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Quiz DNA

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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1.
Despite years of research, the actual structure of the DNA molecule is still unknown.
2.
Franklin’s X-ray diffraction images suggested that the DNA molecule resembled a tightly coiled spring, a shape called a helix.
3.
In all living things, DNA replication must occur after cell division.
4.
Multiple DNA polymerases may become attached to more than one portion of a DNA molecule at once, speeding up the rate of replication.
5.
Before a DNA molecule can replicate itself, it must make itself more compact. This is accomplished by the double helix coiling up on itself.
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
6.
A DNA subunit composed of a phosphate group, a five-carbon sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base is called a(n) ____________________.
7.
The name of the five-carbon sugar that makes up a part of the backbone of molecules of DNA is ____________________.
8.
Watson and Crick determined that DNA molecules have the shape of a(n) ____________________.
9.
Due to the strict pairing of nitrogen base pairs in DNA molecules, the two strands are said to be ____________________ to each other.
10.
According to base-pairing rules, adenine pairs with ____________________ and guanine pairs with ____________________.
11.
The enzyme that is responsible for replicating molecules of DNA by attaching complementary bases in the correct sequence is ____________________.
12.
Enzymes called ____________________ are responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix by breaking the hydrogen bonds that hold the complementary strands together.
13.
The process by which DNA copies itself is called ____________________.
14.
Molecules of ____________________ carry instructions for protein synthesis from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
15.
The nitrogen-containing base that is found only in RNA is ____________________.
16.
The enzyme responsible for making RNA is called ____________________.
17.
The form of ribonucleic acid that carries genetic information from the DNA to the ribosomes is ____________________.

 
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Quiz Genetics

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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1.
Genetics is the branch of biology that involves the study of how different traits are transmitted from one generation to the next.
2.
Mendel discovered predictable patterns in the inheritance of traits.
3.
The scientific study of heredity is called genetics.
4.
In Mendel’s experiments with the flower color of pea plants, only the parental generation produced white flowers.
5.
Mendel concluded that the patterns of inheritance are determined entirely by the environment.
6.
The law of independent assortment was proposed by Mendel to explain his observations of inheritance patterns.
7.
Genes on chromosomes are the units of inheritance.
8.
The allele for a recessive trait is usually represented by a capital letter.
9.
Heterozygous individuals have two of the same alleles for a particular gene.
10.
A probability of 1/4 is equal to a probability of 75 percent.
11.
The dominant allele for tallness in pea plants is represented by the letter t.
12.
In codominance, two alleles are expressed at the same time.
13.
All genes have only two alleles.
14.
A dihybrid cross involves two pairs of contrasting traits.
15.
Crosses involving a study of one gene are called monohybrid crosses.
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
16.
A reproductive process in which fertilization occurs within a single plant is ____________________.
17.
Mendel produced strains of pea plants through the process of ____________________.
18.
____________________ refers to the transmission of traits from parent to offspring in sexually reproducing organisms.
19.
In heterozygous individuals, only the ____________________ allele achieves expression.
20.
A trait that is not expressed in the F1 generation resulting from the crossbreeding of two genetically different, true-breeding organisms is called ____________________.
21.
The principle that states that one factor may mask the effect of another factor is the principle of ____________________.
22.
In Mendel’s experiments, a trait that disappeared in the F1 generation but reappeared in the F2 generation was always a ____________________.
23.
The cellular process that results in the segregation of Mendel’s factors is ____________________.
24.
Mendel formulated two principles known as the laws of ____________________.
25.
An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait is called ____________________.
26.
An organism’s ____________________ refers to the set of alleles it has inherited.
27.
The likelihood that a specific event will occur is called ____________________.
In pea plants, tallness (T) is dominant to shortness (t). Crosses between plants with these traits can be analyzed using a Punnett square similar to the one shown below.
T
t
T
1
2
t
3
4
28.
Refer to the illustration above. The parents shown in the Punnett square could have offspring with a genotype ratio of ____________________.
29.
Refer to the illustration above. The phenotype of the plant that would be represented in box “4” of the Punnett square would be ____________________.
30.
A cross involving two pairs of contrasting traits is a(n) ____________________ cross.

 
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Annelids and Mollusks Study Guide

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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 1.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of at least some mollusks?
a.
 a pseudocoelomate body plan
b.
 bilateral symmetry
c.
 a mantle
d.
 an open circulatory system
 
 2.
Which of the following has a true coelom?
a.
 flatworm
c.
 rotifer
b.
 roundworm
d.
 mollusk
 
 3.
The evolution of a coelom was significant because
a.
 more food could be stored within it.
b.
 more wastes could be stored before excretion.
c.
 it enabled development of more complex organ systems.
d.
 it eliminated the need for a circulatory system.
 
