The Living World Questions and Answers

What happens if you invest in a 403b retirement account? A. The money is saved for a downpayment on a new home. B. The money is taken out by a bank from your savings account. C. The money can be used as a tax deduction. D. The money is never used for any reason.

If you own a car worth $10,000, but owe $5,000 on the loan, what would be the "net worth" of the car for you? A. $50,000 B. $10,000 C. $5,000 D. $1,000

Which kind of health insurance has a flexible state or nationwide provider network? A. PPO - (allows out of network care) B. HMO-(restricts care to a pre-approved list of providers) C. HSA - (health savings account)

How do banks benefit from giving people loans? A. It makes banks happy to help people reach their dreams. B. They charge interest and get back more money than they loaned. C. Banks are not legally allowed to benefit from loaning money. D. People benefit from loans but banks do not.

If you borrow $100,000 in a mortgage, what will the bank expect your down payment to be? A. $40,000 B. $20,000 C. $10,000 D. $5,000

Which of the following unit is used to measure the zone of inhibition? Inch Centimeter Millimeter Morometer

A clinical microbiologist makes serial dilutions of several antimicrobials in broth, and then incubates each drug dilutio series with a standard amount of a patient's isolated pathogen. What is this microbiologist setting up? Kirby-Bauer technique antibiogram E-test minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test therapeutic index (TI)

Since urine specimens present no biological hazards, Standard Precautions are not required in handling and testing. True False

Does the Kirby-Bauer provide information on the appropriate dose of an antibiotic for a particular patient?

Explain the results of the SC plate. Were antibiotics effective against this organism? Why or why not? What does this suggest about using antibiotics for infections caused by pathogens other than bacteria?

Which media prevents Gram positive growth: A. Urea Broth B. Kligler's Iron Agar (KIA) C. Sulfur Indole Motility (SIM) D. MacConkey Agar

After reading several articles, Latisha decides to use the Implicit Attitudes Test in her senior honors thesis research because other researchers have used it. In this case she is relying on......to choose her dependent variable. Multiple Choice theory availability of new techniques applied issues research tradition

A measure of self-esteem is an example of a(n) Multiple Choice physiological measure. mental measure. unreliable measure. psychological measure.

Their snorkeling. A) annual trip to the Bahamas in June always includes deep-sea diving and B) compatible C) conductive D) ultimate

How does this excerpt help to develop the plot and establish the theme of "pride goes before the fall"? It resolves the conflict over whether Creon will realize his own flaws; it does so by showing that he realizes his pride, not Eurydice's curse, is to blame for his family's deaths. It builds suspense over whether Creon will forgive himself; it does so by showing that Creon resolves to kill himself in order to join his wife and son. It introduces a new conflict, it does so by showing Othat Eurydice was a proud woman whose life was destroyed by the death of her son. It introduces a minor conflict; it does so by showing that Creon is too proud to admit Antigone's and Haimon's deaths were his fault, and now he must confess to his wife.

You work for a company that has been given the task of retrofitting a 5 story apartment building that is made out of stone and brick. How would you suggest to retrofit this building? Explain your answer with at least 2 examples.

Which of the following is a potential limitation to moulding the perfect adaptive phenotype due to multiple uses? Time lags Functional trade offs Genetic constraints Historical constraints all of the above none of the above

Which of the following is not one of the needs identified by Maslow's hierarchy? Select the best answer. physiological social instinct

Is the following an illustration of empirical evidence? Select the best answer. Old wives' tales No, this is not an illustration of empirical evidence. Yes, this is an illustration of empirical evidence.

Which of the following happens first as a nephron processes blood? filtration excretion secretion osmosis reabsorption

Nerve impulses leading to the skeletal muscle carry information to direct movement. The nerve fibers sending these signals will most likely belong to which division of the nervous system? sensory (afferent) division somatic nervous system autonomic division

Neurotransmitters are released from axon terminals via osmosis diffusion endocytosis passive transport exocytosis

About ion channels, select the INCORRECT alternative Chemically-gated ion channels open when a neurotransmitter binds to them. The Ach receptor is attached to a voltage-gated ion channel Sodium ions can enter the muscle fiber when either chemically or voltage-gated channels are open. Voltage-gated ion channels open when the sarcolemma adjacent to it is depolarized.

