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WorksheetsBio - Vocab (All)
Total questions: 171
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Name
Class
Date
1.
prokaryotic
a)
cell without specialized, membrane-bound organelles
b)
cell with specialized, membrane-bound organelles
c)
the cell brings material in by enveloping it and encasing it in a vesicle
d)
the cell excretes something by having a vesicle fuse with the cell membrane and expel its contents outside the cell
2.
eukaryotic
a)
cell with specialized, membrane-bound organelles
b)
cell without specialized, membrane-bound organelles
c)
the cell brings material in by enveloping it and encasing it in a vesicle
d)
the cell excretes something by having a vesicle fuse with the cell membrane and expel its contents outside the cell
3.
endocytosis
a)
the cell brings material in by enveloping it and encasing it in a vesicle
b)
cell without specialized, membrane-bound organelles
c)
cell with specialized, membrane-bound organelles
d)
the cell excretes something by having a vesicle fuse with the cell membrane and expel its contents outside the cell
4.
exocytosis
a)
the cell excretes something by having a vesicle fuse with the cell membrane and expel its contents outside the cell
b)
the cell brings material in by enveloping it and encasing it in a vesicle
c)
cell without specialized, membrane-bound organelles
d)
cell with specialized, membrane-bound organelles
5.
lysosomes
a)
break down waste
b)
store food and water
c)
make ATP
d)
make glucose
6.
nucleus
a)
houses and protects the DNA
b)
the cell's jelly filling
c)
the phospholipid bilayer surrounding the cell
d)
the cellulose outer layer that provides extra support
7.
cytoplasm
a)
the cell's jelly filling
b)
houses and protects the DNA
c)
the phospholipid bilayer surrounding the cell
d)
the cellulose outer layer that provides extra support
8.
cell membrane
a)
the phospholipid bilayer surrounding the cell
b)
houses and protects the DNA
c)
the cell's jelly filling
d)
the cellulose outer layer that provides extra support
9.
cell wall
a)
the cellulose outer layer that provides extra support
b)
the phospholipid bilayer surrounding the cell
c)
houses and protects the DNA
d)
the cell's jelly filling
10.
chloroplasts
a)
make glucose
b)
break down waste
c)
store food and water
d)
make ATP
11.
Golgi apparatus
a)
ships proteins to their final destination
b)
folds proteins into their final shape
c)
synthesizes proteins
d)
the large water storage organelle in plant cells
12.
endoplasmic reticulum
a)
folds proteins into their final shape
b)
ships proteins to their final destination
c)
synthesizes proteins
d)
the large water storage organelle in plant cells
13.
vacuoles
a)
store food and water
b)
break down waste
c)
make ATP
d)
make glucose
14.
central vacuole
a)
the large water storage organelle in plant cells
b)
folds proteins into their final shape
c)
ships proteins to their final destination
d)
synthesizes proteins
15.
ribosomes
a)
synthesizes proteins
b)
ships proteins to their final destination
c)
folds proteins into their final shape
d)
the large water storage organelle in plant cells
16.
mitochondria
a)
make ATP
b)
make glucose
c)
break down waste
d)
store food and water
17.
homeostasis
a)
an organism's healthy internal state
b)
simple asexual reproduction in prokaryotes
c)
asexual reproduction in eukaryotes
d)
the first step in sexual reproduction
18.
binary fission
a)
simple asexual reproduction in prokaryotes
b)
an organism's healthy internal state
c)
asexual reproduction in eukaryotes
d)
the first step in sexual reproduction
19.
mitosis
a)
asexual reproduction in eukaryotes
b)
an organism's healthy internal state
c)
simple asexual reproduction in prokaryotes
d)
the first step in sexual reproduction
20.
meiosis
a)
the first step in sexual reproduction
b)
asexual reproduction in eukaryotes
c)
an organism's healthy internal state
d)
simple asexual reproduction in prokaryotes
21.
genetic continuity
a)
offspring have the same number of chromosomes as the parent(s)
b)
some of the genetic material from two parents is combined to produce diverse offspring
c)
one parent creates two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell
d)
the last step of sexual reproduction, in which two gametes combine their genetic material
22.
sexual reproduction
a)
some of the genetic material from two parents is combined to produce diverse offspring
b)
offspring have the same number of chromosomes as the parent(s)
c)
one parent creates two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell
d)
the last step of sexual reproduction, in which two gametes combine their genetic material
23.
asexual reproduction
a)
one parent creates two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell
b)
offspring have the same number of chromosomes as the parent(s)
c)
some of the genetic material from two parents is combined to produce diverse offspring
d)
the last step of sexual reproduction, in which two gametes combine their genetic material
24.
