The Living World Questions and Answers

An 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

A 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

Which 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.

41-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.

In 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

A 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.

Monocot seeds have one cotyledon. O True O False

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

Which 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

The 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.

Conifers 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

The 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.

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

Individuals 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.

Which 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.

ANTONY: 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

Which 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

Which 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.

The 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

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

Plants 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

Glittering wood moss (Hylocomium splendens) is a species of moss that can be found in Alaska and = Canada. Based on what you know about mosses, what is likely true of the female gametes of glittering wood-moss? A) They are haploid. B) They lack flagella. C) They are produced when the gametophyte undergoes meiosis. D) They are smaller than the male gametes. E) They are housed in archegonia. three of these are correct four of these are correct two of these are correct all of these are correct none of these are correct

When did the first humans begin to settle in Mesoamerica? A. During the Ice Age B. After Columbus' landing C. During the Bronze Age D. Upon Han Dynasty exploration

Chimpanzees have 48 chromosomes in a normal body cell. At the end of Meiosis I and cytokinesis, each cell has _______ chromosomes. After meiosis II and cytokinesis, each cell has__ chromosomes. A. 48, 24 B. 24,48 C. 24, 12 D. 48, 48 E. 24, 24

What determines the structure and function of a protein? A. The amino acid sequence of the protein B. The type of peptide bonds in the polypeptide chain C. All of the answer choices can determine the structure and function of a proteins D. The number of amino groups and carboxyl groups in the polypeptide chain

DNA replication occurs in the _________ of eukaryotes. RNA synthesis occurs in the __ eukaryotes. A. nucleus, ribosomes B. none of these answers are correct C. nucleus, nucleus D. ribosomes, ribosomes E. ribosomes, nucleus

An individual had 2n=36 chromosomes in its somatic cells. Which of the following is TRUE about the cells in this individual? A. At the end of mitosis and cytokinesis, each daughter cell will have 72 DNA molecules B. During metaphase I of meiosis, each cell has 36 chromosomes C. At the end of meiosis and cytokinesis, each daughter cell will have 36 DNA molecules D. During G2 phase, a cell will have 72 chromosomes

In WilliamShakespeare'sJulius Caesar, why is Antony foil to Brutus? A. Antony speaks with emotion, while Brutuskeeps his emotion hidden within himself. B. Antony is known for his honor and loyalty, while Brutus is often deceitful. C. Brutus speaks with emotion, while Antonykeeps his emotion hidden within himself. D. Brutus is more likely to play tricks than Antony, who is guided by his loyalty to Rome.

How is Cassius a foil for Brutus in the underlined passage of Section 23 of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? A. Cassius' love for friendship contrasts with Brutus' love for flattery. B. Cassius responds emotionally to Brutus'criticism; Brutus criticizes him objectively. C. Cassius' immature nature contrasts with Brutus' mature nature. D. Cassius' love for honesty contrasts with Brutus' love for pretense.

Which of the following transport proteins discussed in class is part of the same protein family as the Na+/K+ pump, with a similar mechanism and structure? A. Na+ ion channel B. ATP synthase C. Na+/Glucose symport C. Ca+ pump

lon gradients are essential for cell function. In a mammalian cell, which of these ions has a concentration gradient that is lower inside the cytosol compared to outside the cell? MARK ALL CORRECT ANSWERS A. Na+ B. K+ C. Ca2+ D. CI

What evidence of Brutus'honor can be found in the highlighted passage from section 21? A. Cassius says Brutus is relying too much on their friendship, which is an honorable thing to do. B. Brutus claims that he is armed with honesty, which makes him unafraid of Cassius's threats. C. Brutus doesn't respect the "idle wind," which is an honorable thing to do. D. Brutus is a trickster while Cassius acts more logical than the rest.

Which early west Asian civilization is credited with the first organized currency system? A. Phoenician B. Persian C. Egyptian D. Greek

What evidence in the highlighted passage from Section 15 suggests Brutus does NOT want Caesar's assassination to have been done without purpose? A. Brutus simply wanted control for himself, and the corruption is unavoidable. B. Brutus wanted to get rich, which was the purpose of the assassination of Caesar. C. Julius Caesar's murder would only be justified if the new leadership were to be honorable. D. Brutus is sure that if he murders Caesar, then Caesar will be known as an amazing leader.

Act IV, Scene 2, Sec. 10-11: CASSIUS: Most noble brothe you have done me wrong. BRUTUS: Judge me, you gods wrong I mine enemies? And, it not so, how should I wrong a brother? A. He asks Cassius a rhetorical question: Do I wrong my enemies? If not, how can I wrong a brother? B. He asks Cassius to wrong his enemies since he is Brutus' trusted brother. C. He asks the gods to judge him because of the way he has wronged his enemies. D. He accepts Cassius' accusation and asks the gods to forgive him.

How many city-states were a part of the Sumerian Civilization in ancient Mesopotamia? A. 3 B. 10 C. 12 D. 18

The cytokine storm seen in patients with severe COVID-19 is an example of a microbe causing disease in which way? Epigenetic changes Secretion of exotoxins Causing direct damage through exoenzymes Causing an overreaction of the host immune system

The sayings of Confucius often focus on which of the following? A. how people should interact with each other B. how to live longer C. connection with nature D. proper rituals for worshiping gods

Who was right below the priests in the Aryan caste system of ancient India? A. laborers B. priests C. traders D. warriors

In a text, the tragic hero is most often also A. a minor character. B. dies in the end. C. the antagonist. D. the protagonist.

Where did the Hindu religion and way of life originate? A. China B. India C. Persia D. Egypt

Which image represents the Olmec civilization?

Which ancient European civilization hadwarrior leaders? A. Persian B. Mycenaean C. Egyptian D. Dorian

Which of the following civilizations lived on the island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea? A. Minoans B. Mycenaeans C. Egyptians

Which of these describes apotential short story theme? A. Overwhelmed B. When you fall down, get back up again. C. The beach

Which part of the plotstructure does the followingsection of Stephen Crane's "A Great Mistake" fall under? "An Italian kept a fruit-standon a corner where he hadgood aim at the people whocame down from the elevatedstation, and at those whowent along two thronged streets." A. exposition B. climax C. falling action

Based on the context clue inthe sentence below, what does medley mean? The soup was amixture of many different vegetables - a vegetable medley. A. colorful B. oversized C. assortment

What literary device is theauthor using in describing thebehavior of the cactus nearthe beginning of O. Henry's"The Cactus"? ".... among its softconvolutions, he did not feelthe prick of the thorn thatwas to pierce him later" A. Hyperbole B. Foreshadowing C. Metaphor

Which passage below fromTwain's "TheCalifornian'sforeshadowing?Tale" shows A. Sec. 40: Charley did his best to driveaway his friend's bodings andapprehensions. B. Sec. 42: A fiddle, a banjo, and a clarinet--these were the instruments. C. Sec. 42: The trio took their places sideby side, and began to play some rattlingdance-music.

What type ofessay should beused in an exam to explain how to cook food with less processed sugars? A. formal personal essay B. expository essay C. persuasive essay D. informal personalessay