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What kind of muscle is found in the heart? Here are the choices: A. cardiac B. pulminary C. cord D. respiratory
When most people think of muscles, they think of the muscles that are visible just under the skin, particularly of the limbs. These are skeletal muscles, so-named because most of them move the skeleton. But there are two other types of muscle in the body, with distinctly different jobs. Cardiac muscle, found in the heart, is concerned with pumping blood through the circulatory system. Smooth muscle is concerned with various involuntary movements, such as having one’s hair stand on end when cold or frightened, or moving food through the digestive system. This chapter will examine the structure and function of these three types of muscles.
A: cardiac.
Streamlines are smooth and continuous when flow is laminar, but break up and mix when flow is what? Here are the choices: A. atmospheric B. slow C. turbulent D. volcanic
Figure 12.11 shows schematically how laminar and turbulent flow differ. Layers flow without mixing when flow is laminar. When there is turbulence, the layers mix, and there are significant velocities in directions other than the overall direction of flow. The lines that are shown in many illustrations are the paths followed by small volumes of fluids. These are called streamlines. Streamlines are smooth and continuous when flow is laminar, but break up and mix when flow is turbulent. Turbulence has two main causes. First, any obstruction or sharp corner, such as in a faucet, creates turbulence by imparting velocities perpendicular to the flow. Second, high speeds cause turbulence. The drag both between adjacent layers of fluid and between the fluid and its surroundings forms swirls and eddies, if the speed is great enough. We shall concentrate on laminar flow for the remainder of this section, leaving certain aspects of turbulence for later sections.
C: turbulent.
What does water treatment do to water? Here are the choices: A. adds flavor B. increases volume C. removes unwanted substances D. restores bacteria
Water treatment is a series of processes that remove unwanted substances from water. More processes are needed to purify water for drinking than for other uses.
C: removes unwanted substances.
What is named after the type of enzyme they interact with in the cell? Here are the choices: A. function proteins B. receptor proteins C. oxygen proteins D. nitrogen proteins
In eukaryotic cells, most of the intracellular proteins that are activated by a ligand binding to a receptor protein are enzymes. Receptor proteins are named after the type of enzyme that they interact with inside the cell. These enzymes include G proteins and protein kinases, likewise there are G-protein-linked receptors and tyrosine kinase receptors. A kinase is a protein involved in phosphorylation. Tyrosine kinase receptors bind many polypeptide growth factors, cytokines, and hormones. Once the ligand is bound, these receptors specifically phosphorylate tyrosine amino acids, activating the signal transduction process inside the cell.
B: receptor proteins.
What types of genes encode transcription factors? Here are the choices: A. homeobox genes B. rohail genes C. isozyme genes D. glycosyl transferases
Homeobox genes are involved in the regulation of genes important to development. They encode transcription factors.
A: homeobox genes.
What factor largely determines the distinguishing features of terrestrial biomes? Here are the choices: A. migration B. density C. sea level D. climate
Terrestrial biomes include all the land areas on Earth where organisms live. The distinguishing features of terrestrial biomes are determined mainly by climate. Terrestrial biomes include tundras, temperate forests and grasslands, chaparral, temperate and tropical deserts, and tropical forests and grasslands.
D: climate.
What is the term for vascular plants that reproduce with seeds? Here are the choices: A. strain plants B. seed plants C. Reproductive Plants D. mother plants
Seed plants are vascular plants that reproduce with seeds. Modern seed plants are called spermatophytes. Seeds allow the plants to reproduce without water. Most vascular plants today are seed plants.
B: seed plants.
What is thought to be the oldest eukaryotes? Here are the choices: A. arthropods B. amoebas C. prokaryotes D. protists
Protists are eukaryotes in the Protist Kingdom. Most are single-celled organisms. Protists are thought to be the oldest eukaryotes. They probably evolved when some prokaryotic cells invaded or were engulfed by others.
D: protists.
Which landmark book on evolution via natural selection did charles darwin publish in 1859? Here are the choices: A. on the origin of species B. on the origin of mammals C. on the ethnic of species D. on various kinds of animals
Darwin finally published his theory of evolution by natural selection in 1859. He presented it in his book On the Origin of Species . The book is very detailed and includes a lot of evidence for the theory. Darwin’s book changed science forever. The theory of evolution by natural selection became the unifying theory of all life science.
A: on the origin of species.
Archaeans help break down sewage in waste treatment plants, so they fulfill what important role? Here are the choices: A. decomposer B. pollenation C. producers D. consumers
Like bacteria, archaeans are important decomposers. For example, archaeans help break down sewage in waste treatment plants. As decomposers, they help recycle carbon and nitrogen.
A: decomposer.
If an atom gains electrons, it becomes what? Here are the choices: A. anion B. an ion C. neutral D. a cation
If an atom gains electrons, it becomes an ion. Is the ion positively or negatively charged? Explain your answer.
B: an ion.
The formula mass of a covalent compound is also called the what? Here are the choices: A. molecular mass B. nucleus mass C. ionic mass D. atomic mass
Summary 3.1 Formula Mass and the Mole Concept The formula mass of a substance is the sum of the average atomic masses of each atom represented in the chemical formula and is expressed in atomic mass units. The formula mass of a covalent compound is also called the molecular mass. A convenient amount unit for expressing very large numbers of atoms or molecules is the mole. Experimental measurements have determined the number of entities composing 1 mole of substance to be 6.022 × 1023, a quantity called Avogadro’s number. The mass in grams of 1 mole of substance is its molar mass. Due to the use of the same reference substance in defining the atomic mass unit and the mole, the formula mass (amu) and molar mass (g/mol) for any substance are numerically equivalent (for example, one H2O molecule weighs approximately18 amu and 1 mole of H2O molecules weighs approximately 18 g). 3.2 Determining Empirical and Molecular Formulas The chemical identity of a substance is defined by the types and relative numbers of atoms composing its fundamental entities (molecules in the case of covalent compounds, ions in the case of ionic compounds). A compound’s percent composition provides the mass percentage of each element in the compound, and it is often experimentally determined and used to derive the compound’s empirical formula. The empirical formula mass of a covalent compound may be compared to the compound’s molecular or molar mass to derive a molecular formula. 3.3 Molarity Solutions are homogeneous mixtures. Many solutions contain one component, called the solvent, in which other components, called solutes, are dissolved. An aqueous solution is one for which the solvent is water. The concentration of a solution is a measure of the relative amount of solute in a given amount of solution. Concentrations may be measured using various units, with one very useful unit being molarity, defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. The solute concentration of a solution may be decreased by adding solvent, a process referred to as dilution. The dilution equation is a simple relation between concentrations and volumes of a solution before and after dilution. 3.4 Other Units for Solution Concentrations In addition to molarity, a number of other solution concentration units are used in various applications. Percentage concentrations based on the solution components’ masses, volumes, or both are useful for expressing relatively high concentrations, whereas lower concentrations are conveniently expressed using ppm or ppb units. These units are popular in environmental, medical, and other fields where mole-based units such as molarity are not as commonly used.
