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A heavy lava flow leaves an area covered in igneous rock. Initially, the area will have which of the following?

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Low species diversity, the presence of pioneer organisms, and little or no soil are all features of primary ecological succession.

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Low species diversity, the presence of pioneer organisms, and little or no soil are all features of primary ecological succession.

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Sapsucker birds damage trees when they tap holes and feed on sugar-rich sap in the phloem vessels. This is __________.

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Sapsuckers are parasites that benefit while the host tree is harmed (if the effect on the host tree is insignificant, then this would be commensalism).

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Sapsuckers are parasites that benefit while the host tree is harmed (if the effect on the host tree is insignificant, then this would be commensalism).

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Deer, snails, and caterpillars are all __________.

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Deer, snails, and caterpillars are herbivores that feed on plants located in the first trophic level. Thus, they are in the second trophic level.

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Deer, snails, and caterpillars are herbivores that feed on plants located in the first trophic level. Thus, they are in the second trophic level.

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Environmental changes, such as a toxic spill, an earthquake, or a new organism, can make an ecosystem __________.

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Human-caused or nature-caused environmental changes can make an ecosystem unstable.

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Human-caused or nature-caused environmental changes can make an ecosystem unstable.

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Decomposers change nitrogen in the organic chemicals of animal waste, dead animals, and dead plants into __________.

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Decomposers convert nitrogen from the waste of animals or dead animals and plants into plant-ready nitrates.

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Decomposers convert nitrogen from the waste of animals or dead animals and plants into plant-ready nitrates.

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Which of the following types of evidence support the theory of common ancestry?

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The fossil record; biogeography; and anatomical, molecular, and developmental homologies support the theory of common ancestry.

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The fossil record; biogeography; and anatomical, molecular, and developmental homologies support the theory of common ancestry.

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Which of the following is not a part of the process of natural selection?

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Natural selection affects populations, not individual organisms.

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Natural selection affects populations, not individual organisms.

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Natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, mutations, and recombinations are all __________ __________.

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Natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, mutations, and recombinations are all evolutionary mechanisms.

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Natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, mutations, and recombinations are all evolutionary mechanisms.

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Which of the following types of organisms have the least in common -- dog, E. coli, clover, and algae?

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E. coli has the least in common with the other organisms, because E. coli belongs to the bacteria domain (dog, clover, and algae all belong to the eukarya domain).

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E. coli has the least in common with the other organisms, because E. coli belongs to the bacteria domain (dog, clover, and algae all belong to the eukarya domain).

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The number of species belonging to an organism's __________ is less than the number of species in its phylum.

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As the level of classification becomes more specific (closer to species-level classification), the number of organisms decreases.

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As the level of classification becomes more specific (closer to species-level classification), the number of organisms decreases.

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What process produces proteins from messenger RNA within a cell's ribosomes?

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Proteins are produced from mRNA within a cell's ribosome during translation.

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Proteins are produced from mRNA within a cell's ribosome during translation.

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What nucleic acid has a twisted double helix structure?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a nucleic acid with a double helix structure.

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a nucleic acid with a double helix structure.

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Which of the following can cause a mutation (change in the DNA sequence)?

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An insertion, deletion, or substitution in the DNA sequence can cause a mutation.

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An insertion, deletion, or substitution in the DNA sequence can cause a mutation.

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Which of the following statements is true about a cell with the genes Ff (F = long flagellum, f = short flagellum)?

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A cell with the genotype Ff will have a dominant phenotype: long flagellum.

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A cell with the genotype Ff will have a dominant phenotype: long flagellum.

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Meiosis is required for __________ __________.

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Meiosis is the process by which gametes are produced for sexual reproduction. Chromosome crossover occurs during meiosis.

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Meiosis is the process by which gametes are produced for sexual reproduction. Chromosome crossover occurs during meiosis.

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Which of the following statements about photosynthesis is true?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose. Photosynthesis consumes water, produces oxygen, and converts energy.

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Photosynthesis produces glucose. Photosynthesis consumes water, produces oxygen, and converts energy.

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Enzymes are special proteins that help reactions take place. What enzyme helps break down lipids?

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The enzyme lipase helps break down lipids.

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The enzyme lipase helps break down lipids.

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What organ systems work together to regulate body temperature in humans?

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The nervous system, circulatory system, and integumentary system (along with others) work together to regulate body temperature in humans.

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The nervous system, circulatory system, and integumentary system (along with others) work together to regulate body temperature in humans.

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Which plant organ transports sugars and nutrients throughout the plant?

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Phloem vessels transport sugar and nutrients throughout the plant.

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Phloem vessels transport sugar and nutrients throughout the plant.

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When blood pressure increases, the heart rate lowers, which reduces the blood pressure. This is __________ feedback.

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When the body reacts to high blood pressure by lowering heart rate in order to lower blood pressure, this is negative feedback.

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When the body reacts to high blood pressure by lowering heart rate in order to lower blood pressure, this is negative feedback.

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What biomolecule is made by the linking of amino acids?

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A protein is made of linked amino acids.

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A protein is made of linked amino acids.

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What is the primary cellular process that is occurring when mitochondria break down food?

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Mitochondria convert chemical energy in food into a form that the cell can use.

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Mitochondria convert chemical energy in food into a form that the cell can use.

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What non-living thing can replicate by using a host cell?

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A virus uses a host cell to replicate.

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A virus uses a host cell to replicate.

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What type of cell does not have a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

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Which of the following is not a phase of the cell cycle?

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The phases of the cell cycle are interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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The phases of the cell cycle are interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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