Biology and Genetics

1.The combined function of the malleus, incus, and stapes is to ____. amplify th

1.The combined function of the malleus, incus, and stapes is to ____. amplify the vibrations of the ear drum 2. The pitch of a sound depends on the ____of the sound wave. 3. Some …

1.The decrease in CO 2 within each year likely reflects the uptake of CO 2 by pl

1.The decrease in CO2 within each year likely reflects the uptake of CO2 by plants during spring and summer. 2.The additional CO2 in the atmosphere heats the Earth by absorbing ra…

1.The exact point in time at which an individual transitions from one developmen

1.The exact point in time at which an individual transitions from one developmental phase to another (for example, middle childhood to adolescence) is often assigned somewhat arbi…

1.The expected F2 genotype and phenotype ratios are identical for incomplete dom

1.The expected F2 genotype and phenotype ratios are identical for incomplete dominance inheritance. True or False? 2. An intermediate phenotype is observable in codominance. True …

1.The figure above describes \"Radiative Forcings\" and the relative magnitudes

1.The figure above describes "Radiative Forcings" and the relative magnitudes that these compounds act as radiative forcings. A radiative forcing is: A measure of how much the sun…

1.The first clinical trial that assesses stem cells in a transplantation setting

1.The first clinical trial that assesses stem cells in a transplantation setting is using HSCs for the treatment of heart attack. Why are HSCs used and not cardiac stem cells? 2.N…

1.The first is, “Why worry? Extinction is natural. Species have been dying out t

1.The first is, “Why worry? Extinction is natural. Species have been dying out through more than 3 billion years of history without permanent harm to the biosphere. Evolution has …

1.The following are ways to fight gender discrimination in the workforce Excepts

1.The following are ways to fight gender discrimination in the workforce Excepts? a. Help with work/ Life Management b. Practice social inclusion c. Get Women on Boards d. Promote…

1.The following statement is similar to those you might see on exams. Write a pa

1.The following statement is similar to those you might see on exams. Write a paragraph of 3-5 sentences describing 1) whether the statement is correct or incorrect and 2) the rea…

1.The following statement is similar to those you might see on exams. Write a pa

1.The following statement is similar to those you might see on exams. Write a paragraph of 3-5 sentences describing 1) whether the statement is correct or incorrect and 2) the rea…

1.The following statement is similar to those you might see on exams. Write a pa

1.The following statement is similar to those you might see on exams. Write a paragraph of 3-5 sentences describing 1) whether the statement is correct or incorrect and 2) the rea…

1.The formation of Acetyl-CoA occurs in the___________ of a Eukaryote. A. Mitoch

1.The formation of Acetyl-CoA occurs in the___________ of a Eukaryote. A. Mitochondria B. Chloroplasts and mitochondria C. Chloroplast D. endoplasmic reticulum E. Cell wall 2.The …

1.The function of six hypothetical genes in a microbial organism are shown below

1.The function of six hypothetical genes in a microbial organism are shown below: Gene    Function of the type of gene GRA     Required for the utilization of the sugar granulose …

1.The gametophyte tissue forms a slender stalk that lifts the sporophyte above t

1.The gametophyte tissue forms a slender stalk that lifts the sporophyte above the thick tuft of stems in which it was originally enclosed. Why is this an advantage in the reprodu…

1.The high latitudes: 2. Which of the following descriptions is NOT possible? 14

1.The high latitudes: 2. Which of the following descriptions is NOT possible? 140 degrees N. Lat. 3. Parallels: 4. Most of the energy sent from the earth's surface into the atmosp…

1.The human genome contains a multitude of enhancer, promoters and sites of non-

1.The human genome contains a multitude of enhancer, promoters and sites of non-protein coding 1. RNA transcription, many of which are in DNA regions shown to be involved in disea…