fertilization
a)
the last step of sexual reproduction, in which two gametes combine their genetic material
b)
one parent creates two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell
c)
offspring have the same number of chromosomes as the parent(s)
d)
some of the genetic material from two parents is combined to produce diverse offspring
25.
polymers
a)
another word for 'macromolecules' - they're long chains made of small parts
b)
the smaller parts that - when put together in long chains - make up macromolecules
c)
an example of a protein - breaks down molecules or synthesizes them
d)
a molecule of stored energy
26.
monomers
a)
the smaller parts that - when put together in long chains - make up macromolecules
b)
another word for 'macromolecules' - they're long chains made of small parts
c)
an example of a protein - breaks down molecules or synthesizes them
d)
a molecule of stored energy
27.
ATP
a)
a molecule of stored energy
b)
the smaller parts that - when put together in long chains - make up macromolecules
c)
another word for 'macromolecules' - they're long chains made of small parts
d)
an example of a protein - breaks down molecules or synthesizes them
28.
enzymes
a)
an example of a protein - breaks down molecules or synthesizes them
b)
a molecule of stored energy
c)
the smaller parts that - when put together in long chains - make up macromolecules
d)
another word for 'macromolecules' - they're long chains made of small parts
29.
carbohydrates
a)
provide protection and quick energy
b)
perform thousands of functions and give organisms their traits
c)
form barriers and store long-term energy
d)
store and transmit genetic information
30.
proteins
a)
perform thousands of functions and give organisms their traits
b)
provide protection and quick energy
c)
form barriers and store long-term energy
d)
store and transmit genetic information
31.
lipids
a)
form barriers and store long-term energy
b)
perform thousands of functions and give organisms their traits
c)
provide protection and quick energy
d)
store and transmit genetic information
32.
nucleic acids
a)
store and transmit genetic information
b)
form barriers and store long-term energy
c)
perform thousands of functions and give organisms their traits
d)
provide protection and quick energy
33.
monosaccharides
a)
monomer of carbohydrates
b)
carbohydrate polymers
c)
monomers of nucleic acids
d)
monomers of lipids
34.
polysaccharides
a)
carbohydrate polymers
b)
monomer of carbohydrates
c)
monomers of nucleic acids
d)
monomers of lipids
35.
nucleotides
a)
monomers of nucleic acids
b)
monomer of carbohydrates
c)
carbohydrate polymers
d)
monomers of lipids
36.
fatty acids
a)
monomers of lipids
b)
monomers of nucleic acids
c)
monomer of carbohydrates
d)
carbohydrate polymers
37.
amino acids
a)
monomer of proteins
b)
monomers of lipids
c)
monomers of nucleic acids
d)
monomer of carbohydrates
38.
effect of extreme high temperature on enzymes
a)
denatures them
b)
speeds them up
c)
slows them up
d)
no effect
39.
effect of high concentration of enzymes on enzyme function
a)
speeds them up
b)
denatures them
c)
slows them up
d)
no effect
40.
effect of extreme pH on enzymes
a)
denatures them
b)
speeds them up
c)
slows them up
d)
no effect
41.
effect of higher solute concentration on osmosis
a)
speeds it up
b)
slows it down
c)
no effect
d)
Spongebob
42.
effect of higher temperature on osmosis
a)
speeds it up
b)
slows it down
c)
no effect
d)
Spongebob
43.
effect of lower solute concentration on osmosis
a)
slows it down
b)
speeds it up
c)
no effect
d)
Spongebob
44.
effect of lower temperature on osmosis
a)
slows it down
b)
speeds it up
c)
no effect
d)
Spongebob
45.
active transport
a)
movement of solute requiring ATP
b)
any kind of cell transport that doesn't require ATP
c)
movement of solute that doesn't require ATP
d)
movement of water (doesn't require ATP)
46.
passive transport
a)
any kind of cell transport that doesn't require ATP
b)
movement of solute requiring ATP
c)
movement of solute that doesn't require ATP
d)
movement of water (doesn't require ATP)
47.
diffusion
a)
movement of solute that doesn't require ATP
b)
movement of solute requiring ATP
c)
any kind of cell transport that doesn't require ATP
d)
movement of water (doesn't require ATP)
48.
osmosis
a)
movement of water (doesn't require ATP)
b)
movement of solute that doesn't require ATP
c)
movement of solute requiring ATP
d)
any kind of cell transport that doesn't require ATP
49.
