Which is an example of the cycling of carbon?

A plant uses the carbon in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and is eaten by an animal.

Animals use the carbon in carbon dioxide for cellular respiration.

Graphene is formed by causing carbon atoms to align in a particular way.

Carbon dioxide is trapped in the atmosphere and contributes to the greenhouse effect.

What is a brackish water environment?

A brackish water environment is an environment where the water has a mixture of saltwater and freshwater, typically found in estuaries where salinity changes due to tidal movements.

A brackish water environment is an environment where the water is completely fresh, with no salt content at all.

A brackish water environment is an environment where the water is only found in deep ocean trenches.

A brackish water environment is an environment where the water is frozen year-round, like in polar ice caps.

According to the passage, what happens to the salinity in an estuary at high tide?

The salinity increases at high tide because the estuary is filled with more ocean water.

The salinity decreases at high tide because more freshwater enters the estuary.

The salinity remains the same at high tide regardless of ocean water.

The salinity drops to zero at high tide due to dilution.

What is the function of the cellular membrane in the gill tissue cell of a finger mullet?

The cellular membrane controls the movement of substances, such as water and salt, into and out of the cell.

The cellular membrane produces energy for the cell through photosynthesis.

The cellular membrane stores genetic information for the cell.

The cellular membrane provides structural support like a cell wall.

How does the cellular membrane of the finger mullet’s cell contribute to homeostasis within the cell?

It serves as a selectively permeable membrane, allowing water and other materials to move into and out of the cell as needed.

It serves as a solid membrane, allowing no materials to pass into and out of the cell.

It serves as an impermeable membrane, allowing only water to move into and out of the cell.

It serves as a permeable membrane, allowing any material to easily pass into and out of the cell, whether needed or not.

Select the phrase that correctly completes the statement, so that it explains how the cellular membrane shown in Figure 1 helps support the finger mullet in a high-salinity environment. The cell membrane __________________________ by allowing water __________________________.

The cell membrane maintains homeostasis by allowing water to exit the cell.

The cell membrane disrupts homeostasis by allowing water to enter the cell.

The cell membrane maintains homeostasis by allowing water to enter the cell.

The cell membrane disrupts homeostasis by allowing water to exit the cell.

A researcher hypothesizes that water will move out of the cell more quickly when the concentration of salt in the water outside the cell is greater. Which experiment would best test this hypothesis?

A researcher places three cells of the same type in varying concentrations of salt water. Then the researcher measures the size of each cell every minute during a 5-minute period of time.

A researcher places three cells of the same type in the same concentration of salt water. Then the researcher measures the size of each cell every minute during a 5-minute period of time.

A researcher places cells from three different fish in varying concentrations of salt water. Then the researcher measures the size of each cell at the end of a 5-minute period of time.

A researcher places cells from three different fish in the same concentration of salt water. Then the researcher measures the size of each cell at the end of a 5-minute period of time.

Based on the food web (Figure 2), what effect will a decrease in the algae population have on the finger mullet population in the estuary?

The finger mullet population will decrease because the zooplankton population will decrease.

The finger mullet population will increase because the zooplankton population will decrease.

The finger mullet population will decrease because the zooplankton population will increase.

The finger mullet population will stay the same because algae is not a direct food source for the mullets.

Based on the food web (Figure 2), which statements are true? Select (click) three true statements.

The seagrass obtains its energy from the phytoplankton and algae.

The phytoplankton produce oxygen and glucose the heron needs to survive.

The phytoplankton population has the most energy available because it is at the bottom of the food chain.

The red drum only receives energy by consuming finger mullets.

The phytoplankton produce carbon dioxide and glucose the algae need to survive.

Which model represents energy transfer within a food web in a stable ecosystem?

B. [Triangle diagram: secondary consumers, primary consumers, producers]

A. [Box diagram: tertiary consumers, secondary consumers, primary consumers, producers]

C. [Inverted triangle diagram: secondary consumers, primary consumers, producers]

D. [Diamond diagram: tertiary consumers, secondary consumers, primary consumers, producers]

What would most likely occur if a new insect species were introduced into North Carolina’s ecosystems?

The new insect species would increase competition for food resources.

The new insect species would maintain the stability of the area.

The new insect species would have less reproductive success.

The new insect species would be eaten by natural predators.

Which human action could best reduce global climate change?

converting to carbon-free energy

monitoring smog levels in urban areas

protecting fresh water against pollution

These diagrams illustrate two reproductive processes. Which statement best explains the processes?

