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Which set of materials would be best to use to prepare a wet mount slide of onion skin cells? (Select all that apply)
Which set of materials would be best to use to prepare a wet mount slide of onion skin cells? (Select all that apply)
- H2O (correct)
- Eyedropper (correct)
- Big and small glass (correct)
- Strain
- etc
What does Francesco Redi's 1668 experiment support?
What does Francesco Redi's 1668 experiment support?
Fly larvae only come from adult flies.
Which bird's foot is best adapted to flying into a region and picking up prey?
Which bird's foot is best adapted to flying into a region and picking up prey?
5 cm
How did Timothy inherit attached earlobes?
How did Timothy inherit attached earlobes?
What type of genetic trait does albinism represent?
What type of genetic trait does albinism represent?
Cells from which of the following organisms would be expected to contain cell walls?
Cells from which of the following organisms would be expected to contain cell walls?
What is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is harmed called?
What is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is harmed called?
What must an animal be able to do to maintain homeostasis?
What must an animal be able to do to maintain homeostasis?
To which category should the eukaryotic organism described above be classified?
To which category should the eukaryotic organism described above be classified?
What theory does Lamarck's views on how organisms change over time represent?
What theory does Lamarck's views on how organisms change over time represent?
What increases the chances of developing cancer or diabetes if a family member has the disorder?
What increases the chances of developing cancer or diabetes if a family member has the disorder?
What is the difference between the mean number of sparrows and the mean number of jays observed at Willow Point between May 12 and May 16?
What is the difference between the mean number of sparrows and the mean number of jays observed at Willow Point between May 12 and May 16?
How do fungi obtain nutrients?
How do fungi obtain nutrients?
What has caused the increasing resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to streptomycin?
What has caused the increasing resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to streptomycin?
Which method would provide the most accurate information for collecting data about local attitudes concerning alternative fuels for automobiles?
Which method would provide the most accurate information for collecting data about local attitudes concerning alternative fuels for automobiles?
What explains the differences in resistance of some elms to Dutch Elm Disease?
What explains the differences in resistance of some elms to Dutch Elm Disease?
Which cellular structures are associated with movement in some unicellular organisms?
Which cellular structures are associated with movement in some unicellular organisms?
If a female and male offspring from the cross of red-eyed females and white-eyed males are allowed to mate, what would the offspring probably look like?
If a female and male offspring from the cross of red-eyed females and white-eyed males are allowed to mate, what would the offspring probably look like?
What is the main benefit of mammals perspiring?
What is the main benefit of mammals perspiring?
According to this table, what is the codon AGC the code for?
According to this table, what is the codon AGC the code for?
How would scientists determine if the plants are moth-resistant?
How would scientists determine if the plants are moth-resistant?
Which of these is a decomposer in a Virginia forest?
Which of these is a decomposer in a Virginia forest?
Which flaw was present in the design of the planaria movement experiment?
Which flaw was present in the design of the planaria movement experiment?
Unlike plants, fungi cannot make their own food because they do not have ___
Unlike plants, fungi cannot make their own food because they do not have ___
These four different pine trees are not classified in the same ___
These four different pine trees are not classified in the same ___
What feature do viruses have in common with animal cells?
What feature do viruses have in common with animal cells?
Why must gametes be haploid?
Why must gametes be haploid?
The study of embryos can help in the classification of living things by providing clues about what?
The study of embryos can help in the classification of living things by providing clues about what?
What kind of data would best help evaluate the effect of the hemlock woolly adelgid insect?
What kind of data would best help evaluate the effect of the hemlock woolly adelgid insect?
Which of these supports the cell theory as it is stated today?
Which of these supports the cell theory as it is stated today?
What did Rosalind Franklin contribute to the understanding of DNA molecules?
What did Rosalind Franklin contribute to the understanding of DNA molecules?
In unicellular organisms like Paramecium, the food is contained in which organelle?
In unicellular organisms like Paramecium, the food is contained in which organelle?
Over many generations, unrelated species may come to resemble each other due to what?
Over many generations, unrelated species may come to resemble each other due to what?
Which animal most closely resembles the unknown animal based on the amino acid sequence?
Which animal most closely resembles the unknown animal based on the amino acid sequence?
What ratio of the offspring from the cross shown will be homozygous recessive for the trait of tallness?
