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A patient has diabetes, a disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Which macromolecule will a dietician monitor most closely in a patient that has the disease?

A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
nucleic acids
D
proteins
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A dietician asks a patient about the food that the patient eats and makes the table below to summarize the results.MacromoleculeSuggested percentage of dietActual percentage of dietCarbohydrates45–65%70%Lipids20–35%5%Proteins10–35%25%Based on the table, what advice do you think that the dietician will give the patient?

A
The patient should increase the amount of lean meats (proteins) and decrease the amount of oils in his or her diet.
B
The patient should decrease the amount of lean meats (proteins) and increase the amount of oils in his or her diet.
C
The patient should decrease the amount of rice and pasta and increase the amount of oils in his or her diet.
D
The patient should decrease the amount of rice and pasta and increase the amount of lean meats (proteins) in his or her diet.
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The graph below compares the rates of reaction of a burning candle and an exploding firework.What can you conclude from the graph?

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A
The reaction that causes a firework to explode requires less energy to start, and occurs more rapidly than the reaction that causes a candle to burn.
B
The reaction that causes a firework to explode requires less energy to start, and occurs less rapidly than the reaction that causes a candle to burn.
C
The reaction that causes a firework to explode requires more energy to start, and occurs less rapidly than the reaction that causes a candle to burn.
D
The reaction that causes a firework to explode requires more energy to start, and occurs more rapidly than the reaction that causes a candle to burn.
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Why have improvements in microscopes over time resulted in revisions in the cell theory?

A
They have revealed new information about cell structure and processes.
B
They have made microscopes easier to use.
C
They have allowed scientists to share pictures of the cells being studied.
D
They have made it possible to confirm what scientists already suspected.
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All theories are hypotheses, but not all hypotheses are theories. Francis wants to know if a specific hypothesis he is researching is a theory. Which describes how Francis would know the hypothesis is a theory?

A
He could restate the hypothesis as a fact and no longer an explanation.
B
He could determine whether the hypothesis is based on repeated experiments.
C
He could perform the experiment and adjust data to match the desired results.
D
He could design and perform a new controlled experiment to test the hypothesis.
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A recent encyclopedia entry about dogs cites multiple research papers done by scientists at veterinary schools. According to the article, Labrador retrievers come in two specific breeds: English and American. The English breed is described as stocky and heavy, while the American breed is described as tall and lanky. The article describes current scientific research as showing that males of both breeds usually weigh about 29-41 kg (65-90 lb), and females weigh 25-32 kg (55-70 lb). Coat colors for both breeds come in solid black, yellow, or chocolate. All labs have strong tails and webbed feet, which help them swim. Devon would like to use this information to determine if his new dog is an English or American Labrador retriever. Which best describes the reliability of the information?

A
It is not reliable because only scientists can use scientific information for reference.
B
It is not reliable because it doesn’t talk about how to test and only gives data about the breeds.
C
It is reliable because the article is based on multiple studies done by scientists at multiple veterinary schools.
D
It is reliable because it gives information about both types of Labradors in addition to information about other types of dogs.
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Which will increase the rate of a chemical reaction?

A
adding a catalyst
B
decreasing the pressure
C
decreasing the temperature
D
removing a catalyst
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Hybrid seeds are deliberately crossbred for particular traits, such as growth pattern or disease resistance. They have been hand-pollinated and are patented, often sterile, and genetically identical within food types. These plants are usually grown in a monocultural environment and are cultivated for mass production and sale. They must be sturdy to withstand mechanical picking and cross-country shipping. They do not compare to the quality and taste of heirloom plants, but they do produce large, healthy fruit that appeals to most shoppers. Unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again. Which statement can be removed and not affect the excerpt’s reliability?

A
Hybrid seeds are deliberately crossbred for particular traits, such as growth pattern or disease resistance.
B
They do not compare to the quality and taste of heirloom plants, but they do produce large, healthy fruit that appeals to most shoppers.
C
Unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again.
D
They have been hand-pollinated and are patented, often sterile, and genetically identical within food types.
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Which statement about enzymes is true?

A
An enzyme functions to decrease the rate of a chemical reaction.
B
Enzymes are proteins that function as catalysts in nonliving things.
C
Each enzyme can catalyze many different biochemical reactions.
D
Enzymes and substrates fit together like a lock and key.
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Which statement best describes the relationship between activation energy and rate of reaction?

A
Increasing the activation energy can increase the rate of a reaction.
B
Reducing the activation energy can increase the rate of a reaction.
C
Increasing the reaction energy does not alter the rate of reaction.
D
Reducing the activation energy can decrease the rate of a reaction.
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Hemophilia is a disease that causes uncontrollable bleeding. If a father has it, all of his daughters will be carriers of the disease. Which macromolecule is involved in how hemophilia is passed from parents to their children?

A
carbohydrate
B
lipid
C
nucleic acid
D
protein
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A scientist is examining the function of macromolecules in a cell. She notices that movement of large molecules into and out of the cell is disrupted when she damages one specific type of macromolecule. Which macromolecule has she most likely damaged?

A
a carbohydrate
B
a steroid
C
a nucleic acid
D
a protein
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Which statement best explains why the development of a new area of science can lead to changes in a theory?

A
A new area of science attracts new scientists who study old theories for flaws.
B
A new area of science promotes experimentation from a different point of view.
C
A new area of science allows old theories to be reworded using new terminology.
D
A new area of science encourages scientists to replace old theories with modern ones.
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In double-blind studies neither the test subject or the researcher knows who was given the drug and who was given the control. Why are these studies effective for testing a drug that may elevate mood and relieve feelings of depression?

A
Since there are two symptoms that are affected, a double-blind study is required.
B
Double-blind studies are ways to ensure that only the researcher can figure out who is getting the effective drug.
C
Double-blind studies are the most economical way to gather results from testing on humans.
D
The patients and researchers are not given this information so they cannot be influenced in reporting the effectiveness.
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Take a look at the statement below:Fish meal is better than artificial fertilizers.How could this statement be revised to make it a hypothesis?

A
Fish meal is safer than artificial fertilizers, but it does not make plants grow.
B
Fish meal is a better fertilizer than artificial fertilizer because fish meal is natural.
C
Plants that are fertilized with fish meal will grow taller than plants that receive artificial fertilizer.
D
Plants that receive artificial fertilizer will be better than plants that receive fish meal.
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The picture shows a jar of honey.Which statement is correct about this food?

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A
It contains disaccharides, a complex type of lipid.
B
It contains monosaccharides, the simplest carbohydrate
C
It contains starch, which gives it a sweet taste.
D
It contains lipids, which give it a sweet taste.
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The lock-and-key mechanism refers to

A
the complementary shapes of an enzyme and a substrate.
B
the attractive forces between an enzyme and a substrate.
C
the ability of an enzyme to lower the activation energy of a reaction.
D
the ability of an enzyme to “unlock” the products of a reaction.
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How should you test a hypothesis?

A
by writing a mathematical equation
B
by making a single observation
C
by performing a controlled experiment
D
by answering a series of questions
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Which term describes an enzyme?

A
substrate
B
reactant
C
catalyst
D
product
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A student wants to create a liquid volcano. The student observes bubbles in the soft drink prior to opening it. The student first proceeds to open the soft drink bottle and place it on the floor.Next the student drops candy tablets into the drink at a continuous pace. The student notices a very powerful reaction in which the candies, still intact, are pushed out of the soda as the drink fizzes and starts to bubble.In this scenario, what would be the catalyst?

A
The candy tablets being added to the drink.
B
The gasses being released when the drink was first opened.
C
The liquid in the container.
D
The container that holds the liquid.

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