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The structure of valine, an amino acid, is shown. What portion of the valine molecule is indicated by the shaded area?

Select one: a. amino group

b. carbon chain

c. carboxyl group

d. R group

 

 

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Nucleotides are composed of

Select one: a. adenosine triphosphate, pentose sugars, and phosphates.

b. DNA, ribose sugars and polypeptides.

c. nitrogen-containing bases, phosphates, and peptides.

d. phosphates, pentose sugars, and nitrogen-containing bases.

What are the primary constituents of cell membranes?

Select one: a. carbohydrates

b. lipids

c. minerals

d. proteins

Which of the following is an organic catalyst and usually a protein?

Select one: a. ATP

b. coenzyme

c. enzyme

d. substrate

 

 

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Which of the following cell organelles is the site of the citric acid cycle?

Select one: a. Golgi apparatus

b. mitochondria

c. nucleus

d. ribosome

What is the degradation product of heme?

Select one: a. bile pigment

b. globin

c. iron

d. porphyrin

During photosynthesis, which of the following happens?

Select one: a. Carbon dioxide is reduced to glucose.

b. Chloroplasts convert solar energy to ADP.

c. Hydrogen atoms reduce water to glucose.

d. Water is hydrolyzed.

 

 

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Which of these are the photosynthetic organs of a plant?

Select one: a. cones

b. fruits

c. leaves

d. seeds

Which of these is an end product of photosynthesis?

Select one: a. ATP

b. carbon dioxide

c. glucose

d. water

What is the total number of ATP molecules produced by the citric acid cycle?

Select one: a. 2

b. 4

c. 16

d. 256

 

 

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In cellular respiration, what percentage of the available energy is transferred from glucose to ATP?

Select one: a. 17%

b. 28%

c. 39%

d. 63%

Based on their characteristics, mitochondria could be evolutionary remnants of which type of microorganism?

Select one: a. bacteria

b. fungi

c. protozoa

d. virus

In cellular respiration, what is the end product of chemiosmosis?

Select one: a. ATP

b. glucose

c. NADH

d. pyruvic acid

 

 

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The primary cell wall of plants is composed of which of the following?

Select one: a. cellulose

b. chitin

c. lignin

d. phospholipid

What unique structural property of cellulose makes it largely indigestible by humans?

Select one: a. addition of chitin, another structural polysaccharide

b. alternating positioning of oxygen atoms in linked glucose

c. branched chains of linked glucose

d. covalent bonding between glucose units, providing extra stability

How do peripheral proteins play a role in the plasma membrane?

Select one: a. They often play a structural role, helping stabilize and shape the plasma membrane.

b. They allow ions to �ow directly through the membrane.

c. They bind with glycoproteins for cell recognition in immune responses.

d. They bind with a carrier protein to facilitate membrane transport.

 

 

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At the end of meiosis I, how many chromosomes from each homologous parental pair does one daughter cell contain?

Select one: a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

In meiosis, crossing-over of genetic material between two non-sister chromatids occurs during

Select one: a. anaphase I.

b. metaphase II.

c. prophase I.

d. telophase II.

 

 

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In the phase of mitosis depicted in the �gure, which of the following is occurring?

Select one: a. Chromatids are crossing over.

b. Chromosomes are aligning on the plates.

c. Daughter cells are being formed.

d. Sister chromatids are separating.

 

 

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In the representation of a DNA molecule shown below, what parts of the nucleotides are indicated by the colors red, green, blue, and yellow?

Select one: a. nitrogenous base

b. pentose sugar

c. phosphate

d. ribose sugar

 

 

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Using the Punnett square, what is the phenotypic ratio of tall plants to short plants?

Select one: a. 1:1

b. 2:1

c. 3:1

d. 1:3

Which of the following causes of mutations occurs when nucleotide pairs are replicated?

Select one: a. errors in replication

b. mutagens

c. transposons

d. gene expression

 

 

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In the following mutation the letter “C” was deleted from the sequence of codons. Instead of reading “THE CAT ATE THE RAT” the sequence reads “THE ATA TET HER AT.” Which of the following types of mutation is this?

Select one: a. deletion mutation

b. frameshift mutation

c. point mutation

d. protein mutation

Which of the following is an estimate of the number of pairs of DNA bases in the human genome?

Select one: a. 300,000 pairs

b. 5.8 million pairs

c. 3.2 billion pairs

d. 6.4 trillion pairs

Which type of bacteria is produced by biotechnology to express a cloned gene?