 4.
mollusks : a mantle ::
a.
 pseudocoelomate animals : true body cavities
b.
 roundworms : single-opening digestive tract
c.
 roundworms : coelom
d.
 mollusks : a coelom
 
 5.
The cilia of a trochophore
a.
 allow attachment to the ocean bottom.
b.
 create currents for drawing in food.
c.
 cover the entire larval body.
d.
 are necessary for reproduction.
 
 6.
Trochophores
a.
 occur in some mollusks’ life cycles.
b.
 possess a belt of cilia around their bodies.
c.
 occur in some annelids’ life cycles.
d.
 All of the above
 
 7.
A characteristic structure found in many mollusks is the radula, which is involved in
a.
 jet propulsion.
c.
 eating.
b.
 opening and closing of the shell.
d.
 reproduction.
 
 8.
Which of the following is a correct pairing?
a.
 phylum Platyhelminthes—hydra
b.
 phylum Nematoda—planaria
c.
 phylum Mollusca—octopus
d.
 phylum Annelida—roundworm
 
 9.
All of the animal phyla that evolved after the mollusks
a.
 are vertebrates.
c.
 have a coelom.
b.
 are prokaryotes.
d.
 lack mesoderm.
 
 10.
All of the following are classes of the phylum Mollusca except
a.
 bivalves.
c.
 gastropods.
b.
 cephalopods.
d.
 pseudopods.
 
 11.
Which of the following mollusks have a closed circulatory system?
a.
 snails
c.
 slugs
b.
 cephalopods
d.
 gastropods
 
 12.

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Refer to the illustration above. Which two organisms have mantles?

a.
 1 and 3
c.
 1 and 4
b.
 2 and 3
d.
 2 and 4
 
 13.
Jet propulsion is the usual means of locomotion in water for
a.
 octopuses.
c.
 squids.
b.
 gastropods.
d.
 bivalves.
 
   
 
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 14.
Refer to the illustration above. This organism is a
a.
 bivalve.
c.
 trochophore.
b.
 cephalopod.
d.
 gastropod.
 
 15.
Refer to the illustration above. Movement of this organism is dependent upon structure
a.
 1.
c.
 3.
b.
 2.
d.
 None of the above
 
 16.
Shells of mollusks
a.
 may consist of one or more pieces.
b.
 provide protection.
c.
 allow for the attachment of muscles.
d.
 All of the above
 
 17.
Adductor muscles are responsible for
a.
 moving the valves of bivalves.
b.
 extending the feet of mollusks.
c.
 pumping the hearts of mollusks.
d.
 fanning the gills of aquatic mollusks.
 
 18.
In an open circulatory system,
a.
 water is drawn into the mantle cavity to provide oxygen to body tissues.
b.
 lungs branch into small tubules to provide oxygen to tissues.
c.
 wastes are eliminated directly to the environment from the tissues.
d.
 blood is released directly into spaces in the body tissues.
 
 19.
Twisting of the visceral mass of gastropods is called
a.
 extension.
c.
 torsion.
b.
 inversion.
d.
 conversion.
 
 20.
Among the various species of gastropods, respiration may take place
a.
 with gills.
b.
 through the skin.
c.
 within the mantle cavity.
d.
 All of the above
 
 21.
All of the cephalopods
a.
 have eight tentacles.
b.
 are predators.
c.
 possess protective shells.
d.
 are filter feeders.
 
 22.
Jet propulsion in a squid is the result of
a.
 rapid closing of the organism’s shell.
b.
 strong contractions of the tentacles.
c.
 high-pressure discharge of fluid from the organism’s mouth.
d.
 the pumping of water through the siphon.
 
 23.
The only cephalopod that has retained its external shell is the
a.
 cuttlefish.
c.
 octopus.
b.
 chambered nautilus.
d.
 squid.
 
 24.
Segmented worms are known as
a.
 nematodes.
c.
 planarians.
b.
 annelids.
d.
 arthropods.
 
 25.
Each segment of an annelid
a.
 is capable of reproduction.
b.
 has a well-developed brain that allows the annelid to learn simple tasks.
c.
 has a pseudocoelom.
d.
 may contain some organ systems that duplicate systems in other segments.
 
 26.
An example of segmentation in humans is the
a.
 digestive system.
c.
 vertebral column.
b.
 skin.
d.
 brain.
 
 27.
The most significant evolutionary advancement of annelids over mollusks is believed to be
a.
 the ability to burrow.
c.
 segmentation.
b.
 the existence of a true coelom.
d.
 cephalization.
 
 28.

