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The following pictures show somestages during asexual reproduction ofa hydra. Which picture shows the firststep?

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Which frog species would be mostlikely to interbreed?

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What is the correct sequence for plantcell mitosis?

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According to the graph, the highestmetabolic rate is found in —

A amphibiansB reptilesC birds �

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A student wrote this description of acell after looking at it under amicroscope. Which type of cell was thestudent most likely describing?

F Animal cellG Fungus cellH Bacterium cellJ Plant cell �

5 In 1893, a one-million acre area of theGrand Canyon National Forest Reservewas home to an estimated 3,000 RockyMountain mule deer. Cattle, sheep, andhorses also roamed the reserve. In1906, government hunters killed offhundreds of mountain lions, coyotes,and bobcats when the area was setaside as the Grand Canyon NationalGame Preserve. The number of RockyMountain mule deer rose to over100,000 by 1923. What was theapproximate density of the mule deerin 1923?

A 1 for every acreB 1 for every 10 acres �

C 1 for every 100 acresD 1 for every 1,000 acres

6 A biology class wanted to develop aresearch project to predict the effectsof a new highway on wildflowerspecies found in the Piedmont regionof Virginia. The class could bestconduct such a study by samplingflowers found in the highwayconstruction area —

F one year before highway constructionbegins

G both before and after highwayconstruction is completed �

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In order to form recombinant DNA,scientists have found a way to cut aDNA segment using an enzyme namedEcoRI. This enzyme cuts DNAwherever the sequence C-T-T-A-A-Goccurs between the A and the G base.Which of these would result if EcoRIwere used on the DNA in the diagramabove?

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The graph shows the amount ofpollutants removed by trees. DuringOctober, the trees were able to removethe greatest amount of —

F ozoneG particulates �

H NO2

J SO2

9 The reduction of the chromosomenumber during meiosis is mostimportant for —

A preventing the nucleus from becominglarger with each cell division

B maintaining the chromosome numberduring sexual reproduction �

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A biology student collected pineneedles from four different species oftrees. She then made diagramsshowing the number and actual lengthof needles in a bundle and the commonand scientific name of each species.Use her diagram above to help youanswer the following question. Thesefour different pine trees are notclassified in the same —

F orderG species �

H genusJ phylum

11 In the human body, the circulatorysystem transports and deliverssubstances. Within the cell, whichorganelle performs a similar function?

A NucleusB Golgi apparatusC MitochondrionD Endoplasmic reticulum �

12 Wild cats such as cheetahs, lions, andtigers experience decreased geneticdiversity as their populations declineand become fragmented due to habitatdestruction. Decreased geneticdiversity leads to populations with —

F disproportionate gender ratiosG decreased disease resistance �

H increased immigration ratesJ increased birthrates

13 The body of which of these organismshas the least specialized organization?

A JellyfishB Sea urchinC StarfishD Sponge �

Virginia PinePinus virginiana

Shortleaf PinePinus echinata

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14 Two plant species found in a dryregion of the western United Statesexhibit vastly different abilities tosurvive. Species A has very slow stemgrowth and few leaves but is veryabundant. Species B has rapid stemgrowth and many leaves but is veryrare. Which hypothesis is most likelysupported by this information?

F Leaf shape may give species B anadvantage over species A.

G Flower size and color may give species Ban advantage over species A.

H Reduced root growth may give species Aan advantage over species B.

J Reduced stem growth may give speciesA an advantage over species B. �

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In 1910, Thomas Morgan discoveredtraits linked to sex chromosomes in thefruit fly. The Punnett square aboveshows the cross between red-eyedfemales and white-eyed males. Fruitflies usually have red eyes. If a femaleand male offspring from the crossshown above are allowed to mate, whatwould the offspring probably look like?

A 2 red-eyed females; 2 white-eyed malesB 2 red-eyed females; 1 red-eyed male, 1

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16 A symbiotic relationship in which oneorganism benefits while one organismis harmed is known as —

F antagonismG commensalismH mutualismJ parasitism �

17 Cell Organelles and FunctionsKingdom Metabolism Control Covering Food

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Fungi mitochondria nucleus cell wall none

Animalia mitochondria nucleus cell membrane none

Plantae mitochondria nucleus cell wall chloroplasts

Protista mitochondria nucleus cell membrane some withchloroplasts

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cell wall none

Which of these statements is supportedby the data shown in the table?

A Most kingdoms are made up ofprokaryotic cells.

B All cells have nuclei for control of cellfunctions.

C Eukaryotic cells vary in covering and infood production. �

D Each of the kingdoms has differentorganelles for metabolism.

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The picture shows a coverslip correctlybeing lowered onto a slide. Thismethod is used because it —

F reduces the possibility of air bubbles onthe slide �

G prevents the escape of microorganismsfound in the water

H allows microorganisms to move freely inthe water

J prevents the coverslip from moving

19 Tall land plants have requirementsdifferent from those of aquatic plants.Which of these must the tall landplants have that aquatic plants do notneed?

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20 Which of the following is an example ofa genetically engineered organism?

F A plant that received external DNA toproduce natural insecticides �

G A new plant variety created bycross-pollination

H Seedless fruits resulting from grafting ofone plant onto another

J A plant that naturally possessesmedicinal properties

21 These feet belong to different birds.Three of the birds spend most of theirtime on the ground, while one birdrarely walks on the ground. Which footbelongs to the bird that is best adaptedfor grasping branches?

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A chart of human chromosome pairs iscalled a karyotype. What informationis revealed in the karyotype above?

