Questions from Conceptual Biology


Q: The _______ has endocrine and exocrine functions. a. hypothalamus

The _______ has endocrine and exocrine functions. a. hypothalamus b. parathyroid gland c. pineal gland d. pancreas

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Q: An ______ species has population levels so low it is at great

An ______ species has population levels so low it is at great risk of extinction in the near future. a. endemic b. endangered c. indicator d. exotic

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Q: Biome distribution depends on __________. a. climate b.

Biome distribution depends on __________. a. climate b. elevation c. soils d. all of the above

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Q: True or false? All hormones secreted by arthropods such as crabs

True or false? All hormones secreted by arthropods such as crabs and insects are also secreted by vertebrates.

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Q: If a plant’s stomata are made to stay open at all times

If a plant’s stomata are made to stay open at all times, or closed at all times, it will die. Why?

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Q: Why is it more difficult to determine the sex of a newly

Why is it more difficult to determine the sex of a newly hatched canary than a newborn puppy?

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Q: Predation by sea lampreys on native fishes in the Great Lakes is

Predation by sea lampreys on native fishes in the Great Lakes is an ongoing problem. To help solve it, Michael Wagner and his team test methods of repelling lampreys. They carried out an experiment to...

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Q: Vertebrate jaws evolved from _______. a. gill supports b

Vertebrate jaws evolved from _______. a. gill supports b. ribs c. scales d. teeth

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Q: Predation by sea lampreys on native fishes in the Great Lakes is

Predation by sea lampreys on native fishes in the Great Lakes is an ongoing problem. To help solve it, Michael Wagner and his team test methods of repelling lampreys. They carried out an experiment to...

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Q: Professional gardeners often soak seeds in hydrogen peroxide before planting them.

Professional gardeners often soak seeds in hydrogen peroxide before planting them. Why?

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