EOGmost missed questions science

Which best describes the primary function of carbohydrates in an animal cell?

• to provide cellular energy

• to provide structure to the cell membrane

• to store cellular information

• to store energy within the cell

Which best describes how organisms process materials to gain energy for life processes?

• Vitamins and minerals are used to break down complex molecules that store energy

• Oxygen is broken down in a chemical reaction with sugars to release energy

• Sugars are broken down in a chemical reaction with oxygen to release energy.

• Vitamins and minerals are used to build complex molecules that store energy.

Which is the most responsible for creating acid rain pollution?

• nuclear power plants

• hydroelectric power plants

• coal-burning power plants

• wood-burning power plants

Which problem is most likely to result from the use of nuclear power?

• oil spills that pollute oceans and beaches

• miners getting trapped underground

• pollutants in the groundwater after drilling

• storage of radioactive wastes

Which type of diet best contributes to a healthy lifestyle?

• a diet high in carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables

• a diet high in fruit, vegetable, and lean protein

• a diet high in protein and fat

• a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and fats

Bacteria Cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. Which bests explains how the bacteria cells are able to produce insulin for humans?

• The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing insulin

• The bacteria have been exposed to radioactivity to create mutant strains capable of producing insulin

• The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing sugar; the bacteria produce insulin in response to the sugar

• The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin

Which best compares a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

• Homogeneous mixtures are formed through physical changes, while heterogeneous mixtures are formed through chemical changes.

• Homogeneous mixtures are composed of two different liquids, while heterogeneous mixtures are composed of a solid and a liquid.

• The particles in a homogeneous mixture will separate if left undisturbed, while the particles in a heterogeneous mixture cannot be filtered out of the mixture.

• The particles in a homogeneous mixture will not separate if left undisturbed, while the particles in a heterogeneous mixture can be filtered out of the mixture.

Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease?

• Parasite

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Vector

Which best describes the nutrients that are sources of energy for the body?

• fats and proteins

• Water and Carbohydrates

• fats and carbohydrates

An epidemic is best classified as an outbreak of an infectious disease that

• Is contained within a small area

• Spreads across a large region, even more widespread than a pandemic

• Spreads across a large region, but is not as widespread as a pandemic

• Disappears quickly due to advanced treatment options