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Which of Mendel's laws or principles states that gametes carry one allele for each trait?

A. law of segregation

B. independent assortment

C. gene segregation

D. phenotype assortment

Answer Explanation:

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: Which of the following processes does atmospheric pressure play a role in?

    A. Pulmonary Ventilation

    B. Photosynthesis

    C. Osmosis

    D. Evaporation

    Answer Explanation

    Among the choices provided, only one process is directly influenced by atmospheric pressure:

    Pulmonary Ventilation (Correct): Pulmonary ventilation, also known as breathing, is driven by pressure differences between the lungs and the atmosphere. Atmospheric pressure plays a pivotal role in this process by facilitating the movement of air into and out of the lungs.

    The other options mentioned in the choices—Photosynthesis, Osmosis, and Evaporation—are not primarily influenced by atmospheric pressure. While atmospheric pressure can indirectly affect certain aspects of these processes, it is not a dominant factor in their mechanisms.

  • Q #2: Base your answer on the graph and on your knowledge of biology. Which is a true statement about the relationship between pH and enzyme action?

    A. All enzymes work best at a neutral pH.

    B. Adding more acid does not affect the rate of activity of an enzyme.

    C. Enzymes function only in a pH range of 4.0 to 5.5.

    D. The activity of an enzyme is affected by pH.

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #3: Punnett squares are used by geneticists to determine the probability of different offspring genotypes. In the one shown below, what letter(s) belong in the lower right box?

    A. AA

    B. Aa

    C. aA

    D. aa

    Answer Explanation

    From the given Punnett square, we can cross the genotypes of the two parents and established the phenotypes the offspring will have. The Punnett square is filled as:

     

    A

    a

    a

    Aa

    aa

    a

    Aa

    aa

    The requested answer is aa.

  • Q #4: Which of these organs is not considered an accessory digestive structure?

    A. mouth

    B. salivary glands

    C. pancreas

    D. liver

    Answer Explanation

    Accessory organs of the digestive system comprise of organs that empty secretions into the alimentary canal. These organs include salivary glands, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. The mount if path of the alimentary canal.

  • Q #5: The process that moves nutrients into the blood or lymph is

    A. digestion

    B. ingestion

    C. elimination

    D. absorption

    Answer Explanation

    Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the watery blood plasma.

    Ingestion is the process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

    Elimination refers to the removal of indigestible wastes through the anus, in the form of feaces.

  • Q #6: The Life Cycle of HIV Which of the following allows the AIDS virus, which contains RNA, to insert viral DNA into the DNA of a host T-cell after the AIDS virus enters the cell?

    A. Receptor proteins located on the surface of the virus

    B. The protein that makes up the capsid of the virus

    C. Reverse transcriptase, an enzyme encoded by the virus

    D. The phospholipids found on the envelope of the virus

    Answer Explanation

    The AIDS virus (HIV virus) is Class VI or Group VI in the Baltimore Classification. Based on the Baltimore Classification, this specifically involves the reverse transcriptase enzyme and it is encoded by the virus.

    This is the enzyme that will produce DNA molecules from the viral RNA. This is the mechanism involved where it will use the reverse transcriptase enzyme to insert viral DNA into the genetic material of the host cell.

  • Q #7: Which of these processes occurs in the mouth?

    A. Ingestion

    B. Mechanical digestion

    C. Chemical digestion

    D. All of the above

    Answer Explanation

    All of these processes occur in the mouth. Ingestion involves taking food into the mouth, mechanical digestion includes the physical breakdown of food through chewing and mixing with saliva, and chemical digestion begins with the action of enzymes in saliva, such as amylase, which starts to break down carbohydrates.

  • Q #8: Contraction of the external intercostal muscles causes which of the following to occur?

    A. The diaphragm moves downward

    B. The rib cage is compressed

    C. The thoracic cavity volume decreases

    D. The ribs and sternum move upward

    Answer Explanation

    The intercostal muscles are muscles are located along the ribs. The intercostal muscles assist in respiration mechanically. This allows the expansion and contraction of the thorax.
    Contraction of the external intercostal muscle causes the ribs and sternum move upward.

  • Q #9: Practice Question An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons. What is its atomic number?

    A. 20

    B. 17

    C. 10

    D. 14

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #10: Pathogens Which of the following microorganisms lack their own metabolic pathways and can only reproduce inside of a host cell?

    A. Bacteria

    B. Viruses

    C. Helminths

    D. Protozoa

    Answer Explanation

    The disease-causing microorganisms are known as pathogens, which include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, worms, viruses and prions. These organisms have distinguishing cell structures from each other. The most notable difference between viruses and other pathogens is that viruses lack a metabolism mechanism of their own and ability to produce proteins encoded by their DNA or RNA. However, they viruses rely on machinery of the host cell to produce their proteins and replicate their genomes.