MegaQuiz v2 2025

Which statement best compares the areas where the axolotl and tiger salamanders live based on their adaptations?

• Axolti salamander live on land near fresh water. Tiger salamanders live in lakes.

• Axolti salamander live in trees. Tiger salamanders live in caves.

• Axolti salamander live in caves. Tiger salamanders live in trees.

• Axolti salamander live in lakes. Tiger salamanders live on land near fresh water.

Answer explanation

The correct choice states that axolotls live in lakes, which aligns with their aquatic adaptations (gills), while tiger salamanders are found on land near fresh water, reflecting their terrestrial lifestyle (lungs).

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This process is ​ (a)   and occurs in the​ (b)   of autotrophs like ​ (c)   . The products are (d)   and oxygen.

• photosynthesis

• chloroplast

• plants

• glucose

• cellular respiration

• mitochondria

• fungi

Answer explanation

The process is photosynthesis, which occurs in the chloroplasts of autotrophs like plants. The products of this process are glucose and oxygen, essential for energy and life.

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​ During embryonic development, ​ (a)   cells differentiate to become various types of cells. Each cell type expresses different ​ (b)   at different times.

• stem

• genes

• alleles

• gamete

Answer explanation

During embryonic development, stem cells differentiate into various cell types. Each type expresses different genes at different times, which is crucial for proper development.

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Part A: Correctly sequence timeline to show how plant diversity on the nunataks will change over time.

• mosses completely cover rocks

• small shrubs (bushes) grow between cracks of rocks

• small trees become rooted in soil.

Answer explanation

This is primary succession because NO ecosystem with soil previously existed. First moss (pioneer species) breaks down rock to form soil. Then small shrubs (bushes) appear. Finally, trees form the climax community.

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Part B: Which evidence supports Part A?

• The nunataks have a steep slope, so they will undergo primary succession

• The nunataks have a steep slope, so they will undergo secondary succession

• The nunataks are ice and bare rock, so they will undergo primary succession

• The nunataks are ice and bare rock, so they will undergo secondary succession

Place the headings in the correct category

Groups:

(a) Virus

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(b) Both

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(c) Bacteria

• Pathogen (Disease Causing)

• Nonliving

• Treated with Antibiotics

• Binary Fission

• Lytic & Lysogenic Cycles

• Living (Cell)

• Contains Genetic Material

• Ex. HIV

• 
• Ex. E. coli & Streptococci

• Treated with Vaccines

• 
• Reproduces independently

• Reproduces in a host cell

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If one parent is homozygous dominant and the other is homozygous recessive, what are the parents genotypes?

• Aa and aa

• AA and Aa

• aa and aa

• AA and aa

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If a person who is homozygous dominant has children with a person who is homozygous recessive, _____% of their children will likely have achondroplasia. (Type the number only)

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Place the terms and images in the correct categories:

Groups:

(a) Prokaryote Cells have

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(b) All Cells have

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(c) Eukaryote cells

• Only Unicellular

• Unicellular or multicellular

• 
• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• Ex. Plants, animals, protist, and fungi

• Have nucleus and organelles

• 
• ribosomes

• NO nucleus or membrane bound organelles

• Ex. Archaebacteria and Eubacteria

• DNA

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The diagram compares organisms in the plant kingdom and the fungi kingdom.

Which labels could be used to fill in the blanks?

 

• 1: Multicellular
  2: Unicellular

   

• 1: Unicellular
  2: Multicellular

• 1: Heterotroph
  2: Autotroph

• 1: Autotroph
  2: Heterotroph

Answer explanation

Plants are autotrophs, meaning they produce their own food through photosynthesis, while fungi are heterotrophs, obtaining nutrients by absorbing organic matter. Thus, the correct labels are Autotroph for plants and Heterotroph for fungi.

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