Biology and Genetics

1. The atomic masses of two isotopes of silver are 105 and 111. The chemical sym

1. The atomic masses of two isotopes of silver are 105 and 111. The chemical symbol for silver is Ag. (a) What are the number of protons and neutrons in each of the two isotopes? …

1. The attached figure ( Glucose Tolerance Graph: https://i.gyazo.com/10c2ef4df6

1. The attached figure (Glucose Tolerance Graph: https://i.gyazo.com/10c2ef4df6bbbb2eedfbdedcfbb66c3c.png) shows results of glucose tolerance tests for 3 male patients. Glucose to…

1. The auditory cortex is located in which of the following lobes of the cerebru

1. The auditory cortex is located in which of the following lobes of the cerebrum? a. insula b. temporal c. frontal d. occipital e. none of the above 2. Which of the following str…

1. The authors state: “In mildly stressful conditions a few beneficial mutations

1. The authors state: “In mildly stressful conditions a few beneficial mutations may exist [a], and the fraction of mutations that are beneficial will increase with the level of s…

1. The average condition of the atmosphere is? A. meteorology B. climate C. weat

1. The average condition of the atmosphere is? A. meteorology B. climate C. weather 2. Which of the following gases is responsible for ozone destruction? A. carbon dioxide B. meth…

1. The basic functional unit of life is the cell. As we learned about during the

1. The basic functional unit of life is the cell. As we learned about during the first week of class, there are two main cell types: Prokaryotic cells (bacteria, archaebacteria) a…

1. The best use of a molecular probe would be to _ isolate bacterial genes wild-

1. The best use of a molecular probe would be to _ isolate bacterial genes wild-type repressor t repressor (unable to bind to the operator) ls t repressor (insensitive to lactose)…

1. The biggest single risk factor for cancer is a. age b. environmental mutagens

1. The biggest single risk factor for cancer is a. age b. environmental mutagens and carcinogens c. sunlight d. tobacco e. all of the above are about equal. 2. True or False: Canc…

1. The black box warning applied to telithromycin (Ketek) warns against the drug

1. The black box warning applied to telithromycin (Ketek) warns against the drug’s use in patients with Myasthenia Gravis because related which of the following potential outcomes…

1. The branch of philosophy called ethics, also referred to as moral philosophy,

1. The branch of philosophy called ethics, also referred to as moral philosophy, helps us to: Examine and understand the morals of life Deal with the concept of mortality and with…

1. The breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid is called ________________. a) Glyco

1. The breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid is called ________________. a) Glycogenesis b) glycolysis c) aerobic metabolism d) none of the above 2. Which of the following carries …

1. The buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries and the narrowing of passages

1. The buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries and the narrowing of passages through which blood can flow results in A) Anemia B) leukemia C) atherosclerosis D) cancer 2. White…

1. The carbon bathtub model shows that if we want CO2 concentrations in the atmo

1. The carbon bathtub model shows that if we want CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere to decrease, these have to be greater than emissions. what are these? 2. Stabilizing atmosph…

1. The cardiac cycle consists of a period of heart contraction called systole an

1. The cardiac cycle consists of a period of heart contraction called systole and a period of heart relaxation called diastole. (Points: 1) True False 2. When a blood pressure is …

1. The case of albinism among the Hopi Indians of Black Mesa is different from o

1.            The case of albinism among the Hopi Indians of Black Mesa is different from other cases of albinism because of all of the following EXCEPT: A. the incidence is much …

1. The central dogma describes how the genes in the nucleus work to produce an o

1. The central dogma describes how the genes in the nucleus work to produce an organism's phenotype. Another way of putting it is that the central dogma follows the flow of inform…

1. The chart below shows the predicted tide level during a 2-day period of time

1. The chart below shows the predicted tide level during a 2-day period of time for Crescent City, CA on July 24 and 25, 2007. Answer the questions below based on the chart .090 t…

