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Sheela wants to demonstrate the importance of photosynthesis to plants and the other living organisms that eat plants. She models the process of photosynthesis that is specifically involved in the production of sugars.Which process in the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis is she modeling?

A
the production of oxygen
B
the production of glucose
C
the production of carbon dioxide
D
the production of water
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Which best explains why angiosperms are the most diverse and successful plant group today?

A
Reproduction is aided by flowers, protected seeds, and insect pollinators.
B
Water transport and photosynthesis are aided by vascular tissue.
C
Plant growth and increasing size are aided by a new way to distribute nutrients.
D
Reproduction is aided by exposed seeds and wind pollination.
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What do sclerenchyma and collenchyma have in common?

A
They are both thin-walled.
B
They are both dead cells.
C
They both function for support.
D
They both function for food production and storage.
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How does ATP supply energy for cellular activities?

A
by breaking off a phosphate group from its structure
B
by releasing the sugar molecule from its structure
C
by adding a phosphate group to its structure
D
by attaching itself to a glucose molecule
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Which statement best describes the difference between xylem and phloem?

A
Xylem transports water and nutrients in the plant, and phloem transports water and sugar.
B
Xylem cells make up vascular tissue, and phloem cells make up ground and dermal tissue.
C
Xylem tissue is found at the growing parts of plants, and phloem is found on the outer part of plants.
D
Xylem cells are thin-walled and tubular, and phloem cells are thick walled and strengthened by lignin.
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Which is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain of cellular respiration?

A
NADH
B
FADH2
C
oxygen
D
carbon dioxide
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What do all cellular activities in living organisms use as a source of energy?

A
ATP
B
lactic acid
C
pyruvic acid
D
carbon dioxide
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The Venn diagram compares aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.Which statement could be categorized in the overlapping section of the Venn diagram?

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A
uses pyruvic acid
B
has commercial uses
C
regenerates NADH
D
produces 36 ATP
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Chloroplasts have a complex internal structure, as shown in the model below.In which location is glucose formed?

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A
Location A
B
Location B
C
Location C
D
Location D
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This table lists examples of plants. Plant Classifications GymnospermsAngiospermsAFlowering plants, grains, and fruit treesConifers, cycads, and gingkosBGrains, flowering plants, and gingkosFruit trees, conifers, and cycadsCFruit trees, cycads, and grainsConifers, gingkos, and flowering plantsDConifers, cycads, and gingkosFlowering plants, grains, and fruit treesWhich row (A, B, C, or D) in the table accurately categorizes the plants as gymnosperms and angiosperms?

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Cacti typically grow in very dry climates with infrequent rainfall. When it does rain, the rain usually only penetrates a few inches into the soil. Which adaptation is most likely to help a cactus survive in the dry climate?

A
thick xylem tissue to transport sugar
B
leaves that have a thin cuticle
C
extensive shallow roots that absorb water
D
more dermal tissue for food storage
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A student studies a plant specimen. The student notices that the plant has seeds that are enclosed by a fruit. Which term can the student use to definitely describe the plant based on the evidence that they see?

A
angiosperm
B
gymnosperm
C
monocot
D
dicot
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In algae and plants, photosynthesis happens in the

A
vacuoles.
B
mitochondria.
C
chloroplasts.
D
chromosomes.
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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?

A
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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When a plant produces sugars and transports them during translocation, which main plant tissues are at work?

A
dermal and meristem
B
dermal and vascular
C
ground and dermal
D
vascular and ground

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