The Living World Questions and Answers

Biology
The Living WorldWhich sentence uses the underlined word incorrectly?
A. The newlywed couple shared their first dance at the wedding reception.
B. For example, the President is at the top of the hierarchy for the United States.
C. I only ate a couple of eggs on Easter.
D. The first man to hierarchy the mountain got a medal of honor from the President.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. Every morning for breakfast Paul has eggs, bacon, pancakes and syrup.
B. Every morning for breakfast, Paul has eggs, bacon, pancakes,and syrup.
C. Every morning for breakfast, Paul, has eggs, bacon, pancakes,and syrup.
D. Every morning for breakfast Paul has eggs bacon pancakes and syrup.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the followingsentences punctuates the appositive or appositive phrasecorrectly?
A. I called my brotherDrew over to my tableto talk.
B. I called my brotherDrew, over to my, tableto talk.
C. I called, my brotherDrew over to my tableto talk.
D. I called my brotherDrew over to my, tableto talk.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the following sentences ispunctuated incorrectly?
A. The Olympicmedals are made ofgold, silver, or bronze.
B. The situation isperilous, but there isstill one chance ofescape.
C. Can you make somerice, beans, and carrotsfor dinner?
D. Well Susan this is afine mess you're in.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the following is correct?
Statement 1: Abe Lincoln in Illinois (film) is a visual medium.
Statement 2: The Life of Abraham Lincoln from His Birth to His Inauguration
as President is a book.
Statement 1 alone is correct.
Statement 2 alone is correct.
Both the statements are true.
Neither of the statements are true.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the
following best
defines the
drama element
"character"?
A. the main events of
a story
B. the place and time
at which a story
happens
C. the qualities that
define an individual in
a story
D. the subject or topic
of a story
![1:05
The Proposal, which of the
following is true?
19
46 LOMOV: Then you make
out that I'm a land-grabber?
Madam, never in my life have l
grabbed anybody else's land,
and I shan't allow anybody to
accuse me of having done so....
[Quickly steps to the carafe
and drinks more water.] Oxen
Meadows are mine!
47 NATALYA: It's not true,
they're ours!
16
A. Natalya and Lomov do not agree on who
owns the Oxen Meadows.
B. Lomov is a confessed land thief.
C. Natalya is a confessed land thief.
D. The Oxen Meadows are the land in
which Lomov and Natalya settle when they
marry.](https://media.kunduz.com/media/sug-question/raw/84204017-1656958056.4028912.jpeg?w=256)
Biology
The Living World1:05
The Proposal, which of the
following is true?
19
46 LOMOV: Then you make
out that I'm a land-grabber?
Madam, never in my life have l
grabbed anybody else's land,
and I shan't allow anybody to
accuse me of having done so....
[Quickly steps to the carafe
and drinks more water.] Oxen
Meadows are mine!
47 NATALYA: It's not true,
they're ours!
16
A. Natalya and Lomov do not agree on who
owns the Oxen Meadows.
B. Lomov is a confessed land thief.
C. Natalya is a confessed land thief.
D. The Oxen Meadows are the land in
which Lomov and Natalya settle when they
marry.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich answer
best describes
the following
text?
The man
innocently goes
to the closet
door; the
audience knows
he is in for a big
surprise.
A. verbal irony
B. situational irony
C. sarcasm
D. dramatic irony

Biology
The Living WorldWhat is the author trying to convey through the following detail in the book -
The Life of Abraham Lincoln from His Birth to His Inauguration as
President?
It was a gloomy day: heavy clouds floated overhead, and a cold rain was
falling.
To emphasize the setting to the readers during the departure of Lincoln.
To emphasize the mannerisms to the readers during the departure of
Lincoln.
To show the behavior to the readers during the departure of Lincoln.
To show time period to the readers during the departure of Lincoln.

Biology
The Living WorldIdentify the
Gerund in the
following
sentence:
Steaming is a
way of cooking.
A. way
B. steaming
C. is

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the following states why one of the models is better for moving
more nutrients in and out of the cell?
A. A is better because it has less surface area.
B. B is better because it has more volume.
C. B is better because it has more surface area.
D. A is better because it has more volume

Biology
The Living WorldWhich sentence
below has
correct
subject/verb
agreement?
A.
in heavy sheets are
good for the fields.
Sometimes raining
B. "Raining cats and
dogs" is an expression
that means "heavy
rainfall."
C. "Raining cats and
dogs" are an
expression that mean
"heavy rainfall."
D. Sometimes raining
in heavy sheets were
good for the fields.

Biology
The Living WorldWhy would a group of small cells help an organism maintain homeostasis
better than one large cell?
A. They have a lower surface-to-volume ratio.
B. They have a greater surface-to-volume ratio.
C. They have a greater volume.
D. They have more cell structures.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich sentence uses the underlined word incorrectly?
A. After weeks of being married, they decided to couple because it wasn't
working out.
B. There is a certain workplace hierarchy. that has the bosses at the top.
C. There are only a couple of sandwiches left, so grab one if you haven't already.
D. The couple that just moved into the neighborhood raises horses.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich sentence uses the
underlined word incorrectly?
A. My favorite candy is a couple; it's made
from cooking sugar and milk together.
B. In a couple of days I have a test I need to
study for.
C. If I couple my organization with her hard
work, we make a very productive team.
D. There are a couple of reasons why
taking notes helps with studying for class.

