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Which is accurate about the six kingdoms?

A
One is eukaryotic, and five are prokaryotic.
B
Four are eukaryotes, and two are prokaryotes.
C
Four are prokaryotes, and two are eukaryotes.
D
Three are eukaryotes, and three are prokaryotes.
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For which form of reproduction is a mate required?

A
asexual reproduction
B
sexual reproduction
C
mitosis
D
binary fission
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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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When comparing dogs to wolves, scientists found evidence that supports the idea they come from a common ancestor. Which combination of evidence would most strongly support this idea?

A
comparable anatomies, fossils, and behavior
B
different anatomies, similar development, and different DNA
C
comparable anatomies, similar development, and similar DNA
D
different anatomies, fossils, and behavior
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Which most clearly shows evolutionary relationships between species?

A
binomial nomenclature
B
phylogenetic tree
C
common name
D
morphological data
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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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Which statement is most accurate about alternation of generations?

A
It involves changing the total number of chromosomes in a plant cell.
B
It refers to the haploid and diploid phases of the plant life cycle.
C
It refers to the processes of meiosis and fertilization.
D
It involves only some of the seedless vascular plants.
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Which best describes fetal development?

A
The heart beats and is heard during the first trimester.
B
The heart beats and is heard during the second trimester.
C
The heart beats during the first trimester, but is heard in the second trimester.
D
The heart beats during the second trimester, and is heard in the third trimester.
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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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Which statement correctly describes the electrons in a water molecule?

A
Electrons are pulled closer to the hydrogen atoms.
B
Electrons are pulled closer to the oxygen atom.
C
Electrons are located inside the nucleus of the hydrogen atoms.
D
Electrons are located inside the nucleus of the oxygen atoms.
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Which of these can be found in both gymnosperms and angiosperms?

A
vascular tissue and exposed seeds
B
vascular tissue and seeds
C
flowers and vascular tissue
D
enclosed seeds and flowers
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Which organisms are prokaryotes?

A
archaea
B
fungi
C
protists
D
plants
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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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In which plants' life cycle does double fertilization occur?

A
seedless plants
B
nonvascular plants
C
gymnosperm plants
D
angiosperm plants
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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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How does cell technology affect government?

A
New government agencies must be created to fund and regulate each type of technology.
B
A new technology may reduce the amount of money that a hospital needs to operate.
C
Discoveries that are made through cell technology sometimes result in new regulations.
D
New cell technologies might reduce the number of government health-care agencies.
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What is the relationship between coronary artery disease and a heart attack?

A
Coronary artery disease is a symptom of heart attacks.
B
Heart attacks reduce blood flow to the heart and cause coronary artery disease.
C
Coronary artery disease can reduce blood flow to the heart and cause heart attacks.
D
Heart attacks occur when coronary artery disease is treated.

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