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Kai looks at a photo of herself with her parents. She notices that, while her features are similar to her parents’ features, they do not appear to be identical. Which explains why this is the case?

A
Their DNA is made of different codon sequences.
B
Their DNA is made of four different bases.
C
Kai inherited more proteins from one parent than the other.
D
Kai inherited different amino acids from either of her parents.
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Some theories are developed from repeated testing of a single hypothesis. Cell theory, germ theory, and the theory of evolution all have developed from the testing of multiple related hypotheses. Which statement best explains why some theories develop this way?

A
A hypothesis tests many variables at once, which can lead to new hypotheses.
B
Multiple related hypotheses will become theories before a single hypothesis does.
C
Each scientist has used different wording when developing his or her hypothesis.
D
Each experiment reveals a different piece of information that is needed to develop the theory.
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Which of these statements is true about autotrophs, but not heterotrophs?

A
They use sugar and oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water.
B
They use chlorophyll and oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water.
C
They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make sugars.
D
They use sunlight, water, and oxygen to make chlorophyll.
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How does the contractile vacuole in a single-celled organism function to maintain homeostasis?

A
It pumps water into the cell.
B
It pumps water out of the cell.
C
It pumps solutes into the cell.
D
It pumps solutes out of the cell.
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Which term describes an enzyme?

A
substrate
B
reactant
C
catalyst
D
product
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Which best describes the advantage of pest resistance?

A
Pests can tolerate more pesticides.
B
Pesticides become less effective.
C
Farmers do not have to use harsh chemicals to save their crops.
D
Farmers can kills weeds without killing their cash crop.

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