It's Quiz Time

Okay, class, take out your pencils and paper; it's time for a pop quiz! See if you can answer the following questions. The answers will be posted next week.

1. The characteristic of an organism that contributes to its survival in its particular environment is a(n):

A. Evolution
B. Adaptive radiation
C. Adaptation
D. None of the above
E. All of the above

2. A stage in mitosis is:

A. Anaphase
B. Diplophase
C. Enterphase
D. Propophase
E. Metiophase

3. The total chromosome complement of a body cell is a(n):

A. Archeotype
B. Teliotype
C. Karyotype
D. None of the above
E. All of the above

4. Process once thought to occur in the embryonic development of an animal and its ancestors.

A. Reembrology
B. Recapitulation
C. Reetiology
D. None of the above

5. Interval following an action potential in a neuron or muscle fiber during which it is incapable of sending a second action potential.

A. Time of rest
B. Delayed response
C. Refractory period

6. The study of the interrelationships between organisms and the environment:

A. Environmental Science
B. Ecology
C. Biology
D. A and B
E. A and C

7. A cancer causing agent can be termed:

A. Oncogenic
B. Etiogenic
C. Cancerogenic
D. Both A and B
E. Both B and C

How did you do? Stay tuned for the answers next week. Any comments and/or feedback? Come on over to the Biology Forum and share your thoughts, opinions and feelings. 'Til next time...

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