Process X results in 1 cell that has the exact same DNA as the parent cells, and Process Z results in 2 cells that have the exact same DNA as the parent cell.

Process X results in cells that have more genetic variation than those produced through Process Z.

Process X results in cells that have less genetic variation than those produced through Process Z.

Process X results in 1 cell that has the exact same DNA as the parent cells, while Process Z results in 2 cells that have different DNA from the parent cell.

Nicolette conducted a study of neck length in giraffes. Neck length for the giraffes ranged from 5.9 feet to 7.9 feet. What can most likely be inferred from the study?

The trait for neck length is controlled by multiple genes.

Neck length is a sex-linked trait.

Neck length is a codominant trait.

The trait for neck length is controlled by dominant alleles.

A farmer reads this information: • A bacterium has a gene that allows it to create pesticide. • The gene has been transferred into a corn plant, allowing the corn plant to produce pesticide. Why might a farmer choose to plant genetically engineered corn?

to reduce chemical use during the growing season

to spread mutations from the corn to other crops

to allow the fields to be used for more than one season

to decrease the amount of land needed to grow the corn crop

A patient takes medication to treat strep throat caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Which statement best describes the reproductive success of the bacteria after the patient has taken the medication for a period of time?

The bacteria may develop resistance to the medication and continue to reproduce.

The patient will require a vaccination to prevent the bacteria from reproducing.

The patient’s immune system will produce antibodies that prevent the bacteria’s reproduction.

The medication may serve as an energy source and cause rapid reproduction of the bacteria.

A marine biology program has monitored a population of sharks in the southern Atlantic Ocean for over 100 years. The population has been very successful over this period of time. The biologists hypothesize that natural selection has been acting on the population, increasing its ability to thrive. Select (click) the three observations that best support the hypothesis.

The sharks have been able to adapt to changes in their environment.

The average number of births has been greater than the average number of deaths in the population.

Individuals differ from one another as a result of genetic diversity.

The sharks have been unable to adapt to changes in their environment.

Individuals are very similar to one another as a result of genetic continuity.

A population of rabbits lives in a forest. Some of the rabbits have a mutation that results in extra-powerful hind legs. What will most likely happen to the population of rabbits if a population of wolves is introduced to the forest?

The number of rabbits with powerful legs will increase over time because they can better escape the wolves.

The number of rabbits with normal legs will increase over time because their DNA is not mutated.

The total number of rabbits will decrease over time because all rabbits have an equal chance of getting eaten.

The total number of rabbits will decrease over time because most rabbits will have induced mutations that reduce their survival rate.

An enzyme has an optimal temperature of 25°C. During an experiment, which action would most likely increase the rate of the reaction?

increasing the temperature from 15°C to 25°C

increasing the temperature above 25°C

decreasing the amount of substrate available

Using the dichotomous key and the tree images, identify the characteristics and scientific name of Species 1. Fill in the characteristics and scientific name for Species 1.

Characteristics: more than 5 needles in each cluster. Scientific name: Larix laricina

Characteristics: 5 needles in each cluster; long slender needles. Scientific name: Pinus strobus.

Characteristics: Single needles; flat and flexible. Scientific name: Abies balsamea.

Characteristics: 3 needles in each cluster; stiff and sharp needles. Scientific name: Pinus rigida.

Using the dichotomous key and the tree images, identify the characteristics and scientific name of Species 4. Fill in the characteristics and scientific name for Species 4.

Characteristics: short needles clustered in pairs. Scientific name: Pinus banksiana.

Characteristics: short needles in bundles of five. Scientific name: Pinus strobus.

Characteristics: broad leaves with serrated edges. Scientific name: Quercus rubra.

Characteristics: scale-like leaves, small cones. Scientific name: Thuja occidentalis.

What is the characteristic of Species 3 (Pinus resinosa)?

long needles clustered in pairs

short needles in groups of five

broad leaves with serrated edges

scale-like leaves with blue berries

A nuclear membrane with pores surrounds a cell’s nucleus. How would a nucleus that lacks pores affect its function in the cell?

Messenger RNA would not be able to leave the nucleus to provide the code to make proteins.

Messenger RNA would not be able to leave the nucleus to make carbohydrates.

DNA would not be able to leave the nucleus to be used to make proteins.

DNA would not be able to replicate or leave the nucleus.

Which action takes place on a ribosome, resulting in synthesis of a protein?

attachment of the mRNA to tRNA molecules which are coupled to specific amino acids

creation of mRNA from one strand of the DNA double helix

transformation of single-stranded mRNA into double-stranded tRNA

breakdown of polypeptide chain into amino acids and nitrogenous bases

The plants in an ecosystem complete both photosynthesis and cellular respiration. How do the two processes differ from one another in terms of energy?