F The sex �

G The ageH TrisomyJ Gene dominance

23 A microorganism which releases waterinto its environment to regulate itssalinity during osmosis is undergoing aprocess that is similar to a humanbeing who releases moisture on a hotday. This process that helps keep boththe microorganism and the humanbody fluids in balance is known as —

A homeostasis �

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24 Henry’s project is on porcupinepopulations in Virginia. He would liketo use the phone book to help himmake contacts. His most reliablecontacts would probably be found bylooking in the phone book under —

F travel agenciesG newspapersH state agencies �

J civil engineers

25 Scientists found the fossilized remainsof a canine’s jaw and leg. Whatinformation must first be obtainedbefore the scientists can place thefossils in the ancestral time line of thedog?

A The rest of the skeletonB The continent where the fossils were

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D The population trends for the species

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The above graph shows how dissolvedO2 and CO2 levels changed in a pondover a 24-hour period. What caused thedecrease in O2 concentration duringthe night?

F Increased evaporationG Decreased photosynthesis �

H Increased respirationJ Decreased temperatures

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According to the graph, addition of theenzyme amylase causes the reactionto —

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A flower with this shape would usewhat type of pollinator?

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According to this chart, the insectsthat are most closely related are the —

A springtails and bristletailsB dragonflies and proturansC springtails and proturans �

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Which of these segments could be usedto correctly complete the DNAmolecule in the diagram above?

31 The nonpoisonous eastern scarletsnake has colored bands that closelyresemble the poisonous coral snake.This selective adaptation provides theeastern scarlet snake with —

A increased breeding opportunitiesB a method of avoiding predation �

C the ability to attract preyD increased feeding opportunities

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In pea plants, tall plants are dominantto short plants. If two heterozygoustall plants are crossed, what percent ofthe offspring will probably be short?

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33 Comparison of Photosynthesisand Respiration

Photosynthesis Respiration

Raw Materials water and CO2 glucose and oxygen

Products glucose and oxygen water and CO2

Purpose store energy release energy

The processes of photosynthesis andrespiration can be thought of as a cyclebecause —

A one is used only by plants and the otheris used only by animals

B both give off oxygen to be used byanimals

C the products of one are used as the rawmaterials of the other �

D they both have the same purpose

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All the organisms shown above belongto the Phylum Chordata. Thestructural similarity in the organismssuggests that —

F the humerus is attached to the skeletonby immovable joints

G only animals that walk on 4 legs needthe humerus

H the humerus is the same size in allchordates

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35 People long ago believed that maggotscame from meat. In the late 1600s,Francesco Redi made the hypothesisthat maggots came from flies ratherthan from meat. Which of theseexperimental designs could be used totest Redi’s hypothesis?

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Which level of this food pyramidrepresents the largest biomass?

F BassG MinnowsH CopepodsJ Algae �

37 What is the major function of thevalves found in human veins?

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The above diagram shows the processof osmosis. Only the water moleculescould enter the cell because watermolecules —

F have more energy than the proteinmolecules

G are smaller than the protein molecules �

H are more numerous than the proteinmolecules

J contain more hydrogen atoms than theprotein molecules

39 Cleaner fish feed off the algae, fungi,and other microorganisms that arefound on larger fish. Other species offish, which look like the cleaners, areable to approach the larger fish andremove large bites of flesh. If thelook-alike populations outnumber thecleaner fish, the —

A microorganisms on large fish woulddecrease

B cleaner populations would increaseC behavior of large fish would change �

D cleaners and mimics would interbreed

40 The 14 different species of finches inthe Galapagos Islands originated froma single ancestral species. What is itabout these islands that is responsiblefor the diversity of finch species?

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According to the table, which graphbelow illustrates the calories used for1 hour of jogging followed by 2 hoursof walking?

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According to this table, a codon AGC isthe code for which amino acid?

F Cysteine (Cys)G Leucine (Leu)H Serine (Ser) �

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According to this simplified watercycle, the process of transpiration isthe process that —

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44 Which of these is capable of movingquickly in response to itsenvironment?

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45 Which sentence best states theimportance of using control groups?

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B Control groups eliminate the need forlarge sample sizes, reducing the numberof measurements needed.

C Control groups eliminate the need forstatistical tests and simplify calculations.

D Control groups provide a method bywhich statistical variability can be reduced.

46 The respiration system of frogs differsfrom mammals because frogs —

F have lungs at hatching and develop gillsfor life in the water

G hatch with gills and develop lungs asthey mature �

H have gills throughout their life cycleJ breathe only through their skin

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The hypothesis best supported by thisgraph is that these beetles are mostactive when the area is —

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Which order of diagrams would showprimary succession in an area that hadnever before been occupied by livingorganisms?

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49 Which of these statements bestsummarizes the cell theory?

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Answer KeyTest

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ReportingCategory Reporting Category Description

1 A 004 Interaction of Life Forms

2 G 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level

3 C 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level

4 J 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level

5 B 001 Scientific Investigation

6 G 001 Scientific Investigation

7 C 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level

8 G 001 Scientific Investigation

9 B 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level

10 G 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level

11 D 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level

12 G 004 Interaction of Life Forms

13 D 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level

14 J 001 Scientific Investigation

15 B 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level

16 J 004 Interaction of Life Forms


18 F 001 Scientific Investigation

19 D 004 Interaction of Life Forms

20 F 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level

21 A 004 Interaction of Life Forms

22 F 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level

23 A 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level

24 H 001 Scientific Investigation

25 C 004 Interaction of Life Forms


27 B 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level


29 C 001 Scientific Investigation

30 J 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level

31 B 004 Interaction of Life Forms

32 H 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level



35 C 001 Scientific Investigation

36 J 004 Interaction of Life Forms

37 B 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level


39 C 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level



42 H 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level

43 B 004 Interaction of Life Forms


45 A 001 Scientific Investigation

46 G 003 Life at the Systems and Organisms Level



49 D 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level

50 F 002 Life at the Molecular and Cellular Level


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