A: molecular mass.
Both pathways that isolate a population reproductively in some form, allopatric and sympatric describe what, which means the creation of new species? Here are the choices: A. extinction B. accumulation C. speciation D. bacterial
18.2 Formation of New Species Speciation occurs along two main pathways: geographic separation (allopatric speciation) and through mechanisms that occur within a shared habitat (sympatric speciation). Both pathways isolate a population reproductively in some form. Mechanisms of reproductive isolation act as barriers between closely related species, enabling them to diverge and exist as genetically independent species. Prezygotic barriers block reproduction prior to formation of a zygote, whereas postzygotic barriers block reproduction after fertilization occurs. For a new species to develop, something must cause a breach in the reproductive barriers. Sympatric speciation can occur through errors in meiosis that form gametes with extra chromosomes (polyploidy). Autopolyploidy occurs within a single species, whereas allopolyploidy occurs between closely related species.
C: speciation.
Common disease of what system include asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema? Here are the choices: A. the respiratory system B. the fecal system C. the glandular system D. the digestive system
Common diseases of the respiratory system include asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema. All of them are diseases of the lungs. The main way to keep your respiratory system healthy is to avoid smoking or breathing in the smoke of others.
A: the respiratory system.
Translucent matter is matter that transmits and does what else to light? Here are the choices: A. condenses B. absorbs C. reflects D. scatters
Translucent matter is matter that transmits but scatters light. Light passes through a translucent object but you cannot see clearly through the object because the light is scattered in all directions. The frosted glass doors in the figure are translucent.
D: scatters.
Diet correlates with the length of what organ system in vertebrates? Here are the choices: A. reproductive B. respiratory C. circulatory D. digestive
D: digestive.
What is the process of processing used material into new ones called? Here are the choices: A. reuse B. renew C. remake D. recycling
Now we move on to recycle. Sometimes it may be difficult to understand the differences between reusing and recycling. Recycling involves processing used materials in order to make them suitable for other uses. That usually means taking a used item, breaking it down, and reusing the pieces. Even though recycling requires extra energy, it does often make use of items which are broken, worn out, or cannot be reused.
D: recycling.
What equals the mass of the object (in kilograms) times the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s 2 )? Here are the choices: A. density B. weight C. velocity D. speed of light
Weight is a measure of the force of gravity pulling on an object of a given mass. It equals the mass of the object (in kilograms) times the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s 2 ).
B: weight.
Where does visible light fall in between on the electromagnetic spectrum? Here are the choices: A. infrared light and gamma ray B. radio and infrared C. infrared light and ultraviolet light D. infrared light and specific light
The only light that people can see is called visible light . It refers to a very narrow range of wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum that falls between infrared light and ultraviolet light. Within the visible range, we see light of different wavelengths as different colors of light, from red light, which has the longest wavelength, to violet light, which has the shortest wavelength. You can see the spectrum of colors of visible light in Figure below . When all of the wavelengths are combined, as they are in sunlight, visible light appears white. You can learn more about visible light in the chapter "Visible Light" and at the URL below.
C: infrared light and ultraviolet light.
Having polar bonds may make a covalent compound what? Here are the choices: A. polar B. negatively charged C. neutral D. ionic
Having polar bonds may make a covalent compound polar. A polar compound is one in which there is a slight difference in charge between opposite ends of the molecule. All polar compounds contain polar bonds. But having polar bonds does not necessarily result in a polar compound. It depends on how the atoms are arranged. This is illustrated in Figure below . Both molecules in the figure contain polar bonds, but only formaldehyde is a polar compound. Why is carbon dioxide nonpolar?.
A: polar.
Shortening of muscle fibers is called what?` Here are the choices: A. shrinking B. diffusion C. contraction D. diffusion
Each muscle in the body is made up of cells called muscle fibers. Muscle fibers are long, thin cells that can do something that other cells cannot do—they are able to get shorter. Shortening of muscle fibers is called contraction . Muscle fibers can contract because they are made of proteins, called actin and myosin, that form long filaments (or fibers). When muscles contract, these protein filaments slide or glide past one another, shortening the length of the cell. When your muscles relax, the length extends back to the previous position. Nearly all movement in the body is the result of muscle contraction.
C: contraction.
About how many thunderstorms are there each year worldwide? Here are the choices: A. 17 million B. 21 million C. 14 million D. 23 million
Thunderstorms are are known for their heavy rains and lightning. In strong thunderstorms, hail and high winds are also likely. Thunderstorms are very common. Worldwide, there are about 14 million of them each year! In the U. S. , they are most common — and strongest — in the Midwest.
C: 14 million.
What are a group of protists whose monophyly is well supported by molecular systematics? Here are the choices: A. alveolates B. mycetozoa C. euglenozoa D. sporozoans
A: alveolates.
What is measured by the intensity of the sound waves? Here are the choices: A. inputs B. pitch C. loudness D. tone
Loudness refers to how loud or soft a sound seems to a listener. The loudness of sound is determined, in turn, by the intensity of the sound waves. Intensity is a measure of the amount of energy in sound waves. The unit of intensity is the decibel (dB) .
C: loudness.
Parasitic fungi often cause illness and may eventually do what to their hosts? Here are the choices: A. become them B. kill them C. reproduce with them D. mutate them
Parasitic fungi often cause illness and may eventually kill their host. They are the major cause of disease in agricultural plants. Fungi also parasitize animals, such as the insect pictured in Figure below . Fungi even parasitize humans. Did you ever have athelete’s foot? If so, you were the host of a parasitic fungus.
