Question

Rust fungi live on plants and feed on them to obtain nutrients. They reproduce on plants and live their entire lives on them, potentially causing disease in their host plant. This is an example of:(1 point)
Responses

Mutualism
Mutualism

Predator-Prey
Predator-Prey

Commensalism
Commensalism

Parasitism
Parasitism
Question 25
Clownfish live among the stinging tentacles of anemones, which protect them from predators. In return, the clownfish may chase away predators of the anemone. What type of relationship is this?(1 point)
Responses

Commensalism
Commensalism

Predation
Predation

Parasitism
Parasitism

Mutualism
Mutualism
Question 26
A dead tree is home to many organisms, including fungi, insects, and some small animals. This is an example of a(n)(1 point)
Responses

Population
Population

Community
Community

Ecosystem
Ecosystem

Species
Species
Question 27
In a mountain forest, mountain lions primarily feed on deer. What is the most likely outcome if the mountain lion population vanishes?(1 point)
Responses

The deer population will increase
The deer population will increase

The deer population will be balanced
The deer population will be balanced

The deer population will be more susceptible to disease
The deer population will be more susceptible to disease

The deer population will decrease
The deer population will decrease
Question 28
Which of the following would not decrease the biodiversity of an ecosystem?(1 point)
Responses

Lack of mates
Lack of mates

Lack of space
Lack of space

Negative changes in air quality
Negative changes in air quality

Abundance of food
Abundance of food
Question 29
When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, what is likely to happen?(1 point)
Responses

Competition decreases
Competition decreases

Predation decreases
Predation decreases

Population growth rate increases
Population growth rate increases

Resource availability decreases
Resource availability decreases
Question 30
What is a natural selection?(1 point)
Responses

The random change in allele frequencies in a population.
The random change in allele frequencies in a population.

The movement of alleles between populations.
The movement of alleles between populations.

A process by which organisms with preferred traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
A process by which organisms with preferred traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

The creation of new genetic material.
The creation of new genetic material.
Question 31
Which of the following represents the difference between intraspecific competition and interspecific competition?(1 point)
Responses

Intraspecific competition is always beneficial, while interspecific competition is always detrimental.
Intraspecific competition is always beneficial, while interspecific competition is always detrimental.

Intraspecific competition affects the population of a different species, while interspecific competition affects the population of the same species.
Intraspecific competition affects the population of a different species, while interspecific competition affects the population of the same species.

Intraspecific competition occurs between individuals of the same species, while interspecific competition occurs between individuals of different species.
Intraspecific competition occurs between individuals of the same species, while interspecific competition occurs between individuals of different species.

Intraspecific competition reduces the availability of resources, while interspecific competition increases the availability of resources.
Intraspecific competition reduces the availability of resources, while interspecific competition increases the availability of resources.
Question 32
Two populations of frogs living in the same pond but breeding at different times of the year is an example of which type of reproductive isolation?(1 point)
Responses

Habitat isolation
Habitat isolation

Temporal isolation
Temporal isolation

Behavioral isolation
Behavioral isolation

Geographic isolation
Geographic isolation
Question 33
Which of the following shows that fossils provide evidence of evolution?(1 point)
Responses

The deeper a fossil is buried, the better preserved it will be.
The deeper a fossil is buried, the better preserved it will be.

Fossils of extinct organisms resemble living organisms, but with some key differences.
Fossils of extinct organisms resemble living organisms, but with some key differences.

Fossils can be used to determine the climate of the past.
Fossils can be used to determine the climate of the past.

Fossils of all life forms are found evenly distributed throughout rock layers.
Fossils of all life forms are found evenly distributed throughout rock layers.
Question 34
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between natural selection and evolution?(1 point)
Responses

Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution, and evolution is the observed change in populations over time.
Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution, and evolution is the observed change in populations over time.

Evolution is a gradual process, while natural selection can happen rapidly.
Evolution is a gradual process, while natural selection can happen rapidly.

Natural selection is a theory, while evolution is a fact.
Natural selection is a theory, while evolution is a fact.

