Most fall flowering plants are

Most fall flowering plants areA) long-day plantsB) short-day plantsC) short-night plantsD) day-neutral plantsAnswer: B) short-day pla...

Short-day plants

Short-day plantsA) will flower if a period of continuous darkness was longer than a critical period.B) flower in days where the day is short or the day...

Plants in a high-humidity environment will

Plants in a high-humidity environment willA) close their stomata due to the low water potential outside the leafB) open their stomata temporarily then...

Phytoremediation is effective because

Phytoremediation is effective becauseA) it is much quicker than conventional cleanup of sitesB) it can be effective at extremely deep sites by plants...

Sucrose is moved into the phloem by

Sucrose is moved into the phloem byA) passive transportB) active transportC) phagocytosisD) diffusionAnswer: B) active transp...

The cells of a wilted plant have a

The cells of a wilted plant have aA) higher water potential inside the cellB) higher concentration of solutes outside of the cellC) lower osmotic potential...

The presence of a vascular transport system

The presence of a vascular transport systemA) does not allow plants to increase in heightB) facilitates the dispersal of sporesC) makes it more difficult...

In double fertilization,

In double fertilization,A) the microsporangium divides by meiosisB) the pollen sacs produce microsporesC) meiosis produces four megasporesD) one sperm...

Microphylls differ from megaphylls in that they

Microphylls differ from megaphylls in that theyA) are more broadB) have a single strand of vascular tissueC) are found in fernsD) can gather more sunlightAnswer: B)...

Fungi produce spores

Fungi produce sporesA) during asexual reproduction onlyB) during sexual reproduction onlyC) during asexual and sexual reproductionD) because they are...

The infection caused by ringworm is due to

The infection caused by ringworm is due toA) the secretion of toxins that suppress the immune system.B) the production of lesions that produce penicillin.C)...

Contractile vacuoles

Contractile vacuolesA) form psuedopodsB) discharge excess waterC) are essential in reproductionD) contain carotenoid pigmentsAnswer: B) discharge...

Dinoflagellates reproduce

Dinoflagellates reproduceA) asexually by mitosis and sexually by meiosisB) through binary fissionC) by sexual reproduction through conjugationD) with...

Protists are NOT

Protists are NOTA) unicellularB) colonialC) filamentousD) prokaryoticAnswer: D) prokaryo...

When a trp operon is in the "off" condition,

When a trp operon is in the "off" condition,A) the repressor will code for an operator and change shape.B) tryptophan will bind to the repressor.C) the...

Skin color is polygenic, dependent upon many genes. Dominant alleles produce darker-pigmented skin, whereas recessive alleles produce lighter-colored skin. What is the probability that a fair skinned individual (aabbccDdEeff) and a relatively dark skinned individual (AABbCCDdeeFF) will have a child who is also relatively dark skinned with a specific genotype of (AABBccDdEeFf)?

Skin color is polygenic, dependent upon many genes. Dominant alleles produce darker-pigmented skin, whereas recessive alleles produce lighter-colored...

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder where afflicted individuals are incapable of metabolizing the amino acid phenylalanine, and it accumulates in nerve cells of the brain. What is the probability that a man and a woman that are both phenotypically normal, but are carriers, will have a child with PKU?

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder where afflicted individuals are incapable of metabolizing the amino acid phenylalanine, and it...

During pregnancy, a cell undergoes what appears to be a normal mitotic nuclear division. However, two daughter cells with 2n-1 and 2n+1 complement of chromosomes are produced, causing a population of cells to be abnormal. Which of the following events is most likely responsible for this disorder?

During pregnancy, a cell undergoes what appears to be a normal mitotic nuclear division. However, two daughter cells with 2n-1 and 2n+1 complement of...

Sexually reproducing organisms

Sexually reproducing organismsA) depend on mutations to generate variation.B) produce great numbers of offspring within a limited amount of time.C) depend...

Mitosis and meiosis are similar in that

Mitosis and meiosis are similar in thatA) the both produce haploid daughter cells.B) sister chromatids move towards the poles in both.C) homologous chromosomes...

Genetic recombination occurs due to

Genetic recombination occurs due toA) crossing over between homologous chromosomes.B) proper alignment of paternal chromosomes and maternal chromosomes...

In an experiment, four sealed Erlenmeyer flasks are linked. A tube open to air is inserted into the water in flask D. Another tube connects the air in flask D to the air in flask C. A mouse is placed in flask C. A tube connects the air in flask C to the water in flask B. Another tube connects the air in flask B to the water in flask A. Another tube in flask A connects the air in flask A to an air pump. The water in flasks A, B, and D contain an indicator that will turn pink in the presence of carbon dioxide. If the mouse is carrying out cellular respiration, which of the following events will occur?

In an experiment, four sealed Erlenmeyer flasks are linked. A tube open to air is inserted into the water in flask D. Another tube connects the air in...

Glycolysis can be described as a process that

Glycolysis can be described as a process thatA) is aerobic and produces 2 ATP per glucose moleculeB) converts glucose to pyruvateC) yields 34 ATP molecules...

At constant temperature,

At constant temperature,A) the rate of photosynthesis will vary with light intensity.B) the higher the irradiance, the higher the rate of photosynthesis.C)...

During the light dependent reactions,

During the light dependent reactions,A) carbon dioxide is fixed into sugar.B) the hydrolysis of water supplies electrons to photosystem II.C) ATP is broken...

Oxygen is produced when

Oxygen is produced whenA) electrons are accepted by water at the end of photosystem II.B) water is split at the initiation of photosystem II.C) protons...

RuBP carboxylase (Rubisco)

RuBP carboxylase (Rubisco)A) captures CO2 from the atmosphere and converts it to two 3-carbon sugars.B) transports H+ across the chloroplast membrane...