B: kill them.
Coronary heart disease is caused when what blocks coronary arteries? Here are the choices: A. plaque B. proteins C. carbohydrates D. fats
If plaque blocks coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, coronary heart disease results. Poor blood flow to the heart may cause chest pain or a heart attack. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is completely blocked so that cardiac muscle cells die. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in U. S adults.
A: plaque.
Air is an example of what state of matter? Here are the choices: A. solid B. gas C. liquid D. plasma
Because air is a gas, its molecules have a lot of energy. Air molecules move a lot and bump into things. For this reason, they exert pressure. Air pressure is defined as the weight of the air pressing against a given area.
B: gas.
What descend from clouds in funnel-like shapes that spin violently, producing powerful winds? Here are the choices: A. currents B. hurricanes C. rains D. tornadoes
Figure 10.1 The mention of a tornado conjures up images of raw destructive power. Tornadoes blow houses away as if they were made of paper and have been known to pierce tree trunks with pieces of straw. They descend from clouds in funnel-like shapes that spin violently, particularly at the bottom where they are most narrow, producing winds as high as 500 km/h. (credit: Daphne Zaras, U. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
D: tornadoes.
What term describes the long-term, predictable atmospheric conditions of a specific area? Here are the choices: A. wind patterns B. climate C. solar activity D. hemosphere
Climate and Weather A common misconception about global climate change is that a specific weather event occurring in a particular region (for example, a very cool week in June in central Indiana) is evidence of global climate change. However, a cold week in June is a weather-related event and not a climate-related one. These misconceptions often arise because of confusion over the terms climate and weather. Climate refers to the long-term, predictable atmospheric conditions of a specific area. The climate of a biome is characterized by having consistent temperature and annual rainfall ranges. Climate does not address the amount of rain that fell on one particular day in a biome or the colder-than-average temperatures that occurred on one day. In contrast, weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere during a short period of time. Weather forecasts are usually made for 48-hour cycles. Long-range weather forecasts are available but can be unreliable. To better understand the difference between climate and weather, imagine that you are planning an outdoor event in northern Wisconsin. You would be thinking about climate when you plan the event in the summer rather than the winter because you have long-term knowledge that any given Saturday in the months of May to August would be a better choice for an outdoor event in Wisconsin than any given Saturday in January. However, you cannot determine the specific day that the event should be held on because it is difficult to accurately predict the weather on a specific day. Climate can be considered “average” weather.
B: climate.
Between meals, when the level of blood glucose drops below a certain point, a signal is sent to what organ saying “make more glucose"? Here are the choices: A. kidney B. brain C. liver D. pancreas
Shortly after eating, there is a surplus of glucose in the body. Some of it will be used immediately, but the rest is stored in the form of glycogen. Between meals, when the level of glucose in the blood drops below a certain point, a signal is sent to the liver that says “make more glucose. ” In response, the glycogen in the liver is broken down and the resulting glucose is released into the bloodstream.
C: liver.
Where does the krebs cycle take place? Here are the choices: A. in the ozone B. in the beam C. in the matrix D. in the nitrogen
The Krebs cycle and electron transport occur in the mitochondria. The Krebs cycle takes place in the matrix, and electron transport takes place on the inner membrane.
C: in the matrix.
What state of matter is like a liquid in that particles are in contact with each other, but unlike liquids in that the intermolecular forces are strong enough to hold the particles in place? Here are the choices: A. fluids B. gases C. plasmas D. solids
A solid is like a liquid in that particles are in contact with each other. Solids are unlike liquids in that the intermolecular forces are strong enough to hold the particles in place. At low enough temperatures, all substances are solids (helium is the lone exception), but the temperature at which the solid state becomes the stable phase varies widely among substances, from 20 K (−253°C) for hydrogen to over 3,900 K (3,600°C) for carbon. The solid phase has several characteristics. First, solids maintain their shape. They do not fill their entire containers like gases do, and they do not adopt the shape of their containers like liquids do. They cannot be easily compressed like gases can, and they have relatively high densities. Solids may also demonstrate a variety of properties. For example, many metals can be beaten into thin sheets or drawn into wires, while compounds such as NaCl will shatter if they are struck. Some metals, such as sodium and potassium, are rather soft, while others, such as diamond, are very hard and can easily scratch other substances. Appearances differ as well: most metals are shiny and silvery, but sulfur (a nonmetal) is yellow, and ionic compounds can take on a rainbow of colors. Solid metals conduct electricity and heat, while ionic solids do not. Many solids are opaque, but some are transparent. Some dissolve in water, but some do not. Figure 10.13 "Properties of Solids" shows two solids that exemplify the similar and dissimilar properties of solids. Figure 10.13 Properties of Solids.
D: solids.
What is the term for a natural situation which arises to physically divide organisms? Here are the choices: A. reproduction B. extinction C. vicariance D. assimilation
If the two isolated populations are brought back together and the hybrid offspring that formed from matings between individuals of the two populations have lower survivorship or reduced fertility, then selection will favor individuals that are able to discriminate between potential mates of their own population and the other population. This selection will enhance the reproductive isolation. Isolation of populations leading to allopatric speciation can occur in a variety of ways: from a river forming a new branch, erosion forming a new valley, or a group of organisms traveling to a new location without the ability to return, such as seeds floating over the ocean to an island. The nature of the geographic separation necessary to isolate populations depends entirely on the biology of the organism and its potential for dispersal. If two flying insect populations took up residence in separate nearby valleys, chances are that individuals from each population would fly back and forth, continuing gene flow. However, if two rodent populations became divided by the formation of a new lake, continued gene flow would be unlikely; therefore, speciation would be more likely. Biologists group allopatric processes into two categories. If a few members of a species move to a new geographical area, this is called dispersal. If a natural situation arises to physically divide organisms, this is called vicariance. Scientists have documented numerous cases of allopatric speciation taking place. For example, along the west coast of the United States, two separate subspecies of spotted owls exist. The northern spotted owl has genetic and phenotypic differences from its close relative, the Mexican spotted owl, which lives in the south (Figure 11.15). The cause of their initial separation is not clear, but it may have been caused by the glaciers of the ice age dividing an initial population into [5] two.