Select one: a. aerobic

b. pathogenic

c. peritrichous

d. transgenic

 

 

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In this illustration of the stem of a plant, the arrow points to which structure?

Select one: a. auxiliary bud

 

 

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b. node

c. petiole

d. terminal bud

Which type of root is used by certain plants for food storage?

Select one: a. adventitious

b. �brous

c. pneumatophore

d. tap

Which of the following processes involves evaporation of water from the leaves?

Select one: a. osmosis

b. respiration

c. translocation

d. transpiration

According to the cohesion-tension model, how does xylem transport work in plants?

Select one: a. Tension created by atmospheric pressure pushes water up the xylem.

b. Tension created by transpiration in the leaves pulls water along the xylem.

c. Water entering the root cells creates negative pressure that pushes water up the xylem.

d. Water is actively transported up the xylem by gravity.

 

 

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Which of the following types of tropism is exhibited by the plant shown in the photograph?

Select one: a. negative gravitropism

b. negative phototropism

c. positive phototropism

d. positive gravitoprism

Which plant hormone facilitates ripening of fruits?

Select one: a. abscisic acid

b. auxin

c. ethylene

d. gibberellin

 

 

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Referring to the diagram, what is the correct order of labeling for the boxes (1-4) depicting alternation of generations in �owering plants?

Select one: a. (1) meiosis, (2) mitosis, (3) fertilization, (4) mitosis

b. (1) meiosis, (2) mitosis, (3) mitosis, (4) meiosis

c. (1) mitosis, (2) meiosis, (3) fertilization, (4) mitosis

d. (1) mitosis, (2) meiosis, (3) meiosis, (4) mitosis

In plant reproduction, what is the eudicot structure that provides nutrition to the embryo?

Select one: a. cotyledon

b. hypocotyl

c. plumule

d. radicle

 

 

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Which of the following parts of a �ower protect the bud as the �ower develops?

Select one: a. anthers

b. ovaries

c. petals

d. sepals

An animal exhibits the following characteristics: tentacles, radial symmetry, and incomplete digestive tract. This animal would be classi�ed in which phylum?

Select one: a. Cnidaria

b. Platyhelminthes

c. Porifera

d. Rotifera

 

 

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According to the cladogram shown, what two characteristics distinguish lizards from gorillas?

Select one: a. an amniotic membrane and hair

b. bipedalism and a tail

c. hairlessness and a tail

d. jaws and lungs

 

 

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In the context of evolution, which type of selection is depicted in the graph?

Select one: a. directional selection

b. disruptive selection

c. natural selection

d. stabilizing selection

According to the Hardy-Weinberg principle, allele frequencies in a gene pool will remain at equilibrium as long as there is

Select one: a. interbreeding between populations.

b. frequent mutation.

c. genetic drift.

d. random mating.

 

 

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Spores are found in which part of a mushroom?

Select one: a. hyphae

b. lamellae

c. pileus

d. stipe

Which of the following types of mammal has a cloaca?

Select one: a. marsupial

b. monotreme

c. Placental

d. Testudinata

The blastopore develops into the anus in which of these invertebrates?

Select one: a. cockroach

b. earthworm

c. sea cucumber

d. squid

 

 

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According to the replacement model, where did the Homo sapiens in Europe migrate from?

Select one: a. Africa

b. Asia

c. Europe

d. North America

Which of the following human ancestors were the �rst to make tools?

Select one: a. Ardipithecines

b. Australopithecines

c. Homo erectus

d. Homo habilis

Which type of tissue lines the cavities of the human body?

Select one: a. connective

b. epithelial

c. muscular

d. nervous

 

 

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In the human body, which of these is a matrix of white �bers in connective tissue?

Select one: a. actin

b. collagen

c. elastic

d. myosin

Which term refers to the outermost layer of human skin?

Select one: a. dermis

b. subcutaneous

c. epidermis

d. follicle

In the human respiratory system, exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the

Select one: a. alveoli.

b. bronchi.

c. bronchioles.

d. trachea.

 

 

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In human reproduction, nutrient-rich blood is transported from the placenta to the fetus by the

Select one: a. foramen ovale.

b. inferior vena cava.

c. umbilical artery.

d. umbilical vein.

Which of the following female reproductive organs produces oocytes?

Select one: a. cervix

b. ovaries

c. oviducts

d. uterus

A typical human somatic cell contains how many chromosomes?

