Biology Quiz on Plant and Animal Tissues
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What type of cellular tissue in most plants is typically edible?

  • Collenchyma
  • Xylem
  • Parenchyma (correct)
  • Sclerenchyma

    • What is the role of peer review in scientific research similar to?

  • Paying taxes
  • Checks and balances (correct)
  • The right to vote
  • Owning property

    • How many chambers does a fish's heart have?

  • 3 (correct)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 1

    • Which of the following is the Age of Conifers?

    <p>Mesozoic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

    <p>Carrying water from roots to leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the integumentary system contains blood vessels?

    <p>Dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is true about the alternation of generations in plants?

    <p>It involves both haploid and diploid stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bones are in an adult human body?

    <p>206</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what era did flowering plants first appear in the fossil record?

    <p>Mesozoic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function is not associated with the skeletal system?

    <p>Hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do bacteria primarily provide to their host plants?

    <p>nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary result of double fertilization in plants?

    <p>fruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are petals and sepals absolutely necessary in a flower?

    <p>false</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of plants has reported tree forms?

    <p>gymnosperms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do conifers have flagellated sperm?

    <p>no</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plants produce the largest flowers?

    <p>rafflesias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept describes the role of certain species in maintaining the structure of an ecosystem?

    <p>Keystone species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of walls do the cells of Plantae possess?

    <p>cellulose walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of study is histology?

    <p>microscopic study of tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic Defines K-strategists in species strategies?

    <p>Long lifespan with high parental investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a recognized tool for studying anatomy?

    <p>audio screenings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following biomes is characterized by low temperatures and limited vegetation?

    <p>Tundra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does Darwinian medicine emphasize?

    <p>evolutionary perspectives on health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ecological theory suggests that the Earth functions as a single living organism?

    <p>Gaia Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the competitive behavior seen in animal hierarchies?

    <p>Dominance hierarchies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Tiktaalik rosae best known for?

    <p>Being the first amphibian with boney forelimbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures do Hox genes influence during embryonic development?

    <p>All types of repeating structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are mesonephric ducts involved in both male and female reproductive development?

    <p>Yes, in both genders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of flowers, which part is essential for its classification as a flower?

    <p>Either stamen or pistil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do plants provide according to their ecological role?

    <p>Food, oxygen, and shelter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique characteristic of a scientific article?

    <p>It is refereed by peers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sensitivity to products like soy, corn, or wheat could indicate which condition?

    <p>Sensitivity to endocrine disruptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ecological niche of a population encompasses which of the following aspects?

    <p>Habitat, resource utilization, and interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of alveoli?

    <p>They are critical for respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ducts become the vas deferens in males and the suspensory ligament in females?

    <p>Mesonephric ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of forests are predominantly found in the taiga?

    <p>Coniferous forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason deserts naturally form?

    <p>Rain shadow of tall mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes acids?

    <p>Release hydrogen ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is essential for the development of flowers in plants?

    <p>Nitrogen cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which person is recognized as the father of conservation?

    <p>Aldo Leopold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining trait of keystone species?

    <p>They help maintain entire communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes soil horizon A?

    <p>Rich in organic materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the Gaia Hypothesis?

    <p>It was authored by James Lovelock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about genetics?

    <p>It pertains to DNA and its function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ system includes the thyroid gland?

    <p>Endocrine system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of skeletal muscle cells growing to significant lengths?

    <p>Fusion of cells to form a syncytium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many organ systems are typically recognized in human anatomy?

    <p>11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is natural selection primarily guided by?

    <p>Reproductive success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about embryonic tissues is correct?

    <p>Mesoderm produces bones and muscle tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature characterizes pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium?

    <p>It has cilia on its surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options is false regarding the typical human being in clinical evaluation?

    <p>It must represent only adult individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genetic difference percentage between humans and chimpanzees?

    <p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes adipose connective tissue?

    <p>It has no matrix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does the island biogeography hypothesis relate biodiversity to?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a true statement about keystone species?

    <p>They are essential for maintaining entire communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ecological efficiency typically found in a food chain?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the diverse areas of the oceans primarily known for?

    <p>Coral reefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered a value of biodiversity?

    <p>Monoculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the role of producers in an ecosystem?

    <p>Transform inorganic materials into organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way biodiversity can be measured?

    <p>Species richness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about evolution is true?

    <p>It was originally defined by natural selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes ecological pyramids?

    <p>They illustrate the energy flow through different trophic levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of roots in plants from an ecological viewpoint?

    <p>To stabilize soil and prevent erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In humans, the embryonic blastopore develops into which structure?

    <p>anus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells can form stratified epithelium?

    <p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is regarded as the most ancient type of muscle?

    <p>smooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do insects mainly transport?

    <p>pollen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features is NOT a characteristic of flowering plants?

    <p>lacking vascular tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The structures responsible for gas exchange in leaves are:

    <p>stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage of development implants into the endometrium of the uterus in humans?

    <p>blastula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of error happens when a false hypothesis is incorrectly accepted?

    <p>type II error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do lichens primarily consist of?

    <p>a fungus and an algae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do mycorrhizae play in relation to host plants?

    <p>providing water and phosphorous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for neurons to survive and function?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT found in the bone matrix?

    <p>Elastin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reproductive isolation is essential to which concept?

    <p>Biological species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geological period is known as the age of dinosaurs?

    <p>Mesozoic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main causes of species extinction?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes methods of landscaping and agriculture that are environmentally friendly?

    <p>Sustainable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of conservation?

    <p>Aldo Leopold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the group of all different living things in an area?

    <p>Ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does genetic erosion primarily involve?

    <p>Loss of novel alleles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which geological period did flowering plants and mammals dominate?

    <p>Cenozoic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Squanto's contributions to the Pilgrims?

    <p>Teaching planting methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of sociobiology?

    <p>Evolutionary study of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements is false about an electrocardiogram?

    <p>It is not a useful diagnostic tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the process of adaptive radiation?

    <p>Diversification in workplaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a component of an ecosystem?

    <p>Only human-made structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ecological niche of a species include?

    <p>Life history and habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mutualism?

    <p>Both species benefit from the relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following behaviors is most commonly studied in animals?

    <p>Territoriality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biome is characterized by permafrost?

    <p>Tundra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roles do consumers play in an ecological pyramid?

    <p>They obtain energy from consuming other organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of tropical rainforests?

    <p>High biodiversity in tree canopies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phenomenon is associated with the Gulf Stream?

    <p>El Niño and La Niña</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about soil horizon A is true?

    <p>It is thicker in prairie than in rain forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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