the carbohydrate chain. Starch is fo...
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Electrical potential energy can be described by the equation pe = qv, where q is the electric charge and v is what?
frequency
amplitude
wavelength density
voltage
This equation is based on the conservation of energy and conservation of charge. Electrical potential energy can be described by the equation PE = qV , where q is the electric charge and V is the voltage. Thus the energy supplied by the source is qV , while that dissipated by the resistors is.
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What are broad explanations that are widely accepted as true?
scientific hypotheses
scientific experiments
informal theories
scientific theories
Scientific theories are broad explanations that are widely accepted as true. This is because they are supported by a great deal of evidence.
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What process is at work when warm air or water rises, and cool air or water sinks?
moisture
evaporation
radiation
convection
Warmer, lighter air is more buoyant than the cooler air above it. So the warm air rises. The cooler air is denser than the air beneath it. So it sinks down. This is convection: warm air rises, and cool air sinks. Warm fluids can undergo convection as well. This is described in the chapter Plate Tectonics .
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If force is applied further away from a pivot point, than what kind of acceleration will be greater?
parameters
circular
rectangular
angular
10.3 Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia If you have ever spun a bike wheel or pushed a merry-go-round, you know that force is needed to change angular velocity as seen in Figure 10.10. In fact, your intuition is reliable in predicting many of the factors that are involved. For example, we know that a doo...
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The kinetic-molecular theory as it applies to gases has how many basic assumptions?
seven
four
two
five
The kinetic-molecular theory as it applies to gases has five basic assumptions.
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During photosynthesis, what is energy from the sun converted to after entering a plant?
Proteins
Carbon
chloride
glucose
Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are direct opposite reactions. Energy from the sun enters a plant and is converted into glucose during photosynthesis. Some of the energy is used to make ATP in the mitochondria during cellular respiration, and some is lost to the environment as heat.
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glucose
Formic acid is found in the secretions of?
stomach acid
sweat glands
acid rain
stinging ants
where R can be an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a hydrogen atom. The simplest example, HCO2H, is formic acid, so called because it is found in the secretions of stinging ants (from the Latin formica, meaning “ant”). Another example is acetic acid(CH3CO2H), which is found in vinegar. Like many acids, carboxylic acids t...
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stinging ants
What do hydrophilic substances have an affinity for?
heat
air
soil
water
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What is a structure that consists of two or more types of tissues that work together to do the same job?
organism
cell
organ system
organ
After tissues, organs are the next level of organization of the human body. An organ is a structure that consists of two or more types of tissues that work together to do the same job. Examples of human organs include the brain, heart, lungs, skin, and kidneys. Human organs are organized into organ systems, many of whi...
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What is formed when amino acids are linked together in a long chain?
water molecule
amino acid
hormones
protein
Many amino acids can be linked together to form a long chain known as a protein . These linkages are formed when the carboxylic acid of one amino acid reacts with the amine of another to produce an amide (see Figure below ).
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Both diffusion and effusion are related to the speed at which what objects move?
solids
electricity
copper molecules
gas molecules
A related process to diffusion is the effusion. Effusion is the process of a confined gas escaping through a tiny hole in its container. Effusion can be observed by the fact that a helium-filled balloon will stop floating and sink to the floor after a day or so. This is because the helium gas effuses through tiny pores...
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gas molecules
Baroreceptors in the aortic arch and carotid sinuses monitor what level in the body?
temperature
hunger
air intake
blood pressure
25.9 Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition The major hormones regulating body fluids are ADH, aldosterone and ANH. Progesterone is similar in structure to aldosterone and can bind to and weakly stimulate aldosterone receptors, providing a similar but diminished response. Blood pressure is a reflection of blood vol...
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blood pressure
The electronegativity of an element increases with increasing of what state?
conduction
isolation
evaporation
oxidation
Oxides As with the halides, the nature of bonding in oxides of the transition elements is determined by the oxidation state of the metal. Oxides with low oxidation states tend to be more ionic, whereas those with higher oxidation states are more covalent. These variations in bonding are because the electronegativities ...
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Animals require air, water, and what in order to live and survive?
shade
time
mates
food?
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How many types of bosons are there?
five
three
one
four
There are four known types of bosons, which are force-carrying particles. Each of these bosons carries a different fundamental force between interacting particles. In addition, there is a particle which may exist, called the "Higgs Boson", which gives objects the masses they have. Some types of bosons have mass; others...
