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Which of the following pairs is incorrect? |
| | A) | sperm: gamete |
| | B) | diploid: 2n |
| | C) | diploid: gamete |
| | D) | egg: n |
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At which stage does crossing-over occur? |
| | A) | metaphase I |
| | B) | anaphase I |
| | C) | prophase I |
| | D) | telophase I |
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In which stage do chromosomes independently assort? |
| | A) | metaphase I |
| | B) | anaphase I |
| | C) | prophase I |
| | D) | telophase I |
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Which of the following pairs is incorrect? |
| | A) | spermatid: haploid |
| | B) | primary spermatocytes: 2n |
| | C) | secondary spermatocytes: n |
| | D) | spermatogonia: n |
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When do a woman's oocytes finish the process of meiosis? |
| | A) | conception |
| | B) | birth |
| | C) | puberty |
| | D) | menopause |
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How do rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States compare to the rest of the industrialized world? |
| | A) | U.S. rates are 4-5 times lower. |
| | B) | Rates in the two groups are roughly equal. |
| | C) | U.S. rates are 4-5 times higher. |
| | D) | U.S. rates are 50-100 times higher. |
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Which gland is responsible for the production of insulin? |
| | A) | pituitary gland |
| | B) | ovaries |
| | C) | liver |
| | D) | digestive |
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Which of the following is the correct sequence for blood flow? |
| | A) | heart → capillaries → veins → arteries |
| | B) | heart → veins → capillaries → arteries |
| | C) | heart → arteries → capillaries → veins |
| | D) | capillaries → heart → arteries → veins |
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The sex cells produced by male organisms are called |
| | A) | gametes. |
| | B) | diploid. |
| | C) | sperm. |
| | D) | All the above are true. |
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Which of the following is correct? The glycemic index of glucose is |
| | A) | 100. |
| | B) | 27. |
| | C) | 141. |
| | D) | 63. |
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Which is incorrect when describing meiosis? |
| | A) | Single adult cell → Single gamete (sperm or egg) |
| | B) | Contains 2 sets of chromosomes → Contains 1 set of chromosomes |
| | C) | 2n → n |
| | D) | Single gamete → contains 2 sets of chromosomes |
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In a diploid nucleus, the chromosomes occur as homologous chromosomes. |
| | A) | a pair of chromosomes in a diploid cell that contain similar genes throughout their length. |
| | B) | two chromosomes derived from the same parent. |
| | C) | chromosomes that have different phenotypes. |
| | D) | three chromosomes that contain identical alleles. |
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In flowering plants, the_____ produces eggs or ova, and the_____ produces pollen, which contains sperm. |
| | A) | petal, flower |
| | B) | flower, anther |
| | C) | pod, leaf |
| | D) | pistil, anther |
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During this stage, homologous chromosomes separate and their number is reduced from diploid to haploid. |
| | A) | Anaphase I |
| | B) | Metaphase II |
| | C) | Teolphase II |
| | D) | Prophase I |
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This exchange results in a chromosome with a new combination of genes, combinations of traits that were probably never found in the family before. |
| | A) | mutation |
| | B) | crossing-over |
| | C) | segregation |
| | D) | independent assortment |
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A picture of an individual's chromosomal makeup is referred to as that person's |
| | A) | karyotype. |
| | B) | genotype. |
| | C) | genome. |
| | D) | phenotype. |
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Which of the following is the correct sequence for the steps involved in nutrition? |
| | A) | ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation |
| | B) | absorption, ingestion, assimilation, digestion |
| | C) | digestion, ingestion, assimilation, absorption |
| | D) | ingestion, digestion, assimilation, absorption |
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For what percentage of the United States population is obesity a problem? |
| | A) | 5-10% |
| | B) | 10-20% |
| | C) | 30-40% |
| | D) | 60% |
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How many Calories do you need to remove from your diet to lose 3 pounds of fat? |
| | A) | 7,000 |
| | B) | 10,500 |
| | C) | 13,000 |
| | D) | 18,500 |
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Individuals suffering from the disease kwashiorkor lack _____ in their diet. |
| | A) | sugar |
| | B) | carbohydrates |
| | C) | fat |
| | D) | protein |
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Less that _______ percent of the population gets the recommended amount of exercise. |
| | A) | 30 |
| | B) | 60 |
| | C) | 5 |
| | D) | 95 |
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Which is not a criterion for maintaining a healthy lifestyle as listed in the 2000 edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans? |
| | A) | Choose and prepare foods with less salt. |
| | B) | If you drink alcoholic beverages, stop. |
| | C) | Keep food safe to eat. |
| | D) | Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains. |
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With an increase in insulin, there is a greater potential for the development of problems such as |
| | A) | insulin surrender. |
| | B) | type III diabetes. |
| | C) | obesity. |
| | D) | cancer. |
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24 | |
The Food Guide Pyramid suggests two to four servings of fruit per day. However, it is best that a person |
| | A) | increase their intake of low Glycemic Index foods (below 55). |
| | B) | decrease their intake of low Glycemic Index foods (below 55). |
| | C) | increase their intake of low Glycemic Index foods (below 70). |
| | D) | avoid fruits altogether. |
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The recommended daily portion of meat from the Food Guide Pyramid is only 4 to 6 ounces, or approximately |
| | A) | the meat in one 1/4 pound burger. |
| | B) | the protein in an apple. |
| | C) | two glasses of milk. |
| | D) | a T-bone steak. |
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