Human Health — Cumulative exam Answers

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A scientist measured an increase in nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. This increase would result in

A
an increase in the greenhouse effect.
B
a decrease in the greenhouse effect.
C
no change in the greenhouse effect.
D
a stabilization of the greenhouse effect.
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Which is required for sexual reproduction?

A
mitosis
B
binary fission
C
diploid cell production
D
meiosis
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A Russian citizen has illegally obtained a Siberian tiger and is trying to sell the tiger’s fur in the United States. What treaty does this violate?

A
Tiger Treaty
B
Lacey Treaty
C
CITES
D
EPA
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Why are algae and ferns both green?

A
They each contain chlorophyll that absorbs violet-blue light and reflects green light.
B
They each contain chlorophyll that absorbs green light and reflects violet-blue light.
C
Algae contain chlorophyll, and ferns contain ferredoxin that absorbs violet-blue light and reflects green light.
D
Ferns contain chlorophyll, and algae contain ferredoxin that absorbs green light and reflects violet-blue light.
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Which is a requirement for natural selection to occur?

A
heritable variations for some traits
B
the ability of an organism to improve a trait during its lifetime
C
equal probability of survival for all offspring
D
fewer offspring than the environment can support
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The graph shows the frequency of two alleles for a genetic trait in a population.Which process most likely resulted in the effect observed in generation 5?

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A
random mating
B
increase in birth rates
C
natural selection
D
population isolation
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A disease-causing bacteria successfully enters your body, making it past the first and second lines of defense. Which barrier will then act on the bacteria?

A
chemical
B
physical
C
biological
D
electrical
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A biologist counts the number of zebras in a population each year, and notices an increase in the zebra population. Which describes the biologist’s actions?

A
graphing
B
inference
C
observation
D
interacting
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Unsaturated and saturated lipids exhibit different characteristics based on their structures. Which characteristic is unique to saturated fats?

A
forms covalent, carbon-to-carbon bonds
B
is a liquid at room temperature
C
contains the maximum number of hydrogen atoms
D
consists of fatty acids and a carboxyl group
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The graph shows the changing levels of hormones during menstruation and ovulation. What happens to hormone levels during ovulation, and why is this important?

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A
The hormone levels increase to prepare a woman’s body to receive a fertilized egg.
B
The hormone levels decrease to prepare a woman’s body to receive a fertilized egg.
C
The hormone levels increase, and the next menstrual cycle begins with shedding of the uterine lining.
D
The hormone levels decrease, and the next menstrual cycle begins with shedding of the uterine lining.
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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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Punnett squares are used to show possible combinations of alleles or to predict the probability of a trait occurring in offspring. A parakeet that is heterozygous for blue feathers (dominant) is crossed with a parakeet that is homozygous for white feathers (recessive). According to the Punnett square for this cross, what percentage of offspring is predicted to have blue feathers?

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A
25 percent
B
50 percent
C
75 percent
D
100 percent
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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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Drinking too much water during exercise can cause a condition in which the concentration of sodium in the blood is lower than normal. What immediate response would the blood cells have in this condition?

A
Cells swell as water moves into them.
B
Cells swell as water moves out of them.
C
Cells shrivel as water moves out of them.
D
Cells shrivel as water moves into them.
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There is an algal bloom in a bay in a populated area. As the leading marine biologist in the area, what is the most important thing to do, based on scientific evidence about such blooms?

A
warn people about which food is safe to eat
B
develop a strategy to prevent future algal blooms
C
encourage people to go clean the affected area
D
evacuate all wildlife from the bay
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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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Before the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most peppered moths found in and around Manchester, England, exhibited light-colored wings speckled with black. After the Industrial Revolution, peppered moths with dark wings became predominant in the area.Which term best describes the change from more light-colored moths to more dark-colored moths?

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A
competition
B
evolution
C
acquired
D
overpopulation
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Which statement best describes the molecular structure of protein, along with one of the functions of proteins?

A
It is a straight chain hydrocarbon that can help fight disease.
B
It is a complex, folded chain that helps regulate cell processes.
C
It is a simple carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecule that creates movement.
D
It is a chain of nucleotides, and forms muscle, bone, and ligaments.
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Male peacocks have large colorful tails that they spread in a fan shape to attract females during courtship. Peahens (female peacocks) are more likely to mate with males that have larger and more colorful tails. As a result, few peacocks have tails with dull coloring.Which concept is demonstrated by a decrease in dull coloring?

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A
speciation
B
biodiversity
C
natural selection
D
variation
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Pea plants can have yellow seeds or green seeds. Which conclusion about the meaning of Y is correct if the allele combination Yy is for yellow seeds?

A
yellow and dominant
B
green and recessive
C
yellow and recessive
D
green and dominant

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