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What astronomical phenomenon, formed of split asteroids or planetary rocks, provides clues about our solar system?
stars
galaxies
comets
meteorites
Meteorites provide clues about our solar system. Many were formed in the early solar system ( Figure below ). Some are from asteroids that have split apart. A few are rocks from nearby bodies like Mars. For this to happen, an asteroid smashed into Mars and sent up debris. A bit of the debris entered Earth’s atmosphere ...
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An electron possesses both particle and these?
land properties
shock properties
surging properties
wave properties
An electron possesses both particle and wave properties. CONCEPTUAL PROBLEMS 1.
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What are mutant versions of normal genes called?
extinction - oncogenes
antecedent - oncogenes
anti-oncogenes
proto-oncogenes
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The heart and a network of blood vessels that run throughout the body make up what organ system?
immune system
lymphatic system
respiratory system
cardiovascular system
The organs that make up the cardiovascular system are the heart and a network of blood vessels that run throughout the body. The blood in the cardiovascular system is a liquid connective tissue. Figure below shows the heart and major vessels through which blood flows in the system. The heart is basically a pump that ke...
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cardiovascular system
When a predator kills and eats its prey, what sort of predation is this referred to as?
predestined
false
just
true
True predation is when a predator kills and eats its prey. Some predators of this type, such as jaguars, kill large prey. They tear it apart and chew it before eating it. Others, like bottlenose dolphins or snakes, may eat their prey whole. In some cases, the prey dies in the mouth or the digestive system of the predat...
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Pressure, volume, and temperature are related by which law?
Murphy's Law
Law of Conservation
law of inertia
gas law
Pressure, volume, and temperature are related by the combined gas law.
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Different forms, or allotropes, of carbon are diamond, graphite, and what?
carbonite
ligands
vesicles
fullerenes
Different forms, or allotropes, of carbon are diamond, graphite, and fullerenes.
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fullerenes
What is the process in which organisms reproduce sexually by joining gametes called?
stimulation
propagation
migration
fertilization
Organisms that reproduce sexually by joining gametes , a process known as fertilization , must have a mechanism to produce haploid gametes. This mechanism is meiosis , a type of cell division that halves the number of chromosomes. Meiosis occurs only in gamete producing cells within the gonads. During meiosis the pairs...
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fertilization
What is the force of attraction between things that have mass
momentum
friction
motion
gravity
Gravity has traditionally been defined as a force of attraction between things that have mass. The strength of gravity between two objects depends on their mass and their distance apart.
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Mitosis and meiosis are two types of what process, with dramatically different products?
cell diffusion
cell transition
cell solution
cell division
Mitosis and meiosis are two types of cell division, with dramatically different products. Mitosis begins with a diploid somatic cell and ends with two genetically identical diploid cells. Meiosis begins with a diploid cell and produces four haploid genetically unique cells that form gametes.
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Zinc reacting with hydrochloric acid produces bubbles of which gas?
mustard
carbon
helium
hydrogen
Zinc reacting with hydrochloric acid produces bubbles of hydrogen gas.
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hydrogen
Water gains and loses what more slowly than does land, affecting seasonal conditions inland and on the coast?
minerals
volume
humidity
heat
Temperature falls from the equator to the poles. Therefore, major temperature zones are based on latitude. They include tropical, temperate, and arctic zones (see Figure below ). However, other factors besides latitude may also influence temperature. For example, land near the ocean may have cooler summers and warmer w...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Temperature falls from the equator to the poles. Therefore, major temperature zones are based on latitude. They include tropical, temperate, and arctic zones (see Figure below ). However, other factors besides latitude may also influence temperature. For example, la...
heat
Covalent solutes separate into what when dissolved?
true molecules
second molecules
new molecules
individual molecules
Ionic solutes separate into individual ions when they dissolve. Covalent solutes separate into individual molecules.
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Ionic solutes separate into individual ions when they dissolve. Covalent solutes separate into individual molecules. Q: Covalent solutes separate into what when dissolved? A:
individual molecules
What term indicates moles per liter, whereas molality is moles per kilogram of solvent?
kilocalorie
pollenation
abundance
molarity
A N SW E R S 1. Molarity is moles per liter, whereas molality is moles per kilogram of solvent.