1. The chemical \"label\" that permits visualiztion of DNAfragments in sequencin

1. The chemical "label" that permits visualiztion of DNAfragments in sequencing machines is a. 32P b. 35S c. tritium d. fluorescent dyes e. none of the above 2. Bacteria protect t…

1. The chemical equation CH 2 O + O 2 Ã CO 2 + H 2 O, is a simplified representa

1. The chemical equation CH2O + O2Ã CO2 + H2O, is a simplified representation of what major process? A) photosynthesis; B) biomass burning; C) respiration; D) CO2 conversion to a …

1. The chromosomal origin of species B is: A. A chromosomal doubling of Species

1. The chromosomal origin of species B is: A. A chromosomal doubling of Species A B. A chromosomal doubling of Species D C. An amphidiploid derived from species C and D D. An amph…

1. The circulatory system of a whale is considered an organ system because nis c

1. The circulatory system of a whale is considered an organ system because nis composed of different A. cells. B. tissues. C. organs. E. heart. 2. Which of the following lists the…

1. The cities shown on the map in the Chapter 14 Investigation are listed below.

1. The cities shown on the map in the Chapter 14 Investigation are listed below. For each city determine if it would be partially or totally flooded, not flooded but much closer t…

1. The citric acid cycle consists of the incorporation of _______ and its oxidat

1. The citric acid cycle consists of the incorporation of _______ and its oxidation to produce _______. a. pyruvate; CO2, NADH, and FADH2 b. acetate from acetyl CoA; CO2, NADH, an…

1. The clamp loader loads the sliding clamp onto the DNA. Review the steps liste

1. The clamp loader loads the sliding clamp onto the DNA. Review the steps listed below. Which step would come SECOND? a) ATP binds to the y (gamma) subunits, which undergo a conf…

1. The clear protein of an egg white becomes opaque and firm when cooked. Using

1. The clear protein of an egg white becomes opaque and firm when cooked. Using your knowledge of macromolecules explain what happened at a molecular level 2. Proteins have variou…

1. The climate on the earth as a planet has changed many, many times. The concer

1. The climate on the earth as a planet has changed many, many times. The concern now is the impact that change can have on the human inhabitants. If the oceans warm a few degrees…

1. The coal provided 29 percent of the world\'s energy consumptio 519 quadrillio

1. The coal provided 29 percent of the world's energy consumptio 519 quadrillion Btu in 2011 Assuming coal has an average energy content of 10,000 Btu per pound, how much coal was…

1. The coalescence of mtDNA to a common female ancestor in this pedigree indicat

1. The coalescence of mtDNA to a common female ancestor in this pedigree indicates that she was the only woman alive at this time. 2. Individual I-4 did not contribute her mtDNA t…

1. The coenzymes NAD+ and FAD carry hydrogen atoms to the 2. Which of the follow

1. The coenzymes NAD+ and FAD carry hydrogen atoms to the 2. Which of the following is a product of cellular respiration? 3. Per glucose molecule, the net gain of ATP molecules fr…

1. The complete complement of an organism\'s genes is called a ____ 2. A gene\'s

1. The complete complement of an organism's genes is called a ____ 2. A gene's location along a chromosome is known as _____ 3. Chiasmata are what we see under a microscope that l…

1. The concentration gradient for Na+ a. Favors its movement into the cell at re

1. The concentration gradient for Na+ a. Favors its movement into the cell at resting potential b. Favors its movement out of the cell at resting potential c. Is maintained by the…

1. The concentration of ADP in a cell is increasing. Assuming that the cell has

1. The concentration of ADP in a cell is increasing. Assuming that the cell has plenty of glucose and oxygen available, fatty acid synthesis should: will it stay the same, increas…

1. The concentration of Na+ is higher outside of a cell, and the cell has a memb

1. The concentration of Na+ is higher outside of a cell, and the cell has a membrane potential of -10 mV. Based on the chemical and electrical gradients, in what direction is the …