Extra Credit: List at least one town we've covered in our Ghost Town Series during Live Lessons and at least one fact that you remember about it. Or you can name one of the "Mystery Dinner Guests" we've discussed and at least one fact about them.

True or False: In the first few decades following the end of the World War II, American businesses invested heavily in Canada, resulting in American domination of Canadian industry. True False

True or False: Following the ousting of this leader, Argentina's newly elected president launched an invasion of the Falkland Islands.

Summed twitches create a greater amount of tension in skeletal muscle cells because NOTE: select all the correct answer choices. Cross-bridge cycling occurs faster. More troponin is being bound by calcium. The muscle cell is becoming more depolarized with every additional stimulus. Each addition twitch releases more calcium into the cytoplasm.

Which of the following were types of land grants from Spain and Mexico? Select all that apply. private grants in exchange for service royal grants pueblo grants given to Native Americans community grants

For what Cold War strategic reason might Turkey and Greece have been invited to join NATO? The United States wanted to make them states. They could provide the United States a base from which to strike Saudi Arabia. They could help check Soviet expansion toward the oil-rich Middle East.

Consider the following scenario: Researcher A uses the Skinner Box in his study. Researcher B studies how teachers reinforcing positive behavior in the classroom with prizes affects student behavior. Which researcher employs behaviorism? Select the best answer. Researcher A Researcher B neither both

Now, match each event with the statement that best describes its historical significance. Significance This marked the last accession of a party general secretary to power in Soviet history. This exposed the threat of Western influence on the Soviet Union. This illustrated the limits to the freedom of artists and writers even after the death of Stalin. This led to several countries announcing a week later that the Soviet Union had ceased to exist. This new position replaced the general secretary of the party as the top official in the Soviet Union. The formation of this political body had no precedent in Soviet times. Gorbachev becomes president Gorbachev becomes general secretary Ukraine becomes independent Gorbachev calls for Congress of People's Deputies Solzhenitsyn expelled from Soviet Union Summer Olympic Games in Moscow

What was similar about the Supreme Court cases of McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden? A Both Involved Issues that dealt with slavery. B Both led to more power for the executive branch of the national government. C Both supported a stronger federal government over state governments. D Both would result in an amendment to the Constitution.

The CIA has learned that Cuban leader Latin America. Intelligence officers lear Guevara, the Argentinian revolutionary 1959. Raul Castro Fulgencio Batista Fidel Castro is trying to spread communism throughout the Bolivian army captured and executed Che an leader overthrow the previous government in

In the equation p² + 2pq + q² = 1, what does the term 2pq represent? the genotypic frequency of homozygous recessive individuals the genotypic frequency of homozygous dominant individuals the genotypic frequency of heterozygous individuals the sum of the phenotypic frequencies in the population None of these choices are correct

Suppose a person is a carrier for a genetic disorder. Which of the following phrases about this person is true? a the allele is not passed on due to Y chromosome inactivation b will develop the disorder only late in life c cannot pass the disorder to sons, just daughters d does not have the disorder but can pass it on

How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis? Theories are general questions, hypothesis are the answers to those questions Hypotheses are usually an explanation for a more general phenomenon; theories typically address more specific issues Theories are proposed to test scientific hypothesis Theories are usually an explanation for more general phenomenon, they join together multiple hypothesis. Hypothesis typically address more specific issues

Why were Southern states against protective tariffs? A Tariffs placed a higher tax on cotton plantations. B The South had few factories. C The British refused to buy their cotton. D Tariffs made slavery illegal.

Note that the concentration gradients will cause Na+ and CF to move into the neuron if there is a path for this to occur, and will cause K+ to move out of the cell. What will be the effect on membrane potential if Na+ ions move into the cell? a) The membrane potential won't be significantly affected (non-polarizing) b) Nat will make the inside of the cell more negative (hyperpolarizing) c) Nat will bring the membrane potential to 0 (neutral) d) Na+ entry will make the inside of the cell more positive (depolarizing)

The establishment of the Delhi capital helped to infuse the three cultures of the Indians, Persians, and Muslims. What was Delhi referred to at this time? A. Delhi Sultanate B. New Delhi C. The Mughol Empire Capital

How does the point of view toward Dr. Rush's cure in the fictional text reflect the point of view in the historical account? How do the texts differ in their presentation of this point of view? Cite evidence from both texts for support. Use evidence that we DID NOT discuss in class (AAP page 62 and Fever page 72).