The light dependent reactions of photosynthesis

The light dependent reactions of photosynthesisA) occur in the stroma of the chloroplasts.B) occur when hydrogen and carbon dioxide react to form a carbohydrate.C)...

Increasing substrate concentration will

Increasing substrate concentration willA) result in an increased rate of reaction until there is no substrate left.B) not affect the rate of the reaction.C)...

The rate of diffusion can be increased by

The rate of diffusion can be increased byA) increasing the temperature.B) decreasing pressure.C) increasing the size of the molecules.D) decreasing concentration.Answer: A)...

produces ATP for cellular energy

produces ATP for cellular energyA) MitochondriaB) Smooth endoplasmic reticulumC) ChloroplastD) LysosomeAnswer: A) Mitochond...

converts CO2 and H2O to glucose

converts CO2 and H2O to glucoseA) MitochondriaB) Smooth endoplasmic reticulumC) ChloroplastD) LysosomeAnswer: C) Chloropl...

Hydrocarbons do not vary in

Hydrocarbons do not vary inA) length.B) branching.C) bonding patterns.D) composition.Answer: D) compositi...

If water had a low heat capacity,

If water had a low heat capacity,A) temperature changes would require a great deal of energy input.B) the water in organisms would heat quickly and cause...

A buffer works by

A buffer works byA) accepting hydrogen ions from the solution when they are in excess.B) irreversibly combining with hydrogen ions to neutralize a base.C)...

Ionic bonds involve the

Ionic bonds involve theA) equal sharing of electrons.B) transfer of electrons.C) uneven sharing of electrons.D) asymmetric distribution in molecules.Answer: B)...

In a molecule of DNA, the bonds holding the side chains must be strong, whereas the bonds holding the rungs of the ladder between the nucleic acids must break during DNA replication. What types of bonds are most likely present between adenine and thymine and cytosine and guanine in a DNA molecule?

In a molecule of DNA, the bonds holding the side chains must be strong, whereas the bonds holding the rungs of the ladder between the nucleic acids must...

Over time, one group of squirrels become separated from another group. Due to erosion and the subsequent formation of a river, the squirrels are unable to cross. The geographic barrier prevents breeding between the two groups of squirrels. Which term could be used to describe each group of squirrels?

Over time, one group of squirrels become separated from another group. Due to erosion and the subsequent formation of a river, the squirrels are unable...

Genetic variation _____.

Genetic variation _____.a. is created by the direct action of natural selectionb. tends to be reduced by when diploid organisms produce gametesc. must...

Three-spined stickleback fish (Gasterosteus aculeatus) show substantial heritable variation in gill-raker length related to differences in their diets. Longer gill rakers appear to function better for capturing open-water prey, while shorter gill rakers function better for capturing shallow-water prey. Which of the following types of selection is most likely to be found in a large lake (open water in the middle and shallow water around the sides) with a high density of these fish?

Three-spined stickleback fish (Gasterosteus aculeatus) show substantial heritable variation in gill-raker length related to differences in their diets....

When imbalances occur in the sex ratio of sexual species that have two sexes (that is, other than a 50:50 ratio), the members of the minority sex often receive a greater proportion of care and resources from parents than do the offspring of the majority sex. This is most clearly an example of _____.

When imbalances occur in the sex ratio of sexual species that have two sexes (that is, other than a 50:50 ratio), the members of the minority sex often...

The Dunkers are a religious group that moved from Germany to Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s. They do not marry with members outside their own immediate community. Today, the Dunkers are genetically unique and differ in gene frequencies, at many loci, from all other populations including those in their original homeland. Which of the following likely explains the genetic uniqueness of this population?

The Dunkers are a religious group that moved from Germany to Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s. They do not marry with members outside their own immediate...

Two frog populations (same species) living in two neighboring lakes sing slightly different courtship songs. Increased irrigation makes the land between the two lakes wetter, allowing frogs to expand their ranges to the area between the lakes. Females in both populations prefer loud frogs to quieter frogs, but do not distinguish between the two slightly different songs. Assuming that courtship song differences have a genetic basis, predict what will likely happen to the songs of the two frog populations.

Two frog populations (same species) living in two neighboring lakes sing slightly different courtship songs. Increased irrigation makes the land between...

Swine are vulnerable to infection by bird flu virus and human flu virus, which can both be present in an individual pig at the same time. When this occurs, it is possible for genes from bird flu virus and human flu virus to be combined. If the human flu virus contributes a gene for Tamiflu resistance (Tamiflu is an antiviral drug) to the new virus, and if the new virus is introduced to an environment lacking Tamiflu, then what is most likely to occur?

Swine are vulnerable to infection by bird flu virus and human flu virus, which can both be present in an individual pig at the same time. When this occurs,...

Natural selection _____.

Natural selection _____.a. can favor beneficial mutationsb. does not affect harmful mutationsc. is a random processd. creates beneficial mutationsAns...

In 1986, a nuclear power accident in Chernobyl, USSR (now Ukraine), led to high radiation levels for miles surrounding the plant. The high levels of radiation caused elevated mutation rates in the surviving organisms, and evolutionary biologists have been studying rodent populations in the Chernobyl area ever since. Based on your understanding of evolutionary mechanisms, which of the following most likely occurred in the rodent populations following the accident?

In 1986, a nuclear power accident in Chernobyl, USSR (now Ukraine), led to high radiation levels for miles surrounding the plant. The high levels of radiation...

Chromosome-level mutations can:

Chromosome-level mutations can:A) duplicate an existing alleleB) lead to deletion and loss of an alleleC) guarantee that duplicated alleles are going...