BIO Final Exam

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What is the predicted effect of climate change on species in the southern hemisphere?

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Species are predicted to shift their distribution south.

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What is created when the number of neutrons in an atom is changed?

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An isotope.

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What does the term 'taurus' indicate in the scientific name Bos taurus?

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It indicates the species of the domestic cow.

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share electrons unequally?

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Polar Covalent bond.

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Which blood vessel allows for the exchange of gases and nutrients between the bloodstream and cells?

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Capillary.

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What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?

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To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the role of neutrons in an atom?

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Neutrons contribute to the atomic mass and stability of the nucleus.

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Define 'isomer' in the context of chemistry.

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Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

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What is a hydrogen bond?

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A weak bond formed between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom.