Evolution
Genetics
Cells
Physiology
Random
100
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?
A. Collarbone
B. Hands
C. Wisdom teeth
D. Wings
C. Wisdom teeth
100
What mutation is shown below?
A. Substitution
B. Deletion
C. Duplication
D. Inversion
C. Duplication
100
What is the difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote? Name 2.
Prokaryote: Smaller, no nucleus, bacteria, unicellular
Eukaryote: Larger, nucleus, animals/plants/fungi/humans, multicellular
100
True or false: Pregnancy contractions are an example of negative feedback.
False
100
Name a Muppet.
Kermit, Miss Piggie, Gonzo, etc.
200
Which organisms have hair?
Human and hare
200
What are all the possible blood types a baby can have if one parent is type A heterozygous and one parent is type O?
Type A and Type O
200
Why are viruses not considered to be living?
They require a host to reproduce. They cannot "survive" on their own.
200
How does the digestive system maintain homeostasis in the body?
The digestive system takes in food, turning it into nutrients for the body to use as energy.
200
Which bird has the inability to fly?
Penguin
300
Explain how natural selection can work against some organisms.
If an organism has traits that aren't suitable for its environment, then it will have trouble surviving and reproducing.
300
Red hair is recessive over brown hair. What is the chance of a child having brown hair if one parent is heterozygous and the other is homozygous recessive?
50%
300
What is the purpose of cell division?
To create new cells needed to replace old and worn out cells.
300
What is the difference between negative and positive feedback?
Negative feedback: Counteracting response to stimulus
Positive feedback: Amplified response to stimulus
300
How many inches are in 3 feet?
36 inches
400
Identify bird Y.
Geospiza
400
What amino acid does ATT become?
Ile
400
From where should a microscope be held?
Arm and base
400
Is breast milk expression an example of positive or negative feedback? Explain.
It's an example of positive feedback because the mother's body is responding to her baby as a stimulus. If her baby latches on to feed more consistently, that sends a message to her body that more milk needs to be produced at once.
400
Name a book written by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who, 1 Fish 2 Fish, etc.
500
Which organisms are likely the closest related?
Organism 1: AAT CCA GGC TTA
Organism 2: ATC GGA CTT GGC
Organism 3: AAT CCT GGG TGA
Organism 1 and 3. They have the most in common when it comes to their DNA sequence.
500
What is the genotype of II-5?
Aa
500
Sabrina is using a 10x eyepiece and the low power objective lens to view a specimen. What is the total magnification of the microscope?
100x
500
Describe the stimulus, response, and result for the following scenario.
Scenario: Touching something hot.
Stimulus: Touching something hot
Response: Hand feeling heat.
Result: Pulling hand away from heat source.
500
Order the Jonas Brothers from youngest to oldest.(Kevin, Nick, Joe)
Nick, Joe, Kevin