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TEAS SCIENCE QUESTIONS

front 1

What are the three types of salivary glands and where are they located in the mouth?

back 1

Parotid, Sublingual, and submandibular glands located in the roof of the mouth, cheeks, and under the jawbone, respectively.

front 2

Which of the following substances is excreted by the kidneys to regulate blood pressure?

back 2

Renin

front 3

What is the chemical formula for water?

back 3

H2O

front 4

Which of the following units is used to indicate length?

back 4

m (Meter)

front 5

A researcher collects data on the number of cars passing through a busy intersection at different times of the day for a month. This data would be most useful to analyze which of the following:

back 5

Traffic patterns during rush hour

front 6

What is the largest organ in the human body by surface area?

back 6

Skin

front 7

Which of the following describes the function of ligaments?

back 7

Ligaments attach to bones

front 8

What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?

back 8

Innate immunity is present at birth while adaptive immunity is acquired after exposure to pathogens.

front 9

Which of the following is responsible for carrying amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis?

back 9

tRNA

front 10

What are the steps involved in the scientific method?

back 10

Observation, hypothesis, prediction, experimentation, analysis, conclusion.

front 11

What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

back 11

Solids have a definite shape and volume while liquids have a definite volume but no fixed shape.

front 12

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for regulatebreathing rate and depth?

back 12

Diaphragm

front 13

What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a disaccharide?

back 13

Monosaccharides are simple sugars that cannot be further broken down into simpler sugars while disaccharides are composed of two simple sugars.

front 14

Which of the following is the process by which DNA is copied into RNA?

back 14

Transcription

front 15

What is the role of calcium in muscle contraction?

back 15

Calcium is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum to initiate the sliding of actin and myosin filaments.

front 16

What is the name of the dome-shaped muscle that plays a key role in breathing?

back 16

Diaphragm

front 17

What is the role of the epididymis in sperm maturation?

back 17

The epididymis stores and protects sperm cells until ejaculation.

front 18

Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system?

back 18

Exchange of gases between the body and the environment

front 19

What is the difference between isotonic and isometric muscle contractions?

back 19

Isotonic contractions produce movement while isometric contractions produce no movement.

front 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of innate immunity?

back 20

It provides immediate, non-specific protection.

front 21

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary tissue types found in the human body?

back 21

Exocrine glandular

front 22

Which of the following is a type of genetic mutation that involves the insertion or deletion of one or more nucleotides in a DNA sequence?

back 22

Frameshift mutation

front 23

Which of the following describes the process of osmosis?

back 23

Movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.

front 24

Which of the following is a chemical property of a substance?

back 24

Reactivity with acid

front 25

Which statement best defines the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

back 25

A physical change involves the rearrangement of atoms and molecules while a chemical change involves the formation of new substances with different chemical properties.

front 26

During embryonic development, which of the following germ layers forms the nervous system?

back 26

Ectoderm

front 27

What is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

back 27

Chlorophyll a

front 28

Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?

back 28

Burning wood

front 29

Which of the following statements is true regarding vaccines?

back 29

Vaccines work by exposing the individual to a weakened or inactivated form of the pathogen

front 30

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

back 30

To synthesize proteins in the cell

front 31

Which of the following is an example of a double-blind study?

back 31

Both participants and researchers do not know which group participants are assigned to

front 32

What is the name of the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the human body?

back 32

Insulin

front 33

What is the primary physiological function of erythrocytes in the human circulatory system?

back 33

Transportation of oxygen to body tissues

front 34

What is the name of the joint that allows for rotation of the arm at the shoulder?

back 34

Shoulder joint

front 35

What is the name of the valve that separates the left atrium and left ventricle in the heart?

back 35

Mitral valve

front 36

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule of sulphur dioxide (SO2)?

back 36

Bent (V-Shaped)

front 37

What is the name of the genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21?

back 37

Down syndrome

front 38

Which of the following types of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

back 38

Transfer RNA

front 39

What are the five regions of the vertebral column, starting from the top and moving downwards?

back 39

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal

front 40

Which of the following are the two major parts of the nervous system?

back 40

Peripheral nervous system and central nervous system.

front 41

The measurement indicated by the line across the center of the cell is best referred to as which of the following?

back 41

Diameter.

