The Living World Questions and Answers

Which of the following antibiotics causes inhibition of cell wall synthesis. a. tetracycline b. penicillin c. actinomycin d. sulfonamides

Which of the following antibiotics causes disruption of cell membrane function? a. Bacitracin b. novobiocin c. Streptomycin O d. Penicillin

In an experiment, banana trees are grown with different levels of sardine oil added to the soil. Which of the following would be a controlled variable? size of banana fruit grown by each plant amount of water given to plants number of banana fruit grown by each plant sardine oil quantities

Which of the following antibiotics causes inhibition of protein synthesis. a. actinomycin b. sulfonamides c. penicillins d. tetracycline

Which is the correct interpretation of a tube of triple sugar iron (TSI) medium that develops a red slant and red butt? a. fermentation of glucose only; aerobic protein catabolism b. nonexistent growth c. fermentation of glucose, plus lactose and/or sucrose, with sulfur reduction d. no fermentation; aerobic and anaerobic protein catabolism e. fermentation of glucose only, with gas production

Which term best describes a drug that limits the growth and reproduction of microbes, without necessarily killing them? a. microbiostatic b. antibiotic c. microbiocidal d. narrow-spectrum e. broad-spectrum

What is indicated by the formation of a black precipitate in a tube of triple sugar iron (TSI) medium? a. bacterial production of hydrogen sulfide b. bacterial fermentation of glucose only c. bacterial production of hydrogen peroxide d. bacterial fermentation of glucose, lactose, and sucrose e. bacterial production of catalase

Which statement about the sugar content of triple sugar iron (TSI) medium is correct? a. TSI medium contains a small amount of glucose, and high amounts of lactose and sucrose. O b. TSI medium contains high amounts of glucose, and small amounts of lactose and sucrose. c. TSI medium contains equal amounts of glucose, lactose, and sucrose. d. TSI medium contains small amounts of glucose and lactose, and a high amount of sucrose. O e. TSI medium contains high amounts of glucose and lactose, and a small amount of sucrose.

What do error bars represent on a graph? a. the variation in the data b. the average of the data c. the number of data points d. central tendency of the data e. mistakes made by the researcher

Monosaccharides are: polyhydroxy aldehydes polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones polyhydroxy acids polyhydroxy ketones polyhydroxy bases polyhydroxy acids and bases

As stated in the text, many religions do not have images of God or any holy person. Instead, in religions such as Islam and in Protestant Christianity, places of worship are adorned with decorative, abstract patterns. Questions: Does the lack of religious icons take away from the spiritual experience? Why do you think some religions would steer away from this?

Just about every temple, church, place of worship, and most religious art in general is symmetrical. Some art is composed of geometric designs. Why is there geometry and symmetry in religious art?

In which sentence is the modifier placed CORRECTLY, avoiding confusion? A. Most great innovators are recognized for the contributions they make after their deaths. B. Most great innovators are recognized after their deaths for their contributions. C. Great innovators are most recognized for the contributions they make after their deaths.

Line 2: "For sorrow near I did not look" Which is another way to write this line without using inverted syntax? A. I did not look for sorrow near. B. For sorrow near looked not I. C. I looked not for sorrow near. Upon the Burning of our House, July 10th 1666 by Anne Bradstreet In silent night when rest I took, For sorrow near I did not look, I waken'd was with thund'ring noise And piteous shrieks of dreadful voice. 5- That fearful sound of "Fire!" and "Fire!" Let no man know is my desire. I, starting up, the light did spy. And to my God my heart did cry To strengthen me in my Distress 10- And not to leave me succourless.*

American Romantic writers created an awareness of which of the following issues? A. Lack of support for westward expansion, lack of funding for military conquests, lack of enough food B. The problems of rapid population growth, the dwindling number of farmers, the plight of education C. The cruelty of slavery, the deplorable conditions of industrialization, the state of women's rights

You can decrease the risk of spreading disease causing organisms by: a. Hand washing b. Using appropriate PPE c. Help clients wash hands after toileting & before meals d. All of the above

Which sentence shows the modifier written correctly? A. When he was 53, Tchaikovsky wrote his famous Symphony No, 6. B. Tchaikovsky's famous Symphony No. 6 came into being at age 53. C. At the age of 53 Tchaikovsky's famous Symphony No. 6 was written.

