Questions from Conceptual Biology


Q: A stromatolite is a structure ________. a. produced by endosymbiosis

A stromatolite is a structure ________. a. produced by endosymbiosis b. that forms when a meteorite hits the Earth c. consisting of layered bacteria and sediment d. that expels hot water from deep in...

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Q: A(n) ________ is a dome-shaped structure formed

A(n) ________ is a dome-shaped structure formed by mats of photosynthetic cells and sediments.

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Q: 1. _____ are fundamental building blocks of all matter.

1. _____ are fundamental building blocks of all matter. a. Atoms b. Molecules c. Cells d. Organisms 2. ___ is the transmission of DNA to offspring. a. Reproduction b. Development c. Homeostasis d. In...

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Q: In 2000, researchers measured the average amount of UV radiation received

In 2000, researchers measured the average amount of UV radiation received in more than fifty regions of the world, and correlated it with the average skin reflectance of people native to those regions...

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Q: The main function of a DNA molecule is to ______. a

The main function of a DNA molecule is to ______. a. store heritable information b. carry a translatable message c. form peptide bonds between amino acids

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Q: A recognized set of symptoms that characterize a genetic disorder is a

A recognized set of symptoms that characterize a genetic disorder is a(n) __________. a. syndrome b. disease c. abnormality

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Q: In 2000, researchers measured the average amount of UV radiation received

In 2000, researchers measured the average amount of UV radiation received in more than fifty regions of the world, and correlated it with the average skin reflectance of people native to those regions...

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Q: Proteins that influence gene expression by binding to DNA are called __________.

Proteins that influence gene expression by binding to DNA are called __________. a. promoters b. transcription factors c. operators d. all of the above

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Q: Xeroderma pigmentosum is an inherited disorder characterized by rapid formation of many

Xeroderma pigmentosum is an inherited disorder characterized by rapid formation of many skin sores that develop into cancers. All forms of radiation trigger these symptoms, including fluorescent light...

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Q: A cell with a Barr body is _________. a. a

A cell with a Barr body is _________. a. a bacterium b. a sex cell c. from a female mammal d. infected by Barr virus

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