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Biology
9th Grade
05/22/2010

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In messenger RNA, each codon specifies a particular
Definition
amino acid
Term
The process by which one strain of bacteria is apparently changed into another strain is
Definition
transformation
Term
In prokaryotes, DNA molecules are located in the
Definition
cytoplasm
Term
4. Bacteriophages are
Definition
viruses that infect bacteria.
Term
. Changes in the DNA sequence that affect genetic information are known as
Definition
Mutation
Term
6. The process by which the genetic code of DNA is copied into a strand of RNA is called
A. translation
B. transcription
C. transformation
D. replication
Definition
transcription
Term
. Which of the following is a probable linking of nitrogen bases in DNA
Definition
AT CG
Term
8. What picture best represents a DNA molecule?
Definition
the spiral ladder
Term
9. Every cell in the human body has the same genetic instructions.
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Yes
Term
10. Deletion and insertion are examples of
Definition
Frameshift mutation
Term
11. What is the function of histones?
Definition
To pack DNA tightly
Term
12. What best describes translation?
Definition
Reading messages in RNA
Term
13. Which nitrogenous base is replaced in RNA?
Definition
Uricil replaces Thyacil U=>T
Term
14. How many strands are in RNA?
Definition
1
Term
15. Proteins are made by joining together?
Definition
amino acids
Term
16. Which of the following is not a type of RNA we discussed?
Definition
messenger, transfer, ribosomal
Term
17. This RNA helps in translation or decoding the message and also aids in construction of the proteins.
Definition
Ribosomal
Term
18.The science that specializes in the classification of organisms is
Definition
taxonomy
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19. As a group, the large-scale evolutionary changes that take place over long periods of time are called.
Definition
Macro-evolution
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20. Solely from its name, you know that Gronoofus thermicans must belong to what genus
Definition
Gronoofus
Term
21. Which event occurred at the end of the Paleozoic era
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Mass extinction
Term
22.Outlines of ancient cells that are preserved well enough to identify them as prokaryotes are
Definition
microfossils
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23. The largest and most inclusive of Linnaeu’s taxonomic categories is the
Definition
kingdom
Term
24. In Miller’s & Urey’s experiments with the origin of life forms, electric sparks were passed through a mixture of gases to
Definition
form lightning
Term
25. Earth’s first atmosphere contained little or no
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oxygen
Term
26. A unique trait that is used to construct a cladogram is called a
Definition
derived character
Term
27. Half-life is the length of time required for half the atoms in a radioactive sample to
Definition
double
Term
28. The three domains are
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Bacteria, Eukarya, Archae
Term
29. Sedimentary rocks form when layers of small particles are compressed
Definition
under water
Term
30. Which of the following organisms is in the kingdom animalia
Definition
know picture of animal
Term
31. Scientists who specialize in the study of fossils are called
Definition
paleontologist
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32. Yeast ______ A. Bacteria
33. Methanogens_______ B. Eukarya
34. Insects ______ C. Archaea
35. Eubacteria______
36. Protista _______
37. Plantae ______
Definition
32. b
33. c
34. b
35 a
36 b
37. b
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38. Extinctions occurs when
Definition
a species dies out
Term
39. How were animals generally classified in the traditional system when compared to the modern systems
Definition
by their appearance
Term
40. The purpose of index fossils is to establish
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relative date
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41. Put Linneau’s classification system in order from largest to smallest
Definition
Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
Term
42. What are the 4 geologic eras
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Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian
Term
43. The geologic era that accounts for most of Earth’s history is the ____ era.
Definition
Precambrian
Term
44. The two word naming system that was invented for classifying organisms is called
Definition
binomial nomenclature
Term
45. Bacillus A. round
46. Cocci B. Spiral
47. Spiralla C. rod
Definition
45. C
46. A
47. B
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48. Disease causing organisms are known as
Definition
pathogen
Term
49. An obligate anaerobe is an organism that
Definition
can not live in the presence of oxygen.
Term
50. Prokaryotes are unlike all other organisms in that the cells
Definition
have no nucleus
Term
51. Viruses are prevented from spreading when a ______ is developed for them
Definition
vaccine
Term
52. The process of converting nitrogen into a form plants can use is known as nitrogen
Definition
fixation
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53. ______ infections will cause a cell to burst
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Lytic
Term
54. The outer protein coat of a virus is a
Definition
Capsid
Term
55. Bacteria act as tiny recyclers by adding things back to the environment in the process of
Definition
decomposition
Term
56. Bacteria do not mix their genetics by sexual reproduction, but can exchange genetic material in the process of
Definition
conjugation
Term
57. What are the methods for controlling bacteria
Definition
Disinfectants, sterilize, antibiotics, canning
Term
58. One group of viruses that contain RNA as their genetic information is
Definition
Retro virus
Term
59. This could best be described as an infectious protein particle
Definition
Prion
Term
60. A virus that infects bacteria is called a
Definition
bacteriophage
Term
61. What are the human uses for bacteria
Definition
Food production, clean up oil spills, medical uses
Term
62. Bacterial infections are best treated with
Definition
antibiotics
Term
63. A ______ consists of a group of tissues that work together to perform a single function
Definition
organ
Term
64.A nonspecific defense reaction to to tissue damage caused by injury or infection is called________
Definition
inflammation
Term
65._____ system controls growth development and metabolism.
