SSA Life Science Review
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- Q1Flowering plants are complex organisms composed of various structures that work together to perform specific functions. What type of structure is formed by a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function?an organisman organa tissuean organ system30s
- Q2Cells perform all life functions. Which of the following identifies the units that make up cells?organs and organellesatoms and tissuesorganelles and organ systemsatoms and molecules30s
- Q3An important characteristic for cells is the ability to maintain homeostasis. Which of the processes below helps to regulate the amount of materials inside cells?using energycell divisionelimination of wasteslocomotion30s
- Q4The cell membrane constantly moves materials into and out of the cell to help the cell maintain homeostasis. Which word best describes what happens as a result of homeostasis?stabilityreproductiongrowthchange30s
- Q5Lucia was looking at cells with a microscope. She knows the cells are classified as either plant cells or animal cells. How can she confirm that these cells are plant cells?Observing a small vacuole in the center of the cells.Observing a cell membrane surrounding the entire cell.Observing a cytoplasm that contains lysosomes.Observing a cell wall outside of the cell membrane.30s
- Q6Helena wrote the names of organelles on index cards. She then wrote the functions of the organelles on other index cards. Which of the following is a correct pair between the name and function of organelles?cell wall: stores water and other liquidsribosome: makes proteinsmitochondrion: directs activities in the cellnucleus: supplies energy for the cell30s
- Q7Emilio stepped on a thumbtack with his bare foot. He yelled and immediately jerked his leg. Which two systems were responsible for the way Emilio responded?nervous and musculoskeletalnervous and circulatorycirculatory and musculoskeletaldigestive and respiratory30s
- Q8Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites are types of infectious agents that may infect the human body and cause disease. How do bacteria, fungi, and parasites differ from viruses?Bacteria, fungi, and parasites are not microscopic organisms.Bacteria, fungi, and parasites all cause diseases that can be treated with antibiotics.Bacteria, fungi, and parasites are all organisms, but viruses are not.Bacteria, fungi, and parasites are all smaller than viruses30s
- Q9Trichinosis is a disease that can be spread to humans when raw or undercooked pork is eaten. The disease is caused by a roundworm that lives within the body of a pig. What type of infectious agent causes trichinosis?bacteriumparasitefungusvirus30s
- Q10Every organism requires a set of instructions that specifies its traits. This information is carried within the cells of the organism. Which of the following best describes hereditary information in eukaryotic cells?Genes are made up of chromosomes. Chromosomes and genes are found in the cell’s cytoplasm.Chromosomes are made up of genes. Chromosomes and genes are found in the cell’s cytoplasm.Genes are made up of chromosomes. Chromosomes and genes are found in the cell’s nucleus.Chromosomes are made up of genes. Chromosomes and genes are found in the cell’s nucleus.30s
- Q11Some organisms reproduce sexually and have two parents. How does the genetic information of a new organism produced through sexual reproduction compare to the genetic information of its parents?It is completely differentIt is a blend of the genetic information of its parents.It is opposite from its parents.It is an exact copy30s
- Q12For a particular trait, B is dominant to b. Which of the following genetic crosses would be expected to result in 50% of the offspring showing the phenotype of the dominant allele and 50% showing the phenotype of the recessive allele?BB x BbBb x bbBb x Bbbb x bb30s
- Q13Two of the types of relationships organisms can have are called mutualism and parasitism. Which of the following best compares these two types of relationships?In mutualism, two organisms benefit; in parasitism, one organism benefits.In mutualism, one organism benefits; in parasitism, two organisms benefit.In mutualism, two organisms are harmed; in parasitism, one organism benefitsIn mutualism, one organism is harmed; in parasitism, two organisms are harmed.30s
- Q14There are many different factors in ecosystem that can limit population sizes. Which of the following lists two limiting factors that are due to interactions between living things?parasitism, predationsize of habitat, climatewater supply, hours of daylightair temperature, food supply30s
- Q15Panthers used to live all over the United States, but they moved out of areas as humans developed cities. Now, panthers are an endangered species that is found only in Florida. What limiting factor has most impacted the panther population?diseasespacepredationparasitism30s