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Which trait distinguishes between the kingdoms of Bacteria and Archaea?

A
whether or not the organisms thrive in extreme conditions
B
whether or not the organisms thrive have a nucleus
C
whether or not the organisms are unicellular or multicellular
D
whether or not the organisms have a cell wall
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Which situations would involve classification? Select three options. performing an analysis of an individual’s bloodidentifying which group of cats a new species belongs inanalyzing the relatedness of whales and dolphinsdetermining the name of a new species of pine treecreating a family tree to look for a pattern of a disease

A
performing an analysis of an individual’s blood
B
identifying which group of cats a new species belongs in
C
analyzing the relatedness of whales and dolphins
D
determining the name of a new species of pine tree
E
creating a family tree to look for a pattern of a disease
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Cell membranes are primarily made of a component that contains fatty acids. This component is most likely a...

A
carbohydrate.
B
protein.
C
nucleic acid.
D
lipid.
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There are 25 elements found in living things. How many of these elements are found in some organisms but not all?

A
1
B
6
C
19
D
25
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This Venn diagram is being used to compare the classification systems of Aristotle and Whittaker.

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A
identified microscopic organisms
B
looked at characteristics of organisms
C
identified fungi as a group of organisms
D
looked at medical uses of organisms
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ArchaeaBacteriaEukaryaProtists

A
Archaea
B
Bacteria
C
Eukarya
D
Protists
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Which is the smallest possible particle of an element?

A
molecule
B
atom
C
compound
D
matter
15

Which element is the basis for all living things and can combine with other elements in many ways?

A
phosphorus
B
carbon
C
oxygen
D
sulfur
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Which kind of molecule is used by organisms to store and transmit genetic material?

A
nucleic acid
B
carbohydrate
C
protein
D
lipid
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Julio is studying the bald eagle, which has a binomial name of Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Using the modern system of classification, which statements can Julio make about the eagles?

A
The kingdom is Animals.The genus is leucocephalus.The species is Haliaeetus.
B
The domain is Animals.The genus is leucocephalus.The species is Haliaeetus.
C
The kingdom is Animals.The genus is Haliaeetus.The species is leucocephalus.
D
The domain is Animals.The genus is Haliaeetus.The species is leucocephalus.
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The eastern coral snake and Texas coral snake look almost identical and are often mistaken, but they are actually different species. Because they are different species, what can be concluded?

A
They will have sterile offspring.
B
They have different venom.
C
They have different coloring patterns.
D
They cannot hunt prey in the same manner.
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Why is it important to classify living organisms?

A
The DNA of organisms may be more easily analyzed.
B
Organisms may survive longer if they are classified.
C
Scientists may study and discuss organisms more easily.
D
Classifying is needed before scientists may make observations.
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Aluminum is an element. Which best describes what makes up a sample of aluminum?

A
one kind of atom
B
two different kinds of atoms
C
all carbon-based atoms
D
a carbon atom and non-carbon atoms

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