BIOLOGY B TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

Arrange the following taxonomy terms in order, starting with the most inclusive (largest): Genus Class Phylum Kingdom Order Species Family Domain correct answer: Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species Approximately how many species have been described by biologist...

What is a benefit of using a model? correct answer: provides a visual guide for abstract concepts Which term is used to describe a two-phase anabolic pathway in which light energy is converted into chemical energy? correct answer: photosynthesis Prokaryotic cells that can use cellular respir...

People responsible for the model of DNA correct answer: Fredrick Griffith, Oswald Avery, Martha Chase and Alfred Hershey Whose work helped discover the model of DNA correct answer: James Watson What 3 things make up a nucleotide correct answer: 1) 5- Carbon sugar 2) phosphate group 3) nit...

At each replication fork, one new strand of DNA is made as one continuous piece. What is this strand of DNA called? correct answer: The continuous strand is known as the leading strand. DNA is made up of many smaller molecules called _____. correct answer: Nucleotides Which structure forms a...

Genetics Branch of biology that studies heredity Heredity All the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child Fertilization Process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell Karyotype A display of the chromosome pairs of a...

CHECKPOINT 07 Which correctly describe a part of the DNA molecule and what the part is made of? Select all that apply. correct answer: rungs—bases backbone—a phosphate group and a sugar A scientist is trying to determine if a nucleic acid is RNA. What features should the molecule have?...

Which option correctly describes how Earth's temperature has changed during its history? correct answer: Earth was initially very hot. It gradually cooled down. Which theory suggests that life on Earth originated from microbes carried to Earth by meteorites or comets? correct answer: panspermi...

What does HIV do to the immune system? correct answer: HIV directs formation of new viral parts. Then the viruses leave by budding or bursting through cell membranes. The white blood cells are destroyed Describe the role of the human circulatory system. correct answer: Transports blood/ Oxygen ...

What is a chromosome? correct answer: tightly packed rod shaped structures made of DNA and proteins What is the difference between sex chromosomes and autosomes? correct answer: sex chromosomes determine the gender, autosomes are the remaining chromosomes How many do we have of sex chromosom...

The ability for some individuals to be better suited for survival and reproduction is called _____________. correct answer: Fitness Which of the following is NOT needed in a population in order for natural selection to act? correct answer: A strong body When Darwin published his theory of ev...

Name one issue with traditional methods of classification used in the past. Why are modern methods more accurate? correct answer: It is based on physical characteristics; modern methods are more accurate because its based on DNA analysis. Name and describe three methos used to classify oganisms....

Who is the father of Evolution? correct answer: Charles Darwin What did Darwin observe on the Galapagos Islands? correct answer: a. turtle shells and adaptation b. birds c. close islands and different climates What did Darwin note about the adaptations of the tortoises on the island? corre...

Which of the following are the correct base pairs that are found in DNA? Select all that apply. correct answer: A-T C-G What are some functions of RNA? Select all that apply. correct answer: is part of the structure of ribosomes serves as a temporary mobile copy of the DNA's instructio...

tetrads correct answer: four identical spores formed during the process of meiosis; they are found in all mosses and ferns, and some algae. Bryophytes correct answer: - spore-producing, seedless, non-vascular land plants; - do not have roots -comprise moss, liverworts, and hornworts. - liv...