equilibrium
a)
the solution concentrations on both sides of the membrane are balanced (isotonic)
b)
the pores in plants' leaves through which they breathe
c)
a set of 3 mRNA nucleotides - each codes for a specific amino acid
d)
building something larger out of smaller parts
50.
stomata
a)
the pores in plants' leaves through which they breathe
b)
the solution concentrations on both sides of the membrane are balanced (isotonic)
c)
a set of 3 mRNA nucleotides - each codes for a specific amino acid
d)
building something larger out of smaller parts
51.
codon
a)
a set of 3 mRNA nucleotides - each codes for a specific amino acid
b)
the solution concentrations on both sides of the membrane are balanced (isotonic)
c)
the pores in plants' leaves through which they breathe
d)
building something larger out of smaller parts
52.
synthesis
a)
building something larger out of smaller parts
b)
the solution concentrations on both sides of the membrane are balanced (isotonic)
c)
a set of 3 mRNA nucleotides - each codes for a specific amino acid
d)
the pores in plants' leaves through which they breathe
53.
photosynthesis
a)
converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose)
b)
breaks down glucose to produce ATP
c)
inputs of photosynthesis; outputs of respiration
d)
inputs of respiration; outputs of photosynthesis
54.
respiration
a)
breaks down glucose to produce ATP
b)
converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose)
c)
inputs of photosynthesis; outputs of respiration
d)
inputs of respiration; outputs of photosynthesis
55.
carbon dioxide + water
a)
inputs of photosynthesis; outputs of respiration
b)
breaks down glucose to produce ATP
c)
converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose)
d)
inputs of respiration; outputs of photosynthesis
56.
oxygen + glucose
a)
inputs of respiration; outputs of photosynthesis
b)
inputs of photosynthesis; outputs of respiration
c)
breaks down glucose to produce ATP
d)
converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose)
57.
pathogens
a)
infectious agents (ex: bacteria, viruses)
b)
protective sacs that proteins, waste, and infectious agents get stored in until the cell is ready to process them
c)
double-stranded nucleic acid
d)
single-stranded nucleic acid
58.
vesicles
a)
protective sacs that proteins, waste, and infectious agents get stored in until the cell is ready to process them
b)
infectious agents (ex: bacteria, viruses)
c)
double-stranded nucleic acid
d)
single-stranded nucleic acid
59.
DNA
a)
double-stranded nucleic acid
b)
single-stranded nucleic acid
c)
a cell's usable energy
d)
a cell's food
60.
RNA
a)
single-stranded nucleic acid
b)
double-stranded nucleic acid
c)
a cell's usable energy
d)
a cell's food
61.
mRNA
a)
carries the DNA's genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosomes
b)
brings amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes
c)
Spongebob
d)
Squidward
62.
tRNA
a)
brings amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes
b)
carries the DNA's genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosomes
c)
Spongebob
d)
Squidward
63.
replication
a)
DNA makes a copy of itself (first step of cellular reproduction)
b)
the DNA's genetic code is written on a strand of mRNA
c)
mRNA is read, telling the ribosomes the correct amino acid order
d)
protective sacs that proteins, waste, and infectious agents get stored in until the cell is ready to process them
64.
transcription
a)
the DNA's genetic code is written on a strand of mRNA
b)
mRNA is read, telling the ribosomes the correct amino acid order
c)
DNA makes a copy of itself (first step of cellular reproduction)
d)
protective sacs that proteins, waste, and infectious agents get stored in until the cell is ready to process them
65.
translation
a)
mRNA is read, telling the ribosomes the correct amino acid order
b)
the DNA's genetic code is written on a strand of mRNA
c)
DNA makes a copy of itself (first step of cellular reproduction)
d)
protective sacs that proteins, waste, and infectious agents get stored in until the cell is ready to process them
66.
crossing over
a)
when the homologous chromosomes swap genes during meiosis
b)
when an extra copy of a chromosome enters a gamete, resulting in an offspring with an extra chromosome
c)
not deadly
d)
deadly
67.
nondisjunction
a)
when an extra copy of a chromosome enters a gamete, resulting in an offspring with an extra chromosome
b)
when the homologous chromosomes swap genes during meiosis
c)
not deadly
d)
deadly
68.
non-lethal
a)
not deadly
b)
deadly
c)
when the homologous chromosomes swap genes during meiosis
d)
when an extra copy of a chromosome enters a gamete, resulting in an offspring with an extra chromosome
69.
lethal
a)
deadly
b)
not deadly
c)
when an extra copy of a chromosome enters a gamete, resulting in an offspring with an extra chromosome
d)
when the homologous chromosomes swap genes during meiosis
70.