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Refer to the illustration above. Which two organisms have segmented body plans?

a.
 3 and 4
c.
 1 and 4
b.
 2 and 4
d.
 2 and 3
 
 29.
true coelom : mollusks and annelids ::
a.
 tentacle : annelids
c.
 valve : annelids
b.
 siphon : annelids
d.
 segmentation : annelids
 
 30.
Coordinated movements of an earthworm’s body segments are possible because of the
a.
 development of an advanced brain.
b.
 ventral nerve cord and ganglia that carry impulses to the muscles.
c.
 presence of a true coelom in the earthworm’s body.
d.
 existence of a complete digestive system.
 
 31.
earthworm movement : circular muscles and setae ::
a.
 earthworm digestion : circular muscles and setae
b.
 earthworm digestion : seminal receptacles
c.
 earthworm reproduction : pharynx
d.
 earthworm respiration : skin
 
 32.
Small tubules that collect wastes from the coelom of annelids and discharge the wastes from the body are called
a.
 nephridia.
c.
 bivalves.
b.
 radulae.
d.
 spicules.
 
 33.
The digestive tube of the earthworm is divided into three regions. Which of the following is not among these regions?
a.
 crop
c.
 radula
b.
 intestine
d.
 gizzard
 
 34.
Which of the following is (are) not part of an earthworm’s body?
a.
 a heart
c.
 nephridia
b.
 gills
d.
 a typhlosole
 
 35.
The clitellum of an earthworm
a.
 contains the heart.
b.
 is associated with reproduction.
c.
 acts as a primitive respiratory system.
d.
 is necessary for movement.
 
 36.
Earthworms are considered to be beneficial to the environment because
a.
 they help release nutrients into the soil.
b.
 they aerate the soil as they move through it.
c.
 they break up the soil in which they live.
d.
 All of the above
 
 37.
squid motion : siphon ::
a.
 annelid motion : siphon
b.
 annelid breathing : nephridia
c.
 earthworm circulation : closed circulatory system
d.
 annelid motion : tentacles
 
 38.
The body of the water leech
a.
 has suckers on the front and back.
c.
 is segmented.
b.
 has no parapodia.
d.
 All of the above
 
 39.
Leeches
a.
 use suckers to aid in movement.
c.
 are segmented.
b.
 may be parasitic.
d.
 All of the above
 
 40.
leeches : blood ::
a.
 earthworms : small animals
b.
 earthworms : blood
c.
 marine polychaetes : small animals
d.
 marine polychaetes : blood
 
  

Completion
Complete each statement.
 
   41.
The ____________________ larva is a characteristic of some mollusks and annelids.
 
 

 
   42.
Constant beating of ____________________ in the mantle cavity of a clam causes a continuous stream of water to pass over the gills.
 
 

 
   43.
A tonguelike scraping organ used by some mollusks in feeding is called the ____________________.
 
 

 
   44.
An organ known as the ____________________ is an abrasive, tonguelike structure found in some mollusks.
 
 

 
   45.
A snail can pull its head into its mantle cavity because the cavity has moved to the anterior of the animal during a twisting process called ____________________ that occurs during development.
 
 

 
   46.
Water is drawn into the body of a clam through tubes called ____________________.
 
 

 
   47.
A bivalve’s shells close when the pair of ____________________ contract.
 
 

 
   48.
Structures in earthworms that function as simple kidneys are called ____________________.
 
 

 
   49.
The only living cephalopod that has retained its external shell is the _________________________.
 
 

 
   50.
Snails and slugs belong to the class of mollusks called ____________________.
 
 

 
   51.
Earthworms belong to the phylum ____________________.
 
 

 
   52.

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Refer to the illustration above. Structure X is the ventral ____________________ cord.

 
 

 
   53.
In anterior segments of annelids, several ganglia are fused to form the ____________________, which is the brain of these organisms.
 
 

 
   54.
An earthworm’s ____________________ produces a tube made of mucus and chitin that contains the eggs and sperm and allows development of an earthworm’s offspring.
 
 

 
   55.
Bristles that exist along the sides of an annelid are called ____________________.
 
 

 
   56.
Some leeches are ____________________; they feed on the blood of other animals.
 
 

 
   57.
The ____________________ are annelids that have many setae and parapodia, generally live in marine environments, and have antennae.
 