Photosynthesis stores solar energy in the chemical bonds of carbohydrates, while cellular respiration releases energy from the chemical bonds in carbohydrates to produce ATP molecules.

Photosynthesis releases energy from the chemical bonds in carbohydrates to produce ATP molecules, while cellular respiration stores solar energy in the chemical bonds of carbohydrates.

Photosynthesis stores solar energy in ATP molecules for cellular use, while cellular respiration produces ATP by breaking inorganic chemical bonds.

Photosynthesis stores solar energy in high-energy chemical bonds of inorganic compounds, while cellular respiration releases solar energy to heat cellular structures.

Why does the sample contain more phytoplankton than trout?

D. Phytoplankton obtain energy directly from the sun and transfer energy to the other organisms.

A. A trout requires less energy than a phytoplankton organism.

B. Phytoplankton receive energy from the other organisms.

C. Insect larvae obtain energy directly from the sun and transfer energy to the other organisms.

Kudzu was brought into the southeastern United States in the late 1800s and was encouraged for use in controlling erosion. However, in 1972 the USDA declared kudzu to be a weed. Which statement best explains this change in thought?

Kudzu grew faster than native species and reduced biodiversity in the area in which it lived.

Kudzu formed a mutualistic relationship with native plants and increased biodiversity in the area in which it thrived.

Kudzu emitted an odd odor and people disliked how it looked on their property.

Kudzu brought diseases from Japan that infected native plants.

Which statement best explains the relationship between glucose, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis produces the glucose used in cellular respiration to make energy.

Photosynthesis uses the glucose produced by cellular respiration to make energy.

Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are both used to produce glucose and energy.

Photosynthesis and cellular respiration both consume glucose to produce energy.

An animal was cloned in a lab, producing five genetically identical offspring. The offspring were then sent to five different zoos. After five years, scientists collected data on these animals and found a variation in their heights. What is the most likely explanation for the data?

Each clone experienced a different environment, which influenced the expression of its genes.

Each clone experienced mutations with no effect on its genes.

Each clone experienced a different environment with no effect on its genes.

Each clone experienced the same mutations, which influenced the expression of its genes.

Which statement best describes the trait for height, based on Figure 2?

Height has no genotypic expression.

Height follows a simple Mendelian inheritance pattern.

Some of the phenotypes for male height are identified by two distinct ranges. Range 1: 50-55 inches Range 2: 75-80 inches Which choice best describes how these height ranges are represented in Figure 2?

Both Range 1 and Range 2 represent rare phenotypes for male height.

Both Range 1 and Range 2 represent common phenotypes for male height.

Range 1 represents a rare phenotype, while Range 2 represents a common phenotype for male height.

Range 1 represents a common phenotype, while Range 2 represents a rare phenotype for male height.

The bacterium Yersinia pestis is responsible for causing bubonic plague in the 1300s. Survivors of plague showed an increased frequency of a mutation for a cell receptor protein which prevented infection from the bacterium. Which statement best explains the genetic change in Europe’s population after the bubonic plague outbreak?

The number of people with the mutation increased because the mutated receptor protein was selected for during the outbreak.

The number of people with the mutation increased because of the use of a vaccine.

The number of people with the mutation increased because there was an immediate increase in variation among the population.

The number of people with the mutation increased because the mutated receptor protein was selected against during the outbreak.

A scientist introduces an antibiotic to the population at Generation 40. Which statement best explains the population increase after Generation 70?

Some bacteria adapted by developing resistance to the antibiotic, allowing them to survive and reproduce.

All bacteria adapted by developing resistance to the antibiotic, preventing them from surviving and reproducing.

The antibiotic prevented mutations in the DNA of some bacteria, allowing them to survive and reproduce.

The antibiotic caused a mutation in the DNA of all bacteria, preventing them from surviving and reproducing.

Modern dairy cows are different from their ancestors. They produce larger volumes of milk with higher protein and fat content. Which statement best explains this?

Humans have used artificial selection to encourage transmission of traits associated with high-quality milk production from parent cows to offspring.

Dairy cows within the species have interbred, resulting in low genetic diversity among offspring.

Dairy cows within the species have interbred, resulting in high genetic diversity among offspring.

Humans have used natural selection to encourage transmission of traits associated with high-quality milk production from parent cows to offspring.

