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How many homologous chromosome alignments are possible for independent assortment during meiosis?

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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Which statement describes the F1 generation of a Mendelian monohybrid cross between two true-breeding parents?

A
Only the dominant trait is visible in the F1 generation.
B
Only the recessive trait is visible in the F1 generation.
C
Neither the dominant nor recessive trait is visible in the F1 generation.
D
Both the dominant and recessive traits are visible in the F1 generation.
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Which statement best describes how Watson and Crick's model used other scientists' work to create a model of DNA?

A
They used Chargaff's rule to determine that it contains ribose sugar.
B
They used Franklin's photo to determine that DNA was a double helix.
C
They used Levene's work to determine the number of base pairs in each strand.
D
They used Nirenberg and Matthei's studies to determine that DNA is made of nucleotides.
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Which term refers to a solution with a higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside the cell?

A
hypertonic
B
hypotonic
C
equitonic
D
isotonic
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What is the next step in the process after a substrate enters the active site of an enzyme?

A
The chemical reaction occurs.
B
New substances called products are formed.
C
The enzyme and the substrate bind to form the enzyme-substrate complex.
D
The enzyme and the products bind to form the enzyme-products complex.
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Which is an advantage of producing genetically engineered crops that have pest-resistant genes?

A
bioaccumulation of pesticides
B
allows farmers to grow any crop they want
C
reduces the use of pesticides for certain insects
D
gene transfer to nontarget species
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Why did the United States ban the use of DDT?

A
It began mutating.
B
It became too costly to continue its use.
C
Its risks outweighed the benefits.
D
It was no longer effective.
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Unattached earlobes is a dominant trait, E. A parent who is homozygous for unattached earlobes is crossed with a parent who is homozygous for attached earlobes. Which describes the genotypes of their offspring?

A
100 percent Ee
B
100 percent unattached earlobes
C
100 percent ee
D
100 percent attached earlobes
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Which factor can decrease the rate of a chemical reaction?

A
low activation energy
B
high pressure
C
low temperature
D
high concentration of enzyme
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How does the cell wall protect a plant cell?

A
The cell wall protects the cell by providing support and maintaining the cell's shape.
B
The cell wall protects the cell by storing food so the plant doesn't run out.
C
The cell wall is thin and flexible, which allows the cell to be moved without harming the organelles.
D
The cell wall is on the inside of the cell and serves to contain the contents of the cell.
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If the endoplasmic reticulum were removed from the cell, which organelle would not be able to function properly, and why?

A
mitochondria, because they rely on the ER as an energy source
B
ribosomes, because they receive proteins made by the ER
C
Golgi apparatus, because it packages proteins received from the ER
D
cytoplasm, because it relies on the ER for structural support
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Which is a component of the modern cell theory that was not part of the original cell theory?

A
All organisms are made of cells.
B
All cells are similar in composition and metabolic activities.
C
All cells come from preexisting cells.
D
A cell is the basic unit of structure and function for all living things.
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Drosophila eye color is an X-linked trait. Red eye color is dominant, and white eye color is recessive. Which Punnett square shows a cross in which the probability that offspring will be red-eyed males is 25 percent?

A
A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper X r and Upper Y. The rows are labeled x Upper R and x Upper R. Clockwise, from top-left, the boxes include: X Upper R X r, X Upper R Y, X Upper R Y, X Upper R X r.
Option A
B
A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper X r and Upper Y. The rows are labeled x Upper R and x r. Clockwise, from top-left, the boxes include: Upper X r Upper X r, Upper X r Upper Y, Upper X r Upper Y, Upper X r Upper X r.
Option B
C
A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper X r and Upper Y. The rows are labeled x r and x r. Clockwise, from top-left, the boxes include: Upper X r Upper X r, Upper X r Upper Y, X r Upper Y, Upper X r Upper X r.
Option C
D
A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper X Upper R and UpperY. The rows are labeled x r and x r. Clockwise, from top-left, the boxes include: Upper X r Upper X Upper R, Upper X r Upper Y, X r Upper X Upper R, Upper X r Upper X Upper R.
Option D
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Red-green color blindness is an X-linked recessive disorder that is passed through generations and can be traced by using a pedigree. Which individuals in the pedigree are identified and labeled carriers for red-green color blindness?

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A
Lisa and Monica
B
Sam, Tim, Bella, and Joshua
C
Ben, Jenny, Mike, Carol, Katie, and Chris
D
Ben and Lisa
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Katie wants to make ball-and-stick models of the four macromolecules. She has colored balls for each of the elements in these molecules, including the following. red: hydrogen black: carbon purple: oxygen green: nitrogenIn which macromolecule will she use the black, red, and purple balls in a ratio of 1:2:1?

A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
nucleic acids
D
proteins
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Mitosis is important because it allows

A
new cells to replace old damaged cells.
B
new cells to repair old damaged cells.
C
old cells to self-repair when they become damaged.
D
existing cells to take over the function of damaged cells.
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Which best describes the relationship between DNA, genes, and chromosomes?

A
DNA are segments of genes; the genes form tight coils called chromosomes.
B
Genes are segments of DNA; the DNA forms tight coils called chromosomes.
C
Chromosomes are segments of DNA; the DNA forms tight coils called genes.
D
Genes are segments of chromosomes; the chromosomes form tight coils called DNA.
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Look at the picture below.What macromolecules make up most of the structure that is shown?

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A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
nucleic acids
D
proteins
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If a scientist wanted to follow Mendel’s experiment with a different kind of plant, which type of plant would she examine?

A
A plant that cannot self-pollinate.
B
A plant that has only recessive alleles.
C
A plant that has three alleles for a trait.
D
A plant that has only two alleles for a trait.
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What observation led researchers to propose that chloroplasts evolved from cyanobacteria?

A
Both produce proteins.
B
Both contain mitochondria.
C
Both provide structure to cells.
D
Both perform photosynthesis.

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