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Which specialized cell type would be found lining the trachea, the part of the body that brings air to the lungs?

A
blood
B
epithelial cells
C
neuron
D
muscle cells
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A poison placed on the tips of darts by natives of the Amazon rainforest paralyzes prey such as small mammals. Which of the prey's cells are most likely affected by the poison?

A
muscle cells
B
epithelial cells
C
red blood cells
D
white blood cells
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It is crucial that the process of mitosis is error free. This is because otherwise healthy cells can

A
grow into giant super cells.
B
undergo meiosis.
C
become cancer cells.
D
produce two identical cells.
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A magnifying glass is an example of which type of microscope?

A
electron microscope
B
scanning microscope
C
compound light microscope
D
simple microscope
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Which statement is one component of the cell theory?

A
All living and nonliving things consist of one or more cells.
B
Cells and living organisms are spontaneously created.
C
Cells are the most complex unit of structure and function in living things.
D
A cell is the basic unit of structure and function of all organisms.
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The role of the cell membrane is most like the job of which person?

A
a firefighter who evacuates people from a burning building
B
a police officer who allows select people to enter and leave a crime scene
C
a bus driver who drives the express route from the suburb to downtown
D
a teacher who keeps students in the classroom during an exam
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A scientist discovers a cell that has chloroplasts, cytoplasm, DNA, and a cell membrane. Which statement best describes how the cell could be classified?

A
The cell is prokaryotic because it has DNA.
B
The cell is prokaryotic because it has cytoplasm.
C
The cell is eukaryotic because it has a cell membrane.
D
The cell is eukaryotic because it has chloroplasts.
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The endosymbiotic theory provides an explanation for the origin of chloroplasts. Which trait of chloroplasts supports this explanation?

A
Chloroplasts do not reproduce.
B
Chloroplasts rely on proteins that are made by the cell.
C
Chloroplasts are larger than prokaryotic cells.
D
Chloroplasts have their own DNA.
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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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How has the study of mitosis affected scientists’ knowledge of cancer?

A
It led to a study of how to induce cancer cells to divide more rapidly.
B
It led to an understanding of how cancer cells divide so rapidly.
C
It led to the development of contact-inhibition regulators.
D
It led to the discovery of how to prevent cancer cells from dividing.
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What is the end result of meiosis?

A
four identical daughter cells
B
four different daughter cells
C
two identical daughter cells
D
two different daughter cells
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Which best defines homeostasis?

A
modifying the external environment
B
maintaining a stable internal environment
C
controlling what enters and exits the cell
D
movement of materials into the cell
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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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Which process produces clones?

A
asexual reproduction
B
sexual reproduction
C
chromosome duplication
D
gamete formation
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How would the contractile vacuole of a freshwater amoeba respond if the organism was placed in seawater?

A
with more contractions
B
with fewer contractions
C
the contractions would suddenly cease
D
with the same frequency of contractions
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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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In the study of cancer, researchers have used different types of cells, different environmental conditions, and different experimental designs. But, all researchers have arrived at the same conclusion. What does this say about the conclusion?

A
It is well supported.
B
It is weakly supported.
C
It is inconclusive.
D
It is refuted.
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The illustration below shows the steps of meiosis I. What is the step that is labeled D?

Question illustration
A
metaphase I
B
metaphase II
C
telophase II
D
telophase I
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How is mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) typing used in forensic science?

A
A suspect’s mtDNA sample is matched to an unknown sample of nuclear DNA that was found at a crime scene.
B
A suspect’s mtDNA sample is matched to an unknown sample of mtDNA that was found at a crime scene.
C
A suspect’s nuclear DNA sample is matched to an unknown sample of nuclear DNA that was found at a crime scene.
D
A suspect’s nuclear DNA sample is matched to an unknown sample of mtDNA that was found at a crime scene.
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Which specialized cells are responsible for transmitting messages throughout the body?

A
neurons
B
epithelial cells
C
blood cells
D
muscle cells

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