insertion
a)
a mutation in which a nitrogenous base is added to the genetic code
b)
a mutation in which a nitrogenous base is skipped or removed from the genetic code
c)
a mutation in which one nitrogenous base is incorrectly read as another one
d)
any mutation in which all of the bases after it are read incorrectly
71.
deletion
a)
a mutation in which a nitrogenous base is skipped or removed from the genetic code
b)
a mutation in which a nitrogenous base is added to the genetic code
c)
a mutation in which one nitrogenous base is incorrectly read as another one
d)
any mutation that only affects one amino acid
72.
substitution
a)
a mutation in which one nitrogenous base is incorrectly read as another one
b)
a mutation in which a nitrogenous base is skipped or removed from the genetic code
c)
a mutation in which a nitrogenous base is added to the genetic code
d)
any mutation in which all of the bases after it are read incorrectly
73.
mutation
a)
any change to an organism's genetic code
b)
a mutation in which all of the bases after it are read incorrectly
c)
a mutation that only affects one amino acid
d)
Zelda
74.
frameshift mutation
a)
a mutation in which all of the bases after it are read incorrectly
b)
any change to an organism's genetic code
c)
a mutation that only affects one amino acid
d)
Zelda
75.
point mutation
a)
a mutation that only affects one amino acid
b)
any change to an organism's genetic code
c)
a mutation in which all of the bases after it are read incorrectly
d)
Zelda
76.
how radiation causes mutations
a)
travel through cells, breaking the DNA
b)
damage and/or mimick nitrogenous bases
c)
insert their DNA in hosts' genome
d)
a non-genetic factor that can activate a mutation a person didn't know they had
77.
how chemicals cause mutations
a)
damage and/or mimick nitrogenous bases
b)
travel through cells, breaking the DNA
c)
insert their DNA in hosts' genome
d)
a non-genetic factor that can activate a mutation a person didn't know they had
78.
how viruses cause mutations
a)
insert their DNA in hosts' genome
b)
travel through cells, breaking the DNA
c)
damage and/or mimick nitrogenous bases
d)
a non-genetic factor that can activate a mutation a person didn't know they had
79.
environmental trigger
a)
a non-genetic factor that can activate a mutation a person didn't know they had
b)
travel through cells, breaking the DNA
c)
damage and/or mimick nitrogenous bases
d)
insert their DNA in hosts' genome
80.
autosomal
a)
normal inheritance pattern (not tied to the X and Y chromosomes)
b)
inherited through the X and Y chromsomes
c)
inherited only through X chromosomes
d)
inherited only through Y chromosomes
81.
sex-linked
a)
inherited through the X and Y chromsomes
b)
normal inheritance pattern (not tied to the X and Y chromosomes)
c)
inherited only through X chromosomes
d)
inherited only through Y chromosomes
82.
X-linked
a)
inherited only through X chromosomes
b)
inherited through the X and Y chromsomes
c)
normal inheritance pattern (not tied to the X and Y chromosomes)
d)
inherited only through Y chromosomes
83.
Y-linked
a)
inherited only through Y chromosomes
b)
inherited only through X chromosomes
c)
inherited through the X and Y chromsomes
d)
normal inheritance pattern (not tied to the X and Y chromosomes)
84.
XX
a)
born 'female'
b)
born 'male'
c)
Spongebob
d)
Squidward
85.
XY
a)
born 'male'
b)
born 'female'
c)
Spongebob
d)
Squidward
86.
XXY
a)
an example of a nondisjunction genotype
b)
born 'female'
c)
born 'male'
d)
Squidward
87.
genotype
a)
an organism's genetic code for a trait (ex: Bb)
b)
an organism's physical expression of a trait (ex: having brown eyes)
c)
Spongebob
d)
Squidward
88.
phenotype
a)
an organism's physical expression of a trait (ex: having brown eyes)
b)
an organism's genetic code for a trait (ex: Bb)
c)
Spongebob
d)
Squidward
89.
autosomal dominant
a)
the dominant allele will appear in the phenotype if present
b)
only the recessive phenotype will appear because no dominant alleles are present
c)
the dominant allele doesn't fully mask the recessive one
d)
both traits are present in the phenotype
90.
autosomal recessive
a)
only the recessive phenotype will appear because no dominant alleles are present
b)
the dominant allele will appear in the phenotype if present
c)
the dominant allele doesn't fully mask the recessive one
d)
both traits are present in the phenotype
91.
