Biology 4th Nine Weeks (Questions)

1. The passing of traits from parent to offspring is called:
2. The scientific study of heredity:
3. The "father" of genetics:
4. Mendel ontained his P generation by allowing the plants to:
5. The phenotype of an organism is:
6. If a characteristic is sex linked, it:
7. A nucleotide consists of:
8. According to Darwin, evolution occurs:
9. Name a Vestigial Structure:
10. Homologous structures in organisms suggest:
11. The primary producers in a grassland ecosystem would most likely be:
12. The physical location of an ecosystem is:
13. From the smallest functional units to the largest, the body is organized:
14. The loss of bone density that may occur in the later years of life is called:
15. The point where two bones meet is called a:
16. Tendons connect:
17. The thin outer layer of the skin is:
18. Keratin is:
19. flexors::bend
20. Muscles tissue functions to move:

The passing of traits from parent to offspring is called:

Heredity

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The scientific study of heredity:

Genetics

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The "father" of genetics:

Gregor Mendel

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Mendel ontained his P generation by allowing the plants to:

Self-Pollinate

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The phenotype of an organism is:

the physical appearance of the trait.

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If a characteristic is sex linked, it:

occurs most commonly in males.

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A nucleotide consists of:

a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

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According to Darwin, evolution occurs:

Because of Natural Selection

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Name a Vestigial Structure:

The human tailbone

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Homologous structures in organisms suggest:

Organisms have a common ancestor

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The primary producers in a grassland ecosystem would most likely be:

Grasses

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The physical location of an ecosystem is:

a habitat

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From the smallest functional units to the largest, the body is organized:

cells, tissues, organs, systems, body

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The loss of bone density that may occur in the later years of life is called:

osteoporosis

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The point where two bones meet is called a:

Joint

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Tendons connect:

muscles to bone

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The thin outer layer of the skin is:

the epidermis

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Keratin is:

a waterproof protein

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flexors::bend

extensors::straighten

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Muscles tissue functions to move:

Blood, Bones, and Food in the Digestive Tract

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