AnswersPA Human Anatomy Physiology A 2026-2027 SMITH ICCatalysts

Catalysts — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following difference between DNA and RNA allows them to perform their unique functions?

A
DNA contains ribose, while RNA contains deoxyribose.
B
DNA is single-stranded, whereas RNA is double-stranded.
C
DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.
D
RNA is found only in the nucleus, while DNA is found only in the cytoplasm.
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Why is the Calvin cycle considered a dark reaction?

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It occurs only at night.
B
It requires an absence of light.
C
It turns the plant dark green.
D
It can proceed in the dark.
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Which question can be answered by following the scientific method?

A
What was the highest temperature that was recorded yesterday?
B
What is the most interesting aspect of the light-dependent reactions?
C
How does a change in temperature affect the stomata of a plant?
D
How many stomata are there on this leaf?
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James wants to create a self-sustaining ecosystem, or vivarium. Which method would most likely result in an ecosystem that is viable for the longest amount of time with no additional care?

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Put a few plants, water, sand, and a heat lamp inside a clear glass aquarium and seal the top. Place it in a sunny location.
B
Put water, fertilizer, soil, plants and insects in an open, clear glass aquarium. Place it in an area that has some sunlight and some shade.
C
Put rocks, water, and many plants in an open, dark-colored plastic tub. Place it in an area with direct sunlight.
D
Put soil, water, many plants, and a few insects in a sealed, clear plastic aquarium. Place it in an area with indirect sunlight.
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Which is not something that occurs in translation?

A
A codon and an anticodon pair.
B
A peptide bond is created.
C
A molecule of mRNA is formed.
D
An amino acid is added to a polypeptide.
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A species of mud snail was studied for five years. During this time, scientists observed the season in which they mated, the number of offspring they produced, and the results of such stressors as drought, famine, and lack of mates. Which question were the scientists most likely studying?

A
What is the food source most often chosen by the mud snail?
B
Are the reproductive rates of mud snails affected by environmental changes?
C
Are mud snails more likely to choose mates with colorful shells?
D
Do mud snails prefer to live in water or near a water source?
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Which best describes stem cells?

A
Differentiation produces specialized cells from stem cells.
B
Self-renewal produces specialized cells from differentiated cells.
C
Self-renewal produces differentiated cells from stem cells.
D
Differentiation produces stem cells from specialized cells.
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Which refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment despite changing external conditions?

A
differentiation
B
self-renewal
C
homeostasis
D
specialization
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The brothers pictured below are identical twins.The boys in this picture look alike because their bodies contain identical

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carbohydrates.
B
lipids.
C
nucleic acids.
D
proteins.
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What prohibits lipids from being a readily available energy source?

A
Fat must be broken down into fatty acids before being converted to glucose.
B
Lipids are structural components, so they are a last-resort energy source.
C
Lipids are only used to create enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.
D
The conversion of fat to glucose is controlled by insulin.
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Two cells in the same organism differ only in the number of chloroplasts they contain. The first cell has multiple chloroplasts, and the second cell has very few. What would most likely characterize these cells?

A
There would be no difference between the functioning of the cells because the chloroplasts are not essential cell structures.
B
The second cell would become larger because it would have fewer chloroplasts regulating its size and shape.
C
The second cell would shrink because it would not be able to store water and maintain cell shape.
D
The second cell would not be able to produce as much food because it could not capture very much sunlight.
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Which statement best summarizes the importance of meiosis to reproduction?

A
It produces diploid cells that are needed for sexual reproduction.
B
It produces diploid cells that are needed for asexual reproduction.
C
It produces gametes that are needed for sexual reproduction.
D
It produces gametes that are needed for asexual reproduction.
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Which statement correctly describes what proteins, lipids, and glycogen have in common?

A
They are all used as primary energy sources during exercise.
B
They are each stored in the liver to be used as a ready energy reserve.
C
They each can be broken down to provide ATP to cells.
D
They each contain the same amount of ATP.
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A lab experiment to determine the rate of ATP production and its use in plants is conducted. In the lab, twenty circles cut from plant leaves are placed in a container of water with a light source, which allows photosynthesis to occur. When the rate of ATP production exceeds the ATP use, oxygen is given off by the plant cells, causing the leaf circles to float. Using the graph of data from this experiment, at which point was the light source most likely removed?

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Which organelle can be compared to a security guard who decides whom may enter a building and whom may not?

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cell membrane
B
cytoplasm
C
endoplasmic reticulum
D
mitochondrion

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