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(02.01 MC)Which is an example of negative peer pressure?

(02.04 MC)Which of the following describes an example of molecular movement across a membrane through active transport?

(02.02 MC)What do both the theory of evolution and the cell theory have in common as scientific theories?

(01.01 HC)Jamie is reviewing a new diet plan that involves purchasing pre-packaged meals and taking a patented energy supplement. In an ad explaining how it works, Jamie reads about a study cited as evidence, supporting the effectiveness of the plan. In the study, two groups were followed: one following the plan and another following a simple low-carbohydrate diet. What should Jamie look for in the study to have full confidence in its scientific reliability?

(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?