C: vicariance.
Digestion of carbohydrates is performed by several enzymes. starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose by amylase and maltase. sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (milk sugar) are broken down by sucrase and this? Here are the choices: A. lactase B. pepsin C. lipase D. hydrolase
Figure 34.16 Digestion of carbohydrates is performed by several enzymes. Starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose by amylase and maltase. Sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (milk sugar) are broken down by sucrase and lactase, respectively.
A: lactase.
What is defined as a phasic change in muscle tone? Here are the choices: A. gastrointestinal B. susceptibility C. elasticity D. spasticity
Muscle Tone Skeletal muscles are rarely completely relaxed, or flaccid. Even if a muscle is not producing movement, it is contracted a small amount to maintain its contractile proteins and produce muscle tone. The tension produced by muscle tone allows muscles to continually stabilize joints and maintain posture. Muscle tone is accomplished by a complex interaction between the nervous system and skeletal muscles that results in the activation of a few motor units at a time, most likely in a cyclical manner. In this manner, muscles never fatigue completely, as some motor units can recover while others are active. The absence of the low-level contractions that lead to muscle tone is referred to as hypotonia or atrophy, and can result from damage to parts of the central nervous system (CNS), such as the cerebellum, or from loss of innervations to a skeletal muscle, as in poliomyelitis. Hypotonic muscles have a flaccid appearance and display functional impairments, such as weak reflexes. Conversely, excessive muscle tone is referred to as hypertonia, accompanied by hyperreflexia (excessive reflex responses), often the result of damage to upper motor neurons in the CNS. Hypertonia can present with muscle rigidity (as seen in Parkinson’s disease) or spasticity, a phasic change in muscle tone, where a limb will “snap” back from passive stretching (as seen in some strokes).
D: spasticity.
What is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching? Here are the choices: A. tension B. vibration C. friction D. gravity
Friction is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching.
C: friction.
What are structures that have a common function and suggest common ancestry? Here are the choices: A. analogous structures B. reversible structures C. monogamous structures D. homologous structures
Homologous structures are structures that have a common function and suggest common ancestry. For example, homologous structures include the limbs of mammals, such as bats, lions, whales, and humans, which all have a common ancestor. Different mammals may use their limbs for walking, running, swimming or flying. The method the mammal uses to move is considered a common function.
D: homologous structures.
Which type of cell division halves the number of chromosomes? Here are the choices: A. meiosis B. budding C. mitosis D. fragmentation
Meiosis is a type of cell division that halves the number of chromosomes.
A: meiosis.
Objects in motion that return to the same position after a fixed period of time are said to be in what? Here are the choices: A. resonant motion B. harmonic motion C. kinetic motion D. homeostasis
Objects in motion that return to the same position after a fixed period of time are said to be in harmonic motion. Objects in harmonic motion have the ability to transfer some of their energy over large distances. They do so by creating waves in a medium. Imagine pushing up and down on the surface of a bathtub filled with water. Water acts as the medium that carries energy from your hand to the edges of the bathtub. Waves transfer energy over a distance without direct contact with the initial source. Since waves are disturbances in an existing medium, they are considered phenomena and not actual objects.
B: harmonic motion.
What is the relationship of multiple action potentials from a single cell resulting in a significant change in the membrane potential? Here are the choices: A. nature summation B. bipolar summation C. temporal summation D. distinct summation
membrane is a positive 15 mV, meaning that the membrane depolarizes from -70 mV to -55 mV, then the graded potentials will result in the membrane reaching threshold. For receptor potentials, threshold is not a factor because the change in membrane potential for receptor cells directly causes neurotransmitter release. However, generator potentials can initiate action potentials in the sensory neuron axon, and postsynaptic potentials can initiate an action potential in the axon of other neurons. Graded potentials summate at a specific location at the beginning of the axon to initiate the action potential, namely the initial segment. For sensory neurons, which do not have a cell body between the dendrites and the axon, the initial segment is directly adjacent to the dendritic endings. For all other neurons, the axon hillock is essentially the initial segment of the axon, and it is where summation takes place. These locations have a high density of voltage-gated Na+ channels that initiate the depolarizing phase of the action potential. Summation can be spatial or temporal, meaning it can be the result of multiple graded potentials at different locations on the neuron, or all at the same place but separated in time. Spatial summation is related to associating the activity of multiple inputs to a neuron with each other. Temporal summation is the relationship of multiple action potentials from a single cell resulting in a significant change in the membrane potential. Spatial and temporal summation can act together, as well.
C: temporal summation.
Plant cells have cell walls that are made of what? Here are the choices: A. nucleus B. cellulose C. tissue D. carbonate
Plants are multicellular eukaryotes that are placed in the Plant Kingdom . Plant cells have cell walls that are made of cellulose. Plant cells also have chloroplasts. They allow plants to make food by photosynthesis. In addition, plants have specialized reproductive organs that produce gametes. Male reproductive organs produce sperm. Female reproductive organs produce eggs. Male and female reproductive organs may be on the same plant or on different plants.
B: cellulose.
What disease associated with smoking involves breakdown of walls of the alveoli, resulting in less gas exchange by the lungs? Here are the choices: A. pneumonia B. cancer C. emphysema D. leukemia
Emphysema is a disease in which the walls of the alveoli break down so less gas can be exchanged by the lungs. The main symptom of emphysema is shortness of breath. The damage to the alveoli is usually caused by smoking and is permanent.
C: emphysema.
Molds and yeasts are organisms in what kingdom? Here are the choices: A. aquatic B. fungus C. tissues D. insects
Fungi are eukaryotes in the Fungus Kingdom. Fungi include molds, which are multicellular, and yeasts, which are single-celled.
B: fungus.
Bacteria can be used to make cheese from milk. the bacteria turn the milk sugars into what? Here are the choices: A. acetic acid B. ionic acid C. lactic acid D. hydrochloric acid
Bacteria can be used to make cheese from milk. The bacteria turn the milk sugars into lactic acid. The acid is what causes the milk to curdle to form cheese. Bacteria are also involved in producing other foods. Yogurt is made by using bacteria to ferment milk ( Figure below ). Fermenting cabbage with bacteria produces sauerkraut.
