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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 complex, folded chain that helps regulate cell processes.
B
It is a simple carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecule that creates movement.
C
It is a chain of nucleotides, and forms muscle, bone, and ligaments.
D
It is a straight chain hydrocarbon that can help fight disease.
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What would most likely happen to life on Earth if the carbon cycle stopped?

A
Life would cease to exist.
B
Only animals would be affected.
C
Life would continue unchanged.
D
Only plants would be affected.
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What would happen to life on Earth if all the liquid fresh water were used up?

A
Animals would be affected, but some desert plants would survive.
B
All organisms would adapt to using salt water.
C
Organisms would carry out life functions without water.
D
Life could no longer exist on Earth.
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Sucrose is made of which simple sugars?

A
fructose and galactose
B
glucose and fructose
C
galactose and cellulose
D
cellulose and glucose
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How will the level of carbon in the atmosphere change if humans do nothing to reduce their impact on the carbon cycle?

A
Carbon will be removed from the atmosphere altogether.
B
The level of carbon in the atmosphere will decrease.
C
Carbon in the atmosphere will remain the same.
D
The level of carbon in the atmosphere will increase.
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Which is a function of nucleic acids?

A
fight disease
B
create movement
C
store genetic information
D
provide structure
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Which lipid acts as a chemical messenger?

A
adipose tissue
B
beeswax
C
cholesterol
D
testosterone
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What would most likely happen to the carbon cycle if there were no more plants on Earth?

A
Animals would consume more carbon.
B
Carbon would build up in the atmosphere.
C
Animals would perform more photosynthesis.
D
More carbon would be released from fossil fuels.
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Which characteristic of life best describes the life cycle of a frog?

A
growing and developing
B
having cells
C
responding to the environment
D
using energy
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What happens to excess carbohydrates in animals?

A
They are stored in nucleic acids.
B
They are stored as sugar.
C
They are stored as protein.
D
They are stored as fat.
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Which is biotic?

A
water
B
rocks
C
sapling
D
temperature

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