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2. The bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana, is most closely related to the —
F spotted chorus frog, Pseudacris
clarki
G Asian flying frog, Polypedates
leucomystax
H northern leopard frog, Rana
pipiens
J African bullfrog, Pyxicephalus
adspersus
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Things in the same genus are related to each other. 12

3. Which of these classifications is most specific?
A Family
B Genus
C Phylum
D Order
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K, P, C, O, F, G, S 49

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5. A African hunting dog (Lycaon pictus) B Gray wolf (Canis lupus)
Dogs (Canis familiaris) are most closely related genetically to which of the following organisms?
A African hunting dog (Lycaon
pictus)
B Gray wolf (Canis lupus)
C Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos)
D Domestic cat (Felis catus)
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Organisms in the same genus are closely related. 1

6. A laboratory investigation included examining prepared slides of pond water. Single-celled organisms with a nucleus and either cilia or flagella were visible. These organisms probably belong to the kingdom —
F Animalia
G Fungi
H Plantae
J Protista
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These 3 kingdoms are normally multicellular, though there are some unicellular fungi, but the fungi would not have cilia or flagella. 4

7. One characteristic shared by a virus and a living cell is that both —
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One characteristic shared by a virus and a living cell is that both —
F store genetic information in nucleic acids
G have a crystalline structure
H gain energy directly from the sun
J use glucose for respiration 42

8. Which of the following factors helps spread disease-causing bacteria?
F Low temperatures
G Access to new hosts
H Mutation by heat energy
J Availability of light
Parasites need a method of traveling
from one host to another to continue their species.
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9. This organism most likely is a member of which kingdom? F Eubacteria
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This organism most likely is a member of
which kingdom?
F Eubacteria
G Protista
H Animalia
J Plantae
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10. The kingdom Animalia includes all of these except —
A jellyfish
B sponges
C amoebas
D roundworms
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12. Multicellular eukaryotes that are usually mobile and obtain food from other organisms probably belong to the kingdom —
A Plantae
B Fungi
C Animalia
D Protista
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Multicellular, but make their own food.
Multicellular fungi are not mobile.
Unicellular usually. 37

13. Some zooplankton belong to the kingdom
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Some zooplankton belong to the kingdom
Protista. Members of this kingdom are
characterized as —
A having segmented bodies with jointed
appendages
B containing one or more eukaryotic cells
C laying eggs with a leathery protective shell
D having a four-chambered heart
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Kingdom Protista is mostly unicellular eukaryotes,
with some multicellular plantlike organisms. 17

14. F biochemical diversity G small sizes H round shapes
Some bacteria thrive in hostile environments, such as salt flats, boiling-hot springs, and carbonate-rock interiors, primarily because of bacteria’s —
F biochemical diversity
G small sizes
H round shapes
J methods of movement
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Diversity means ‘differences’. 2

15. Big center vacuole of water.
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Square cell
Nucleus
Walls
Chloroplasts
Big center vacuole of water.
The cell above most likely belongs to an organism of the kingdom —
F Animalia
G Plantae
H Fungi
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16. J photosynthesize at a faster rate
Compared to annual rings of trees that have experienced years of sufficient rainfall, the
annual rings of trees that have experienced a dry period will —
F be softer
G grow at a faster rate
H be thinner
J photosynthesize at a faster rate
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17. The diagram illustrates the parts of this flower
The diagram illustrates the parts of this flower. Which of these parts are not directly involved in sexual reproduction?
A Stigma and style
B Sepal and pedicel
C Anther and filament
D Receptacle and ovary
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22. This animal most likely belongs to phylum A Porifera B Annelida
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This animal most likely belongs to phylum
A Porifera
B Annelida
C Mollusca
D Arthropoda
This animal is segmented but these
are NOT jointed legs. 53

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25. B integumentary system C excretory system D endocrine system Blood
Nutrients from digested food move from the digestive system directly into the —
A circulatory system
B integumentary system
C excretory system
D endocrine system
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Blood
Skin/hair/nails
Urine/kidneys
Hormones 29

26. Which system of the body would be directly
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Which system of the body would be directly
affected if a large number of T cells were
attacked by a virus?
A Cardiovascular system
B Immune system
C Endocrine system
D Respiratory system
Blood and heart
White blood cells
Hormones
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The diagram represents a human arm. Which structure is most responsible for moving the arm to a straighter position?
A Tendons of origin
B Biceps
C Radius
D Triceps
When a muscle contracts,
it gets shorter. 29

28. F urethra → bladder → ureter → kidney
A portion of the human excretory system is represented in the diagram. The order in which urine flows through the system is —
F urethra → bladder → ureter → kidney
G ureter → kidney → bladder → urethra
H kidney → ureter → bladder → urethra
J bladder → urethra → kidney → ureter
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Ureter
Urethra 16

29. Which structure in the upper arm is responsible for raising the lower arm?
D 4
1. Anchor of a muscle.
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2. Tendons of a muscle.
3. Muscle that gets shorter.
4. Anchor of the muscle. 17

30. Your arms and legs are limbs.
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Your arms and legs are limbs.
You extend (move) your limbs when your muscles contract.
Which of the following is directly caused by
muscle action?
F Regeneration of nerves
G Healing of wounds
H Release of hormones
J Extension of limbs 6

31. Which system is responsible for producing enzymes that aid in breaking down substances to be absorbed for the body’s growth and repair?
F Digestive system
G Reproductive system
H Respiratory system
J Skeletal system
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Makes food small enough to be absorbed by blood and needful cells.
Makes gametes and sometimes nourishment for the young.
Place of exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Place of mineral storage, blood cell production, muscle attachment, protection of organs, means of mobility. 48

32. F effects of stress on the first student’s heart rate
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A ruler placed between one student’s fingers and thumb is released without warning. A second student catches the ruler. The distance the ruler falls is recorded. This experiment is most likely designed to determine the —
F effects of stress on the first student’s heart rate
G acceleration of the ruler during its fall
H second student’s reaction time to a stimulus
J force applied on a falling mass 46

33. D integumentary system
The medulla, part of the brain stem, reacts quickly to increased levels of CO2 in the blood and stimulates a response from the —
A excretory system
B immune system
C respiratory system
D integumentary system
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The kidneys react to other wastes in blood.
The white blood cells react to pathogens.
The lungs react to the muscles which react to the brain.
The skin reacts to the hypothalamus(themostat.) 25

34. B Integumentary system C Endocrine system D Respiratory system
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Which body system is directly responsible for delivering nutrients to cells throughout the body?
A Circulatory system
B Integumentary system
C Endocrine system
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35. F skin rashes or lesions G elevated body temperature
All of the following symptoms are likely associated with bacterial infection except —
F skin rashes or lesions
G elevated body temperature
H swollen glands or tissues
J increased red blood cell count
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All 3 of these things can happen when you are fighting a bacterial infection.
You build more white blood cells in response to infections,
NOT red blood cells. 18

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41. In the diagram above, one cell creates and
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Endocrine cells of a gland
skeletal cells in a bone
Muscle cells on a bone
In the diagram above, one cell creates and
releases chemicals that travel to a second cell
and quickly induce that cell into action. This
diagram represents part of the —
A endocrine system
B skeletal system
C muscular system
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42. When a person is frightened by a wild animal, some organ systems immediately become active, while others are suppressed. Which of these systems is likely to be suppressed?
F Muscular system
G Respiratory system
H Endocrine system
J Digestive system
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