front 42

Which of the following ions binds to the troponin complex, initiating contraction of a muscle?

back 42

Calcium.

front 43

Which of the following microorganisms lack their own metabolic pathways and can only reproduce inside of a host cell?

back 43

Viruses

front 44

Which of the following is the atomic number of an atom that has 12 protons and 12 neutrons?

back 44

12

front 45

Which of the following types of cells produce and release antibodies?

back 45

Plasma B cells

front 46

Which of the following organic molecules contain both an amine and carboxyl group?

back 46

Proteins

front 47

Which of the following allows the AIDS virus, which contains RNA, to insert viral DNA into the DNA of a host cell after the AIDS virus enters the cell?

back 47

Reverse transcriptase, an enzyme encoded by the virus.

front 48

Which of the following is the main function of centrosomes in animal cells?

back 48

Microtubule organization

front 49

Which of the following is a group that can be measured against the experimental group?

back 49

Control

front 50

Which of the following is used to determine a person's DNA sequence?

back 50

Genes

front 51

The cytoskeleton of a cell is comprised of which of the following macromolecules?

back 51

Proteins

front 52

Which of the following properties of water explains its solvent abilities for certain substances?

back 52

Polarity of water molecules

front 53

Stimulus: 1of 1.

A group of students performed an experiment to test terminal velocity, which is the greatest speed obtained by a falling object.

The students dropped different numbers of coffee filters and measured the resulting terminal velocity.

Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data in the following data table?

#OF FILTERS

MASS (g)

TERMINAL VELOCITY (m/s)

1

1.01

1.74

2

1.99

2.48

3

3.02

3.04

4

4.0

3.50

5

5.01

3.80

back 53

Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.

front 54

Which of the following indicates the function of sodium bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas?

back 54

Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the acidity of chyme.

front 55

Which of the following results in osteoporosis?

back 55

A decline in osteoblast activity while osteoclast activity continues at expected levels.

front 56

Which of the following is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg?

back 56

Ovulation

front 57

What is the approximate threshold value for mammalian neurons?

back 57

-55 mV

front 58

Which of the following processes causes most of the carbon dioxide from the blood to move into the alveoli?

back 58

Diffusion down a concentration gradient.

front 59

A myocardial infarction affects which of the following blood vessels of the heart?

back 59

Coronary

front 60

Which of the following structures is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

back 60

Cell membrane

front 61

In the following data table of an experiment carried out at 4°C (39.2 F) over 4 hours

Solution in bag

Solution outside bag

Bag mass change (g):

water

Water

-0.2

20% sucrose

Water

+2.4

, 40% sucrose

Water

+4.3

, 60% sucrose

water

+5.8

Which of the following options represents the dependent variable?

back 61

Bag mass change

front 62

Which of the following is the structure through which blood exits the glomerulus?

back 62

Efferent arteriole

front 63

In a plant in which fuzzy leaves (F) are dominant over smooth leaves (f), which of the following crosses will produce only offspring with smooth leaves?

back 63

ff x ff

front 64

Which of the following represents the complementary strand of a DNA sequence 3' TCGATCGCA 5'?

back 64

5’ AGCTAGCGT 3’

front 65

Which of the following structures in the female reproductive system secretes hormones to maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy?

back 65

Corpus luteum

front 66

Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in response to the breakdown of proteins and the formation of ammonia?

back 66

Urea

front 67

Which of the following glands synthesizes antidiuretic hormone?

back 67

Hypothalamus

front 68

In a hypertonic solution, water flows through aquaporins embedded in the plasma membrane of the cell.

This type of transport is best known as which of the following?

back 68

Osmosis

front 69

Why is it important for new scientific findings to be published?

back 69

Other scientists can validate or disprove the findings

front 70

Parasitic worm infestation is hypothesized to be damaging to the host.

However, scientists have recently discovered that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders.