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molarity
Many of the hormones are secreted in response to what signals of the body?
heart system signals
nose system signals
skeletal system signals
nervous system signals
may be located in organs or tissues that have functions in addition to hormone production. Hormones circulate throughout the body and stimulate a response in cells that have receptors able to bind with them. The changes brought about in the receiving cells affect the functioning of the organ system to which they belong...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: may be located in organs or tissues that have functions in addition to hormone production. Hormones circulate throughout the body and stimulate a response in cells that have receptors able to bind with them. The changes brought about in the receiving cells affect th...
nervous system signals
What are two of the most common vision problems?
cross-eye and blindness
blindness and astigmatism
myopia and nearsightedness
nearsightedness and farsightedness
Many people have vision problems. Often, the problem is due to the shape of the eyes and how they focus light. Two of the most common vision problems are nearsightedness and farsightedness.
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Many people have vision problems. Often, the problem is due to the shape of the eyes and how they focus light. Two of the most common vision problems are nearsightedness and farsightedness. Q: What are two of the most common vision problems? A:
nearsightedness and farsightedness
Hydrochloric acid is formed when hcl is dissolved into what?
plasma
blood
sodium
water
When HCl is dissolved into water, it is called hydrochloric acid. Ionic compounds and some polar compounds are completely broken apart into ions and thus conduct a current very well. A strong electrolyte is a solution in which a large fraction of the dissolved solute exists as ions.
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water
Atoms of the same element that have different masses are called what?
mutations
variations
radioactive
isotopes
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different masses.
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different masses. Q: Atoms of the same element that have different masses are called what? A:
isotopes
What term is used to describe potential energy due to an object’s shape?
kinetic energy
stimulated potential energy
flexible energy
elastic potential energy
Irrigation is the single biggest use of water. Overhead irrigation wastes a lot of water. Drip irrigation ( Figure below ) wastes a lot less. Water pipes run over the surface of the ground. Tiny holes in the pipes are placed close to each plant. Water slowly drips out of the holes and soaks into the soil around the pla...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Irrigation is the single biggest use of water. Overhead irrigation wastes a lot of water. Drip irrigation ( Figure below ) wastes a lot less. Water pipes run over the surface of the ground. Tiny holes in the pipes are placed close to each plant. Water slowly drips o...
elastic potential energy
What property is characterized by eddies and swirls that mix layers of fluid together, unlike laminar flow?
evaporation
combustion
compression
turbulence
12.4 Viscosity and Laminar Flow; Poiseuille’s Law • Laminar flow is characterized by smooth flow of the fluid in layers that do not mix. • Turbulence is characterized by eddies and swirls that mix layers of fluid together. • Fluid viscosity η is due to friction within a fluid. Representative values are given in Table 1...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: 12.4 Viscosity and Laminar Flow; Poiseuille’s Law • Laminar flow is characterized by smooth flow of the fluid in layers that do not mix. • Turbulence is characterized by eddies and swirls that mix layers of fluid together. • Fluid viscosity η is due to friction with...
turbulence
What process refers to a separation of charge within an atom or molecule?
rotation
diffusion
convection
polarization
material, and is intimately related to the polarizability of the material. Things Great and Small The Submicroscopic Origin of Polarization Polarization is a separation of charge within an atom or molecule. As has been noted, the planetary model of the atom pictures it as having a positive nucleus orbited by negative e...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: material, and is intimately related to the polarizability of the material. Things Great and Small The Submicroscopic Origin of Polarization Polarization is a separation of charge within an atom or molecule. As has been noted, the planetary model of the atom pictures...
polarization
What is the largest cartilaginous fish?
sturgeon
dolphin
blue whale
whale shark
Mike Johnston. Whale sharks are the largest cartilaginous fish . CC BY 2.0.
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whale shark
Capillaries in the chorionic villi filter fetal wastes out of the blood and return clean, oxygenated blood to the fetus through what?
skin vein
separates vein
Back Vein
umbilical vein
The placenta develops throughout the embryonic period and during the first several weeks of the fetal period; placentation is complete by weeks 14–16. As a fully developed organ, the placenta provides nutrition and excretion, respiration, and endocrine function (Table 28.1 and Figure 28.12). It receives blood from the ...
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: The placenta develops throughout the embryonic period and during the first several weeks of the fetal period; placentation is complete by weeks 14–16. As a fully developed organ, the placenta provides nutrition and excretion, respiration, and endocrine function (Tab...
umbilical vein