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Katie wants to make ball-and-stick models of the four macromolecules. She has colored balls for each of the elements in these molecules, including the following. red: hydrogen black: carbon purple: oxygen green: nitrogenIn which macromolecule will she use the black, red, and purple balls in a ratio of 1:2:1?

A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
nucleic acids
D
proteins
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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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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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The organic compound below consists of an adenine molecule (blue), a ribose (purple), and three phosphate groups (orange).Which compound is shown?

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A
chlorophyll
B
ferredoxin
C
ATP
D
NADPH
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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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Mitosis is divided into phases.Which phase of mitosis is shown in the diagram?

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A
anaphase
B
metaphase
C
telophase
D
prophase
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The chemical equation of photosynthesis includes 6O2. Which best describes this substance?

A
a solid used during photosynthesis
B
a gas used during photosynthesis
C
a liquid produced during photosynthesis
D
a gas produced during photosynthesis
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Under certain external conditions, a person will perspire a great deal. For which internal condition does this response primarily provide homeostasis?

A
water balance
B
electrolyte balance
C
temperature balance
D
energy balance
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The first strands of DNA were observed through which microscope?

A
tunneling microscope
B
simple microscope
C
compound light microscope
D
electron microscope
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Fiona wants to use the scientific method to answer the question “Do oxygen levels in the air affect rates of photosynthesis?” She reads about photosynthesis in her biology book and is ready to carry out the next step. What should she do next?

A
perform an experiment
B
design a procedure
C
make observations
D
form a hypothesis
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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 characteristic of life best describes the life cycle of a frog?

A
having cells
B
using energy
C
responding to the environment
D
growing and developing
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How were Redi’s and Pasteur’s experiments different?

A
Redi studied broth, but Pasteur tested meat.
B
Pasteur studied flies, but Redi tested meat.
C
Pasteur tested for microorganisms, but Redi studied larger organisms.
D
Redi tested for microorganisms, but Pasteur studied larger organisms.
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Look at the levels of carbon dioxide in the data table below.Carbon in the AtmosphereWhat quantity of carbon dioxide was in the atmosphere in 1980?

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A
317 ppm
B
326 ppm
C
339 ppm
D
371 ppm
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How many homologous chromosome alignments are possible for independent assortment during meiosis?

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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Which compound is produced during carbon fixation?

A
PGA
B
G3P
C
RuBP
D
C6H12O6
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Which organisms are prokaryotes?

A
archaea
B
fungi
C
protists
D
plants
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A zygote consists of how many cells?

A
one
B
two
C
four or five
D
eight or ten
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Which substance is a compound?

A
salt
B
phosphorus
C
sulfur
D
oxygen

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