In which of the following ways should the hypothesis be modified, given the new findings?

back 70

Worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders

front 71

Which of the following is correct regarding the pH scale?

back 71

A substance with a pH of 3 is 10 times more acidic than a substance with a pH of 4

front 72

Nitrogen gas is an extremely stable molecule because of which of the following?

back 72

Triple covalent bonds

front 73

Which of the following substances protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation?

back 73

Melanin

front 74

Which of the following statements best supports the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer?

back 74

Genes that regulate cell division are found in some viruses

front 75

Which of the following physiological responses is caused by the release of antidiuretic hormone?

back 75

Increase in water reabsorption in the collecting duct

front 76

Which of the following is the number of protons in a lithium atom?

back 76

3

front 77

Which of the following summarizes a change that takes place as a solid turns to a liquid?

back 77

Particles become less ordered.

front 78

The pleura is a connective tissue sheath that covers which of the following organs?

back 78

Lung

front 79

Which of the following vessels carries oxygenated blood?

back 79

Pulmonary vein

front 80

Which of the following is the function of a totipotent cell?

back 80

Develops into any kind of cell.

front 81

Which of the following can lead to a tsunami?

back 81

Earthquakes

front 82

Testosterone is categorized as which of the following types of hormones?

back 82

Androgen

front 83

In a phase diagram, which of the following is the term used for a substance held at a temperature and pressure where the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of a substance exist simultaneously?

back 83

Triple point

front 84

Which of the following best describes the result of using a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

back 84

The reaction is completed in a shorter amount of time

front 85

Which of the following substances is responsible for donating H+ ions to act as a buffer when blood pH rises?

back 85

Carbonic acid

front 86

To separate genomic DNA fragments by size, which of these laboratory methods is most useful?

back 86

Electrophoresis

front 87

Hikers who found a human body at high altitude in the Italian Alps thought the man had died recently, but tests indicated he was shot with an arrow more than 5,300 years ago.

Which of the following would be the best reason for prolonged preservation of the body? .

back 87

The body was frozen in the cold temperature of the Alps shortly after he died and remained frozen until it was found

front 88

Experiments cannot validate hypotheses, only falsify them. The statement above can be restated in which of the following ways?

back 88

A hypothesis that has not been falsified remains provisional.

front 89

In which of the following regions of the body are the tibia and fibula?

back 89

Crural

front 90

Which of the following functions does the myelin sheath perform for a nerve cell?

back 90

Insulation

front 91

Which of the following occurs in an oxidation reaction?

back 91

Removal of electrons

front 92

Punnet Square

An organism with an unknown genotype is crossed with another organism that shows the recessive trait (aa). The Punnet square belowshows the results. Which of the following is the unknown genotype?

Unknown

Unkonwn

a

Aa

aa

a

Aa

aa

back 92

Aa

front 93

To accurately measure the density of a series of small irregular solids made of plastic, wood, fibreglass, and glass, a student will need which of the following laboratory tools?

back 93

Graduated cylinder, water, weighing balance

front 94

Emphysema caused by damage to alveoli from toxins and pollutants is likely to result in the body having difficulty performing which of the following actions?

back 94

Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide

front 95

For which of the following reasons does a chloride ion have a negative charge?

back 95

It gained an electron

front 96

Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in response to the breakdown of proteins and the formation of ammonia?

back 96

Urea

front 97

The triple point of a substance is the temperature and pressure at which the substance exists as which of the following?

back 97

Simultaneously in solid, liquid, and gas phases

front 98

A patient goes to the doctor with a cold and sore throat and asks for antibiotics. The doctor refuses to prescribe antibiotics to the patient because the illness is caused by which of the following pathogens?

back 98

Virus

front 99

Which of the following is an efferent neuron that is responsible for releasing a neurotransmiter that stimulates a muscle cell to contract?

back 99

Motor neuron

front 100

Which of the following is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg?

back 100

Ovulation

front 101

Which of the following structures is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

back 101

Cell membrane

front 102

Which of the following actions allows for repolarization of a neuron?

back 102

The opening of potassium channels allowing potassium to leave the neuron

front 103

Which of the following structures is an exocrine gland?

back 103

Parotid gland

front 104

Which of the following classes of biological molecules includes enzymes?

back 104

Proteins

front 105

Which of the following substances is responsible for donating H+ ions to act as a buffer when blood pH rises?

back 105

Carbonic acid

front 106

If a portion of a strand of DNA bases reads 3’TCGATCGCA5’, what would the sequence of bases on the complementary strand read?

back 106

5’AGCTAGCGT 3’

front 107

An individual suffers severe blunt trauma to the thoracic cavity. Which of the following organs are at greatest risk from this injury?

back 107

Heart and lungs

front 108

Which of the following is a component of the integumentary system that secretes pheromones?

back 108

Apocrine gland

front 109

Which of the following growth curves shows a population that is at its carrying capacity?

back 109

B

front 110

Lipids absorbed in the small intestine will first enter which of the following structures?

back 110

Lacteal vessels

front 111

Which of the following layers of skin lack blood vessels?

back 111

Epidermis

front 112

Which of the following immune system molecules creates holes in the cell membranes of their target cells in order to destroy the cell?

back 112

Perforins

front 113

Use the table below to answer the question.