What ratio of the offspring from the cross shown will be homozygous recessive for the trait of tallness?
Which of these is capable of moving quickly in response to its environment?
Which of these is capable of moving quickly in response to its environment?
Which of the following macromolecules are prominent in animal tissues for insulation?
Which of the following macromolecules are prominent in animal tissues for insulation?
The reduction of the chromosome number during meiosis is most important for what?
The reduction of the chromosome number during meiosis is most important for what?
Why could only water molecules enter the cell during osmosis?
Why could only water molecules enter the cell during osmosis?
What observation contributed to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
What observation contributed to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
In which kingdom would a newly discovered organism that absorbs nutrients from its environment be classified?
In which kingdom would a newly discovered organism that absorbs nutrients from its environment be classified?
What did the work of Miller and Urey contribute to the study of biology?
What did the work of Miller and Urey contribute to the study of biology?
What advantage does the selective adaptation of the eastern scarlet snake provide?
What advantage does the selective adaptation of the eastern scarlet snake provide?
Together, all organisms in a typical backyard make up what?
Together, all organisms in a typical backyard make up what?
Compared to food chains on land, the role of bacteria around hot-water vents is similar to what?
Compared to food chains on land, the role of bacteria around hot-water vents is similar to what?
Which tool would be the most accurate for measuring plant height in millimeters?
Which tool would be the most accurate for measuring plant height in millimeters?
What aspect of DNA did Erwin Chargaff's discovery prove invaluable for?
What aspect of DNA did Erwin Chargaff's discovery prove invaluable for?
Which of these is a mammal native to Virginia?
Which of these is a mammal native to Virginia?
All of these are natural events that could alter an ecosystem EXCEPT?
All of these are natural events that could alter an ecosystem EXCEPT?
What does the x-ray diffraction of DNA suggest about its structure?
What does the x-ray diffraction of DNA suggest about its structure?
Which plant is most closely related to the cucumber according to the characteristics in the provided chart?
Which plant is most closely related to the cucumber according to the characteristics in the provided chart?
During October, the trees were able to remove the greatest amount of what?
During October, the trees were able to remove the greatest amount of what?
Which hypothesis is best supported by the graph?
Which hypothesis is best supported by the graph?
What is an observation Richard made about black swallowtail butterflies?
What is an observation Richard made about black swallowtail butterflies?
Fungi, such as mushrooms and molds, primarily obtain nutrition by doing what?
Fungi, such as mushrooms and molds, primarily obtain nutrition by doing what?
Which animal develops in a cycle most similar to a moth?
Which animal develops in a cycle most similar to a moth?
Which chromosome could have resulted from a deletion that occurred in the chromosome?
Which chromosome could have resulted from a deletion that occurred in the chromosome?
Which of the following choices is not a method of preventing bacterial illnesses in a meat-processing plant?
Which of the following choices is not a method of preventing bacterial illnesses in a meat-processing plant?
What procedure should have been performed to prevent error in the transpiration rate investigation?
What procedure should have been performed to prevent error in the transpiration rate investigation?
Why can changes in species occur rapidly due to overuse of antibiotics?
Why can changes in species occur rapidly due to overuse of antibiotics?
In the lab setup, why will the results not be valid?
In the lab setup, why will the results not be valid?
According to the dichotomous key, what type of flower is shown?
According to the dichotomous key, what type of flower is shown?
Which discovery was essential to the concept that all life forms have cells as basic units?
Which discovery was essential to the concept that all life forms have cells as basic units?
What caused the decrease in O2 concentration during the night in a pond?
What caused the decrease in O2 concentration during the night in a pond?
Which organism is a decomposer in a Virginia forest?
Which organism is a decomposer in a Virginia forest?
What ability did scientists hypothesize oxygen accumulation in Earth's atmosphere was due to?
What ability did scientists hypothesize oxygen accumulation in Earth's atmosphere was due to?
Which experimental designs could be used to test Francesco Redi's hypothesis?
Which experimental designs could be used to test Francesco Redi's hypothesis?
According to the biological definition of a species, which organisms would belong to the same species?
According to the biological definition of a species, which organisms would belong to the same species?
According to the energy pyramid, where is the most energy present in organisms?
According to the energy pyramid, where is the most energy present in organisms?
What is one characteristic the one-celled eukaryotic organisms found in freshwater ponds have in common?