incomplete dominance
a)
the dominant allele doesn't fully mask the recessive one
b)
only the recessive phenotype will appear because no dominant alleles are present
c)
the dominant allele will appear in the phenotype if present
d)
both traits are present in the phenotype
92.
codominance
a)
both traits are present in the phenotype
b)
the dominant allele doesn't fully mask the recessive one
c)
only the recessive phenotype will appear because no dominant alleles are present
d)
the dominant allele will appear in the phenotype if present
93.
allele segregation
a)
homologous chromosomes separate into different gametes during meiosis
b)
the allele a gamete gets for one gene doesn't influence the allele they get for a different gene
c)
the scientist who studied how recessive traits can reappear after skipping a generation
d)
another word for mating or breeding
94.
independent assortment
a)
the allele a gamete gets for one gene doesn't influence the allele they get for a different gene
b)
homologous chromosomes separate into different gametes during meiosis
c)
the scientist who studied how recessive traits can reappear after skipping a generation
d)
another word for mating or breeding
95.
Mendel
a)
the scientist who studied how recessive traits can reappear after skipping a generation
b)
another word for mating or breeding
c)
homologous chromosomes separate into different gametes during meiosis
d)
the allele a gamete gets for one gene doesn't influence the allele they get for a different gene
96.
cross
a)
another word for mating or breeding
b)
the scientist who studied how recessive traits can reappear after skipping a generation
c)
homologous chromosomes separate into different gametes during meiosis
d)
the allele a gamete gets for one gene doesn't influence the allele they get for a different gene
97.
purebred
a)
homozygous
b)
heterozygous
c)
Spongebob
d)
Squidward
98.
hybrid
a)
heterozygous
b)
homozygous
c)
Spongebob
d)
Squidward
99.
purebred genotype
a)
BB or bb
b)
BB only
c)
bb only
d)
Bb
100.
hybrid genotype
a)
Bb
b)
BB or bb
c)
BB only
d)
bb only
101.
allele
a)
one version of a gene (ex: either codes for brown eyes or blue eyes)
b)
someone who is heterozygous for a trait
c)
an organism's complete genetic code
d)
Zelda
102.
homozygous dominant
a)
two dominant alleles
b)
two recessive alleles
c)
one dominant and one recessive allele
d)
Zelda
103.
homozygous recessive
a)
two recessive alleles
b)
two dominant alleles
c)
one dominant and one recessive allele
d)
Zelda
104.
heterozygous
a)
one dominant and one recessive allele
b)
two dominant alleles
c)
two recessive alleles
d)
Zelda
105.
carrier
a)
someone who is heterozygous for a trait
b)
one version of a gene (ex: either codes for brown eyes or blue eyes)
c)
Zelda
106.
genome
a)
an organism's complete genetic code
b)
one version of a gene (ex: either codes for brown eyes or blue eyes)
c)
someone who is heterozygous for a trait
d)
Zelda
107.
interdependence
a)
organisms relying on each other
b)
how many different species live in an ecosystem
c)
the largest population size an ecosystem can sustain for a specific species
d)
something that puts a cap on a population's size
108.
biodiversity
a)
how many different species live in an ecosystem
b)
organisms relying on each other
c)
the largest population size an ecosystem can sustain for a specific species
d)
something that puts a cap on a population's size
109.
carrying capacity
a)
the largest population size an ecosystem can sustain for a specific species
b)
organisms relying on each other
c)
how many different species live in an ecosystem
d)
something that puts a cap on a population's size
110.
limiting factors
a)
something that puts a cap on a population's size
b)
the largest population size an ecosystem can sustain for a specific species
c)
organisms relying on each other
d)
how many different species live in an ecosystem
111.
keystone species
a)
a population that an ecosystem relies on to stay healthy
b)
an ecosystem's ability to recover from disruptions that are temporary or only affect a portion of the ecosystem
c)
a non-native population that outcompetes with native populations for needed resources
d)
making people aware of environmental concerns and how to help does actually change their behaviors
112.
resilience
a)
an ecosystem's ability to recover from disruptions that are temporary or only affect a portion of the ecosystem
b)
a population that an ecosystem relies on to stay healthy
c)
a non-native population that outcompetes with native populations for needed resources
d)
making people aware of environmental concerns and how to help does actually change their behaviors
113.
power of education
a)
making people aware of environmental concerns and how to help does actually change their behaviors
b)
people with college degrees are more environmentally conscious
c)
people who graduate from high school have a smaller carbon footprint
d)
countries with universal education produce fewer greenhouse gasses
114.
