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Midterms!!!
DR. Higgins past test q's
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Biology
9th Grade
12/13/2010

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What is the hierarchy listed as it increases in complexity?
Definition
molecule-->organelle-->cell-->tissue-->organ-->organ system-->organism-->population-->community-->ecosystem-->biosphere
Term
If you eat a hamburger,you are mainly eating ground-up beef muscle. what levels of organization are represented in this ground-up muscle?
Definition
organelle, cell, and tissue
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Which of the following statements about ecosystems is false?

A)Plants and other photosynthetic organisms are producers in ecosystems

B)Chemical nutrients cycle within an ecosystem's structural web

C) In the process of energy conversions within an ecosystem, energy is eventually converted to heat

D) Bacteria and fungi recycle energy within an ecosystem

E)The "web of relationships" within an ecosystem includes the nonliving components of the environment

Definition

The one that is false is...

D) Bacteria and fungi recycle energy within an ecosystem

 

 

Term
What is the ultimate source of energy flowing into nearly all ecosystems?
Definition
sunlight
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A consumer eating a producer represents what?
Definition
a transfer of chemical nutrients and energy
Term

True or false?

Differences among organisms reflect different nucleotide sequences in their DNA.

Definition
True
Term

Which is a kingdom within the domain Eukarya?

A) Bacteria  B) Monera  C) Archaea

 D)Viruses  E) Fungi

Definition
E) Fungi
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What domains are organisms that are prokaryotes in?
Definition
Bacteria and Archaea
Term
The teeth of grain-eating animals(such as horses) are usually broad and ridged. This makes the teeth suitable for grinding and chewing. Meat-eating animals(such as lions) have pointed teeth that are good for puncturing and ripping flesh. What does this illustrate?
Definition
A result of natural selection and the connection between form and function.
Term
Do individuals organisms exhibit genetic change during their life spans to better fit their environment? and is this consistant with Dawin's theory?
Definition
NO
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An antibiotic kills 99.9% of a bacterial population. You would expect what from the next generation of bacteria?
Definition
to be more resistant to that antibiotic
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