Science MCAS Review All Topics

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What is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the human body?

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Small intestines.

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What are the levels of organization in multicellular organisms?

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Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.

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Which two body systems are involved in nutrient transport after digestion?

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Digestive and circulatory systems: The digestive system extracts nutrients from food, and the circulatory system distributes them.

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What is antibiotic sensitivity in bacteria?

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Sensitivity to antibiotics is an inherited trait in bacteria that determines whether they can be killed by a specific antibiotic.

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What happens to bacteria that survive antibiotic treatment?

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They can pass on traits that protect them from the antibiotic, leading to decreased sensitivity.

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Where are genes that affect eye color located in human cells?

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In the nucleus of all body cells.

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What role does the digestive system play in nutrient absorption?

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It breaks down food and extracts nutrients for the body.

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How does the circulatory system work with the digestive system?

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It transports the absorbed nutrients from the digestive system to various parts of the body.

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What is the effect of rapid reproduction in bacteria when exposed to antibiotics?

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It can lead to the development of antibiotic resistance.

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What is the function of antibiotics?

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To treat infections caused by bacteria.