Bio Review

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What is the universal genetic code used by all organisms?

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All organisms use the same code to translate amino acids into proteins.

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What evolutionary change facilitated tool making in early humans?

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A shift towards bipedal locomotion.

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What is a major negative impact of the extensive use of paper products?

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Large scale deforestation.

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What environmental change is NOT likely to occur with rising temperatures at Earth’s poles?

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Coastal wetlands drying out.

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What provided the best explanation for the current three domain system in biological classification?

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Technology provided molecular evidence.

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What is the role of an opposable thumb in human evolution?

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It allowed for the manufacture and use of tools.

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What is deforestation?

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The large-scale removal of trees from forested areas, often leading to habitat loss.

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What is the significance of Carl Linnaeus in biology?

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He developed a system for classifying and naming living organisms.

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.