(01.01 MC)Fruit flies are commonly used in genetic investigations that focus on traits passed from parents to offspring over several generations. What can you infer is the reason fruit flies are the most commonly used organism for this type of investigation?

(01.01 HC)Phoebe is taking samples from a lake to determine how the populations of aquatic life change during the summer. Each week, for a month, she takes samples from different areas of the lake. Over the course of a month, she finds the marine life listed in the chart below. What should Phoebe change about her methodology to better address her question?    Week 1Location 1 Week 2Location 2 Week 3Location 3 Week 4Location 4 Insects 13 20 18 15 Crawfish 8 15 20 22 Fish 3 11 13 12 Other 5 2 8 4

(02.03 HC)What would be the most likely outcome if the ribosomes of a cell were damaged and stopped functioning?

(02.03 MC)The quantity of each type of organelle in a cell varies depending on the tasks the individual cell must perform. If a scientist needed to find cells that contained a large number of chloroplasts, where would be the best place to look?

(02.02 MC)Which of the following describes an advantage of using a light microscope instead of an electron microscope?

(02.05 HC)Some muscle cells have the ability to produce more mitochondria if they are involved in regular exercise. Which answer correctly describes a benefit of this ability?

(01.01 MC)Farmers want to release a non-native insect in the fields that feeds on weeds. Before they do this, they consult a team of scientists and ask them to conduct a study that will determine the insects’ effects on the farm land. What can you infer about why farmers need the information from this study?

(01.01 MC)Which of the following questions can be answered scientifically?

(01.02A MC)What can you conclude about the advantage of the double-layer arrangement of a cell membrane?

(02.06 MC)Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?