Genetics and Evolution EOC Review

Two different populations of birds live in the same area and eat the same types of food. Which most likely describes the relationship between these two populations of birds? 

• competition
• mutualism
• parasitism
• predator-prey

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What will most likely happen if the human population continues to grow at current rates?

• There will be fewer natural resources available for future generations.
• There will be an increase in nitrogen levels in the atmosphere. 
• There will be a decrease in water pollution. 
• There will be an increase in the number of strong hurricanes. 

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A sea turtle has washed up on a remote section of a beach. This is known as a “stranding.” Stranding occurs when a dead, sick or injured sea turtle washes up on the shoreline. Which statement best explains why “stranding” should be reported immediately to local authorities? 

• The information can be very useful to biologists and managers who are trying to protect the species.
• The information can be very useful to protect sea turtles from predators. 
• The information can be very useful to local fishermen who try to catch fish that sea turtles eat. 
• The information can be very useful to tourists who may want to keep sea turtles as pets.

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A strand of DNA has these bases:
 AGC CAT GTA TAC What is the complementary DNA strand?

• ACG GAT CTA TAG
• TCG GTA CAT ATG
• TGC CTA GAT ATC
• UCG CUA CAU AUG

Which statement best describes the relationship that exists among proteins, DNA, and cells?

• Proteins combine to produce cells, which produce DNA
• Proteins are made up of DNA, which determines the cells that are produced. 
• DNA is made up of proteins, which tell a cell how to function. 
• Cells contain DNA, which controls the production of proteins.

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Which process produces the most variation within a species? 

• Asexual reproduction
• Sexual reproduction
• mitosis
• cloning

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Which is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms?

• to create new species of organisms 
• to control microorganisms in the soil
• to prevent habitats from being destroyed
• to treat certain types of diseases

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What are the subunits of DNA and their function? 

• nucleotides that store information 
• monosaccharides that provide quick energy for the cell
• lipids that store energy and provide insulation 
• proteins that provide the building blocks for the structural components of organisms 

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The use of pesticides on crops has been a common farming practice for decades. What has been the greatest effect of natural selection through the use of pesticides on certain insect populations? 

• Natural selection has been altered because the insects and their predators are killed. 
• The rate of selection is increased because the pesticides do not kill the insects that are naturally resistant to it. 
• The rate of selection has decreased because the pesticides kill only young insects. 
• The pesticides have altered natural selection by causing the insect DNA to spontaneously mutate.

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What is the difference between the full classification of organisms and their scientific names?

• The full classification of organisms and their scientific names vary in different countries. 
• The scientific names of organisms include the order and family of the organisms, but the full classification includes only the species name
• The full classification of organisms will include more categories of organisms than their scientific names. 
• The scientific names of organisms include a single nomenclature, but the full classification includes various nomenclatures.