science icon Name ________________________________
1. The reduction of the chromosome number during meiosis is most important for
O   a. preventing the nucleus from becoming larger with each cell division.
O   b. maintaining the chromosome number during sexual reproduction.
O   c. keeping the amount of DNA in the cell at a minimum level.
O   d. allowing the growth of the cell without increasing the DNA content.

2. Around hot-water vents deep in the ocean live specialized communities. Bacteria turn hydrogen sulfide into sugars by a chemical process. The bacteria then provide food to other life forms, as shown in the diagram.

Compared to food chains on land, the bacteria fill the same role as

O   a. hawks
O   b. rabbits
O   c. green plants
O   d. mushrooms
3. What is the purpose of the flagellum?
O   a. circulation
O   b. catching prey
O   c. movement
O   d. attachment

4.

The most valid and reliable test of this hypothesis would include an experimental group of pine seeds recovered from a fire area and a group of pine seeds that were

O   a. germinated after a fire
O   b. tolerant of fire
O   c. found before a fire
O   d. placed in a fire

5. According to the key on the right, to what family does the insect below belong?
 
O   a. Dytiscidae
O   b. Haliplidae
O   c. Gyrnidae
O   d. Noteridae

6. In this graph, what is the population of deer at the carrying capacity of the environment?
O   a. 10
O   b. 30
O   c. 50
O   d. 70

7. Jan consistently read the volume of liquids as shown. How would this practice impact her work?
O   a. Her measurements would lack precision.
O   b. Her measurements would be too high.
O   c. Her measurements would be too low.
O   d. Her measurements would be very accurate.