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Which of the following BEST describes variation?

Environmental changes in climate

Temporary changes in behavior

Traits learned from parents

Differences in inherited traits among individuals

Natural selection is the process by which:

The strongest always survive, regardless of traits

Organisms learn new behaviors from their parents

All organisms live forever

Populations with helpful variations survive and reproduce mo

Which particle is the smallest?

nucleus

electron

neutron

proton

What does the symbol “O” stand for?

oxide

oil

osmium

oxygen

Which adaptation allows organisms to blend into their environment?

Migration

Hibernation

Mimicry

Camouflage

Functional adaptations affect internal processes like body temperature.

true

A substitution mutation changes one base into another.

true

Who was Charles Darwin?

A physicist

A chemist

A naturalist who studied plants and animals

A geologist

What does a chemical formula represent?

The color of an element

A combination of symbols and numbers showing a compound

The physical properties of a substance

The weight of an atom

What is the atomic number of an atom?

number of atoms

number of protons

number of neutrons

total of protons and neutrons

What charge does an electron have?

neutral

positive

negative

zero

A mutation that causes giraffe spots is an example of a:

Harmful mutation

Artificial selection

Neutral mutation

Beneficial mutation

Which is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

Bats hunting at night

Jackrabbit’s powerful legs

Giraffe’s spotted coat

Blood vessels in ears cooling blood

Which of the following is an element?

water

hydrogen

air

sugar

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

A mixture with only liquids

A mixture with evenly mixed parts

A mixture made of only gases

A mixture with substances not evenly mixed

Genetic engineering is used to produce medicines like insulin.

true

fats are made of amino acids.

false

What happens to a species that is unable to adapt to its environment?

It becomes extinct

It thrives

It learns to survive

It moves to another planet

The process of making mRNA from DNA is called _____________

Mutation

Transcription

Translation

Replication

Where did Darwin make many of his important observations?

South Africa

Galápagos Islands

Antarctica

North America

Variations are always caused by environmental factors, not genetics.

false

What do compounds and elements have in common?

Both are made of molecules only

Both have the same chemical formula

Both are types of substances

Both are mixtures

In a compound like H₂O, the "H" stands for:

Hardness

Helium

Hydrogen

Heat

If an atom has 6 protons and 6 neutrons, what is its mass number?

10

11

12

6

Which type of RNA carries the instructions from DNA to the ribosome?

mRNA

rRNA

tRNA

cRNA

Which of the following is not a product of selective breeding?

Dogs of different sizes

Roses of unique colors

Tomatoes that can be transported long distances before ripen

Cows with increased milk production

What part of the atom holds most of the atom’s mass?

the shell

the nucleus

the electron cloud

the energy levels

Natural selection allows helpful traits to become more common over time.

true

Which is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

Air

Blood

Sand in water

Saltwater

Darwin observed tortoises and finches on the Galápagos Islands.

true

Which base always pairs with adenine in DNA?

Uracil

Thymine

Guanine

Cytosine

Where are protons and neutrons found in an atom?

in the shell

In the nucleus

outside the atom

in energy levels

RNA uses uracil instead of thymine.

true

Which particle moves around the nucleus?

protons

nucleus

electrons

neutrons

Which of the following is a structural adaptation?

A bird migrating south for winter

A bear hibernating

A jackrabbit’s long legs

A bat hunting at night

Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

finches adapting to their food source

wild birds developing longer beaks

bacteria evolving antibiotic resistance

farmers breeding tomatoes that stay fresh longer

____ is part of the DNA code on a chromosome.

phenotype

genotype

gene

gender

Natural selection happens very quickly and can be seen in one generation.

false

A genetically modified organism (GMO) is:

An organism that has been altered through selective breeding

An organism created by crossing two different species.

An organism that has developed an adaptation over generation

An organism whose genes have been changed

What is an element?

A type of molecule

A compound

A mixture of atoms

A substance made of one type of atom

What makes isotopes of the same element different?

atomic number

number of neutrons

number electrons

number of protons

GMOs have been proven unsafe by most scientists.

false

How is matter classified?

Elements and atoms

Liquids and compounds

Substances and mixtures

Solids and gases

How is recombinant DNA made?

By removing a gene from a bacterium.

By replacing a malfunctioning gene with a healthy one.

By changing the entire arrangement of DNA in a chromosome.

By inserting a useful segment of DNA from one organism into

What happens when elements chemically bond to form a compound?

The compound has the same properties as the elements

The elements separate

The compound has completely new properties

They become mixtures

The resemblance of one species to another is called:

Mimicry

Adaptation

Camouflage

Variation

Which of the following is an example of a product made using genetically engineered organisms?

A cow that produces more milk.

A new breed of dog.

A rose with a unique color.

Human insulin for diabetes treatment.

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Double helix

Triple strand

Single helix

Straight chain

A species that cannot adapt will eventually become extinct.

true

What is the tool used to organize all elements?

atomic board

chemistry chart

matter list

Periodic table

All mutations are harmful to organisms

false

What is an adaptation?

c) An inherited trait that helps survival in the environment

A random action by an organism

A learned behavior passed on to offspring

A temporary change in behavior

Which of the following is a functional (physiological) adaptation?

Camouflage in a chameleon

Hibernation in bears

d) Migration of birds

Mimicry in butterflies

RNA differs from DNA because RNA contains:

Deoxyribose sugar

Ribose sugar

Thymine

Double strands

The process of natural selection occurs over so many generations that it usually cannot be seen, similar to:

Pigeons being bred.

Tomatoes ripening.

Genes being inserted into cells.

Mountains growing taller.

Variations in organisms can occur as a result of:

Only natural selection

The environment alone

Learned behavior

Sexual reproduction and genetic mutation

Which of the following is a mixture?

Air

Oxygen

Sugar

Water

What does the subscript "2" mean in CO₂?

Two carbon atoms

Two molecules

Two oxygen atoms

Two compounds

One advantage of GMOs in agriculture is:

crops can be toxic to harmful ins

crops grow slower

smaller crop size

reduced resistance to pests

Camouflage is a structural adaptation that helps organisms avoid predators.

true

What is the purpose of a vector in gene therapy?

To deliver the modified DNA to the nucleus of a cell.

To remove malfunctioning genes from a cell.

To produce the new genes outside of the body.

To protect the patient's cells from the new genes.

Adaptations can be structural, behavioral, or functional.

true

A tortoise with a long neck was best adapted to which environment?

Rocky cliffs

Islands with tall cacti

Very humid forests

Islands with short grasses

What is the main role of DNA?

To build cell membranes

To provide energy

To store proteins

To carry genetic instructions

Mutations always cause harmful effects.

false