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Cell membranes are primarily made of a component that contains fatty acids. This component is most likely a...

A
carbohydrate.
B
protein.
C
nucleic acid.
D
lipid.
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Which trait distinguishes between the kingdoms of Bacteria and Archaea?

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whether or not the organisms thrive in extreme conditions
B
whether or not the organisms thrive have a nucleus
C
whether or not the organisms are unicellular or multicellular
D
whether or not the organisms have a cell wall
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Ligers are a cross between lions and tigers. They exist only in zoos because lions and tigers do not live together in the wild.Which is a reason why lions and tigers are considered separate species?

A
Lions and tigers do not look alike.
B
Ligers cannot reproduce.
C
Lions and tigers cannot reproduce.
D
Ligers are found only in zoos.
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Mateo has a fish in a fish tank. Every day, he feeds the fish flakes of food. He also changes the water as necessary. He has an aerator that pumps bubbles into the tank.Which sentence shows the fish’s need for air?

A
Mateo has a fish in a fish tank.
B
Every day, he feeds the fish flakes of food.
C
He also changes the water as necessary.
D
He has an aerator that pumps bubbles into the tank.
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This Venn diagram is being used to compare the classification systems of Aristotle and Whittaker.

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A
identified microscopic organisms
B
looked at characteristics of organisms
C
identified fungi as a group of organisms
D
looked at medical uses of organisms
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This chart shows four atoms, labeled W, X, Y, and Z. These atoms can combine with each other to form molecules.

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W and X
B
X and Y
C
W and Z
D
Y and Z
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Isaac is studying relationships between organisms in the phylum Chordata, which includes humans and all other animals with a backbone.

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2
B
3
C
4
D
5
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Which situations would involve classification? Select three options.

A
performing an analysis of an individual’s blood
B
identifying which group of cats a new species belongs in
C
analyzing the relatedness of whales and dolphins
D
determining the name of a new species of pine tree
E
creating a family tree to look for a pattern of a disease
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This table shows how the levels of classification have changed with each major scientist.

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5
B
7
C
8
D
10
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Sand dollars are radially symmetrical and have an internal skeleton but no backbone. Which phylum do sand dollars belong in?

A
chordates
B
echinoderms
C
arthropods
D
mollusks
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There are 25 elements found in living things. How many of these elements are found in some organisms but not all?

A
1
B
6
C
19
D
25
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Archaea
B
Bacteria
C
Eukarya
D
Protists
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In these chemical compounds, C is for carbon, O is for oxygen, N is for nitrogen, and H is for hydrogen.Which chemical compound is most likely inorganic?

A
H2O
B
CH3NH2
C
C6H12O6
D
CH4
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needing energy
B
growth and development
C
maintaining homeostasis
D
reproduction
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Which statement best compares a dolphin and a mushroom?

A
Both need blood and food.
B
Both need food and air.
C
Both need lungs and air.
D
Both need lungs and blood.
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Which characteristic defines all dichotomous keys?

A
Each key is a series of statements.
B
Each key is organized as a table.
C
Each key is organized as a flowchart.
D
Each key is a mathematical formula.
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What do all organisms need? Select three options.

A
nervous system
B
a place to live
C
blood
D
water
E
food
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All organisms need a place to live that provides

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protection, sunlight, and water.
B
sunlight, food, and water.
C
food, water, and protection.
D
protection, food, and sunlight.
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What does food provide to organisms?

A
homeostasis
B
shelter
C
energy
D
air
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Which are characteristics of all living things? Select three options.

A
grow and develop
B
make their own food
C
are made of many cells
D
respond to stimuli
E
can reproduce

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