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(01.02 MC)Which of the following lists correctly summarizes the main functions of proteins in the human body?

(02.06 MC)How does the energy production during cellular respiration in a plant cell depend on photosynthesis?

(02.04 MC)An experiment was conducted investigating diffusion. Look at the diagram, which shows the process of diffusion. Then, answer the question.Public DomainWhy will the molecules move from right to left through the cell membrane?

  (03.07 MC)The pedigree chart below shows the individuals in a family who exhibit a certain trait. Based on the information in the chart, what are the chances that a second child born to couple 4–5 in the third generation will show the trait?Key:Circle—FemaleSquare—MaleGreen—Exhibits trait

(03.08 MC)Herceptin, a drug developed by the biotechnology industry, is used to treat breast cancer. It is taken only after a patient undergoes a matching diagnostic test. In this way, the drug is only given to those patients who have a certain protein. What is the main benefit of such a technology?

(03.07 MC) In humans, the allele for brown eyes is dominant to the allele for blue eyes. If a man with blue eyes (bb) and a woman with brown eyes (BB) who is homozygous for eye color have children, what is the probability of having a child with blue eyes?

(01.01 LC)What is the purpose of scientific argumentation?

(01.01 LC)A farmer is trying to determine why some weeds sprayed with weed killer do not die. To begin a scientific investigation of this issue, what would be the first step for the farmer?

(01.01 MC)A magazine advertises a protein shake that claims it can help you gain muscle. The fine print at the bottom of the screen says “results are not typical.” Why is this claim considered pseudoscience?

(01.02 MC)Which of the following can you correctly infer from the graph about how the pH affects the enzyme’s role in the target chemical reaction?