What is one characteristic the one-celled eukaryotic organisms found in freshwater ponds have in common?
In which part of the flower does fertilization take place?
In which part of the flower does fertilization take place?
Why are monarch butterflies toxic to birds?
Why are monarch butterflies toxic to birds?
Which characteristic makes prokaryotic organisms different from eukaryotes?
Which characteristic makes prokaryotic organisms different from eukaryotes?
What characteristic of water allows ice to float on a lake?
What characteristic of water allows ice to float on a lake?
What specific characteristic is unique to an individual based on genetic information?
What specific characteristic is unique to an individual based on genetic information?
Which frog species would be most likely to interbreed?
Which frog species would be most likely to interbreed?
What organelle in the cell performs a function similar to the circulatory system?
What organelle in the cell performs a function similar to the circulatory system?
What would be the correct offspring ratios from a cross between two heterozygous pink snapdragons?
What would be the correct offspring ratios from a cross between two heterozygous pink snapdragons?
Based on amino-acid differences in hemoglobin, which organism is classified as most closely related to humans?
Based on amino-acid differences in hemoglobin, which organism is classified as most closely related to humans?
What is the best way for scientists to distinguish between wintering tundra swans in Virginia and flocks in the summer location?
What is the best way for scientists to distinguish between wintering tundra swans in Virginia and flocks in the summer location?
Which characteristic do most adult fungi and plants share?
Which characteristic do most adult fungi and plants share?
What trait would be selected for if it increased the survival of long-legged ponies in Chincoteague National Wildlife Reserve?
What trait would be selected for if it increased the survival of long-legged ponies in Chincoteague National Wildlife Reserve?
What is the result of spermatogenesis according to the diagram?
What is the result of spermatogenesis according to the diagram?
What information is needed to place fossilized remains of a canine in an ancestral timeline?
What information is needed to place fossilized remains of a canine in an ancestral timeline?
What conclusion is best supported by the results of the disinfectants study?
What conclusion is best supported by the results of the disinfectants study?
Based on DNA fingerprints, which horse is most likely the father?
Based on DNA fingerprints, which horse is most likely the father?
Which of the following methods for studying organisms could least likely be accomplished by studying the fossil record?
Which of the following methods for studying organisms could least likely be accomplished by studying the fossil record?
Which process is responsible for returning nitrogen to the air in the nitrogen cycle?
Which process is responsible for returning nitrogen to the air in the nitrogen cycle?
What observation led the geneticist studying fruit flies to form the hypothesis that short wings are a recessive trait?
What observation led the geneticist studying fruit flies to form the hypothesis that short wings are a recessive trait?
Which feature do viruses have in common with animal cells?
Which feature do viruses have in common with animal cells?
Which cell structure functions most like the 'brain' of a cell?
Which cell structure functions most like the 'brain' of a cell?
Why are large feet advantageous for animals living in sandy areas?
Why are large feet advantageous for animals living in sandy areas?
What is the greatest limiting factor for plants growing on the floor of a rain forest?
What is the greatest limiting factor for plants growing on the floor of a rain forest?
If two heterozygous tall pea plants are crossed, what percent of the offspring will probably be short?
If two heterozygous tall pea plants are crossed, what percent of the offspring will probably be short?
What do a mushroom and a humpback whale have in common?
What do a mushroom and a humpback whale have in common?
What allows DNA to fit inside the nucleus of a cell?
What allows DNA to fit inside the nucleus of a cell?
Which process is carried out in the same way by both plants and animals?
Which process is carried out in the same way by both plants and animals?
What group of organisms are students most likely studying if they research unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that live in harsh environments?
What group of organisms are students most likely studying if they research unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that live in harsh environments?
What is the best conclusion regarding the experimental results shown?
What is the best conclusion regarding the experimental results shown?
Study Notes
Genetic Engineering and Plant Resistance
- Genetic engineering is being used to create moth-resistant wheat crops.
- Moth resistance is determined by monitoring moth populations in fields of genetically modified vs. normal wheat.
Ecosystem and Decomposers
- Fungi, such as mushrooms, are key decomposers in ecosystems like Virginia forests.
Experimental Design Flaws
- An experiment without a control group lacks the ability to accurately compare results, such as the effect of salt water on planaria movement.
Distinctions Between Organisms
- Fungi differ from plants because fungi lack chlorophyll, preventing them from photosynthesizing.