1.The human genome has how many base pairs? 5 million 10 billion 1 million 3 bil

1.The human genome has how many base pairs? 5 million 10 billion 1 million 3 billion 2. Which of the following sentence is NOT true about biomedical engineering? It is an applicat…

1.The infant mortality rate (IMR) is the annual number of ________. 2.The ______

1.The infant mortality rate (IMR) is the annual number of ________. 2.The ________ is the number of people who are too young or too old to work, compared to the number of people i…

1.The initial absorption of a photon occurs in the antenna complex. What process

1.The initial absorption of a photon occurs in the antenna complex. What process funnels the energy towards the site of chemistry? A. Electron transfer B. proton pumping C. ion ch…

1.The lectin HpaA is found in which organism? Genus: pylori ; Species: Helicobac

1.The lectin HpaA is found in which organism? Genus: pylori; Species: Helicobacter Species: Helicobacter; Strain: pylori Phylum: Helicobacter; Genus: pylori Genus: Helicobacter; S…

1.The members of each pair of [ BLANK ] have the same genes arranged in the same

1.The members of each pair of [BLANK] have the same genes arranged in the same order along their length, usually matching in size, general appearance, and position of the centrome…

1.The movement of ________ is facilitated by pseudopodia extending from the cyto

1.The movement of ________ is facilitated by pseudopodia extending from the cytoplasm. a) paramecium b) euglena c) amoeba 2.________ reproduce by multiple fission. a) True slime m…

1.The muscular parttion between the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities in all

1.The muscular parttion between the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities in all mammals is called the (a.)soft palate (b.) ventral septum (c). diaphragm( d. )Peritoneum 2. In orde…

1.The name of the process whereby a plant uses oxygen in light. transpiration tr

1.The name of the process whereby a plant uses oxygen in light. transpiration translocation photophosphorylation photorespiration photosynthesis 2.Photon energy, captured by chlor…

1.The neural and hormonal signals impact the gastrointestinal motility by affect

1.The neural and hormonal signals impact the gastrointestinal motility by affecting the contraction of smooth muscle in gastrointestinal tract. The neural and hormonal signals imp…

1.The nucleotide excision repair system is particularly important for removing d

1.The nucleotide excision repair system is particularly important for removing dimers of Choose one or more: A.adjacent thymines. B.cytosines on opposite strands. C.adjacent cytos…

1.The number of chromosomes in diploid eukaryotic cells In which phase of the ce

1.The number of chromosomes in diploid eukaryotic cells In which phase of the cell cycle are chromosomes not visible under a light microscope ? A) interphase B)Anaphase C)Prophase…

1.The original 1872 Mining Law was important because it imposed environmental pr

1.The original 1872 Mining Law was important because it imposed environmental protection requirements upon mining operations for the first time.             a) True             b)…

1.The p53 protein can activate genes involved in apoptosis, known as programmed

1.The p53 protein can activate genes involved in apoptosis, known as programmed cell death. Discuss how mutations in genes coding for proteins that function in apoptosis could con…

1.The partial pressure of arterial oxygen approximates that of pulmonary air (10

1.The partial pressure of arterial oxygen approximates that of pulmonary air (100 mm Hg). This enables 99% of arterial oxygen to be transported as: oxyhemoglobin a dissolved gas o…

1.The presence of a crevasse indicates: the glacier is retreating brittle deform

1.The presence of a crevasse indicates: the glacier is retreating brittle deformation at the surface of a glacier plastic deformation of the glaical ice basal slip sublimation 2.T…

1.The presence of steep mountains and alluvial fans (no bajadas) would indicate

1.The presence of steep mountains and alluvial fans (no bajadas) would indicate the Basin-and-Range Province is in which stage? 2.Southwestern New Mexico has lower mountains that …

1.The prevailing development paradigm 2. Lack of political will for change 3. En

1.The prevailing development paradigm 2. Lack of political will for change 3. Environment as an institutional and economic externality 4. Weak environmental mainstreaming initiati…