C: lactic acid.
Independent assortment occurs when what go to opposite poles of the cell in anaphase i? Here are the choices: A. chromosomes B. ballasts C. prokaryotes D. receptors
Independent assortment occurs when chromosomes go to opposite poles of the cell in anaphase I. Which chromosomes end up together at each pole is a matter of chance. You can see this in Figures 5.15 and 5.16 as well.
A: chromosomes.
What term is used to describe an immunity that occurs after exposure to an antigen either from a pathogen or a vaccination? Here are the choices: A. herd immunity B. adaptive immunity C. variation immunity D. autoimmunity
The adaptive, or acquired, immune response takes days or even weeks to become established—much longer than the innate response; however, adaptive immunity is more specific to an invading pathogen. Adaptive immunity is an immunity that occurs after exposure to an antigen either from a pathogen or a vaccination. An antigen is a molecule that stimulates a response in the immune system. This part of the immune system is activated when the innate immune response is insufficient to control an infection. In fact, without information from the innate immune system, the adaptive response could not be mobilized. There are two types of adaptive responses: the cell-mediated immune response, which is controlled by activated T cells, and the humoral immune response, which is controlled by activated B cells and antibodies. Activated T and B cells whose surface binding sites are specific to the molecules on the pathogen greatly increase in numbers and attack the invading pathogen. Their attack can kill pathogens directly or they can secrete antibodies that enhance the phagocytosis of pathogens and disrupt the infection. Adaptive immunity also involves a memory to give the host long-term protection from reinfection with the same type of pathogen; on reexposure, this host memory will facilitate a rapid and powerful response.
B: adaptive immunity.
Changes in temperature, ph, and exposure to chemicals may lead to permanent changes in the shape of a protein, leading to loss of function known as what? Here are the choices: A. bioturbation B. denaturation C. fermentation D. digestion
Proteins have different shapes and molecular weights; some proteins are globular in shape whereas others are fibrous in nature. For example, hemoglobin is a globular protein, but collagen, found in our skin, is a fibrous protein. Protein shape is critical to its function, and this shape is maintained by many different types of chemical bonds. Changes in temperature, pH, and exposure to chemicals may lead to permanent changes in the shape of the protein, leading to loss of function, known as denaturation. All proteins are made up of different arrangements of the same 20 types of amino acids.
B: denaturation.
What term is used to describe phages capable of using both modes of replicating within a bacterium? Here are the choices: A. lambda phage B. bacteriophage C. temperate phages D. moderate phages
C: temperate phages.
Many observatories are built on high mountains to avoid interference from what? Here are the choices: A. the atmosphere B. artificial light C. airplanes D. animal life
Telescopes on Earth all have one big problem: incoming light must pass through the atmosphere. This blocks some wavelengths of radiation. Also, motion in the atmosphere distorts light. You see this when you see stars twinkling in the night sky. Many observatories are built on high mountains. There is less air above the telescope, so there is less interference from the atmosphere. Space telescopes avoid problems from the atmosphere completely since they orbit outside the atmosphere.
A: the atmosphere.
Like earth, the moon has a distinct crust, mantle, and what else? Here are the choices: A. atmosphere B. temperature C. core D. polarity
Like Earth, the Moon has a distinct crust, mantle, and core. The crust is composed of igneous rock. This rock is rich in the elements oxygen, silicon, magnesium, and aluminum. On the near side, the Moon’s crust is about 60 kilometers thick. On the far side, the crust is about 100 kilometers thick. The mantle is made of rock like Earth’s mantle. The Moon has a small metallic core, perhaps 600 to 800 kilometers in diameter. The composition of the core is probably mostly iron with some sulfur and nickel. We learned this both from the rock samples gathered by astronauts and from spacecraft sent to the Moon.
C: core.
Reflection, refraction, and diffraction are examples of what type of interaction? Here are the choices: A. Oscillations B. winds C. Currents D. waves
Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. The types of interactions are reflection, refraction, and diffraction. Each type of interaction is described in detail below. You can see animations of the three types at this URL: http://www. acoustics. salford. ac. uk/schools/teacher/lesson3/flash/whiteboardcomplete. swf .
D: waves.
What type of molecules are found in the hydration shell of a dissolved ion? Here are the choices: A. oxygen B. water C. carbon D. iron
B: water.
Tuataras, lizards, and snakes are members of what subclass of reptiles? Here are the choices: A. arthropods B. dinosaurs C. staurikosaurus D. lepidosaurs
D: lepidosaurs.
What do waves deposit in relatively quiet areas along a shore? Here are the choices: A. sand B. mud C. snow D. fish
Echo sounders were used to search for enemy submarines during World War II. The depths they recorded allowed scientists to piece together bathymetric maps of the seafloor. Multi-beam sounders work on research vessels today.
A: sand.
What is the smallest unit of structure and function of all living organisms? Here are the choices: A. atom B. particle C. proton D. cell
The cell is the smallest unit of structure and function of all living organisms. But this smallest of units still performs some very complex processes. In fact, for some organisms, just one cell must do everything necessary for life.
D: cell.
What kind of fertilization do birds have? Here are the choices: A. internal fertilization B. deep fertilization C. sensitive fertilization D. asexual
Birds reproduce sexually and have internal fertilization. Mating is generally preceded by courtship. Their amniotic eggs have hard shells and are laid in a nest. The eggs are usually incubated until they hatch. Most species have a relatively long period of parental care.
A: internal fertilization.
What is the term for an organism, or single living thing? Here are the choices: A. individual B. loner C. unique D. single-celled organism
An individual is an organism, or single living thing.
A: individual.
Which of newton's laws states that the quantity of angular momentum in a closed system is fixed? Here are the choices: A. fourth conservation law B. third conservation law C. sixth conservation law​ D. second conservation law
The third conservation law is conservation of angular momentum. This vector quantity is the product of rotational velocity and rotational inertia. In any closed system (including the universe) the quantity of angular momentum is fixed. Angular momentum can be transferred from one body to another, but cannot be lost or gained. If a system has its angular momentum changed from the outside it is caused by a torque. Torque is a force applied at a distance from the center of rotation.
