General Science – Test 3 0% 37 Time Expired This subtest has 16 questions and a time limit of 8 minutes 1 / 16 Which feature of promoters can be found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes? GC box -10 and -35 sequences TATA box octamer box TATA boxes are DNA sequences showing the point where a genetic sequence can be read and decoded. TATA boxes are DNA sequences showing the point where a genetic sequence can be read and decoded. 2 / 16 The smallest unit of biological structure that meets the functional requirements of “living” is the organelle cell organ mactromolecule The cell is the basic functioning unit of all life forms. The cell is the basic functioning unit of all life forms. 3 / 16 The forearm consists of the: radius and humerus ulna and humerus humerus and carpus radius and ulna The forearm is the part of a person's arm extending from the elbow to the wrist or the fingertips. The forearm is the part of a person's arm extending from the elbow to the wrist or the fingertips. 4 / 16 A plane that divides an animal into equal right and left portions is called: midsagittal coronal diagonal transverse midsagittal is the median vertical longitudinal plane that divides a bilaterally symmetrical animal into right and left halves midsagittal is the median vertical longitudinal plane that divides a bilaterally symmetrical animal into right and left halves 5 / 16 Which of the following sciences is not considered a natural science? physics astronomy computer science biology Computer science is an approach to computation. Computer science is an approach to computation. 6 / 16 Where does high intelligence come from? neither A nor B both A and B genetics environment Scientists agree that intelligence results from both environment and hereditary factors. Scientists agree that intelligence results from both environment and hereditary factors. 7 / 16 A study based on over 9,000 U. S. residents found that the most prevalent psychological disorder was: social anxiety disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder major depressive disorder specific phobia A specific phobia is any kind of anxiety disorder that amounts to an unreasonable or irrational fear related to exposure to specific objects or situations. A specific phobia is any kind of anxiety disorder that amounts to an unreasonable or irrational fear related to exposure to specific objects or situations. 8 / 16 During an encounter judged as stressful, cortisol is released by the: pituitary gland sympathetic nervous system hypothalamus adrenal glands Adrenal glands produce hormones to regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and other issues. Adrenal glands produce hormones to regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and other issues. 9 / 16 For an element to be regarded as essential, all of the following criteria must be met, except: No other element can perform the function. The element is inorganic. The element is directly involved in plant nutrition. The plant cannot complete its lifecycle without the element. Essential elements are needed by organisms for healthy growth. Essential elements are needed by organisms for healthy growth. 10 / 16 Which factors affect soil quality? presence of living organisms and topography presence of living organisms and topography chemical composition history of the soil soil quality depends on chemical composition, history of the soil, presence of living organisms, and topography. soil quality depends on chemical composition, history of the soil, presence of living organisms, and topography. 11 / 16 Which of the following sequences represents the hierarchy of biological organization from the most inclusive to the least complex level? organism, community, biosphere, molecule, tissue, organ organelle, tissue, biosphere, ecosystem, population biosphere, ecosystem, community, population, organism organ, organism, tissue, organelle, molecule The biosphere contains all ecosystems and represents all zones of Earthly life. The biosphere contains all ecosystems and represents all zones of Earthly life. 12 / 16 Saturated fats have all of the following characteristics except: they have single bonds within the carbon chain they are usually obtained from animal sources they are solid at room temperature they tend to dissolve in water easily Saturated fats are very strongly bonded. Saturated fats are very strongly bonded. 13 / 16 Which statement about the taxonomic classification system is correct? Kingdoms are the top category of classification. Classes are divisions of orders. Subspecies are the most specific category of classification. There are more domains than kingdoms. Domain tells the top taxa where there is little resemblance regarding various organisms. Domain tells the top taxa where there is little resemblance regarding various organisms. 14 / 16 In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension? generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder agoraphobia social anxiety disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder is associated with persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is associated with persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. 15 / 16 A major criticism of Freud’s early theories involves the fact that his theories: were not testable were too limited in scope were too broad were too outrageous With psychoanalysis, methods can't be tested since every case is different in psychology. With psychoanalysis, methods can't be tested since every case is different in psychology. 16 / 16 Which of the following would constitute a safety behavior? avoiding a field where snakes are likely to be present encountering a phobic stimulus in the company of other people worrying as a distraction from painful memories avoiding eye contact Safety behaviors are employed to reduce anxiety and fear as a response to feelings of being threatened. Safety behaviors are employed to reduce anxiety and fear as a response to feelings of being threatened. Your score is 0% Exit