1. The concordance among identical twins for autosomal dominant disorder caused

1. The concordance among identical twins for autosomal dominant disorder caused by a single gene, (assuming mutations came from ancestors many generations ago) would be close to: …

1. The confirmed diagnosis that Baby T had Bartter syndrome was based on the use

1. The confirmed diagnosis that Baby T had Bartter syndrome was based on the use of ____, which sequenced only the protein coding regions of the genome.      a. whole genome seque…

1. The controlled release of cellular material stored in membrane-bound vesicles

1. The controlled release of cellular material stored in membrane-bound vesicles to the outside of the cell is an example of: Select one: a. exocytosis b. endocytosis c. transcyto…

1. The correct order of time stratigraphic units from largest to smallest is: a.

1. The correct order of time stratigraphic units from largest to smallest is: a. age, era, epoch, period. b. period, epoch, age, era. c. age, epoch, era, stage. d. era, period, ep…

1. The correct pair of singular and plural terms is which of the following choic

1. The correct pair of singular and plural terms is which of the following choices? (Be precise!) A. scapula/scapulum B. clavical/clavicals C. phalanx/phalanges D. synphysis/synph…

1. The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy simple to com

1. The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy simple to complex a. Organ, organ system, cellular, chemical, tissue, organismal b. Chemical, cellular, tissue, …

1. The cross between the two mutants of Sordaria fimicola with grey and tan spor

1. The cross between the two mutants of Sordaria fimicola with grey and tan spores can produce the octad TTCCTTCC(True or false) 2. The cross between the two mutants of Sordaria f…

1. The crust sits directly above the lithosphere as a separate layer. a. True b.

1. The crust sits directly above the lithosphere as a separate layer. a. True b. False 2. Where is ocean crust created? a. Subduction zones b. Mid-ocean ridges c. Transform bounda…

1. The developing C-fern sporophytes are located inside of what structure on the

1. The developing C-fern sporophytes are located inside of what structure on the female gametophyte? 2. Why are you going to remove any unopened flower buds on your Fast Plants? 3…

1. The development of natural landscapes is best explained by which of the follo

1. The development of natural landscapes is best explained by which of the following choices? A. Landscape uplift is an ongoing process to which erosional processes are constantly…

1. The difference between an energy and a connectance food web is: a. connectanc

1. The difference between an energy and a connectance food web is: a. connectance webs show binary, competitive/mutualistic relationships in a community b. energy webs weight bina…

1. The digestive juice containing themes types ot hydrolytic enzymes digestive j

1. The digestive juice containing themes types ot hydrolytic enzymes digestive juice containing themes types of hydrolytic enzymes is produced by the: a. Pancreas b. Stomach c. Li…

1. The digestive supplements Beano® and Lactaid® are both made using microbes. B

1. The digestive supplements Beano® and Lactaid® are both made using microbes. Beano® is an anti-flatulent and Lactaid® is used to reduce the cramps, gas, and diarrhea associated …

1. The digestive system: a. eliminates undigested food b. provides the body with

1. The digestive system: a. eliminates undigested food b. provides the body with nutrients c. provides the body with water d. all of the above 3. The liver’s only digestive functi…

1. The direction in which Earths axis is tilted changes as Earth orbits the Sun.

1. The direction in which Earths axis is tilted changes as Earth orbits the Sun. a. true b. false 2. During which season (in the Northern Hemisphere) is Earth closest to the Sun? …

1. The dispersion of an animal population is a. the number of individuals per un

1. The dispersion of an animal population is a. the number of individuals per unit area b. the spacing pattern among individuals c. a measure of its entire ecological niche d. its…

1. The effect of heat treatment on the protein denaturation and functional prope

1. The effect of heat treatment on the protein denaturation and functional properties of egg yolks was determined.The egg yolk consists of 2 phases: the plasma (aqueous phase) and…