Definition
Endocrine
Term
66.Cancerous cells that can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissues are _____
Definition
malignant
Term
67. The type of immunity that results when a woman passes antibodies to her fetus
Definition
Passive
Term
68. Immune disorder characterized by the production of histamines
Definition
allergy
Term
A change in temperature would be registered by
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thermoreceptors
Term
70. Smooth muscle contractions reduce the size of air passageways in the lungs. ______
Definition
Asthma Attack
Term
Mast cells release histamines ______
Definition
allergic reaction
Term
an autoimmune reaction attacks the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas _____
Definition
Diabetes
Term
antibodies attack neuromuscular junctions ______
Definition
Myanthesia Gravis
Term
there is destruction of the functions of neurons _______
Definition
Multiple Sclerosis
Term
most of the helper T cells are destroyed _______
Definition
AIDS
Term
76.A vaccine is injected that enables the body to mount an immune response against the pathogen is a form of ______ immunity.
Definition
Active
Term
77.What are the 4 types of tissue?
Definition
Connective, Muscle, Epithelial, Nervous
Term
78.Light enters the eye through a small opening in the middle of the iris called the ____.
Definition
Pupil
Term
79.A fertilized egg is called a
Definition
Zygote
Term
80. Sebaceous and sweat glands differ because
Definition
Sebaceous produces oil while sweat produces sweat
Term
81. One of the functions of the integumentary system is to store mineral reserves.
A. TRUE or B. FALSE
Definition
False
Term
82. What is a periosteum?
Definition
Tough layer of connective tissue surrounding a bone
Term
83. Inorganic nutrients that the body usually needs in small amounts are called
Definition
mineral
Term
84. The saclike organ where liquid wastes are stored before excretion is the
Definition
bladder
Term
85-88 Know the Drawing of the bone for matching
Definition
boom boom pow
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A large vein called the ______(89) brings the blood from the upper part of the body to the heart, where it enters the ______(90). The blood is pumped out of the right atrium into the ______(91) and travels through the ______(92) to the ______ (93), where it picks up oxygen. From the lungs, blood travels through the ______(94) and returns to the heart, where it enters the ______(95). Finally the blood is forced from the _____(96) into the _______(97), which carries it to the tissues of the body.
Definition
89. Superior Vena Cava
90. Right Atrium
91. Right Ventricle
92. Pulmonary Artery
93. Lungs
94. Pulmonary Vein
95. Left Atrium
96. Left Ventricle
97. Aorta.
Term
98-103 Know the drawing of the digestive system for matching section.
Definition
boom boom pow
Term
104. The phylum zoomastigina contains what type of protists?
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animal like protist
Term
105.Pseudopods refer to
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false feet
Term
106.The protista Paramecium is the worlds most recognized
Definition
ciliate
Term
107.What are characteristics of amoebas?
Definition
no definite shape
Term
Slime molds are found primarily in
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rotting wood and compost piles
Term
The correct classification of algae is ?
Definition
plant like protist
Term
The only algae that can be found in both fresh and saltwater environments is
Definition
green algae
Term
Alternation of generations is defined as the switching back and forth between the production of
Definition
sexual and asexual reproduction
Term
_____ is at the bottom of the food chain in the worlds oceans
Definition
Plant like protists
Term
“Seaweed” is a type of ocean plant.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
Definition
False
Term
What characteristic do green algae share with plants?
Definition
Photosynthetic pigments and accessory pigments
Term
The potato famine of 1845 was cause by a _______
Definition
Fungus like protist
Term
The population of small, photosynthetic organisms found near the surface of the ocean is called
Definition
Phytoplankton
Term
What are uses for algae?
Definition
food, deodorant
Term
The cell walls of fungi are composed of
Definition
chitin
Term
The fruiting bodies that form on the outer edge of a single mycelium is called a
Definition
fairy ring
Term
The body of a typical fungus consists of a tangled mass of filaments called a(n)
Definition
mycelium
Term
Organisms that obtain food from decaying organic matter are
Definition
saprobes
Term
The sexual spores of ascomycetes are called
Definition
ascospores
Term
Sexual reproduction has never been observed in
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Deutero Mycetes
Term
A mushroom that you see above ground is actually a
Definition
fruiting body
Term
In baking, yeast cells bud and carry out the process of
Definition
Alcoholic Fermintation
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Pigskin Poison Puffball is a type of _____ fungus.
Definition
club
Term
Canadian albicans is a type of parasitic fungus that can affect _______.
Definition
humans
Term
What are the characteristics of plants?
Definition
multicellular, eukaryotic, and autotrophic
Term
The plant structure that is responsible for support of the plant body and for carrying nutrients between different parts of the plant is the
Definition
stem
Term
A plant that has a life cycle of 2 years is a
Definition
biannual
Term
The rise of water in a tall plant depends on root pressure and
Definition
transpirational pull
Term
The first plants evolved from
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green algae
Term
In angiosperms, the mature seed is surrounded by a
Definition
fruiting body
Term
The period during which an embryo is alive but not growing is called
Definition
dormancy
Term
The reproductive structures of cycads are called
Definition
cones
Term
The waterproof strip that surrounds cells of the endodermis is the
Definition
casperian strip
Term
In angiosperms, the structures that produce the male gametophyte are called the
Definition
stamens
Term
The leaves of ferns are called
Definition
fronds
Term
Within a leaf, there are many air spaces between the cells of the
Definition
Spongey mesophyll
Term
The small, multicellular spheres by which liverworts reproduce asexually are
Definition
Gemmae
Term
pollination occurs when pollen lands on the
Definition
stigma
Term
Stomata open and close in response to pressure within
Definition
the guard cells
Term
The thickened ovary wall of a plant joins with the other parts of the flower stem to become the
Definition
root
Term
Increases in the thickness of stems over time result from the production of vascular tissue by the
Definition
vascular cambian
Term
The seed leaves of flowering plants are known as
Definition
conglydons
Term
For defense, a paramecium uses small, bottle-shaped structures known as
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trichocysts
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Most fungal spores are ______ and ______ . This allows them to be carried by wind currents.
Definition
dry and light
Term
The mutualistic relationship between fungus and plant roots is
Definition
mycorrizae
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