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Ceratium fusus is a protist that is found primarily in coastal waters, especially around the coast of the United Kingdom. These organisms are unique because they can undergo a special chemical reaction at night that helps defend them against predators. It provides defense by attracting larger predators that prey on the organisms that eat Ceratium fusus. Which characteristic of Ceratium fusus is being described?

A
photosynthesis
B
glass-like cell walls
C
bioluminescence
D
chitin cell walls
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Which describes gas exchange in the respiratory system?

A
Gas exchange happens through diffusion.
B
Gas exchange removes oxygen from the body.
C
Gas exchange occurs between the body’s cells and bronchi.
D
Gas exchange protects the body against foreign invaders.
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A scientist has correctly gone through all the possible steps in a dichotomous key, but has not identified an insect. Which most likely describes why he did not identify the insect?

A
The scientist must have made a mistake.
B
The insect might be an unknown variation or a new species.
C
The organism evolved during identification.
D
The dichotomous key had too many questions.
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Shelby is a plant breeder who is trying to identify the cause of a disease among a group of trees. She observes that the organism reproduces through spores and has reproductive structures that are shaped like a sac. Which type of fungus is it?

A
Ascomycota
B
Basidiomycota
C
Chytridiomycota
D
Zygomycota
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Scientists group organisms into kingdoms by looking at specific characteristics. Thermus aquaticus, shown below, is a specialized bacteria called a thermophile. Thermophiles are microorganisms that can live in bodies of water that are extremely hot, such as deep sea hydrothermal vents.Which characteristic most likely describes a mushroom but not Thermus aquaticus?

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A
cell wall
B
eukaryotic
C
unicellular
D
prokaryotic

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