Object

Mass (g)

Time of fall (sec)

1

5.0

2.0

2

5.0

1.0

3

30.0

0.5

4

35.0

1.5

Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data?

back 113

The time of fall is independent of the mass of the object.

front 114

Which of the following properties does soap, an emulsifier, have that make it useful for washing dirt off one’s hands with water?

back 114

Soap’s dual polar and nonpolar nature helps bond oil and water

front 115

Which of the following correctly orders structures from simple to complex?

back 115

Atoms, cells, tissues, organs

front 116

The covalent bonds between the monomers of an enzyme macromolecule are:

back 116

Peptide bonds

front 117

Which of the following is a protein present in blood plasma?

back 117

Fibrinogen

front 118

Which of the following describes a genetic mutation that results in uncontrolled division of a single cell within the body?

back 118

Cancer

front 119

Which of the following tools can be used to measure the turbidity of a liquid by measuring the transmission of light through the sample?

back 119

Spectrophotometer

front 120

A researcher wants to gather data on the average wing strength of all birds found in the American Northwest. The researcher only has one small net, so all large birds were excluded from the study. The researcher's results were different than expected, but he believes his data include enough birds to estimate the strength of all birds. For which of the following reasons should this data be rejected?

back 120

Data are biased by the methodology

front 121

If a mother's____________cell contains mutated DNA, this mutation can be passed to her offspring. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

back 121

germ.

front 122

The mitochondrial inner membrane carries out the same function in cellular respiration as the ________ membrane of chloroplasts in photosynthesis.

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

back 122

Thylakoid

front 123

Both digestion and absorption happen in which of the following parts of the digestive system?

back 123

Small intestine

front 124

A study found two processes, Process A and Process B, to be correlated. Which of the following is true for these processes?

back 124

The study does not indicate a causal relationship between the processes.

front 125

How many times stronger is the hydrogen-ion concentration of a pH 4 solution as compared with a pH 9 solution?

back 125

100,000

front 126

Which of the following terms describes the relaxation of the chambers of the heart during the cardiac cycle?

back 126

Diastole

front 127

Which of the following summarizes a change that takes place as a solid turns to a liquid?

back 127

Particles become less ordered.

front 128

Genetic information describing the characteristics of an organism is found in which of the following?

back 128

Nuclei

front 129

Which of the following organs filters excess solutes from the blood?

back 129

Kidney

front 130

Which of the following is a function of bone?

back 130

Storage of minerals

front 131

#OF FILTERSMASS (g)

TERMINAL VELOCITY (m/s)

11.011.7421.992.4833.023.0444.03.5055.013.80

A group of students perform an experiment to test terminal velocity, which is the greatest speed obtained by a falling object. The students dropped different numbers of coffee filters and measured the resulting terminal velocity. Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data in the following data table?

back 131

Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.

front 132

A myocardial infarction affects which of the following blood vessels of the heart?

back 132

Coronary

front 133

Which of the following endocrine organs in the diagram below is involved in regulating milk production following childbirth?

back 133

Pituitary gland

front 134

Nitrogen gas is an extremely stable molecule because its structure contains which of the following?

back 134

Triple covalent bonds

front 135

Which of the following is a mass within the ovary that secretes hormones to maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy?

back 135

Corpus luteum

front 136

Which of the following statements best describes the function of erythropoietin in the human body?

back 136

It aids in raising hemoglobin levels in the blood.

front 137

Which of the following properties of water explains its solvent abilities for certain substances?

back 137

Polarity of water molecules

front 138

Which of the following is a group that can be measured against the experimental group?

back 138

Control

front 139

To separate genomic DNA fragments by size, which of these laboratory methods is most useful?