invasive species
a)
a non-native population that outcompetes with native populations for needed resources
b)
an ecosystem's ability to recover from disruptions that are temporary or only affect a portion of the ecosystem
c)
a population that an ecosystem relies on to stay healthy
d)
making people aware of environmental concerns and how to help does actually change their behaviors
115.
pesticides
a)
chemicals that kill insects - often used in large scales on farms
b)
chemicals that kill 'undesirable' plants - often used in large scales on farms
c)
chemical additions to soil that contain high quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus - used in large scales on farms
d)
Sandy Cheeks
116.
heribicides
a)
chemicals that kill 'undesirable' plants - often used in large scales on farms
b)
chemicals that kill insects - often used in large scales on farms
c)
chemical additions to soil that contain high quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus - used in large scales on farms
d)
Sandy Cheeks
117.
commercial fertilizers
a)
chemical additions to soil that contain high quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus - used in large scales on farms
b)
chemicals that kill insects - often used in large scales on farms
c)
chemicals that kill 'undesirable' plants - often used in large scales on farms
d)
Sandy Cheeks
118.
natural resource consumption
a)
when humans compete with other organisms in our ecosystems for necessities like water, space, etc.
b)
processing old electronics (ex: cell phones) so that the valuable components can be used again
c)
examples: wind turbines, dams for hydroelectric power, solar power, etc.
d)
example: fossil fuels
119.
technology recycling
a)
processing old electronics (ex: cell phones) so that the valuable components can be used again
b)
when humans compete with other organisms in our ecosystems for necessities like water, space, etc.
c)
example: fossil fuels
d)
examples: wind turbines, dams for hydroelectric power, solar power, etc.
120.
renewable energy sources
a)
examples: wind turbines, dams for hydroelectric power, solar power, etc.
b)
example: fossil fuels
c)
when humans compete with other organisms in our ecosystems for necessities like water, space, etc.
d)
processing old electronics (ex: cell phones) so that the valuable components can be used again
121.
nonrenewable energy sources
a)
example: fossil fuels
b)
examples: wind turbines, dams for hydroelectric power, solar power, etc.
c)
when humans compete with other organisms in our ecosystems for necessities like water, space, etc.
d)
processing old electronics (ex: cell phones) so that the valuable components can be used again
122.
greenhouse gas production
a)
activities like burning fossil fuels release chemicals into the air that warm the Earth slowly over time
b)
how acidic or basic water, rain, or a solution is
c)
too little precipiation for a long time
d)
the soil's pores are filled with water that won't drain
123.
pH
a)
how acidic or basic water, rain, or a solution is
b)
too little precipiation for a long time
c)
the soil's pores are filled with water that won't drain
d)
activities like burning fossil fuels release chemicals into the air that warm the Earth slowly over time
124.
drought
a)
too little precipiation for a long time
b)
how acidic or basic water, rain, or a solution is
c)
the soil's pores are filled with water that won't drain
d)
activities like burning fossil fuels release chemicals into the air that warm the Earth slowly over time
125.
ground saturation
a)
the soil's pores are filled with water that won't drain
b)
activities like burning fossil fuels release chemicals into the air that warm the Earth slowly over time
c)
how acidic or basic water, rain, or a solution is
d)
too little precipiation for a long time
126.
nitrogen cycle
a)
requires plants that have symbiotic relationships with bacteria
b)
stays in the rocks and soil
c)
involves photosynthesis and respiration
d)
Spongebob
127.
phosphorus cycle
a)
stays in the rocks and soil
b)
requires plants that have symbiotic relationships with bacteria
c)
involves photosynthesis and respiration
d)
Spongebob
128.
carbon cycle
a)
involves photosynthesis and respiration
b)
stays in the rocks and soil
c)
requires plants that have symbiotic relationships with bacteria
d)
Spongebob
129.
monoculture
a)
growing only one species of crop on a farm
b)
anything that negatively affects all or part of an ecosystem
c)
areas with the greatest biodiversity on Earth
d)
destruction of habitats to create space for human activities
130.
environmental disruption
a)
anything that negatively affects all or part of an ecosystem
b)
growing only one species of crop on a farm
c)
areas with the greatest biodiversity on Earth
d)
destruction of habitats to create space for human activities
131.
tropical rainforests
a)
areas with the greatest biodiversity on Earth
b)
growing only one species of crop on a farm
c)
anything that negatively affects all or part of an ecosystem
d)
destruction of habitats to create space for human activities
132.
land clearing
a)
destruction of habitats to create space for human activities
b)
growing only one species of crop on a farm
c)
anything that negatively affects all or part of an ecosystem
d)
areas with the greatest biodiversity on Earth
133.