Biology
The Living WorldPersuasive
essays are
written to
A. influence readers to
accept an idea, adopt a
point of view, or take
an action.
B. give readers
information about a
scientific matter.
C. share personal
experiences and
insights with readers.
D. tell a story about
the life of a historical
figure.

Biology
The Living WorldStructure and Function of Living
Systems:Question 1
Which of the following would be an example of positive
feedback?
The attraction of platelets when a wound occurs.
Sweating due to an increase in body temperature.
The reduction of hormone production during pregnancy.
Shivering by the muscles when temperature drops.

Biology
The Living Worldsentences
punctuates the
appositive or
appositive.
phrase
correctly?
A. Arnold, a well-
known artist listened
to music for,
inspiration.
B. Arnold, a well-
known artist listened,
to music for
inspiration.
C. Arnold a well-
known artist, listened
to music for
inspiration.
D. Arnold, a well-
known artist, listened
to music for
inspiration.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich sentence
is in passive
voice?
A. The sailor caught
the fish.
B. The sailor sold the
fish.
C. The fish were
caught by the sailor.
D. The sailor ate the
fish.

Biology
The Living WorldA cell is in its life cycle. Currently, it is not in the process of
cell division.
Which option describes the shape of its chromosomes?
one:
O Loose, stretched out in a long single-strand spiral.
O Dense, coiled into X shapes.
O Dense, coiled into spheres.
O Loose, noodle-like.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich option describes the function of RNA polymerase?
Splitting the DNA double strand into two single strands.
Forming an RNA strand using a DNA strand as a template.
Carrying amino acids to the transcription site.
Moving mRNA strands into and out of the nucleus.

Biology
The Living WorldHow many spectators could The Globe seat at one time?
A. 100
B. 1000
C. 3000
D. 5000

Biology
The Living WorldThe downfall of
a tragic hero is
typically caused
by
A. the mystical and
magical powers of
other characters in the
drama.
B. overpowering fate
and destiny.
C. a mistake the
hero/heroine makes
due to a tragic flaw
paired with fate.
D. the will of Zeus.


Biology
The Living WorldWhat was the
name of the
permanent
playhouse built
by Shakespeare
and Lord
Chamberlain's
Men?
A. The Theater
B. The Village
C. The Court
D. The Globe

Biology
The Living WorldWhat
information is
given in the
script under
STAGE
DIRECTIONS,
right after the
ACT number
and the SCENE
number?
A. brief description of
Shakespeare's life
B. brief description of
the characters
C. brief description of
the historical timeline
D. brief description of
the setting

Biology
The Living WorldWhy are efforts made to identify unknown bacteria?
selection of sterilization protocols
gain information regarding appropriate disease diagnosis and treatment
enable tracking diseases for epidemiological purposes
document discovery of new microorganisms
identify individuals during a forensic investigation based on their skin microbiome

Biology
The Living WorldMONTAGUE:
Away from the
light steals
home my heavy
son
A. My despondent son
slinks home, away
from the light
B. My despondent son
slinks away from home
C. My despondent son
is slinking to the light

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of these
options shows
more than one
character on the
stage engaged in
conversation?
A. aside
B. soliloquy
C. monologue
D. dialogue

Biology
The Living WorldAn extended speech that one character gives to other characters who are present is called which of the following?
A. aside
B. dialogue
C. monologue
D. soliloquy

Biology
The Living WorldA brief
comment by a
character to
himself (and the
audience) which
other characters
do not hear is
called which of
the following?
A. aside
B. dialogue
C. monologue
D. soliloquy

Biology
The Living WorldWhich statement below is an example of a story's theme?
A. Three friends meet at the park to play soccer.
B. A girl studies hard and earns a scholarship.
C. A boy learns a valuable lesson about friendship from his dog.
D. Laughter is the best medicine.

Biology
The Living World41-DECIUS
BRUTUS: Pardor
me, Caesar, for my dear dear
love
To our proceeding bids me tel
you this;
And reason to my love is
liable.
A. The audience knows Decius plans to
murder Caesar, but Caesar considers him a
friend.
B. The audience knows Decius is Caesar's
friend, but Caesar does not believe him.
C. The audience thinks Decius is going to
kill Caesar, but instead he tries to save
Caesar.
D. The audience knows Decius wants to
save Caesar, but the rest of the
conspirators do not know this.

Biology
The Living WorldIn Julius Caesar, Shakespeare
utilizes many types of irony.
Which of the following best
defines "situational irony"?
A. words that express the opposite of what
is really meant or felt
B. a sharp statement meant to cut or hurt
someone
C. the audience understands the events of
a situation while the characters are
unaware
D. a marked difference between the
expectations of something happening and
what actually happens
Resources
SH

Biology
The Living WorldA vascular bundle
is on the outer surface of a root.
contains xylem and phloem tissue.
is not found in leaves.
is very distinct in the apical meristem.
is usually scattered in the stem of a eudicot.