Which of the following statements concerning gap junctions is CORRECT? A gap junction made up of a total of 2 connexons will have a total of 6 connexins. Gap junctions close to protect cells adjacent to a damaged cell. Gap junctions allow the passage of ions and metabolites (less than 1000 Daltons) both to and from the extracellular fluid. Gap junctions allow the sharing of organellar membranes, such as in the case of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER).

This is a band of connective tissue that surrounds muscles. Tendon Ligament Endomysium Epimysium Perimysium

Other than the lymphatic system, describe how the immune system is linked to another body system.

Drag each tile to the correct box. Not all tiles will be used. A baker is experimenting with a new brand of yeast. He bakes his first batch of bread using the old brand of yeast that he usually uses and a second batch using the new brand of yeast. After baking both batches of bread, he compares the height, texture, and taste of each batch. Match the terms with the correct descriptions in the context of this scenario. second batch height, texture, and taste old brand of yeast the baker response variable explanatory variable control group first batch new brand of yeast

Mali grew into an economic power because it A. united southern and eastern African tribes. B. agreed to make Christianity its state religion. C. forced native peoples to leave their land. D. controlled trade routes and natural resources.

An entomologist claims that fewer than 21 in ten thousand male fireflies are unable to produce light due to a genetic mutation. Assuming that a hypothesis test is conducted to test this claim, identify the null hypothesis Ho and the alternative hypothesis Ha. The parameter p represents the true proportion of fireflies unable to produce light. Ho: p < 0.0021 H₁: p= 0.0021 Ho: p=0.0021 H₁: p > 0.0021 Ho: p > 0.0021 H₁: p = 0.0021 Ho: p≥ 0.0021 H₁: p < 0.0021

Part A: How did Helm influence events at Bush Hill? Select all that apply. His efforts resulted in smoother procedures when the sick arrived at Bush Hill. His efforts caused people to recover quicker at Bush Hill. His efforts led to better housing for Bush Hill staff members. His efforts resulted in the removal of dead bodies at Bush Hill. His efforts caused fewer people to die at Bush Hill.

Select the correct text in the passage. Which sentence in this story from Aesop's Fables portrays the start of the rising action? Androcles A slave named Androcles once escaped from his master and fled to the forest. As he was wandering about there, he came upon a llon lying down, moaning and groaning. At first he turned to flee, but finding that the lion did not pursue him, he turned back and went up to him. As he came near, the lion put out his paw, which was all swollen and bleeding, and Androcles found that a huge thorn had got into it and was causing all the pain. He pulled out the thorn and bound up the paw of the lion, who was soon able to rise and lick the hand of Androcles like a dog. Then the lion took Androcles to his cave, and every day used to bring him meat from which to live. But shortly afterwards, both Androcles and the lion were captured, and the slave was sentenced to be thrown to the lion, after the latter had been kept without food for several days. The Emperor and all his Court came to see the spectacle, and Androcles was led out into the middle of the arena. Soon the lion was let loose from his den and rushed bounding and roaring toward his victim. But as soon as he came near to Androcles he recognized his friend, fawned upon him, and licked his hands like a friendly dog. The Emperor, surprised at this, summoned Androcles to him, who told him the whole story. Whereupon the slave was pardoned and freed, and the lion let loose to his native forest Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

For transmembrane proteins, which of the following properties is NOT CORRECT? They have hydrophobic a-helices or ß-sheets spanning the lipid bilayer. They have an amphipathic a-helical domain in one leaflet. They have hydrophobic domains in the lipid bilayer. They can be glycosylated on the non-cytosolic side of the cell membrane.

In watermelons, solid green color (G) is dominant over striped pattern (g), and short shape (S) is dominant over long shape (s). What is the probability of each phenotype of possible offspring if a heterozygous solid, long watermelon cross pollinates with a heterozygous solid, heterozygous short watermelon?