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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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Which type of molecule stores the main source of energy used by animals?

A
lipids
B
protein
C
glycogen
D
starch
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What happens to excess carbohydrates in animals?

A
They are stored as fat.
B
They are stored as protein.
C
They are stored in nucleic acids.
D
They are stored as sugar.
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The esophagus, stomach, and small intestines all function together to digest food and absorb nutrients. Which level of organization is being described?

A
cell
B
tissue
C
organ
D
organ system
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Cory recorded the following values when he measured the length of leaves from one tree.Length in centimeters: 8, 11, 9, 10, 10, 9, 6In what range of data is the length of the next leaf that Cory measures most likely to fall?

A
1 to 5 cm
B
6 to 11 cm
C
9 to 10 cm
D
12 to 18 cm
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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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Review the image below.What is the function of this type of human tissue?

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A
binding organs and tissues together
B
control and coordination
C
movement
D
protection
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Since sugar comes from food, which system would directly affect blood sugar levels?

A
respiratory
B
muscular
C
skeletal
D
digestive
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How does epithelial tissue respond to a bruise or wound?

A
It replaces damaged cells.
B
It forms a barrier over the bruise or wound.
C
It releases a substance that heals the bruise or wound.
D
It stops blood flow in the area of the bruise or wound.
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Sucrose is made of which simple sugars?

A
glucose and fructose
B
fructose and galactose
C
galactose and cellulose
D
cellulose and glucose
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Before raw data can be used as scientific evidence, it must be analyzed and summarized. One way of summarizing data is to find the mean, or average, of a set of data points. What method is used for calculating the mean?

A
adding the values of all the data points and dividing by the number of data points
B
dividing the value of each data point by the total value of all the data points
C
multiplying the values of the highest and lowest data point, and then dividing by two
D
subtracting the highest value among the data points from the lowest value
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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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Cranberries and grapes may have therapeutic value. A cranberry company obtained the patent for a process to extract the oil from cranberry seeds. According to the patent, this oil can be used to treat breast cancer or to reduce its incidence. The oil can be used in drinks and foods. A grape juice company claims to have evidence that certain grapes have health benefits ranging from improving cardiovascular health to improving cognitive brain function in the elderly. These claims will be tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before the companies are allowed to market their products for “treating” ailments or “improving” health. Until then, the companies can describe that their products “help to maintain” or “support” health. Until studies support their claims, the companies cannot ascribe direct health benefits to their products.Why would the FDA perform tests when a cranberry company and a grape company have already conducted research on the same products?

A
The FDA is the only organization that can test if health actually improves.
B
Tests that are performed by any company which benefits financially are considered unreliable.
C
The FDA tests give reliability to the results of improved health obtained by each company.
D
Tests performed by the FDA follow established scientific methods, but those performed by companies do not.
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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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During which process is ethanol produced?

A
lactic acid fermentation
B
alcohol fermentation
C
citric acid cycle
D
electron transport chain
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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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Consider this statement taken from a student's lab report.Since the hypothesis was supported, I learned that butterflies are attracted to red flowers more than to yellow flowers. More research could be done to compare the relative attraction of different pairs of colors in order to figure out what the best colors are to attract butterflies.From which section of the lab report did the above statement most likely come?

A
Analysis
B
Background Research
C
Conclusion
D
Purpose
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Some geneticists study the genes that control bone development to try to understand bone growth and find cures for diseases. How is this different from an orthopedist (a doctor who specializes in bones)?

A
The geneticist looks at the symptoms of a disease, and the orthopedist does not.
B
The geneticist works in a hospital, and the orthopedist works in a lab.
C
The geneticist focuses on what causes the disease, and the orthopedist treats the disease.
D
The geneticist deals with patients, and the orthopedist does not.
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Which is a scientific question?

A
Can cats learn to sit down on command?
B
Why do black cats bring bad luck?
C
Are spotted cats cuter than solid-colored cats?
D
Why are Persian cats so funny?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between proteins and nucleic acids?

A
Proteins read the instructions that are contained in nucleic acids.
B
Nucleic acids synthesize the amino acids for protein construction.
C
Nucleic acids provide the blueprint for the construction of proteins.
D
Proteins are composed of nucleic acids.

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