B: third conservation law.
What is the force that slows down or stops motion? Here are the choices: A. thrust B. friction C. resistance D. tension
B: friction.
What is it called when poles are in opposite positions? Here are the choices: A. polar effect B. demagnetization C. reversed bonding D. reversed polarity
Looking at the magnetism of the seafloor, scientists discovered something astonishing. Many times in Earth’s history, the magnetic poles have switched positions. North becomes south, and south becomes north! When the north and south poles are aligned as they are now, geologists say it is normal polarity . When they are in the opposite position, they say that it is reversed polarity .
D: reversed polarity.
What is a feature that prokaryotes lack? Here are the choices: A. epidermis B. nucleus C. plasma D. cell wall
No doubt you've had a sore throat before, and you've probably eaten cheese or yogurt. If so, then you've already encountered the amazing world of prokaryotes. Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus. They also lack other membrane-bound organelles. Prokaryotes are tiny. They can only be viewed with a microscope (see Figure below ). But they are the most numerous organisms on Earth. Without them, the world would be a very different place.
B: nucleus.
They had demonstrated that particles smaller than bacteria cause what? Here are the choices: A. damage B. flight C. blood D. disease
Viruses are so small that they can be seen only with an electron microscope. Before electron microscopes were invented, scientists knew viruses must exist. How did they know? They had demonstrated that particles smaller than bacteria cause disease.
D: disease.
The wrist and base of the hand are formed by what series of small bones arranged in distal and proximal rows? Here are the choices: A. ribs B. patella C. cranial D. carpal
Carpal Bones The wrist and base of the hand are formed by a series of eight small carpal bones (see Figure 8.7). The carpal bones are arranged in two rows, forming a proximal row of four carpal bones and a distal row of four carpal bones. The bones in the proximal row, running from the lateral (thumb) side to the medial side, are the scaphoid (“boat-shaped”), lunate (“moonshaped”), triquetrum (“three-cornered”), and pisiform (“pea-shaped”) bones. The small, rounded pisiform bone articulates with the anterior surface of the triquetrum bone. The pisiform thus projects anteriorly, where it forms the bony bump that can be felt at the medial base of your hand. The distal bones (lateral to medial) are the trapezium (“table”), trapezoid (“resembles a table”), capitate (“head-shaped”), and hamate (“hooked bone”) bones. The hamate bone is characterized by a prominent bony extension on its anterior side called the hook of the hamate bone. A helpful mnemonic for remembering the arrangement of the carpal bones is “So Long To Pinky, Here Comes The Thumb. ” This mnemonic starts on the lateral side and names the proximal bones from lateral to medial (scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform), then makes a U-turn to name the distal bones from medial to lateral (hamate, capitate, trapezoid, trapezium). Thus, it starts and finishes on the lateral side.
D: carpal.
What does an underwater spider use to breathe and keep alive? Here are the choices: A. metallic air bubble B. shiny air bubble C. gills D. forehead air bubble
11.8 Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids: Surface Tension and Capillary Action Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids Children blow soap bubbles and play in the spray of a sprinkler on a hot summer day. (See Figure 11.27. ) An underwater spider keeps his air supply in a shiny bubble he carries wrapped around him. A technician draws blood into a small-diameter tube just by touching it to a drop on a pricked finger. A premature infant struggles to inflate her lungs. What is the common thread? All these activities are dominated by the attractive forces between atoms and molecules in liquids—both within a liquid and between the liquid and its surroundings. Attractive forces between molecules of the same type are called cohesive forces. Liquids can, for example, be held in open containers because cohesive forces hold the molecules together. Attractive forces between molecules of different types are called adhesive forces. Such forces cause liquid drops to cling to window panes, for example. In this section we examine effects directly attributable to cohesive and adhesive forces in liquids.
B: shiny air bubble.
Amphibians are ectothermic vertebrates that divide their time between freshwater and what else? Here are the choices: A. arboreal habitats B. terrestrial habitats C. saltwater D. deserts
Amphibians are ectothermic vertebrates that divide their time between freshwater and terrestrial habitats. They are the first true tetrapods, or vertebrates with four limbs. Amphibians breathe with gills as larvae and with lungs as adults. They have a three-chambered heart and relatively complex nervous system.
B: terrestrial habitats.
Water plus other substances makes what? Here are the choices: A. element B. mixture C. oil D. solution
Most water on Earth, like the water in the oceans, contains elements. The elements are mixed evenly through the water. Water plus other substances makes a solution. The particles are so small that they will not come out when you filter the water. But the elements in water can form solid mineral deposits.
D: solution.
What type of polarization does a negative object create> Here are the choices: A. negative polarization B. common polarization C. opposite polarization D. simple polarization
Figure 18.15 Both positive and negative objects attract a neutral object by polarizing its molecules. (a) A positive object brought near a neutral insulator polarizes its molecules. There is a slight shift in the distribution of the electrons orbiting the molecule, with unlike charges being brought nearer and like charges moved away. Since the electrostatic force decreases with distance, there is a net attraction. (b) A negative object produces the opposite polarization, but again attracts the neutral object. (c) The same effect occurs for a conductor; since the unlike charges are closer, there is a net attraction.
C: opposite polarization.
What type of particles can a beta particle be? Here are the choices: A. anode or positron B. cytoplasm or positron C. electron or positron D. diode or positron
C: electron or positron.
The heme parts of a hemoglobin molecule bind with what element? Here are the choices: A. oxygen B. hydrogen C. nitrogen D. carbon
Hemoglobin is an example of a transport protein in the blood. You can see how it works in Figure below . The heme parts of a hemoglobin molecule bind with oxygen. Each red blood cell has hundreds of hemoglobin molecules. This is how oxygen is carried in the blood to cells throughout the body.
A: oxygen.
What is the term for flowering seed plants? Here are the choices: A. spores B. perennials C. angiosperms D. gymnosperms
Angiosperms , or flowering seed plants, form seeds in ovaries. As the seeds develop, the ovaries may develop into fruits. Flowers attract pollinators, and fruits encourage animals to disperse the seeds.
C: angiosperms.
