BIO 150 Final Exam Questions & Answers(RATED A)(COMPLETE SOLUTIONS PACK!!!)EXAM BUNDLE

Correlations between any two given variables may be due to causative effects. True or False? - ANSWER True Because randomized experimental studies are the gold standard of scientific research studies, ecologists only use this study design in their research. True or False? - ANSWER False A deox...

icthyology - ANSWER what does Dr. Keck study? evolution - ANSWER populations of organisms and their cellular components have changed over time through both selective and non-selective evolutionary processes; major learning objective structure and function - ANSWER all living systems (organisms...

population - ANSWER an interbreeding (sharing genetic information) group of individuals who live in the same geographic area and exist at the same time variability within a species/population (importance) - ANSWER important because: -some genetic variations have advantages over others -natural ...

Hierarchy of Complexity - ANSWER Atom Molecules Organelles Cells Tissue Organ Organ System Organism Molecules - ANSWER Particle composed of at least two atoms Organelles - ANSWER Microscopic structures in a cell that carry out individual functions Cells - ANSWER Smallest unit of an o...

PE1: What is the basic structure of a cell membrane? - ANSWER Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins PE1: What is true about hypotheses? - ANSWER A hypothesis can be rejected or supported through experimentation PE1: A solution with a pH of 4 has how many more hydrogen ions than a solutio...

In comparison to Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes ________ - ANSWER are smaller DNA double helices are soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol. How do these physical properties reflect the chemical structure of the DNA molecule? - ANSWER The charged phosphate groups and sugars of DNA are hydrophilic. ...

Exam 1 - ANSWER What is the role of inductive reasoning in scientific methods? - ANSWER Deductive reasoning is used to test hypotheses Which of the following best describes the logic of scientific inquiry? - ANSWER If my hypothesis is correct, I can expect certain test results. To answer q...

main parts of the flow chart - ANSWER exploration testing ideas community analysis and feedback benefits and outcomes community analysis and feedback examples - ANSWER replication, publication, discussing with colleagues, theory building testing ideas examples - ANSWER gather and interpret ...

What is a population? - ANSWER interbreeding of a group of individuals who have the same species, geographics and time period. The population is exchanging genes What is the purpose of variability within a pop? - ANSWER some genetic variants have advantages and natural selection can act on variat...

Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to scholarly literature? a) Scholarly literature is typically published in a journal b) Scholarly literature typically has lots of jargon c) Scholarly literature is typically short in length d) Scholarly literature is typically struct...

A correct statement about growth and development is: - ANSWER the germination of a seed is an example of growth and development. A water sample from a tropical stream contains a single-celled organism thought to cause sickness in nearby cattle. The organism has a cell wall and no membrane bound n...

Population - ANSWER A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area Purpose of variability within a population - ANSWER - some genetic variants have advantages over others - natural selection can act on variation (if needed) genetic divergence - ANSWER the pro...

A homochiral polymeric molecule, such as today's known proteins, is comprised? - ANSWER on only one optical isomer of a molecule inanimate molecules like glucose and fructose can be part of an interactive chemical system that builds complex interactive molecular systems that may - ANSWER exhibit...

heat is a form of? a. kinetic tial c. activation d. catalytic - ANSWER a. kinetic An alpha helix is a type of protein_________ structure? a. primary b. seconday c. tertiary d. quartenary - ANSWER b. secondary the cytoplasmic granule of RNA and protein that reads mRNA and synthesizes ...

passive (simple) diffusion - ANSWER -from high to low concentration of solute -no energy required -no membrane protein required if cell is placed in surrounding solution with higher solute concentration then inside the cell, the solution is ____ relative to the cell - ANSWER hypertonic If ce...

Objective Lens - ANSWER Magnifies image on the slide Coarse/fine adjustment knobs - ANSWER Focus on the slide Ocular Lens - ANSWER Further magnifies the image on the slide Iris Diaphragm - ANSWER Regulates light passing through the condenser Condenser - ANSWER Focuses light on the slide ...

Leghemoglobins - ANSWER Facilitate the diffusion of oxygen Molecular Processes within Photosynthesis - ANSWER Capture of photon energy, redox reactions, photophosphorylation, Reduction Light Reactions - ANSWER Chlorophyl absorbs light which creates a proton gradient that makes ATP and reduces ...

Evolution - ANSWER decent with modification Natural Selection - ANSWER organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive longer and transmit more of their genetic characteristics to succeeding generations than do those that are less well adapted (Darwin's theory of evolution...

Which hypothesis was Louis Pasteur testing when he performed the Swan Neck Flask experiments? - ANSWER Microorganisms found on dust particles can contaminate sterile broth. Which of the following best represents the central dogma of biology - ANSWER DNA to RNA to protein. If a cell makes an er...

four topics in the process of science - ANSWER testing ideas, exploration and discovery, community analysis and feedback, benefits and outcomes what goes in the big green circle for the process of science flow chart? - ANSWER testing ideas scholarly literature - ANSWER literature that typicall...