Select one: a. 22

b. 23

c. 46

d. 47

 

 

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What must primary mRNA undergo to become mature mRNA?

Select one: a. processing provided by tRNA molecules

b. processing to remove introns and join exons

c. processing to remove exons and join introns

d. translation into codon of amino acids

The addition of a poly-A tail and a guanine cap to a primary mRNA exempli�es which level of gene control in eukaryotes?

Select one: a. transcriptional

b. post-transcriptional

c. translational

d. post-translational

 

 

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In the food web shown in the �gure, which of the following are the primary consumers?

Select one: a. bald eagle and osprey

b. phytoplankton, submerged aquatic vegetation, and vegetation

c. small planktivorous �sh, benthic invertebrates, herbivorous ducks, geese and mute swans

d. gulls, wading birds, large piscivorous �sh, sea ducks, and tundra swan

 

 

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Which of the following is the order of energy �ow within an ecosystem?

Select one: a. decomposers ⇒ consumers ⇒ producers

b. producers ⇒ consumers ⇒ decomposers

c. producers ⇒ decomposers ⇒ carnivores

d. decomposers ⇒ producers ⇒ consumers

In the ocean, coral reefs are found in which zone?

Select one: a. abyssal

b. bathypelagic

c. epipelagic

d. mesopelagic

Of Earth’s terrestrial biomes, which one is hot in the summer, cold in the winter, gets moderate annual precipitation, and has good soil for agriculture?

Select one: a. grasslands

b. shrublands

c. taiga

d. tundra

 

 

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Which protists are responsible for causing red tide?

Select one: a. diatoms

b. dino�agellates

c. �agellates

d. sporozoans

Which of the following is a density-dependent regulating factor on the population of a community?

Select one: a. availability of space

b. competition

c. temperature range

d. water supply

Which type of learning occurs when a dog stops eating butter�ies because he gets sick every time he eats one?

Select one: a. classical conditioning

b. operant conditioning

c. unconditioned response

d. imprinting

 

 

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To communicate the location of a food source, a honey bee returns to its hive and performs a dance while the other bees gather around and touch it with their antennae. By touching the returning bee with their antennae, what form of communication are the bees exhibiting?

Select one: a. auditory

b. chemical

c. tactile

d. visual

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Human Body Systems Worksheet

Fill in the table for each system. You must identify the system by the organs present. Be as concise as possible.

Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus

Salivary glands, pancreas, liver, gall bladder
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      

 
Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 kidney
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      

 
Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 Scrotum, testes, vas deferens, urethra, penis

Ovaries, fallopian tube, uterus, vagina
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      

 
Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 Bone, joints
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      

 
Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 Skeletal muscle
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      

 
Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 lungs
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      

 
Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      

 

 

Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 Lymph nodes
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      

 
Name and main function of the system:

      

 
Main organs of the system:

These are provided. Use this information to fill in the remainder of the table.

 Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes, ovaries
What each organ does:

      

 
How the system affects other body systems or is affected by other systems

(Describe one interaction with another organ system)

      
One disease of the system:

      
 
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1.   Practitioners that have specialized training in the musculoskeletal system are called
A. occupational therapists.
B. physical therapists.
C. rehabilitation specialists.
D. chiropractors.

 

 

2.   The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 was mandated under the
A. Office of the Inspector General.
B. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
C. Medicare Act of 1965.
D. Affordable Care Act (ACA).

 

 

7.   Heat, water, sound, and ultrasound procedures are often administered by
A. dental assistants.
B. nurses aides.
C. medical assistants.
D. physical therapy aides.

 

 

8.   What term is used to refer to the process of communicating with people from different health care backgrounds?
A. Professional coarctation
B. Interprofessional or interdisciplinary collaboration
C. Health care interdisciplinary communication
D. Peer-to-peer review

 

 

10.   Which one of the following statements indicates that an individual understands how health insurance coverage works?
A. “Because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), I don’t need to apply for health care insurance.”
B. “Because I work in a hospital, I’m eligible for Medicaid coverage.”
C. “Because I’m 60 years old, I can get Medicare coverage.”
D. “Because my father served in the military, I’m eligible for TRICARE insurance.”

 

 

12.   Identifying key beliefs and cultures is a/an
A. professional characteristic of a health care worker.
B. element of becoming culturally sensitive.
C. component of nursing treatment in the ICU.
D. necessary for the administration of religious rites.