The following passage from Paragraph 35 of Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi contains an example of which literary device? P 35: I stood like one bewitched. I drank it in, in a speechless rapture. The world was new to me, and I had never seen anything like this at home. A. personification B. simile C. alliteration

Which word would be used in describing a gossip that won't stop talking? A. garrulous B. conjecture C. dilapidated D. tranquil

The part of the antibody that specify binds the antigen is termed as Hapten Variable region Constant region Epitope antigen

The beauty of specific immunity is the production of that provides long-lasting protection Plasma cells that produce antibodies Memory T cells Memory B cells All of these

Which of the following is the leading cause of blindness worldwide and is relatively preventable? Conjuctivitis Keratitis Trachoma River blindness All of these

Which of the following is currently included in the immunization regimen for children? "Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertusis (TDaP)" "Measles, Mumps & Rhinitis (MMR)" "Small pox, chicken pox and cow pox (SCC)* Hepatitis C

The foodborne disease that involves a neurotoxin that prevents acetylcholine release from motor neurons at neuromuscular junctions is Gastrointestinal anthrax Bacillus intoxication Botulism Clostridium perfringens gastroenteritis

You should wash your hands: a. Every 10-20 minutes throughout the day b. Before eating an after toileting only c. After removing gloves

Which statements about eclipses are true? Check all that apply. Earth's shadow creates a solar eclipse. A total lunar eclipse has a reddish color. The moon moves between Earth and the Sun during a solar eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon. During a partial solar eclipse, half of the moon is covered by Earth. A solar eclipse occurs during a full moon.

HIV can be transmitted by: a. Sexual contact b. Mucous membrane contact with infected blood C. A & B

Microbial life has dominated our planet since life first appeared. True False

Chloroplasts evolved on Earth before vertebrate organisms. True False

When do modern humans show up in Earth's timeline? 0.2 million years ago 20,000 years ago 2 million years ago 20 million years ago

The visible evidence of life is older than the chemical evidence of life on Earth. True False

Which type of virus integrates its genetic material into the host genome? HIV Rabies Coronavirus Ebola

Disease causing organisms enter the body through a. Mouth & nose b. Beak in the skin c.Catheters d. All of the above

Ethical and legal standards are important because they: a. guarantee clients receive safe, quality care b. provide guidelines for legal behavior only c. protect Medication Aides d. Both b and c e. both a and c

Medication Aides in Virginia are maintained in a registry by: a. the Virginia Board of Pharmacy b. the Virginia State Police c. the Virginia Board of Nursing d. the Virginia Department of Health

Aseptic means: a. a relatively clean environment. b. an environment free from disease causing organisms. c. an environment free from all organisms. d. you must use gloves at all times.

Which best expresses the meaning of the following 25 aphorism from Section 12 of Thoreau's Walden? Sec 12: "What sort of space is that which separates a man from his fellows and makes him solitary? I have found that no exertion of the legs can bring two minds much nearer to one another..." A. We need to run faster and more consistently toward each other to all come together as mankind. B. It's not physical distance that separates men but rather the differences in their thinking. C. If the mind is wandering, it will never get close to others, whose minds are also wandering.

All meat products sold in interstate commerce must be inspected to ensure its safety and wholesomeness. True False

The is the agency responsible for meat inspection. USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Rank the following milk types from lowest to highest fat content per serving: (1) whole milk (2) fat-free milk (3) reduced fat milk (4) low fat milk 2, 3, 4, 1 2, 4, 1, 3 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 4, 3, 1

Ground beef needs to reach the internal temperature of °F. 140 160 145 120

By law, all fluid milk that crosses state lines must be pasteurized. True False

operates a seafood inspection and grading program. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) US Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

Soft cheese has been frequently associated with outbreaks. Listeria Salmonella Clostridium botulinum E. coli O157:H7

Eggs are used to keep fat and water from separating in foods such as hollandaise sauce, mayonnaise or salad dressings. Which of the following best describes this function of eggs? Interfering Emulsifying Binding Foaming

What are some functions of proteins? store genetic information Speeds up chemical reactions and builds structures in the body. energy source

Which of the following is NOT a carotenoid pigment? Anthocyanin Carotene Lycopene Xanthophyll

Low-fat ice cream often contains more sugar and less fat than standard ice cream True False

Which of the following is the lowest grade available for eggs? AA A BB B

Vegetables should not be steamed, but instead boiled for good retention of flavor, texture, color, and nutrient. True False