The following are examples of a major event that altered the history of life? correct answers
evolution of photosynthesis
evolution of aerobic metabolism
formation of fossils
specialization of cells
organisms becoming multicellular
Which of the following is a function of a lipid? correct answers store energy
Only in a controlled experiment, correct answers is a single factor (variable) changed among
groups.
The following are functions of membranes? correct answers energy transformation
breaking down carbohydrates
selectively transporting materials across the membrane
attachment to surfaces outside the cell
moving waste outside of the cell
Unsaturated fatty acids differ from saturated fatty acids because unsaturated fatty acids contain:
correct answers fewer hydrogen atoms than expected based on the number of carbon atoms
The element sodium (Na) has eleven protons. Therefore, a neutral atom of sodium (Na) must
have correct answers eleven electrons
Which statement about receptors is true? correct answers Receptors are specific for a single
signal.
, Which element(s) is(are) not necessary for signal transduction to occur? correct answers a
gradient
In order to move Ca+ ions out of a cell, cells must use a _________ protein and a process called
_________ to move the ion down its concentration gradient. correct answers channel; facilitated
diffusion
Which of the following statements is true? correct answers Ionic bonds result after an electron is
transferred from one atom to another.
Which of the following elements are the 6 most common found in all living things? correct
answers hydrogen
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon
Which functional group tends to be non-reactive? correct answers methyl
Which statement about hydrogen bonds is true? correct answers Hydrogen bonds are responsible
for surface tension.
If you are conducting a comparative experiment, which statement is true? correct answers Data
will be collected from many different samples or groups.
Which of the following organizes systems from the largest to smallest scale? correct answers
ecosystems, populations, organisms, tissues
During winter hibernation, bears have a reduced body temperature. As bears prepare to exit
hibernation, you would expect their cells to add ______ to their cell membrane to maintain
fluidity as their body temperature increases. correct answers more phospholipids with saturated
fatty acid tails.