Natural selection and evolution are synonyms for the same process.
Natural selection and evolution are synonyms for the same process.
Question 35
What is gene flow?(1 point)
Responses

The random change in allele frequencies.
The random change in allele frequencies.

The selection of preferred traits.
The selection of preferred traits.

The transfer of genetic material between populations.
The transfer of genetic material between populations.

The formation of new species.
The formation of new species.
Question 36
Why is genetic variation important in populations?(1 point)
Responses

It ensures that all individuals have the same traits and abilities.
It ensures that all individuals have the same traits and abilities.

It enhances the ability of a population to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
It enhances the ability of a population to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

It increases the likelihood of individuals developing genetic disorders
It increases the likelihood of individuals developing genetic disorders

It leads to uniformity within a population, reducing competition.
It leads to uniformity within a population, reducing competition.
Question 37
What type of mutation has occurred in the following:

Original DNA: ATT TGA GCC

Mutation: ATT GAG CC

(1 point)
Responses

Deletion
Deletion

Substitution
Substitution

Insertion
Insertion

Inversion
Inversion
Question 38
If a mutation happens in a somatic cell, the mutation will be passed to offspring. (1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 39
How many rounds of division occur in meiosis?(1 point)
Responses

1
1

2
2

3
3

4
4
Question 40
What are the products of cellular respiration?(1 point)
Responses

C6H12O6 and O2
C6H12O6 and O2

O2 and H2O
O2 and H2O

CO2, H2O and ATP
CO2, H2O and ATP

C6H12O6 and CO2
C6H12O6 and CO2
Question 41
If trophic level A has 30,000 kilojoules of energy, then how much energy is available in trophic level D?(1 point)
Responses

3 kilojoules
3 kilojoules

30 kilojoules
30 kilojoules

300 kilojoules
300 kilojoules

0.3 kilojoules

Answers

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Here are the correct answers for each question based on your provided text:

**Question 24**
Rust fungi live on plants and feed on them to obtain nutrients. This is an example of:
- **Parasitism**

**Question 25**
Clownfish live among the stinging tentacles of anemones, which protect them from predators. In return, the clownfish may chase away predators of the anemone. What type of relationship is this?
- **Mutualism**

**Question 26**
A dead tree is home to many organisms, including fungi, insects, and some small animals. This is an example of a(n):
- **Community**

**Question 27**
In a mountain forest, mountain lions primarily feed on deer. What is the most likely outcome if the mountain lion population vanishes?
- **The deer population will increase**

**Question 28**
Which of the following would not decrease the biodiversity of an ecosystem?
- **Abundance of food**

**Question 29**
When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, what is likely to happen?
- **Resource availability decreases**

**Question 30**
What is natural selection?
- **A process by which organisms with preferred traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.**

**Question 31**
Which of the following represents the difference between intraspecific competition and interspecific competition?
- **Intraspecific competition occurs between individuals of the same species, while interspecific competition occurs between individuals of different species.**

**Question 32**
Two populations of frogs living in the same pond but breeding at different times of the year is an example of which type of reproductive isolation?
- **Temporal isolation**

**Question 33**
Which of the following shows that fossils provide evidence of evolution?
- **Fossils of extinct organisms resemble living organisms, but with some key differences.**

**Question 34**
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between natural selection and evolution?
- **Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution, and evolution is the observed change in populations over time.**

**Question 35**
What is gene flow?
- **The transfer of genetic material between populations.**

**Question 36**
Why is genetic variation important in populations?
- **It enhances the ability of a population to adapt to changing environmental conditions.**

**Question 37**
What type of mutation has occurred in the following:
Original DNA: ATT TGA GCC
Mutation: ATT GAG CC
- **Substitution**

**Question 38**
If a mutation happens in a somatic cell, the mutation will be passed to offspring.
- **False**

**Question 39**
How many rounds of division occur in meiosis?
- **2**

**Question 40**
What are the products of cellular respiration?
- **CO2, H2O and ATP**

**Question 41**
If trophic level A has 30,000 kilojoules of energy, then how much energy is available in trophic level D?
- **300 kilojoules** (assuming a typical 10% energy transfer from one trophic level to the next)

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