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How is a DNA molecule arranged?

double-stranded with alternating deoxyribose and phosphate groups on the sides with adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine in the middle

double-stranded with alternating deoxyribose and phosphate groups on the sides with adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil in the middle

double-stranded with alternating ribose and phosphate groups on the sides with adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine in the middle

double-stranded with alternating ribose and phosphate groups on the sides with adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil in the middle

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A group of students completed two experiments. Their notes are below: Experiment 1: • Hydrogen peroxide was poured on a slice of raw potato. • The peroxide bubbled vigorously. • The peroxide was broken down into water and oxygen. Experiment 2: • A slice of raw potato was heated and then hydrogen peroxide was poured on it. • There was no visible reaction. Which statement explains the results of these experiments?

A. Heating the potato had no effect on the potato enzymes.

B. Heating the potato caused the hydrogen peroxide to evaporate, so the reaction did not occur.

C. Heating the potato caused the potato enzymes to release the water and oxygen from the hydrogen peroxide.

D. Heating the potato caused a shape change in the potato enzymes, so they could no longer function properly.

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2 mins • 1 pt

Hummingbirds thrive in warm, moist climates, and their primary source of food is nectar from flowering plants. A three-year drought is expected in an ecosystem. How will this most likely affect the hummingbird population in that ecosystem?

The hummingbirds will increase their reproductive rate in order to ensure enough individuals survive.

The hummingbirds will decrease their reproductive rate in order to decrease genetic diversity within the population.

The hummingbirds will immediately adapt to eat new food sources, increasing the overall survival rate of the population.

The hummingbirds will struggle to find food, and only those that can adapt to new food sources will survive.

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This chart shows characteristics of four different cells observed under a microscope.
Which is most likely a prokaryotic cell?

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 3

Cell 4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of three consecutive nucleotides in DNA?

They code for one amino acid.

They code for three amino acids.

They code for one complete protein.

They code for three complete proteins.

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2 mins • 1 pt

A cell experiences an error during the cell cycle, causing it to go through cytokinesis before mitosis. Which statement best describes the new cells?

The new cells will be double the size of the original cell.

The new cells will have twice as much DNA as the original cell.

The new cells will have no DNA or organelles but will continue progressing through the cell cycle.

The new cells will have an incorrect amount of DNA and organelles, and will likely experience cell death.

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Among birds, some skin cells grow feathers when they mature, while other skin cells grow scales at maturity. Which statement best explains this difference?

Skin cells exposed to colder environments grow feathers, while skin cells exposed to wet environments grow scales.

While all cells have the same DNA, specialized cells express certain traits that produce feathers or scales.

Skin cells that have feathers are diploid, while skin cells that make scales are haploid.

Some skin cells have different DNA to build structures like feathers and scales.

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Biology EOC Pre-Test

How is a DNA molecule arranged?

Hummingbirds thrive in warm, moist climates, and their primary source of food is nectar from flowering plants. A three-year drought is expected in an ecosystem. How will this most likely affect the hummingbird population in that ecosystem?

This chart shows characteristics of four different cells observed under a microscope.
Which is most likely a prokaryotic cell?

What is the significance of three consecutive nucleotides in DNA?

A cell experiences an error during the cell cycle, causing it to go through cytokinesis before mitosis. Which statement best describes the new cells?

Among birds, some skin cells grow feathers when they mature, while other skin cells grow scales at maturity. Which statement best explains this difference?

The table describes several different types of energy transfer processes.
Energy Transfer in Organisms:
Which transfer represents photosynthesis?

Which substance must be present to release energy from glucose?

Which is an example of the cycling of carbon?

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Biology EOC Pre-Test

How is a DNA molecule arranged?

Hummingbirds thrive in warm, moist climates, and their primary source of food is nectar from flowering plants. A three-year drought is expected in an ecosystem. How will this most likely affect the hummingbird population in that ecosystem?

This chart shows characteristics of four different cells observed under a microscope. Which is most likely a prokaryotic cell?

What is the significance of three consecutive nucleotides in DNA?

A cell experiences an error during the cell cycle, causing it to go through cytokinesis before mitosis. Which statement best describes the new cells?

Among birds, some skin cells grow feathers when they mature, while other skin cells grow scales at maturity. Which statement best explains this difference?

The table describes several different types of energy transfer processes. Energy Transfer in Organisms: Which transfer represents photosynthesis?

Which substance must be present to release energy from glucose?

Which is an example of the cycling of carbon?

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This chart shows characteristics of four different cells observed under a microscope.
Which is most likely a prokaryotic cell?

The table describes several different types of energy transfer processes.
Energy Transfer in Organisms:
Which transfer represents photosynthesis?