 

 

 

 
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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1.
Mollusks must eat constantly because the functioning of their nephridia causes the disposal of useful molecules as well as of waste products.
2.
Unlike arthropods, mollusks are unsegmented; instead, they are divided into three regions.
3.
Mollusks have four distinct body parts: a foot, a head, a visceral mass, and a tail.
4.
In terrestrial snails, the mantle cavity functions as a simple lung.
5.
Most bivalves have separate sexes, but some are hermaphroditic.
6.
Due to the presence of a shell, all gastropods are capable of living on land for at least a portion of their lives.
7.
Since cephalopods have tentacles, they have no need for a radula.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
8.
All of the following are characteristics of mollusks except that they have
a.
a pseudocoelomate body plan.
c.
a complete digestive tract.
b.
bilateral symmetry.
d.
an open circulatory system.
9.
The cilia of a trochophore larva
a.
allow attachment to the ocean bottom.
b.
create currents for drawing in food.
c.
cover the entire larval body.
d.
are necessary for reproduction.
10.
Trochophore larvae
a.
are found in molluscan life cycles.
b.
possess a belt of cilia around their bodies.
c.
occur in annelid life cycles.
d.
All of the above
11.
A characteristic structure found in many mollusks is the radula, which is involved in
a.
jet propulsion.
c.
eating.
b.
opening and closing of the shells.
d.
reproduction.
12.
All of the following are classes of the phylum Mollusca except
a.
bivalves.
c.
gastropods.
b.
cephalopods.
d.
pseudopods.
13.
The only mollusks that have a closed circulatory system are
a.
bivalves.
c.
chitons.
b.
cephalopods.
d.
gastropods.
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14.
Refer to the illustration above. Which two organisms in the diagrams possess mantles?
a.
Organisms “A” and “C”
c.
Organisms “A” and “D”
b.
Organisms “B” and “C”
d.
Organisms “B” and “D”
15.
“Jet propulsion” is the usual means of locomotion in water for
a.
arthropods.
c.
cephalopods.
b.
echinoderms.
d.
annelids.
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16.
Refer to the illustration above. The organism shown in this diagram is a
a.
bivalve.
c.
chiton.
b.
cephalopod.
d.
gastropod.
17.
Refer to the illustration above. This organism possesses a(n)
a.
simple lung.
c.
internal beak.
b.
closed circulatory system.
d.
open circulatory system.
18.
Refer to the illustration above. Movement of this organism is dependent upon the structure labeled
a.
“1.”
c.
“3.”
b.
“2.”
d.
None of the above
19.
Shells of mollusks
a.
may consist of one or more pieces.
c.
allow for the attachment of muscles.
b.
provide protection.
d.
All of the above
20.
Adductor muscles are responsible for
a.
moving the valves of bivalves.
c.
pumping the hearts of mollusks.
b.
extending the feet of mollusks.
d.
fanning the gills of aquatic mollusks.

 
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Moss & Fern Quiz

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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1.
Land plants have a complex life cycle that involves an alternation of generations between a haploid gametophyte and a diploid sporophyte.
2.
The sporophyte of a nonvascular plant is larger and lives longer than the gametophyte.
3.
The life cycle of nonvascular plants involves alternation of generations.
4.
Mosses, liverworts, and hornworts all are generally found in moist habitats.
5.
Nonvascular plants have true leaves but lack true stems and roots.
6.
Mosses and ferns no longer require the presence of a film of water for reproduction.
7.
Ferns need water to reproduce because their sperm must swim to eggs.
8.
Mosses are called pioneer plants because they can promote the development of new communities in barren areas that have been burned or destroyed by humans.
9.
Sphagnum moss is used in potting and gardening soils because of its ability to encourage water drainage.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
10.
The ancestors of today’s land plants were probably
a.
brown algae.
c.
green algae.
b.
red algae.
d.
lichens.
11.
The challenges faced by early land plants included
a.
conserving water.
b.
reproducing on land.
c.
absorbing minerals from the rocky surface.
d.
All of the above
12.
The diploid form in a plant’s life cycle is called the
a.
sporophyte.
c.
parental generation.
b.
gametophyte.
d.
alternate generation.
13.
The haploid form in a plant’s life cycle is called the
a.
sporophyte.
c.
parental generation.
b.
gametophyte.
d.
alternate generation.
14.
Which of the following is not a bryophyte?
a.
moss
c.
hornwort
b.
liverwort
d.
fern
15.
Which of the following is not characteristic of all nonvascular plants?
a.
They produce seeds.
b.
They have an alternation of generations lifestyle.
c.
They produce spores.
d.
They require water for sexual reproduction.
16.
The water-retaining ability of sphagnum moss makes it ideal for
a.
using in garden-soil mixes.
b.
use in packing bulbs and flowers for shipping.
c.
use in houseplant soils.
d.
All of the above
17.
Similarities shared by monocots and primitive dicots suggest that
a.
monocots and dicots evolved independently.
b.
monocots were on Earth long before dicots.
c.
monocots evolved from dicots.
d.
dicots evolved from monocots.

 
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