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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 "Through a Narrow Window".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Our __________ carry thousands of years of adaptation and evolution to us.
(a) Genes
(b) Brains
(c) Skin cells
(d) Families

2. Many attempts to control ___________ have results in massive fish kills.
(a) Spiders
(b) Fire ants
(c) Brown ants
(d) Army ants

3. Continued use of pesticides could very well damage soil ___________.
(a) Illegally
(b) Beyond repair
(c) Over time
(d) In some areas

4. What does the narrow window reveal when seen from far away?
(a) Death
(b) Nothing
(c) Blue skies
(d) Sliver of light

5. __________________ is the basis of all life function.
(a) ATP production
(b) Cellular oxidation
(c) Adenosine
(d) Photosynthesis

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cellular structure that contains enzymes which accomplish the work of energy production?

2. Chemicals that act upon our genes can cause sudden __________, producing new and undesirable changes in subsequent generations.

3. The smallest _______ reveals a whole universe of relationships within the body

4. Those who enjoy _________ also lose when the fish population goes down.

5. Other crops show signs of damage or ______ when planted in contaminated soil.

(see the answer key)

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