Advanced Placement Biology Test

Which of these shows the correct order for a fly's life cycle?

• A --> B --> C --> D

• B --> C --> D--> A

• B --> D --> A --> C

• D --> B --> C -->A

Estimate the approximate time of death for the following situation: A body was found with no evidence of rigor.

• 2 - 6 Hours

• 8 Hours

• Less than 2 Hours

• More than 10 Hours

The wormlike stage of insect development after the egg is _____.

What is the term for the developmental stages of flies?

• Metamorphosis

• Instar

• Chrysalis

• Larva

What conditions could potentially influence the growth of insects?

• Existence of chemicals in the environment

• Elevated environmental temperatures

• A body that is concealed or interred

• All of the above conditions can influence insect growth

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How does temperature have an effect on insect evidence?

• temp. does not effect insect evidence

• high temp. speeds up insect's life cycle

• low temp. speeds up insect's life cycle

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

This occurs 2-4 hours after death, where the blood pools due to gravity. The area affected is a bluish-red color.

• rigor mortis

• algor mortis

• livor mortis

After a tragic accident, Oliver noticed that Kai's body was found. He learned in his forensics class that rigor mortis can help determine the time of death. When does maximum rigor mortis occur?

• between 2-4 hours after the accident

• 2-6 hours after the accident

• 12 hours after the accident

• 48 hours after the accident

A body is found with a blue-purple coloring across the back and the back of the legs. What does this indicate?

• the victim died laying on their stomach

• the victim died laying on their back

• the victim was exercising prior to death

• the victim died in a cold environment

What is the typical duration for a blowfly egg to hatch?

• Less than 12 hours.

• Between 12 and 24 hours.

• Between 24 and 36 hours.

• More than 36 hours.