Genotype Possibilities and Nutrient Absorption Processes Quiz
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Which of the following is true about how overfishing impacts ecosystem stability?

  • It helps prey populations to overproduce. (correct)
  • It allows prey populations to decrease.
  • It has no impact on prey populations.
  • It leads to a decrease in overall ecosystem stability.

    • What is the main function of ATP compared to DNA?

  • DNA acts as a structural sugar in cell walls.
  • ATP provides energy for chemical reactions in the cell. (correct)
  • ATP carries and transmits genetic information.
  • DNA serves as a biological catalyst.

    • Based on the provided cladogram, what characteristic did the ancestral species most likely have?

  • Sharp teeth and retractable claws
  • The ability to purr
  • A vertebral column and hair
  • A vertebral column (correct)

    • What accurately compares eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the DNA segment is labeled X in the diagram?

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

    In note cards comparing eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, what set would be most accurate?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells: contain membrane-bound organelles, Prokaryotic cells: do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the tough and rigid outer layer that surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells?

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

    What major structural difference distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of a nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the behavior of bats?

    <p>Bats use echolocation to navigate and hunt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a cladogram, what does each branch point represent?

    <p>Common ancestor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of DNA within a cell?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

    <p>RNA transcribes genetic information from DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these best describes the key difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of membrane-bound nucleus or organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the given text, which statement correctly describes prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Lack a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the features of the Mexican long-nosed bat demonstrate natural selection?

    <p>Help individuals outcompete others for food resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of DNA chromosomes in a cell?

    <p>Store and transmit genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a cladogram analysis, what does a branching point represent?

    <p>A common ancestor shared by all organisms above that point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is unique to plant cells when compared to animal cells?

    <p>Possession of a cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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