back 139

Electrophoresis

front 140

In a hypertonic solution, water flows through aquaporins embedded in the plasma membrane of the cell. This type of transport is best known as which of the following?

back 140

Osmosis

front 141

Which of the following allows the AIDS virus, which contains RNA, to insert viral DNA into the DNA of a host T-cell after the AIDS virus enters the cell?

back 141

Reverse transcriptase, an enzyme encoded by the virus.

front 142

In a plant in which fuzzy leaves (F) are dominant over smooth leaves (f), which of the following crosses will produce only offspring with smooth leaves?

back 142

ffx ff

front 143

In a phase diagram, which of the following is the term used for a substance held at a temperature and pressure where the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of a substance exist simultaneously?

back 143

Triple point

front 144

Which of the following indicates the function of sodium bicarbonate released by the pancreas?

back 144

Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the acidity of chyme.

front 145

Which of the following substances protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation?

back 145

Melanin

front 146

Which of the following is the structure through which blood exits the glomerulus?

back 146

Efferent arteriole

front 147

Which of the following substances is responsible for donating H+ ions to act as a buffer when blood pH rises?

back 147

Carbonic acid

front 148

Which of the following microorganisms lack their own metabolic pathways and can only reproduce inside of a host cell?

back 148

Viruses

front 149

Which of the following vessels carries oxygenated blood?

back 149

Pulmonary vein

front 150

Testosterone is categorized as which of the following types of hormones?

back 150

Androgen

front 151

Which of the following chemicals is released by one type of immune cell to directly activate another type of immune cell?

back 151

Cytokines

front 152

In a certain plant, red flowers are dominant over white flowers. A plant heterozygous for red flowers and a plant with white flowers are crossed. Which of the following is the expected proportion of phenotypes in the next generation?

back 152

2 red, 2 white

front 153

Which of the following are used to determine a person's DNA sequence?

back 153

Genes

front 154

Which of the following reasons explains why it is important for new scientific findings to be published?

back 154

Other scientists can validate or disprove the findings.

front 155

Which of the following summarizes a change that takes place as a solid turns to a liquid?

back 155

Particles become less ordered.

front 156

The cytoskeleton of a cell is comprised of which of the following macromolecules?

back 156

Proteins

front 157

Lithium has an atomic number of 3 and a mass number of 7. Which of the following is the number of protons in a lithium atom?

back 157

3

front 158

Which of the following is the main function of centrosomes in animal cells?

back 158

Microtubule organization

front 159

Which of the following physiological responses is caused by the release of antidiuretic hormone?

back 159

Increase in water reabsorption in the collecting duct

front 160

Which of the following is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg?

back 160

Ovulation

front 161

Which of the following glands synthesizes antidiuretic hormone?

back 161

Hypothalamus

front 162

Which of the following organic molecules contain both an amine and carboxyl group?

back 162

Proteins

front 163

Which of the following respiratory structures is affected by a disease that disrupts gas exchange, such as emphysema?

back 163

Alveoli

front 164

The vermiform appendix extends from the region of the large intestine known as which of the following?

back 164

Cecum

front 165

Which of the following structures drains oxygen-depleted blood from the kidneys?

back 165

Renal Vein

front 166

Which of the following distinguishes endocrine and exocrine glands from another?

back 166

The presence or absence of ducts

front 167

Which of the following organs removes nitrogenous waste from the body?

back 167

Kidneys

front 168

Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in response to the breakdown of proteins and the formation of ammonia?

back 168

Urea

front 169

in pea plants, green pod color (6) is dominant to yellow pod color ( A cross was done between a plant with green pods and a plant with yellow pods. Of the resulting offspring 50% had green pods and 50% had yellow pods. Which of the following were the genotypes of both parent plants?

back 169

Gg x gg

front 170

Which of the following structures is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

back 170

Cell membrane

front 171

Which of the following would result in an increase in the chemical reaction?

back 171

Using a mortar and pestle to grind a solid reactant to a powder

front 172

Which of the following atoms is most likely to become a cation?

back 172

Fluorine, atomic number 9

front 173

Which of the following cells transfers pigment granules to adjacent epidermal cells?

back 173

Melanocytes

front 174

in which of the following locations does fertilization of an egg cell typically occur?

