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What is the role of ACTH in the adrenal gland?
What is the role of ACTH in the adrenal gland?
Which three glands are involved in the feedback control of cortisol secretion?
Which three glands are involved in the feedback control of cortisol secretion?
What immediate hormonal change occurs after the surgical removal of the thyroid gland?
What immediate hormonal change occurs after the surgical removal of the thyroid gland?
Why is thyroid medication prescribed after thyroid gland removal?
Why is thyroid medication prescribed after thyroid gland removal?
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What effect do diuretics have on ADH?
What effect do diuretics have on ADH?
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Which hormone is primarily involved in regulating water reabsorption in the kidneys?
Which hormone is primarily involved in regulating water reabsorption in the kidneys?
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What would be a likely consequence of an excess of cortisol in the body?
What would be a likely consequence of an excess of cortisol in the body?
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Which of the following is a potential treatment for thyroid tumors?
Which of the following is a potential treatment for thyroid tumors?
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What is the correct order of processes involved in protein synthesis as described?
What is the correct order of processes involved in protein synthesis as described?
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Which process occurs immediately after the mRNA exits the nucleus?
Which process occurs immediately after the mRNA exits the nucleus?
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The wirehaired kitten in the American Wirehair cat breed likely resulted from which of the following?
The wirehaired kitten in the American Wirehair cat breed likely resulted from which of the following?
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For selecting breeding stock for the wirehair trait, which cat should be crossed with a potential breeding cat?
For selecting breeding stock for the wirehair trait, which cat should be crossed with a potential breeding cat?
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In the context of the American Wirehair cat's genetic trait, what does homozygous mean?
In the context of the American Wirehair cat's genetic trait, what does homozygous mean?
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What role do restriction enzymes play in the forensic investigation described?
What role do restriction enzymes play in the forensic investigation described?
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What is the main purpose of gel electrophoresis in DNA analysis?
What is the main purpose of gel electrophoresis in DNA analysis?
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If two heterozygous American Wirehair cats mate, what is the probability that their offspring will have the wirehair phenotype?
If two heterozygous American Wirehair cats mate, what is the probability that their offspring will have the wirehair phenotype?
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Which cells in the eye are primarily affected by sildenafil citrate that relate to color perception?
Which cells in the eye are primarily affected by sildenafil citrate that relate to color perception?
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Which of the following correctly identifies the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
Which of the following correctly identifies the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
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What sequence do pressure waves created by the deployment of an airbag travel through the ear?
What sequence do pressure waves created by the deployment of an airbag travel through the ear?
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Which type of neuron is responsible for executing motor responses following the processing of sensory information?
Which type of neuron is responsible for executing motor responses following the processing of sensory information?
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Which structure in the ear is primarily responsible for converting sound vibrations into neural signals?
Which structure in the ear is primarily responsible for converting sound vibrations into neural signals?
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What category of neuron is directly responsible for detecting environmental stimuli?
What category of neuron is directly responsible for detecting environmental stimuli?
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What is the total number of chromosomes present during interphase according to the karyotype example?
What is the total number of chromosomes present during interphase according to the karyotype example?
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Which type of chromosomal abnormality are Patau syndrome and Edward syndrome classified as?
Which type of chromosomal abnormality are Patau syndrome and Edward syndrome classified as?
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What is the primary function of the optic nerve in the visual process?
What is the primary function of the optic nerve in the visual process?
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In males, which chromosome carries the dominant sex-determining allele?
In males, which chromosome carries the dominant sex-determining allele?
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During which stage of cell division do the chromosomes pair up and segregate to ensure proper distribution?
During which stage of cell division do the chromosomes pair up and segregate to ensure proper distribution?
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What reproductive process do whiptail lizards use to produce offspring?
What reproductive process do whiptail lizards use to produce offspring?
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The small homologous portions of the X and Y chromosomes in humans are primarily significant for which process?
The small homologous portions of the X and Y chromosomes in humans are primarily significant for which process?
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Which chromosomal condition is associated with the row that identifies a male embryo and Patau syndrome?
Which chromosomal condition is associated with the row that identifies a male embryo and Patau syndrome?
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What is the outcome for the karyotype that shows a male embryo with Edward syndrome?
What is the outcome for the karyotype that shows a male embryo with Edward syndrome?
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Which statement highlights a reproductive concern regarding genetically modified Atlantic salmon mating with native Pacific salmon?
Which statement highlights a reproductive concern regarding genetically modified Atlantic salmon mating with native Pacific salmon?
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What is a significant concern regarding the food resources when genetically modified fish are introduced into the environment?
What is a significant concern regarding the food resources when genetically modified fish are introduced into the environment?
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Which statement accurately describes the mortality rate of genetically modified fish compared to native fish?
Which statement accurately describes the mortality rate of genetically modified fish compared to native fish?
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What term describes the recovery of sea floor habitat in marine ecosystems after trawling has been prohibited?
What term describes the recovery of sea floor habitat in marine ecosystems after trawling has been prohibited?
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What potential problem arises from the sterilization techniques used on genetically modified fish?
What potential problem arises from the sterilization techniques used on genetically modified fish?
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How does the size of genetically modified fish compare to that of native fish?
How does the size of genetically modified fish compare to that of native fish?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of genetically modified Atlantic salmon?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of genetically modified Atlantic salmon?
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Which outcome may result from genetically modified fish escaping their cages?
Which outcome may result from genetically modified fish escaping their cages?
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What was the estimated population of burrowing owls in 1998 if the decline continued at the same rate as between 1991 and 1996?
What was the estimated population of burrowing owls in 1998 if the decline continued at the same rate as between 1991 and 1996?
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What is the per capita growth rate of the burrowing owl population from 1996 to 1998?
What is the per capita growth rate of the burrowing owl population from 1996 to 1998?
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Which type of relationship exists between a burrowing owl and a badger?
Which type of relationship exists between a burrowing owl and a badger?
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What type of relationship is described between a sparrow hawk and a burrowing owl?
What type of relationship is described between a sparrow hawk and a burrowing owl?
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During which years did the burrowing owl population decline by 20% per year?
During which years did the burrowing owl population decline by 20% per year?
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What is included in the diet of young burrowing owls?
What is included in the diet of young burrowing owls?
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In which habitat do burrowing owls primarily live?
In which habitat do burrowing owls primarily live?
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What role do badgers play in the burrowing owl's habitat?
What role do badgers play in the burrowing owl's habitat?
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Study Notes
Assessment Exemplar Biology 30
- The document is primarily for teachers, administrators, and parents
- Biology 30 assessment exemplars were developed to aid teachers in interpreting specified curricular outcomes
- Exemplars include multiple-choice and numerical-response questions, demonstrating a particular concept within a machine-scored format.
- This document is organized by units (A, B, C, and D), containing general learning outcomes with specific outcomes.
- Specific outcomes are categorized as knowledge (K), science technology and society (STS) or skills (S).
- Example: A2.6k refers to Unit A, general outcome 2, specific outcome 6; outcome is knowledge-based.
Content
- The document includes illustrative exemplar material to the Biology 30 Program of Studies
- The document comprises unit-by-unit exemplars
- Unit A: pages 2-29
- Unit B: pages 30-54
- Unit C: pages 55-77
- Unit D: pages 78-97
- Examination-related materials are available on the Alberta Education website (education.alberta.ca).
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Test your knowledge on the functions and interactions of various hormones and glands within the endocrine system. This quiz covers topics such as ACTH, cortisol, thyroid function, and gene traits in the American Wirehair cat breed. Challenge yourself and see how much you really know about these essential biological processes!