Do nonvascular or vascular plants have a dominant sporophyte generation? Here are the choices: A. perennial B. nonvascular C. vascular D. deciduous
Unlike nonvascular plants, all vascular plants—including seedless vascular plants—have a dominant sporophyte generation. Seedless vascular plants include clubmosses and ferns. Figure below shows a typical fern life cycle.
C: vascular.
In mismatch repair, other enzymes remove and replace incorrectly paired nucleotides that have resulted from what? Here are the choices: A. replication errors B. typing errors C. interaction errors D. evolution errors
A: replication errors.
What two structures are found on mars? Here are the choices: A. volcanoes and canyons B. Mountains and Creeks C. geysers and canyons D. Trees and Canyons
The surface of Mars has volcanoes and canyons. There is a polar ice cap and channels that were once filled with water. Curiosity has found evidence of a flowing stream.
A: volcanoes and canyons.
What substances dissociate into ions when dissolved in water? Here are the choices: A. magnetic B. ionic C. solvent D. isotopes
Ionic substances dissociate into ions when they dissolve in water, but most molecular substances do not.
B: ionic.
Organisms that depend on other organisms for food play what role in the food chain? Here are the choices: A. fungus B. producer C. consumer D. plant
Consumers are organisms that depend on other organisms for food. They take in organic molecules by essentially “eating” other living things. They include all animals and fungi. (Fungi don't really “eat”; they absorb nutrients from other organisms. ) They also include many bacteria and even a few plants, such as the pitcher plant shown in Figure below . Consumers are also called heterotrophs. Heterotrophs are classified by what they eat:.
C: consumer.
What is the growing root tip protected by? Here are the choices: A. root cap B. tip cap C. root flap D. root hinge
30.3 Roots Roots help to anchor a plant, absorb water and minerals, and serve as storage sites for food. Taproots and fibrous roots are the two main types of root systems. In a taproot system, a main root grows vertically downward with a few lateral roots. Fibrous root systems arise at the base of the stem, where a cluster of roots forms a dense network that is shallower than a taproot. The growing root tip is protected by a root cap. The root tip has three main zones: a zone of cell division (cells are actively dividing), a zone of elongation (cells increase in length), and a zone of maturation (cells differentiate to form different kinds of cells). Root vascular tissue conducts water, minerals, and sugars. In some habitats, the roots of certain plants may be modified to form aerial roots or epiphytic roots.
A: root cap.
Ocean water appears cyan because microbes in the water preferentially absorb what color of light? Here are the choices: A. yellow B. blue C. green D. red
Ocean water appears cyan because the microbes in the water preferentially absorb red light. What color does a red lobster appear on the ocean floor? How about a white shirt with blue stripes?.
D: red.
Both energy and heat can be expressed in units of what? Here are the choices: A. velocities B. ohms C. joules D. amperes
Energy and heat are expressed in units of joules.
C: joules.
In fact, when sitting in the sun, many ectothermic lizards have higher body temperatures than what? Here are the choices: A. insects B. mammals C. primates D. carnivores
B: mammals.
In binary fission how many times does a cell split? Here are the choices: A. one B. six C. four D. two
In binary fission, a cell splits in two. First, the large circular chromosome is copied. Then the cell divides to form two new daughter cells. Each has a copy of the parent cell's chromosome.
D: two.
What do nonvascular plants reproduce with? Here are the choices: A. photosynthesis B. spores C. toxins D. vascular plants
Nonvascular plants are low-growing, reproduce with spores, and need a moist habitat.
B: spores.
The most powerful or influential individual in a group is sometimes called what? Here are the choices: A. gamma B. dominant C. beta D. superior
The most powerful or influential individual in a group is sometimes called dominant. In genetics, a dominant trait means nearly the same thing. A dominant trait is the most influential trait and masks the other trait.
B: dominant.
What is the first stage of cellular respiration? Here are the choices: A. glycolysis B. photosynthesis C. amniocentesis D. hydrolysis
A: glycolysis.
In which direction does heat always flow through objects? Here are the choices: A. from hotter to cooler B. from left to right C. from cooler to hotter D. from low to high
The objects are at different temperatures, and heat flows from the hotter to the cooler object. This is always.
A: from hotter to cooler.
Like sharks, nearly the entire human skeleton during a specific pre-birth developmental stage is made of what connective tissue? Here are the choices: A. cartilage B. collagen C. phloem D. chloroplasm
Cartilage Cartilage is a connective tissue with a large amount of the matrix and variable amounts of fibers. The cells, called chondrocytes, make the matrix and fibers of the tissue. Chondrocytes are found in spaces within the tissue called lacunae. A cartilage with few collagen and elastic fibers is hyaline cartilage, illustrated in Figure 33.14. The lacunae are randomly scattered throughout the tissue and the matrix takes on a milky or scrubbed appearance with routine histological stains. Sharks have cartilaginous skeletons, as does nearly the entire human skeleton during a specific pre-birth developmental stage. A remnant of this cartilage persists in the outer portion of the human nose. Hyaline cartilage is also found at the ends of long bones, reducing friction and cushioning the articulations of these bones.
A: cartilage.
When this forms underground, volcanoes rise? Here are the choices: A. pumice B. soil C. magma D. CO2
Volcanoes rise where magma forms underground. Volcanoes are found at convergent plate boundaries and at hotspots. Volcanic activity is found at divergent plate boundaries. The map in Figure below shows where volcanoes are located.
C: magma.
Hormones produced by what gland in the neck increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body? Here are the choices: A. pituitary B. kidney C. thymus D. thyroid
The thyroid gland is a large gland in the neck. Thyroid hormones increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body. They control how quickly cells use energy and make proteins.
D: thyroid.