1.The range of temperatures compatible with life is about 0°C to 40°C. Endotherm

1.The range of temperatures compatible with life is about 0°C to 40°C. Endotherms have regulated body temperatures much closer to the upper limit of this range than to the lower l…

1.The reaction shown in the diagram: (select all that apply) Select one or more:

1.The reaction shown in the diagram: (select all that apply) Select one or more: a. is the final reaction of glycolysis. b. shows synthesis of the substrate that enters the citric…

1.The rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be consider

1.The rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be considered to be an example of artificial selection because A. S. aureus is cultivated by humans to repleni…

1.The short loop of negative feedback to hypothalamus is provided by signals rel

1.The short loop of negative feedback to hypothalamus is provided by signals released from a.thyroid. b.gonads. c.heart. d.anterior pituitary 2. Adrenal glands do not secrete a.mi…

1.The short loop of negative feedback to hypothalamus is provided by signals rel

1.The short loop of negative feedback to hypothalamus is provided by signals released from a.thyroid. b.gonads. c.heart. d.anterior pituitary 2. Adrenal glands do not secrete a.mi…

1.The silica-rich evaporate deposits that surround geysers in the Yellowstone ba

1.The silica-rich evaporate deposits that surround geysers in the Yellowstone basin are made of material called A. Geyserite B. Travertine C. Limestone D. Drip stone E. Feldspar 2…

1.The transcription factor SP1 binds the sequence GGGCGG. Below is shown the seq

1.The transcription factor SP1 binds the sequence GGGCGG. Below is shown the sequence of the SV40 early promoter with 6 of these GC boxes underlined. Starting with this DNA fragme…

1.The ultimate source of energy for almost all living organisms is.. 2. The life

1.The ultimate source of energy for almost all living organisms is.. 2. The life and death of cells are governed by.. 3. An organsim can exchange matter and energy with its surrou…

1.These can be symptoms of bacterial sepsis caused by high levels of endotoxin e

1.These can be symptoms of bacterial sepsis caused by high levels of endotoxin except: A) loss of fluid from capillaries B) blood coagulation C) anemia D) low blood pressure 2. Al…

1.This analyte reacts with 2-oxoglutarate + NADPH in the presence of GLDH to for

1.This analyte reacts with 2-oxoglutarate + NADPH in the presence of GLDH to form glutamate + NADP + H2O at 37ºC. A decrease in absorbance is measured at 340 nm due to the formati…

1.This question has not been answered completely During the Cenozoic, Arizona wa

1.This question has not been answered completely During the Cenozoic, Arizona was stretched apart by: A. volcanic activity B. subduction activities C. extensional forces Point Val…

1.This question has not been answered completely High Cretaceous sea levels due

1.This question has not been answered completely High Cretaceous sea levels due to the opening of the Atlantic ocean resulted in: A. Accumulation of thick sequnces of salt widely …

1.This question has not been answered completely Oldest know land animal are the

1.This question has not been answered completely Oldest know land animal are the: A. Rhynias B. millipedes C. Hydnoceras Point Value: 2 2.This question has not been answered compl…

1.This question has not been answered completely Oldest know land animal are the

1.This question has not been answered completely Oldest know land animal are the: A. Rhynias B. millipedes C. Hydnoceras Point Value: 2 2.This question has not been answered compl…

1.This question has not been answered completely Oldest know land animal are the

1.This question has not been answered completely Oldest know land animal are the: A. Rhynias B. millipedes C. Hydnoceras Point Value: 2 2.This question has not been answered compl…

1.This question has not been answered completely Oldest know land animal are the

1.This question has not been answered completely Oldest know land animal are the: A. Rhynias B. millipedes C. Hydnoceras Point Value: 2 2.This question has not been answered compl…

1.This question has not been answered completely Worldwide transgressions and re

1.This question has not been answered completely Worldwide transgressions and regressions are caused by: A. expanson and melting of large glaciers B. convection currents in the ma…