experimental control
a)
a comparison point so you know what the 'norm' is in an investigation
b)
organisms that break down dead things and waste, making their nutrients usable to the ecosystem again
c)
produce food for the ecosystem
d)
consume other organisms as food
134.
decomposers
a)
organisms that break down dead things and waste, making their nutrients usable to the ecosystem again
b)
produce food for the ecosystem
c)
consume other organisms as food
d)
a comparison point so you know what the 'norm' is in an investigation
135.
autotrophs
a)
produce food for the ecosystem
b)
organisms that break down dead things and waste, making their nutrients usable to the ecosystem again
c)
consume other organisms as food
d)
a comparison point so you know what the 'norm' is in an investigation
136.
heterotrophs
a)
consume other organisms as food
b)
organisms that break down dead things and waste, making their nutrients usable to the ecosystem again
c)
produce food for the ecosystem
d)
a comparison point so you know what the 'norm' is in an investigation
137.
forensics
a)
solving crimes
b)
farming
c)
using biological components and/or processes to create improvement
d)
Squidward
138.
agriculture
a)
farming
b)
solving crimes
c)
using biological components and/or processes to create improvement
d)
Squidward
139.
biotechnology
a)
using biological components and/or processes to create improvement
b)
solving crimes
c)
farming
d)
Squidward
140.
Genetically Modified Organisms
a)
crops with genes inserted in their genome to make them produce more food, resist diseases, etc.
b)
when we insert healthy genes into a human's genome to reduce/eliminate a genetic disorder
c)
a method of DNA fingerprinting
d)
the completed effort to determine the exact sequence of genes in humans' DNA
141.
gene therapy
a)
when we insert healthy genes into a human's genome to reduce/eliminate a genetic disorder
b)
the completed effort to determine the exact sequence of genes in humans' DNA
c)
crops with genes inserted in their genome to make them produce more food, resist diseases, etc.
d)
Spongebob
142.
gel electrophoresis
a)
a method of DNA fingerprinting
b)
a gene splicing technique that is now publicly available
c)
another term for gene insertion
d)
the completed effort to determine the exact sequence of genes in humans' DNA
143.
gene splicing
a)
another term for gene insertion
b)
the completed effort to determine the exact sequence of genes in humans' DNA
c)
a method of DNA fingerprinting
d)
Spongebob
144.
CRISPR
a)
a gene splicing technique that is now publicly available
b)
the completed effort to determine the exact sequence of genes in humans' DNA
c)
a method of DNA fingerprinting
d)
Spongebob
145.
Human Genome Project
a)
the completed effort to determine the exact sequence of genes in humans' DNA
b)
a method of DNA fingerprinting
c)
a gene splicing technique that is now publicly available
d)
another term for gene insertion
146.
species
a)
organisms that are capable of reproducing to produce fertile offspring
b)
organisms that look and act very similar to each other
c)
organisms that are alike and live in the same ecosystem
d)
organisms with identical genomes
147.
adaptation
a)
a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
b)
organisms that are a better fit for their environment produce more offspring
c)
the differences between individuals in a population
d)
product of asexual reproduction; no genetic variation
148.
natural selection
a)
organisms that are a better fit for their environment produce more offspring
b)
the differences between individuals in a population
c)
product of asexual reproduction; no genetic variation
d)
a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
149.
genetic variation
a)
the differences between individuals in a population
b)
a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
c)
organisms that are a better fit for their environment produce more offspring
d)
product of asexual reproduction; no genetic variation
150.
clones
a)
product of asexual reproduction; no genetic variation
b)
a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
c)
organisms that are a better fit for their environment produce more offspring
d)
the differences between individuals in a population
151.
homologous structures
a)
skeletal structures that species with a recent common ancestor share
b)
physical characteristics with different underlying structures; no recent common ancestor
c)
physiological holdovers from evolution that serve no current purpose
d)
an unborn offspring in the process of development
152.
analogous structures
a)
physical characteristics with different underlying structures; no recent common ancestor
b)
skeletal structures that species with a recent common ancestor share
c)
physiological holdovers from evolution that serve no current purpose
d)
an unborn offspring in the process of development
153.
vestigial structures
a)
physiological holdovers from evolution that serve no current purpose
b)
skeletal structures that species with a recent common ancestor share
c)
physical characteristics with different underlying structures; no recent common ancestor
d)
an unborn offspring in the process of development
154.
embryo
a)
an unborn offspring in the process of development
b)
skeletal structures that species with a recent common ancestor share
c)
physical characteristics with different underlying structures; no recent common ancestor
d)
physiological holdovers from evolution that serve no current purpose
155.
