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Which of the following is the narrowest classification of life?
family |
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species |
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genus |
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domain |
The narrowest classification of life, species, contains organisms that are so similar that they can only reproduce with others of the same species.
The hottest of Earth's atmospheric layers is which of the following?
thermosphere |
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stratosphere |
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mesosphere |
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troposphere |
Temperatures again increase with altitude in the thermosphere which is the hottest (4,530 °F / 2,500 °C) atmospheric layer due to direct exposure to the Sun's radiation. However, the gas in this layer is highly diluted so even though the atoms of gas may be very high in temperature, there are too few of them to effectively transfer much heat.
Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?
nasal cavity |
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trachea |
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epiglottis |
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pharynx |
After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis, responsible for preventing food from entering the airway.
Which of blood component allows blood to clot?
platelets |
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plasma |
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red blood cells |
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white blood cells |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
Which of the following describes how a person's genes express themselves in physical characteristics?
chromotype |
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DNA |
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phenotype |
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genotype |
A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes both dominant and recessive alleles. Phenotype is how the genes express themselves in physical characteristics.