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Which statement is factual?

A
Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
B
Sexual reproduction allows for diploid gametes to combine to increase genetic variation.
C
Asexual reproduction leads to the formation of haploid gametes.
D
Sexual reproduction does not require the production of gametes.
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The diagram shows a phase of mitosis.Which does the letter A represent in the diagram?

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A
centriole
B
chromosome
C
centromere
D
spindle
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Which events take place in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

A
Light energy is converted to sugars; sugars are broken down for energy.
B
Light energy is captured by plants; light energy is used to make sugar.
C
Light energy is converted to chemical energy; chemical energy is used to make sugar.
D
Light energy is captured by plants; light energy is converted to chemical energy.
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Which statement correctly compares and contrasts the three stages of cellular respiration that occur in the presence of oxygen?

A
Each stage occurs in the mitochondria, but only the final stage produces ATP.
B
Each stage produces ATP, but only the third stage occurs in the mitochondria.
C
Each stage produces ATP, but only the first stage occurs in the cytoplasm.
D
Each stage occurs in the cytoplasm, but only the final stage produces ATP.
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Which correctly describes crossing over?

A
the process whereby non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material
B
the process whereby homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles of the cell
C
the process whereby sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell
D
the process whereby homologous chromosome pairs align randomly along the metaphase plate
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During photosynthesis, the energy from sunlight is used to split water molecules. What happens to the hydrogen ions that are split from the water molecules?

A
They flow out of the thylakoid, providing energy to add a phosphate group to ADP.
B
They build up in the thylakoid, providing energy to break apart ATP molecules.
C
They build up in the thylakoid, where they bond to each other to create ATP.
D
They flow out of the thylakoid, where they stimulate enzymes to break apart ATP.
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Stella wants to test the hypothesis “If carbon dioxide levels increase, the growth rate of sunflowers will increase.” She places five young sunflower plants into similar containers and sets up pumps that release different amounts of carbon dioxide into each container. She plans to measure the daily height of the plants for two weeks and graph the data. Which option would allow Stella to set up a control group for the experiment?

A
She should provide mist to each of the plants except one plant to keep the air moist and fertilize the plants.
B
She should give the plants receiving the least CO2 a little more oxygen to compensate for the difference in gases.
C
She should give all the flowers the same amount of water.
D
She should place one flower in a similar container, but not pump carbon dioxide into it.
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Which specific process in the light-dependent reactions produces oxygen and hydrogen ions?

A
the formation of NADPH
B
the production of ATP
C
the splitting of water
D
the excitation of electrons in photosytem I
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During which step of cellular respiration is the most ATP produced?

A
Krebs cycle
B
glycolysis
C
photosynthesis
D
electron transport chain
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Which process connects glycolysis and the citric acid cycle?

A
lactic acid formation
B
acetyl CoA formation
C
electron transport
D
Krebs cycle
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The illustration below shows the steps of meiosis I. What is the step that is labeled D?

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A
metaphase I
B
metaphase II
C
telophase II
D
telophase I
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Meiosis occurs in a series of different phases and creates genetically unique reproductive cells. Which process helps make meiotic cells genetically different and occurs during prophase I, but not during prophase II?

A
fertilization
B
independent assortment
C
crossing over
D
chromosome replication
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Which process is similar to binary fission?

A
genetic variation
B
crossing over
C
meiosis
D
mitosis
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Which process produces clones?

A
asexual reproduction
B
sexual reproduction
C
chromosome duplication
D
gamete formation
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After Frida stops exercising, she continues to breathe heavily. What is most likely occurring in her body?

A
Heavy breathing during exercise has produced an oxygen surplus in her muscles. This oxygen is being transported to her lungs. This is a result of aerobic respiration.
B
Heavy breathing during exercise has produced a carbon dioxide surplus in her muscles. Lactate is being transported to her liver. This is a result of aerobic respiration.
C
Strenuous exercise has caused her body to be in carbon dioxide debt, and she is breathing hard while lactate is transported to the liver. This is a result of anaerobic respiration.
D
Strenuous exercise has caused her body to be in oxygen debt, and she is breathing hard while lactate is transported to the liver. This is a result of anaerobic respiration.
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At which point is G3P removed from the Calvin cycle to be used in the production of carbohydrates?

A
during photophosphorylation
B
during carbon fixation
C
immediately after reduction
D
immediately after regeneration
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To which substance does ferredoxin transfer an electron?

A
photosystem I
B
photosystem II
C
NADP+
D
NADPH
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Which statement is factual?

A
Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
B
Sexual reproduction allows for diploid gametes to combine to increase genetic variation.
C
Asexual reproduction leads to the formation of haploid gametes.
D
Sexual reproduction does not require the production of gametes.
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If a runner is doing vigorous exercise, which results from the anaerobic cellular process?

A
accumulation of lactic acid
B
accumulation of oxygen
C
depletion of ethanol
D
depletion of carbon dioxide
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Which best describes the processes of mitosis and meiosis?

A
Cells in mitosis go through the PMAT stages twice to produce diploid cells while cells in meiosis go through PMAT stages once to produce haploid cells.
B
Cells in mitosis and meiosis go through the PMAT stages twice to produce haploid cells.
C
Cells in mitosis go through the PMAT stages once to produce diploid cells while cells in meiosis go through PMAT stages twice to produce haploid cells.
D
Cells in mitosis and meiosis go through the PMAT stages once to produce diploid cells.

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