back 174

Fallopian Tube

front 175

Which of the following pathways best represents the expected flow of blood from the human heart to an organ?

back 175

Blood pumped from the heart first enters arteries that then narrow to form arterioles that deliver blood to capillaries of the organ

front 176

The hip is an example of which of the following type of joints?

back 176

Ball-and-socket

front 177

Which of the following is an example of a biological macromolecule?

back 177

Nucleic acid, Protein

front 178

Which of the following demonstrates a chemical reaction of water?

back 178

Water produces gas with sodium metal

front 179

The component of an atom that possesses relatively little mass, thus being negligible in calculating the atomic mass number, is the:

back 179

Electron

front 180

Which of the following hormones regulates blood calcium levels?

back 180

Parathyroid hormone

front 181

Which of the following tissues lines the interior structures of the heart?

back 181

Endocardium

front 182

Which of the following molecules contains the fewest covalent bonds?

back 182

Chlorine molecule

front 183

Which of the following tools can be used to measure the turbidity of a liquid by measuring the transmission of light through the sample?

back 183

Spectrophotometer

front 184

Which of the following body systems breaks down proteins into amino acids?

back 184

Digestive

front 185

Which of the following contains a human's hereditary information?

back 185

chromatin

front 186

Which of the following organelles is the site of intracellular digestion?

back 186

Lysosomes

front 187

Which of the following types of cells stimulates other immune cells to attack and destroy foreign agents?

back 187

Helper T-Cells

front 188

Which of the following nucleotides is only found in RNA?

back 188

Uracil

front 189

Use the table below to answer the question

Object

Mass

Time of Fall

A

5.0g

2.0 sec

B

5.0g

1.0 sec

C

30.g

0.5 sec

D

35.0g

1.5 sec

Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data?

back 189

Air resistance is greater for A than for B

front 190

A slice of apple left on a table slowly goes brown due to an enzymatic reaction. Dipping the apple slice in lemon juice prevents it from browning Which of the following best explains this result?

back 190

Lemon juice has a pH which inactivates the enzymes

front 191

Which of the following characteristics of water helps explain why coastal areas experience less dramatic temperature changes during the day?

back 191

Water has a high specific heat capacity

front 192

Which of the following correctly orders structures from simple to complex?

back 192

Atoms, cells, tissues, organs

front 193

Which of the following parts of the eukaryotic cell is responsible for making ATP?

back 193

Mitochondria

front 194

Which structure of the female reproductive system is the source of the blood and mucosal tissue during menstruation? (You will find hot spots to

Select in the image below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.

back 194

B.

front 195

Using the equation PH = -log (H+), a solution with a (H+)= 10+ M has a PH of which of the following?

back 195

1

front 196

Which of the following is the term given to the sequence of nucleotides that contains the information to make a specific protein molecule?

back 196

Gene

front 197

Which of the following is classified as a noninfectious disease?

back 197

Psoriasis

front 198

Escherichia cell is plated on nutrient agar plates that each contain a different type of antibiotic. The shaded area represents growth of the bacteria. Which of the following plates contains bacteria that were most resistant to the antibiotic

back 198

C

front 199

A represents atomic mass and 2 represents an atomic number, which of the following describes an atom after a proton is emitted?

back 199

A-1,2-1

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A study found two processes. Process A and Process B, are to be correlated.

Which of the following is true for these processes?

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The study does not indicate a causal relationship between the processes.

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Which of the following endocrine organs in the diagram below is involved in regulating milk production following childbirth?

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Pituitary gland

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Which of the following describes one difference between skeletal muscles and cardiac muscles?

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Cardiac muscles contain intercalated discs, whereas skeletal muscles do not

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The "gray matter of the brain is largely made up of which of the following?

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Neuron cell bodies

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In order to determine the effects of energy drinks on women's running speed, researchers gave 300 women an energy drink and then recorded the time it took each of them to run 2 miles. After collecting the results, researchers concluded that energy drinks increase the speed of running in

Which of the following further tests would best help to support this conclusion?

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Repeat the experiment giving half of the women water and the other half the energy drink

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An experienced mountaineer decides to climb Mount Everest, taking the same route in the same season and with similar materials and equipment used in a fatal 1924 expedition Which of the following is the scientific purpose of such a climb?

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To assess why the earlier expedition failed