What is the term for a change in the sequence of DNA that can be passed on to offspring?

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What is the term for a change in the sequence of DNA that can be passed on to offspring?

A. Gene flow

B. Genetic drift

C. Mutation

D. Natural selection

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What is the term for a change in the sequence of DNA that can be passed on to offspring?

A. Gene flow

B. Genetic drift

C. Mutation

D. Natural selection

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In angiosperms, what is the female reproductive structure that contains the ovules?

A. Stamen

B. Pistil (carpel)

C. Sepal

D. Petal

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What is the function of the human liver?

A. Filtration of blood

B. Regulation of blood sugar levels

C. Production of bile and detoxification

D. Transport of oxygen

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The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains the properties of that element is called:

A. Atom

B. Molecule

C. Cell

D. Tissue

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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the human brain?

A. Coordination of muscle movements

B. Regulation of body temperature and hormone secretion

C. Memory storage

D. Visual processing

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What is the term for the process by which two unrelated species evolve similar traits in response to similar environmental pressures?

A. Natural selection

B. Convergent evolution

C. Artificial selection

D. Coevolution

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What is the name of the enzyme that unwinds and separates the DNA strands during replication?

A. RNA polymerase

B. Ligase

C. Helicase

D. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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What is the term for the process by which a pathogen is recognized and neutralized by the immune system upon subsequent exposure?

A. Vaccination

B. Antibody production

C. Immunity

D. Immune response

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In a DNA molecule, adenine (A) pairs with:

A. Thymine (T)

B. Cytosine (C)

C. Guanine (G)

D. Uracil (U)

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Which of the following is an example of an invasive species?

A. Native grasses in their natural habitat

B. A non-native tree planted in a garden

C. A species that naturally occurs in a specific ecosystem

D. A species that is endangered

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Which type of behavior involves the establishment and maintenance of a territory for mating and/or obtaining resources?

A. Agonistic behavior

B. Courtship behavior

C. Dominance hierarchy

D. Territorial behavior

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Which species is believed to be the closest ancestor to modern humans?

A. Neanderthals

B. Homo erectus

C. Australopithecus afarensis

D. Homo habilis

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What is the term for a gene that is expressed when present, even if only one copy is present in an individual's genotype?

A. Recessive

B. Dominant

C. Co-dominant

D. Allelic

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What is the primary function of the root system in plants?

A. Photosynthesis

B. Anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients

C. Producing flowers and fruits

D. Transporting sugars

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What is the primary function of the mitochondria?

A. Protein synthesis

B. Energy production

C. Lipid synthesis

D. Waste elimination

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What is the process by which plants respond to light and grow toward it called?

A. Phototropism

B. Gravitropism

C. Thigmotropism

D. Hydrotropism

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What is the term for the shedding of the uterine lining in the absence of pregnancy, resulting in menstruation?

A. Ovulation

B. Fertilization

C. Menarche

D. Menstruation

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

A. Synthesizing proteins

B. Protecting the nucleus

C. Regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell

D. Storing genetic information

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Which of the following is a direct benefit of biodiversity to humans?

A. Increased greenhouse gas emissions

B. Decreased agricultural productivity

C. Development of new medicines

D. Soil erosion

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Which term refers to structures that have no apparent function but resemble functional structures in other organisms?

A. Homologous structures

B. Analogous structures

C. Vestigial structures

D. Adaptive structures

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Which of the following is a female reproductive disorder characterized by the growth of abnormal tissue in and around the uterus?

A. Endometriosis

B. Ovarian cysts

C. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

D. Ectopic pregnancy

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What is the term for the maximum number of individuals of a species that an ecosystem can support indefinitely?

A. Carrying capacity

B. Population density

C. Limiting factor

D. Exponential growth

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Which level of ecological organization includes all the biotic and abiotic factors in a given area?

A. Population

B. Community

C. Ecosystem

D. Biosphere

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What is the term for the study of human societies, cultures, and behaviors?

A. Sociology

B. Anthropology

C. Psychology

D. Archaeology

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Which hominid species is known for its use of fire and tools, and is believed to be the first to migrate out of Africa?

A. Neanderthals

B. Homo erectus

C. Australopithecus afarensis

D. Homo habilis

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What is the primary driver of the current global biodiversity crisis?

A. Habitat loss

B. Climate change

C. Pollution

D. Invasive species

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What is the name of the enzyme in saliva that begins the digestion of starches?

A. Pepsin

B. Amylase

C. Trypsin

D. Lipase

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What is the term for the process by which modern humans gradually replaced archaic humans, such as Neanderthals, through migration and competition?

A. Speciation

B. Coevolution

C. Extinction

D. Out-of-Africa hypothesis

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

A. Wind

B. Water

C. Sunlight

D. Geothermal heat

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Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals?

A. Cold-blooded

B. Lay eggs

C. Have mammary glands

D. Breathe through gills

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C. Mutation

What is the term for a change in the sequence of DNA that can be passed on to offspring?

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