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Cacti typically grow in very dry climates with infrequent rainfall. When it does rain, the rain usually only penetrates a few inches into the soil. Which adaptation is most likely to help a cactus survive in the dry climate?

A
thick xylem tissue to transport sugar
B
leaves that have a thin cuticle
C
extensive shallow roots that absorb water
D
more dermal tissue for food storage
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Consider the classification levels of a human. EukaryaAnimaliaChordataMammaliaPrimatesHominidaeHomosapiensWhich is the most specific taxonomic level in the classification system above?

A
sapiens
B
Homo
C
Hominidae
D
Primates
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Which reason best explains why bacteria are good at causing infections in other organisms?

A
It would not be able to divide.
B
Bacteria are transmitted easily and reproduce quickly.
C
Bacteria evolve slowly as they pass on genetic information.
D
Bacteria are easily killed by a host’s immune system or antibiotics.
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In what respect is a mycelium and a fruiting body similar?

A
Both are made of hyphae.
B
Both are found above the ground.
C
Both produce reproductive spores.
D
Both absorb nutrients underground.
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Which is the correct written form of the scientific name that uses the rules of binomial nomenclature?

A
Felis domesticus
B
Felis Domesticus
C
Felis domesticus
D
felis domesticus
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Which level of classification contains orders but is smaller than phylum?

A
kingdom
B
family
C
class
D
species

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