Which section of the digestive system is responsible for receiving chyme and further digesting it?
A. The large intestine
B. The duodenum
C. The jejunum
D. The gallbladder
The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. It receives partially digested food (also called chyme) from the stomach, further digesting it with the help of enzymes released by the gall bladder. Then, the food enters into the jejunum, then the ileum. The large Intestine's main function is the reabsorption of water into the body to form solid waste. It also allows for the absorption of vitamin K produced by microbes living inside the large intestine.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
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Q #1: In general, where in the periodic table of elements are the elements with the largest atomic radii located?
A. Upper-right corner
B. Upper-left corner
C. Bottom-left corner
D. Bottom-right comer
Answer Explanation
In general, atomic radius increases moving down a group due to the increasing number of electron shells. In general, atomic radius decreases moving from left to right across a period due to the increasing number of protons in the energy level. Therefore, atoms of elements in the bottom-left corner of the periodic table tend to have the largest atomic radii.
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Q #2: Which of these body parts does NOT produce melanin?
A. Hair
B. Nails
C. Skin
D. Iris
Answer Explanation
While melanin can be found in nails, it is not produced there. Melanin is the pigment that provides color to skin, hair, and eyes. Although the specific coloring of one's skin, hair, and eyes are genetically determined. environmental factors such as sun exposure can increase melanin production in the skin to help protect it from damage.
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Q #3: Which of the following statements concerning the states of matter is NOT true?
A. Plasmas are high-temperature collections of ions and free electrons.
B. Solids are the least compressible due to the more rigid positions of the particles.
C. Gases have no definite volume and expand to fill their containers
D. Liquids have no definite shape and no definite volume.
Answer Explanation
Liquids have no definite shape, but they do have a definite volume. While the particles of liquids move more freely than those in solids, they do maintain a definite volume.
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Q #4: Which of the below is the best definition for the term circulation?
A. The transport of oxygen and other nutrients to the tissues via the cardiovascular system
B. The force exerted by blood against a unit area of the blood vessel walls
C. The branching air passageways inside the lungs
D. The process of breathing in
Answer Explanation
Circulation is transporting oxygen and other nutrients to the tissues via the cardiovascular system. Choice B refers to blood pressure. Bronchi are the branching airways inside the lungs, while inhalation refers to the process of breathing in.
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Q #5: What type of mutation is represented by the following sequence? Original: 123456 Mutated: 154326
A. Breakage
B. Deletion
C. Insertion
D. Inversion
Answer Explanation
An inversion mutation is represented in the sequence 1 5 4 3 2 6. An inversion error is a type of mutation where an entire sequence of DNA is reversed. In this case, 2 3 4 5 has been reversed to 5 4 3 2.
Breakage, choice A, in a gene can mess up its function entirely or lead to a translocation of genetic information. Choice B, deletion, is when a section of DNA is omitted or lost.
Choice C, Insertion, is when an extra base pair is added to a DNA sequence. Deletions and insertions can lead to a frameshift effect where entire sequences are thrown off because one nucleotide is wrong.
This could result in coding for the wrong amino acid and non-functioning proteins.
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Q #6: Which of the following does NOT obey the law of independent assortment?
A. Two genes next to each other on a chromosome
B. Two genes on opposite ends of a chromosome
C. Flower color and height in snapdragons
D. Seed color and flower color in peas
Answer Explanation
Two genes next to each other (or within a specified close distance) are said to be linked. Linked genes do not follow the law of Independent assortment because they are too close together to be segregated from each other in meiosis.
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Q #7: Homeostasis is defined as:
A. Ability of human beings to keep body weight within normal limits
B. Maintenance of a constant external temperature inside a room
C. Ingestion of enough food to keep hunger pains from developing
D. Tendency of the body to maintain a stable environment
Answer Explanation
Homeostatic mechanisms are involuntary actions by organs, glands, tissues and cells to maintain balance within the body. If a function is disrupted the body will readjust in an attempt to maintain balance. During periods of starvation the body will break down glucose reserves in order to maintain normal glucose levels.
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Q #8: Which of the following molecules exhibits ionic bonding?
A. NaCl
B. CO2
C. C6H12O6
D. H2O
Answer Explanation
Sodium chloride exhibits lonic bonding due to the attraction between Na+ ions and Cl- ions.
Typically, elements on the opposite sides of the periodic table (a metal and a nonmetal) form ionic bonds. Carbon dioxide, water, and glucose exhibit covalent bonding. Typically, elements on the same side of the periodic table (two or more nonmetals) form covalent bonds.
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Q #9: Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
A. Releasing compressed gas to make a bottle-rocket launch
B. Adding water to clay to make slip
C. Crystalizing honey to make candy
D. Including baking soda in a recipe to make it less sour
Answer Explanation
A chemical change involves a chemical reaction and new substances are produced. When baking soda is added to something sour (acidic) it neutralizes the acid and forms new molecules, in this case carbon dioxide and water. A physical change does not produce new substances. Phase changes such as evaporation and sublimation are physical changes. Changing the ratio of ingredients in a mixture, like adding more water to clay, does not change it chemically, but it can change some of the mixture's physical properties.
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Q #10: A chemistry experiment is performed to determine the effect of a nonvolatile solute on the boiling point of water. Three trials are performed in which 10 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg of salt are added to 500 mL of distilled water. Each solution is heated on a hot plate, and the elevated boiling points are recorded. Determine the dependent and independent variables in this question.
A. The independent variable is the amount of salt, and the dependent variable is the temperature at which the water boils.
B. The independent variable is the amount of water, and the dependent variable is the temperature at which the water boils.
C. The independent variable is the temperature at which the water boils, and the dependent variable is the amount of salt.
D. The Independent variable is the amount of salt, and the dependent variable is the amount of water.
Answer Explanation
In a scientific experiment, the dependent variable is the condition that is being tested and measured. The independent variable is the condition that is being changed or controlled. In this example, the amount of salt is varied, and the boiling point of water is measured. Therefore, the independent variable is the amount of salt, and the dependent variable is the temperature at which the water bolls.
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