When the ventricles begin to contract, pressure within the ventricles rises and blood flows toward the area of lowest pressure, which is initially in the atria. this backflow causes the cusps of the tricuspid and mitral (bicuspid) valves to close. these valves are tied down to the papillary muscles by these? Here are the choices: A. chollphyide tendineae B. choanocyte tendineae C. chordae tendineae D. photoreactive tendineae
When the ventricles begin to contract, pressure within the ventricles rises and blood flows toward the area of lowest pressure, which is initially in the atria. This backflow causes the cusps of the tricuspid and mitral (bicuspid) valves to close. These valves are tied down to the papillary muscles by chordae tendineae. During the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle, the papillary muscles are also relaxed and the tension on the chordae tendineae is slight (see Figure 19.13b). However, as the myocardium of the ventricle contracts, so do the papillary muscles. This creates tension on the chordae tendineae (see Figure 19.14b), helping to hold the cusps of the atrioventricular valves in place and preventing them from being blown back into the atria. The aortic and pulmonary semilunar valves lack the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves. Instead, they consist of pocket-like folds of endocardium reinforced with additional connective tissue. When the ventricles relax and the change in pressure forces the blood toward the ventricles, the blood presses against these cusps and seals the openings.
C: chordae tendineae.
What is the skin of most reptiles covered with? Here are the choices: A. pores B. scales C. hairs D. cuticle
Reptiles have several adaptations for living on dry land that amphibians lack. For example, as shown in Figure below , the skin of most reptiles is covered with scales. The scales are made of very tough keratin, and they protect reptiles from injury, and also prevent them from losing water.
B: scales.
Gasoline, natural gas, fuel oil, diesel fuel, jet fuel, coal, kerosene, and propane are examples of what type of fule? Here are the choices: A. polymerization fuel B. hydrocarbon fuel C. electrolysis fuel D. nuclear fue
It is hard to overstate the importance of hydrocarbons to modern life. Hydrocarbons have even been called the “driving force of western civilization. ” You saw some ways they are used in the opening image. Several other ways are pictured in the Figure below . The most important use of hydrocarbons is for fuel. Gasoline, natural gas, fuel oil, diesel fuel, jet fuel, coal, kerosene, and propane are just some of the commonly used hydrocarbon fuels. Hydrocarbons are also used to make things, including plastics and synthetic fabrics such as polyester.
B: hydrocarbon fuel.
Nearly all life processes depend on what substance, which is involved in biochemical reactions? Here are the choices: A. hydrocarbons B. food C. air D. water
Water is involved in many other biochemical reactions. As a result, just about all life processes depend on water. Clearly, life as we know it could not exist without water.
D: water.
What has increased in the atmosphere throughout the history of the earth? Here are the choices: A. oxygen B. wind C. nitrogen D. carbon
Oxygen has increased in the atmosphere throughout the history of the earth. Note the logarithmic scale, which indicates great increases after first photosynthesis (in bacteria) and then land plants evolved. Related geological events: A = no oxidized iron; B = oxidized iron bands in seabed rock - evidence for O 2 in the oceans; C = oxidized iron bands on land and ozone layer formation- evidence for O 2 in the atmosphere.
A: oxygen.
Which two states of matter have definite volumes? Here are the choices: A. contrasts and liquids B. bacteria and liquids C. solids and liquids D. GAS AND LIQUIDS
Ice, water, and steam appear quite differently to the eye. If you were to look at these three states of matter on the molecular level, you would see that the arrangement of molecules is very different here as well. However, solids and liquids have definite volumes, unlike gases which tend to take on the shape of their container. In this lesson, you will learn about the unique behavior of gas particles on a molecular level and the basis for kinetic molecular theory.
C: solids and liquids.
Tendon, cartilage, and bone are examples of what type of tissue that supports and binds other tissues of the body? Here are the choices: A. untreated tissue B. muscular tissue C. connective tissue D. repetitive tissue
Connective tissue is made up of many different types of cells that are all involved in supporting and binding other tissues of the body. Examples include tendon, cartilage, and bone. Blood is also classified as a specialized connective tissue.
C: connective tissue.
What is the sac-like organ at the end of the esophagus? Here are the choices: A. appendix B. larynx C. stomach D. rectum
The stomach is a sac-like organ at the end of the esophagus. It has thick muscular walls. The muscles contract and relax. This moves the food around and helps break it into smaller pieces. Mixing the food around with the enzyme pepsin and other chemicals helps digest proteins.
C: stomach.
Which class of acids acetic acid (ch 3 cooh) belongs to? Here are the choices: A. strong acids B. organic acids C. common acids D. anorganic acids
Not all hydrogen atoms in molecular compounds are ionizable. In methane (CH 4 ), the hydrogen atoms are covalently bonded to carbon in bonds that are only slightly polar. The hydrogen atoms are not capable of ionizing and methane has no acidic properties. Acetic acid (CH 3 COOH) belongs to a class of acids called organic acids. There are four hydrogen atoms in the molecule, but only the one hydrogen that is bonded to an oxygen atom is ionizable.
B: organic acids.
What happens to the total energy of the system when heat is positive? Here are the choices: A. it decreases B. nothing C. it remains constant D. it increases
When heat is positive, the total energy of the system is increasing.
D: it increases.
What type of species can alternate between medusa and polyp forms? Here are the choices: A. chordata B. mollusks C. crocodilian D. cnidarian
As you can see in Figure below , both body plans have radial symmetry. Some cnidarian species alternate between medusa and polyp forms. Other species exist in just one form or the other.
D: cnidarian.
Extensive and intensive are categories of properties that apply to what? Here are the choices: A. weight B. height C. matter D. volume
Properties of matter fall into one of two categories. If the property depends on the amount of matter present, it is an extensive property. The mass and volume of a substance are examples of extensive properties; for instance, a gallon of milk has a larger mass and volume than a cup of milk. The value of an extensive property is directly proportional to the amount of matter in question. If the property of a sample of matter does not depend on the amount of matter present, it is an intensive property. Temperature is an example of an intensive property. If the gallon and cup of milk are each at 20 °C (room temperature), when they are combined, the temperature remains at 20 °C. As another example, consider the distinct but related properties of heat and temperature. A drop of hot cooking oil spattered on your arm causes brief, minor discomfort, whereas a pot of hot oil yields severe burns. Both the drop and the pot of oil are at the same temperature (an intensive property), but the pot clearly contains much more heat (extensive property).
C: matter.
The vertebrate circulatory system enables blood to deliver ________ and remove wastes throughout the body. Here are the choices: A. acid and nutrients B. fluid and nutrients C. hydrogen and nutrients D. oxygen and nutrients
D: oxygen and nutrients.