Biology
The Living WorldThe term hypocotyl refers to the portion of the embryonic stem that is located below the attachment of the cotyledons.
O True
O False

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the following statements characterize the megaphyll line of evolution?
A) They differ from microphylls by developing a single, unbranched vein rather than a branched vascular system.
B) They are believed to have evolved from branching telomes that flattened and developed photosynthetic tissue between the branches.
C) They developed into leaves that can also be called lycophylls
D) They developed into the large leaves of the angiosperms
O two of these are correct
three of these are correct
four of these are correct
all of these are correct
none of these are correct

Biology
The Living WorldThe term herbaceous implies that a plant
O has no apical meristem.
O probably will live several years.
O lacks vascular tissue.
O is only found in wet environments.
O cannot develop secondary vascular tissue like secondary xylem.

Biology
The Living WorldConifers are common in mountain and high-latitude forests where it is cold, very dry and it snows frequently. What key characteristics of conifers give them an
advantage over other types of plants that live in these forests?
A) the production of resin.
B) the conical shape of the tree.
C) leaves with a relatively large surface area.
D) needle-like leaves
E) a waxy cuticle.
F) sori located on the underside of the leaves
G) loss of leaves during the winter months.
three of these are correct
all of these are correct
Onone of these are correct
four of these are correct
two of these are correct

Biology
The Living WorldThe term angiosperm refers to
O the presence of endosperm.
O the enclosure of the seeds within a fruit.
O the presence of pollen.
O the narrow sperm of angiosperms.
O the branching of vascular veins.

Biology
The Living WorldOf these, which occurs FIRST when allopatric speciation occurs?
O geographical separation of two populations
O reproductive isolation
O genetic divergence
O extensive gene flow

Biology
The Living WorldIndividuals from two beetle populations can mate but never produce offspring. Further
examination indicates that the sperm from one population cannot fuse with the egg of the other
population. Based on this information, which of the following is true? CHOOSE THE MOST
COMPLETE CORRECT ANSWER.
O Beetles in the two populations are different species based on the biological species concept AND is a prezygotic reproductive barrier prevents gene flow between the two beetle populations.
O Beetles in the two populations are not reproductively isolated from each other.
O Beetles in the two populations are different species based on the biological species concept.
O Beetles in the two populations are different species based on the biological species concept AND they are not reproductively isolated from each other.
O A prezygotic reproductive barrier prevents gene flow between the two beetle populations.

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the following is an example of a prezygotic reproductive barrier between two species?
OTwo closely related monkey species sometimes interbreed and produce hybrid offspring. The offspring grow
to adulthood but are unable to produce offspring.
O Two closely related salamander species can mate and produce hybrid offspring; the hybrids are conspicuous
to predators and have an extremely low survival rate.
Males of two closely related fish species build nests in a lake to attract females to lay eggs; sometimes
females lay eggs in the nest of males of the wrong species, and males fertilize the "wrong" eggs with their
sperm, but the hybrid offspring that hatch from these eggs never survive to adulthood.
Males of two closely related fish species build nests in a lake to attract females to lay eggs; sometimes
females lay eggs in the nest of males of the wrong species, and males add their sperm to the "wrong" eggs,
but a hybrid zygote is never formed.

Biology
The Living WorldANTONY: Pardon me, Julius! Here wast thou bay'd, brave
hart; Here didst thou fall; and here thy hunters stand, Sign'd in thy spoil, and crimson'd in thy lethe. O world, thou wast the forest to this hart; And this, indeed, O world, the heart of thee. How like a deer, strucken by many princes, Dost thou here lie!
A. he compares Caesar to a cat being hunted and killed
B. he compares Caesar to a deer being hunted and killed
C. he compares Caesar to a dog being hunted and killed
D. he compares Caesar to a fox being hunted and killed

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the following statements about the human microbiome is FALSE?
Babies born by C-section may have a different initial microbiome than babies born vaginally
O Bacteria that are naturally abundant in the vagina can outcompete infectious yeast pathogens
O A person with a diverse microbiome is more likely to fall sick than a person without a diverse microbiome
O Some prokaryotes break down complex starches that we would otherwise not be able to digest
O The microbiome can include one or more eukaryotes

Biology
The Living WorldWhich of the following occurs when two species evolves from one population by sympatric
speciation?
O Members of a population become geographically separated.
O Members of a population become genetically different from each other.
O Gene flow begins between two different populations.
O Mutations occur in one group, but not the other.

Biology
The Living WorldThe loss of a keystone species can lead to to its abundance.
O the Competitive Exclusion Principle; proportionate
O a trophic cascade; disproportionate
O the Competitive Exclusion Principle; disproportionate
a symbiotic relationship; proportionate

Biology
The Living WorldThe electrochemical gradient of H+ is also known as the proton motive force. What are the two
components of the proton motive force?

Biology
The Living WorldPlants that are dioecious are best described as having:
O archegonia and antheridia on separate gametophytes.
O archegonia and antheridia on separate sporophytes.
O archegonia and antheridia on the same gametophyte
O the ability to make pollen grains via archegonia
O ovules contained within antheridia