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The first strands of DNA were observed through which microscope?

A
tunneling microscope
B
electron microscope
C
compound light microscope
D
simple microscope
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Unsaturated and saturated lipids exhibit different characteristics based on their structures. Which characteristic is unique to saturated fats?

A
consists of fatty acids and a carboxyl group
B
contains the maximum number of hydrogen atoms
C
is a liquid at room temperature
D
forms covalent, carbon-to-carbon bonds
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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
cytoplasm, because it relies on the ER for structural support
C
Golgi apparatus, because it packages proteins received from the ER
D
ribosomes, because they receive proteins made by the ER
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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 chromosomes; the chromosomes form tight coils called DNA.
C
Genes are segments of DNA; the DNA forms tight coils called chromosomes.
D
Chromosomes are segments of DNA; the DNA forms tight coils called genes.
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Which factor can decrease the rate of a chemical reaction?

A
high concentration of enzyme
B
low activation energy
C
low temperature
D
high pressure
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Sucrose is made of which simple sugars?

A
cellulose and glucose
B
galactose and cellulose
C
glucose and fructose
D
fructose and galactose
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Which organisms are prokaryotes?

A
protists
B
archaea
C
fungi
D
plants
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Many scientists are concerned that the Ogallala aquifer in the United States is being depleted at an alarming rate. What would most likely be a major effect of this aquifer running dry?

A
Most people in the United States would not have drinking water.
B
The water cycle would come to a halt in the area.
C
Farmers would have to water crops with salt water.
D
Many crops would die because irrigation water would be limited.
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How does the cell wall protect a plant cell?

A
The cell wall protects the cell by storing food so the plant doesn't run out.
B
The cell wall is thin and flexible, which allows the cell to be moved without harming the organelles.
C
The cell wall is on the inside of the cell and serves to contain the contents of the cell.
D
The cell wall protects the cell by providing support and maintaining the cell's shape.
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Which of these could be a nucleotide of DNA?

A
deoxyribose plus phosphate group plus uracil
B
ribose plus phosphate group plus thymine
C
deoxyribose plus phosphate group plus thymine
D
ribose plus phosphate group plus uracil
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Mitosis is important because it allows

A
new cells to repair old damaged cells.
B
old cells to self-repair when they become damaged.
C
new cells to replace old damaged cells.
D
existing cells to take over the function of damaged cells.
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During which process is ethanol produced?

A
electron transport chain
B
alcohol fermentation
C
lactic acid fermentation
D
citric acid cycle
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In which series are the stages of interphase in the correct order?

A
G1 phase, G2 phase, S phase
B
G2 phase, G1 phase, S phase
C
G0 phase, S phase, G2 phase
D
G1 phase, S phase, G2 phase

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