Science Bowl

BIOLOGY

Biology - 5

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  In a plasma membrane, which of the following provides a general
barrier to the movement of molecules?

a)  lipids
b)  proteins
c)  carbohydrates
d)  all of these

ANSWER:   A -- LIPIDS

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  The name of the process by which oil glands in mammalian skins
secrete oils is:

a)  active transport
b)  apocrine secretion
c)  holocrine secretion
d)  osmosis

ANSWER:   C -- HOLOCRINE SECRETION

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  An individual with three X chromosomes is likely t be:

a)  a clinically normal female
b)  an abnormal female
c)  a Turner's individual
d)  a Kleinfelter's individual

ANSWER:   B -- AN ABNORMAL FEMALE

BIOL-91; Short Answer:  Who is considered the father of Taxonomy? 

ANSWER:  (CAROLUS) LINNAEUS

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  In the first stage of photosynthesis, light energy is used to:

a)  move water molecules
b)  denature chlorophyll
c)  split water
d)  produce carbohydrates

ANSWER:   C -- SPLIT WATER