Biology SOL 2018 Released Test

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

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What is a likely effect of global climate change on tide pool communities?

Back

Rising sea levels will result in the communities being established higher on the shoreline.

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What property of water allows it to be both cohesive and adhesive?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

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Why do cells in zygotes eventually form specific cells?

Back

Cell specialization is necessary to form tissues.

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What factor contributes most to the vertical distribution of organisms in tide pools?

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Preventing drying out.

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Define 'cell specialization'.

Back

The process by which generic cells change into specific cells with distinct functions.

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What is the significance of hydrogen bonds in water?

Back

They contribute to water's unique properties, including cohesion and adhesion.

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Explain the concept of 'tide pool communities'.

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Ecosystems formed in the intertidal zone where organisms are adapted to fluctuating water levels.

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What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

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Meiosis produces gametes, which unite to form a genetically unique individual.

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How does temperature affect marine life in tide pools?

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Increased temperature may cause communities to migrate to cooler waters.