- The classification of organisms relies on specific characteristics, such as the number and length of pine needles.
Genetic Code and Gametes
- Both viruses and animal cells contain genetic codes in nucleic acid.
- Gametes are haploid to ensure that their union during fertilization maintains the diploid chromosome number.
Evolution and Common Ancestry
- Studying embryos aids in classifying living organisms by revealing common ancestry among vertebrates.
Ecosystem Changes and Data
- Evaluating the impact of pests like hemlock woolly adelgids requires data on ecosystem characteristics before their introduction.
Cell Theory and DNA
- The modern cell theory asserts that new cells arise from the division of existing cells.
- Rosalind Franklin contributed an image revealing the helical structure of DNA.
Organelles and Nutrient Absorption
- In unicellular organisms like Paramecium, food digestion occurs within vacuoles.
Environmental Influences on Species
- Unrelated species may develop similar traits when exposed to analogous environmental factors.
Genetic Relationships
- Comparing amino acid sequences can help classify species, with close matches indicating relatedness.
Genetic Traits and Population Studies
- In plants, specific phenotypic ratios can indicate the genetic makeup of traits, such as those of snapdragons.
Nutritional Roles in Ecosystems
- Lipids play a significant role in insulation and storage within animal tissues.
Meiosis and Chromosome Number
- Meiosis is crucial for maintaining chromosome numbers through sexual reproduction.
Water Properties and Ice Formation
- The unique property of water that allows it to float prevents lakes from solidifying completely in winter.
Origin of Life Hypotheses
- Early life may have formed from atmospheric reactions as suggested by Oparin's hypotheses and supported by Miller and Urey's experiments.
Biodiversity and Community Structure
- A typical backyard hosts diverse organisms, creating a community with intricate interactions.
Experimentation and Control Groups
- Valid experiments, such as the effect of pollutants on plant growth, require control conditions for accurate results.
Structural Characteristics of Organisms
- The presence of a nucleus is a key feature shared by unicellular eukaryotic organisms.
Natural Selection and Adaptations
- Features such as large feet in animals are adaptations for survival in specific environments.
Antibiotic Resistance and Bacteria
- Rapid bacterial reproduction allows for quick adaptation and development of antibiotic-resistant strains over time.
Classification and Fossil Records
- Accurate classification of organisms, like fossils, necessitates understanding their age in evolutionary history.
Roles of Flow in Ecosystems
- Bacteria in extreme environments are often archaebacteria, contributing to our understanding of life's adaptability.
Dominance and Trait Inheritance
- Understanding dominance in genetic traits helps explain inheritance patterns, such as in earlobe shape.
Symbiotic Relationships
- In parasitic relationships, one organism benefits while the other is harmed, highlighting ecological interactions.
Homeostasis in Organisms
- Maintaining homeostasis requires an organism’s ability to respond effectively to environmental changes.
Contributions of Historical Scientists
- Lamarck's theories on the development of characteristics over time laid groundwork for evolutionary biology discussions.### Genetics and Disease
- Higher likelihood of cancer, diabetes, or sickle-cell anemia in individuals with family history, indicating genetic predisposition.
- Increasing resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to streptomycin linked to its widespread use for treating bacterial infections.
Observational Data
- The difference in mean observations between sparrows and jays at Willow Point from May 12 to May 16 is 38.
- Opinion polls of drivers provide the most accurate data regarding local attitudes on alternative fuels.
Biological Characteristics
- Fungi obtain nutrients through the absorption process.
- Unicellular organisms may be motile or nonmotile, with flagella serving as the cellular structure associated with movement.
Plant Diseases and Resistance
- Dutch Elm Disease is caused by a fungal infection affecting elm trees, with some trees exhibiting natural resistance due to beneficial genetic variations.
Inheritance and Traits
- Thomas Morgan's research on fruit flies revealed sex-linked traits; expected offspring from a given cross include two red-eyed females, one red-eyed male, and one white-eyed male.
Mammalian Physiology
- Perspiration in mammals primarily aids in cooling the skin through the evaporation process.
Molecular Biology
- Codon AGC codes for the amino acid serine in genetic translation.
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Explore the fascinating topics of genetic engineering and its role in plant resistance, as well as the essential functions of decomposers in ecosystems. This quiz covers key concepts such as experimental design flaws, organism distinctions, and the genetic code in gametes.