What organ detoxifies harmful chemicals? - ANSWER Liver The end of a woman's reproductive life? - ANSWER Menopause Is genital herpes bacterial or viral? - ANSWER Viral What do mammary glands produce before lactation? - ANSWER Colustrum

Dr. Keck studies - ANSWER fish 5 Major: Evolution - ANSWER populations of organisms and their cellular components have changed over time through both selective and non-selective processes. 5 Major: Structure and Function - ANSWER all living systems (organisms, ecosystems, etc) are made of stru...

Protists Ecological Importance - ANSWER Protists are a very diverse group and are found in many diverse habitats throughout the planet. The main ecologically important role that protest play is as primary producers in aquatic systems. - The fill this role in both marine and freshwater ecosystems...

Convergent vs Divergent Evolution - ANSWER -Divergent: one broad class but because of different features they diverge -Convergent: similar features between 2 different classes Punctuated Equilibrium vs Gradualism - ANSWER -Punctuated: concrete & defined phenotypes -Gradualism: phenotypes gr...

The medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain comprise the A) mesencephalon B) basal ganglia C) ventricles D) cortical lobes of the cerebrum E) brain stem - ANSWER E) brain stem The folds of the cerebrum are called A) sulci B) gyri C) cortical folds D) arachnoid granulations E) dural sinu...

From proximal to distal, what bones form the upper limb? - ANSWER humerus ulna and radius carpals metacarpals phalanges anatomical position - ANSWER erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward two sub cavities of the dorsal body cavity - ANSWER cranial-...

The Anthropocene is the time period identified by - ANSWER major human modification of the environment, like nuclear fallout and agriculture The ___________ are the most diverse group of reptiles - ANSWER lizards and snakes Based on the traits of early bird-like dinosaurs, we think there is mo...

What type of disease is Measles? - ANSWER Measles is a microbial disease that affects the skin and produces a macular rash all over the body except palms and soles of feet. Etiological Agent, Port of Entry, Symptoms, and Prevention of Measles - ANSWER Etiological Agent: Virus Port of Entry: Ai...

What blood vessel carries blood from the aorta into the kidney? - ANSWER renal artery Filtrate contains everything in blood plasma EXCEPT for - ANSWER blood proteins Which one of the following is NOT one of the functions of the kidney's? - ANSWER produce hormones that assist in digestion S...

In controlled experiments: a. one variable is manipulated while others are held constant b. all variables are held constant c. all variables are dependent on each other d. all variables are independent of each other - ANSWER a A placebo: a. is an urban legend b. reveals that sug...

what is science - ANSWER knowledge of the natural world what part of the flow chart is making observations in? - ANSWER exploration and discover what part of the flow chart is feedback and peer review in - ANSWER community analysis and feedback what part of the flow chart is develop technol...

Understand the importance of cellular respiration to (almost all) life on Earth - ANSWER All life on earth needs cellular respiration because we need to produce ATP to do work in our body, we need to produce CO2 so plants can use it to make food and also, we need water for hydrolysis List (separa...

recombinant DNA - ANSWER DNA produced by combining DNA from different sources genetic engineering - ANSWER the transfer of a gene from the DNA of one organism into another organism, in order to produce an organism with desired traits biotechnology - ANSWER A form of technology that uses living...

Uncorrected mistake during meiosis will lead to: - ANSWER production of gametes with mutated genes What molecule holds instructions for the synthesis of protein and copies itself for the next generation of cells: - ANSWER DNA DNA's sugar-phosphate backbones are joined with - ANSWER covalent b...

Organs where carbohydrate absorption occurs - ANSWER small intestines Organ where starch digestion begins - ANSWER mouth Tube through which food is propelled to the stomach but lacks a digestive role - ANSWER esophagus

List four groups of land plants, and able to mark their traits on a phylogeny. - ANSWER 1. nonvascular (mosses) : diverged from green algae 2. seedless vascular (ferns) : adaptive radiations in Devonian & Carboniferous 3. seed plants : recent adaptive radiation, dominate planet! -gymnofers (pin...

what is science - ANSWER knowledge of the natural world what part of the flow chart is making observations in? - ANSWER exploration and discover what part of the flow chart is feedback and peer review in - ANSWER community analysis and feedback what part of the flow chart is develop technol...

functions of proteins - ANSWER Steps of the Scientific Method - ANSWER observation, hypothesis, predict, experiment, theory cell theory - ANSWER -all living things are made of cells -cells arise from preexisting cells - all cells have basic chemical composition -cells are basic unit of lif...

True or false: observations allow scientists to draw tentative explanations called hypotheses. -false -true - ANSWER true The negatively charged components of atoms are referred to as: -anions -electrons -neutrons -protons -cations - ANSWER electrons Which one of the following con...

Dr. Keck studies - ANSWER Ichthyology 7 criteria for life - ANSWER Organization, Metabolism, Growth, Homeostasis, Response to Stimuli, Adaptation, Reproduction How are bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes are related - ANSWER Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) timeline for early earth: eart...

Water flows from: a. From the roots to the soil b. High to low water temperature c. High to low water potential d. Low to high water temperature e. Low to high water potential - ANSWER High to low water potential ___________occurs when a plant wilts, and cannot recover when placed in a satu...

adaptation - ANSWER inherited trait that enhances the fitness of an individual in a given environment fitness - ANSWER the relative survival and reproduction of one variant compared to others in the same population selective pressure - ANSWER