 

 

18.   What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
A. To determine the scope of practice for health care workers
B. To protect doctors against malpractice suits
C. To protect and enhance the privacy of the patient
D. To ensure health care workers’ safety on the job

 

 

19.   Which one of the following statements about the responsibilities of medical billers and coders is correct?
A. They use three code sets: ICD, CPT, and HCPCS.
B. They play a minor role in health care reimbursement.
C. They create documentation required for reimbursement from only third-party payers.
D. They should not examine patient records.

 

 

20.   Which one of the following health care workers would be employed to provide services at a rehabilitation center?
A. Louisa, a medical coder
B. Maria, a speech pathology assistant
C. Patrick, a pharmacy technician
D. Jim, a health information manager
 
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INSTRUCTIONS:

· On your own and without assistance, complete this Lab 1 Answer Sheet electronically and submit it via the Assignments Folder by the date listed in the Course Schedule (under Syllabus).

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image1.png Exercise 1: Data Interpretation

Dissolved oxygen is oxygen that is trapped in a fluid, such as water. Since many living organism requires oxygen to survive, it is a necessary component of water systems such as streams, lakes and rivers in order to support aquatic life. The dissolved oxygen is measured in units of ppm (parts per million). Examine the data in Table 4 showing the amount of dissolved oxygen present and the number of fish observed in the body of water the sample was taken from; finally, answer the questions below.

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Post-Lab Questions

1. What patterns do you observe based on the information in Table 4?

2. Develop a hypothesis relating to the amount of dissolved oxygen measured in the water sample and the number of fish observed in the body of water.

3. What would your experimental approach be to test this hypothesis?

4. What would be the independent and dependent variables?

5. What would be your control?

6. What type of graph would be appropriate for this data set? Why?

7. Graph the data from Table 4: Water Quality vs. Fish Population (found at the beginning of this exercise).

8. Interpret the data from the graph made in Question 7.

image2.jpg Exercise 2: Experimental Variables

Determine the variables tested in the each of the following experiments. If applicable, determine and identify any positive or negative controls.

 

Observations

1. A study is being done to test the effects of habitat space on the size of fish populations. Different sized aquariums are set up with six goldfish in each one. Over a period of six months, the fish are fed the same type and amount of food. The aquariums are equally maintained and cleaned throughout the experiment. The temperature of the water is kept constant. At the end of the experiment the number of surviving fish is surveyed.

A. Independent Variable:

B. Dependent Variable:

C. Controlled Variables/Constants:

D. Experimental Controls/Control Groups:

2. To determine if the type of agar affects bacterial growth, a scientist cultures E. coli on four different types of agar. Five petri dishes are set up to collect results:

· One with nutrient agar and E. coli

· One with mannitol-salt agar and E. coli

· One with MacConkey agar and E. coli

· One with LB agar and E. coli

· One with nutrient agar but NO E. coli

All of the petri dishes received the same volume of agar, and were the same shape and size. During the experiment, the temperature at which the petri dishes were stored, and at the air quality remained the same. After one week the amount of bacterial growth was measured.

A. Independent Variable:

B. Dependent Variable:

C. Controlled Variables/Constants:

D. Experimental Controls/Control Groups:

Exercise 3: Testable Observations

Determine which of the following observations (1-6) are testable. For those that are testable answer the following questions:

Determine if the observation is qualitative or quantitative

Write a hypothesis and null hypothesis

What would be your experimental approach?

What are the dependent and independent variables?

What are your controls – both positive and negative?

How will you collect your data?

How will you present your data (charts, graphs, types)?

How will you analyze your data?

 

Observations

1. A plant grows three inches faster per day when placed on a window sill than it does when placed on a on a coffee table in the middle of the living room.

2. The teller at the bank with brown hair and brown eyes is taller than the other tellers.

3. When Sally eats healthy foods, her blood pressure is 10 points lower than when she eats fatty foods.

4. The Italian restaurant across the street closes at 9 pm but the one two blocks away closes at 10 pm.

5. For the past two days, the clouds have come out at 3 pm and it has started raining at 3:15 pm.

6. George did not sleep at all the night following the start of daylight savings.

Exercise 4: Conversion

For each of the following, convert each value into the designated units.

 

1. 46,756,790 mg = _______ kg

2. 5.6 hours = ________ seconds

3. 13.5 cm = ________ inches

4. 47 °C = _______ °F

 

 

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