biological resistance
a)
populations we attempt to kill become less vulnerable to our chemicals over time
b)
not living because they cannot reproduce without a host
c)
simple living cells (prokaryotic)
d)
development of eukaryotic cells by prokaryotes incorporating each other
156.
viruses
a)
not living because they cannot reproduce without a host
b)
populations we attempt to kill become less vulnerable to our chemicals over time
c)
simple living cells (prokaryotic)
d)
development of eukaryotic cells by prokaryotes incorporating each other
157.
bacteria
a)
simple living cells (prokaryotic)
b)
populations we attempt to kill become less vulnerable to our chemicals over time
c)
not living because they cannot reproduce without a host
d)
development of eukaryotic cells by prokaryotes incorporating each other
158.
endosymbiotic theory
a)
development of eukaryotic cells by prokaryotes incorporating each other
b)
populations we attempt to kill become less vulnerable to our chemicals over time
c)
not living because they cannot reproduce without a host
d)
simple living cells (prokaryotic)
159.
archaea
a)
autotrophic prokaryotes that live in extremely harsh conditions
b)
heterotrophic eukaryotes - can be single-celled (yeast) or multi-celled
c)
autotrophic prokaryotes that live in similar conditions to us
d)
autotrophic eukaryotes - can be single-celled (algae) or multicelled
160.
fungi
a)
heterotrophic eukaryotes - can be single-celled (yeast) or multi-celled
b)
autotrophic prokaryotes that live in extremely harsh conditions
c)
autotrophic prokaryotes that live in similar conditions to us
d)
autotrophic eukaryotes - can be single-celled (algae) or multicelled
161.
bacteria
a)
autotrophic prokaryotes that live in similar conditions to us
b)
autotrophic prokaryotes that live in extremely harsh conditions
c)
heterotrophic eukaryotes - can be single-celled (yeast) or multi-celled
d)
autotrophic eukaryotes - can be single-celled (algae) or multicelled
162.
plants
a)
autotrophic eukaryotes - can be single-celled (algae) or multicelled
b)
autotrophic prokaryotes that live in extremely harsh conditions
c)
heterotrophic eukaryotes - can be single-celled (yeast) or multi-celled
d)
autotrophic prokaryotes that live in similar conditions to us
163.
modern classification of organisms
a)
…is based on DNA, genes, amino acids, and proteins
b)
…is based on physical appearance
c)
…is based what region species live in
d)
…is based on fossil records
164.
Pangaea
a)
early supercontinent that may explain why so many species seem related
b)
a cell with two sets of chromosomes (ex: human somatic cells)
c)
a cell with one set of chromosomes (ex: human gametes)
d)
an organism that is infected with a pathogen
165.
diploid
a)
a cell with two sets of chromosomes (ex: human somatic cells)
b)
early supercontinent that may explain why so many species seem related
c)
a cell with one set of chromosomes (ex: human gametes)
d)
an organism that is infected with a pathogen
166.
haploid
a)
a cell with one set of chromosomes (ex: human gametes)
b)
early supercontinent that may explain why so many species seem related
c)
a cell with two sets of chromosomes (ex: human somatic cells)
d)
an organism that is infected with a pathogen
167.
host
a)
an organism that is infected with a pathogen
b)
early supercontinent that may explain why so many species seem related
c)
a cell with two sets of chromosomes (ex: human somatic cells)
d)
a cell with one set of chromosomes (ex: human gametes)
168.
speciation
a)
evolution resulting in so many genetic differences that the populations become different species
b)
a necessary requirement for natural selection to lead to the development of a new species
c)
how common a trait is in a population may change over time due to random chance
d)
how commonly a specific genetic trait appears in the population's genomes
169.
isolation
a)
a necessary requirement for natural selection to lead to the development of a new species
b)
evolution resulting in so many genetic differences that the populations become different species
c)
how common a trait is in a population may change over time due to random chance
d)
how commonly a specific genetic trait appears in the population's genomes
170.
genetic drift
a)
how common a trait is in a population may change over time due to random chance
b)
evolution resulting in so many genetic differences that the populations become different species
c)
a necessary requirement for natural selection to lead to the development of a new species
d)
how commonly a specific genetic trait appears in the population's genomes
171.
allele frequency
a)
how commonly a specific genetic trait appears in the population's genomes
b)
evolution resulting in so many genetic differences that the populations become different species
c)
a necessary requirement for natural selection to lead to the development of a new species
d)
how common a trait is in a population may change over time due to random chance
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